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The bikes of the Tour de France
A look at the 22 team bikes that are being raced at the 2022 Tour de France. → Read More
FloBikes to live stream Unbound Gravel
Live stream will feature 12 cameras, including roaming cams, moto cams and drones. → Read More
Shimano introduces new GRX carbon gravel wheels
The 1,461g wheelset will complement the popular GRX groupset. → Read More
The Best Men’s Road and Gravel Apparel of 2022
7mesh Colorado Arm Warmer ($60) (Photo: Courtesy 7Mesh) Decent arm warmers are easy to find. These are next level: thin and silky yet warm and water-repellent. They pack down small to stuff in your jersey pocket and boast silicon grip strips and a compressive fit to prevent sliding or bunching (XS–L). DeFeet Cush Wool Blend Socks ($21) (Photo: Courtesy DeFeet) DeFeet makes its socks in North… → Read More
Strava hits 100 million users as number doubles in two years
The activity-tracking platform sees huge spike in users in the past 24 months. → Read More
Colin Strickland issues statement following arrest warrant in Moriah Wilson murder case
The gravel pro says he has 'cooperated fully' in the investigation leading to the arrest warrant of his partner Kaitlin Armstrong → Read More
Gallery: Ashton Lambie's custom Lauf Seigla with 2.25in tires
The solitary member of the 'Sub-4 Club' said he was happy to have fat tires for the rough course at Wild Horse Gravel. → Read More
Austin police obtain search warrant in connection to deadly shooting of Moriah Wilson
Wilson was shot and killed at a home in East Texas on May 11. → Read More
Stetina's Paydirt this weekend has a $4,400 prize purse — only for women
Shimano Women’s Challenge includes two timed segments, plus time bonuses for riding a mechanical bull and a tire-toss game. → Read More
Richard Carapaz has a Di2 shifter inside his shifter at the Giro d'Italia
A Shimano satellite button is positioned inside the hood of his Dura-Ace lever. → Read More
Life Time reveals the 2022 Unbound Gravel courses
Some 9,703ft of climbing on tap for the Unbound Gravel 200, with a significant water crossing at mile 27. → Read More
Scott Funston wins a mechanical-heavy Wild Horse Gravel
Nick Gould (Mazda-Lauf) thwarted by a chain drop and stubborn chain guard in the closing miles. → Read More
Alexis Skarda wins Wild Horse Gravel 'racing for Moriah'
Tess Amer second and Leah Vamderlinen third on rugged course in western Colorado. → Read More
Moriah Wilson shot and killed in Austin, Texas
The 26-year-old racer was staying with a friend in Austin ahead of Gravel Locos this weekend. → Read More
Gallery: Arnaud Démare's Giro-stage-winning Lapierre Aircode DRS
A complete Shimano build with two common WorldTour tweaks. → Read More
Podcast: Lawson Craddock, travels, and travails at the Giro d'Italia
The rough road from Hungary to Sicily. → Read More
Specialized's first road tubeless wheels, the Roval Rapide CLX II and Alpinist CLX II – details and ride impressions
Two years in the making, the new wheels account for a variety of real-world situations, from hard impacts to gusty winds, as well as hitting high-performance markers. → Read More
Ashton Lambie, Dave Wiens among Wild Horse Gravel starters this weekend
Gravel race held at a western ranch has new courses and a new format this year. → Read More
Gallery: Mark Cavendish has unreleased wheels, tires, and a tiny Garmin on his Giro bike
12-speed rings on an 11-speed crank plus Cavendish's signature single sprint shifter. → Read More
BWR bike test: What I learned, what was sagging, and what I loved
Cannondale Synapse with SmartSense provided an education on Shimano's 12-speed wiring. → Read More