Betsy Welch
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The weekly dirt: Women's MTB camps, Sofia's Unbound giveaway, and the Cactus Cup
A Wednesday roundup of events, initiatives, and activities related to off-road riding. → Read More
Strava CEO and co-founder Michael Horvath resigns
The search is on for a new successor at the global activity-tracking giant. → Read More
Gallery: 10 years of adventure and irreverence at the Rock Cobbler
Christopher Blevins and Anna Yamauchi take top honors after riding through kiddie pools, private ranches, and someone's living room → Read More
L39ION of Los Angeles and the Miami Blazers have 'no plans' to participate in NCL Cup
Two of the discipline's most popular squads won't participate in the inaugural National Cycling League crit series. → Read More
One year later, an opportunity to 'Ride for Mo'
The family of late professional cyclist Moriah Wilson will host a cycling-centric fundraiser this spring in Vermont. → Read More
The Cape Epic's latest power couple: Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Katerina Nash
The former Clif Pro Team teammates will bring a wealth of experience, skills, and talent to the South African stage race in March. → Read More
The US Pro Cup returns to Fayetteville, Arkansas
The cross-country mountain bike event now has a Hors Category race, making it the only UCI HC XCO race in North America. → Read More
Life Time announces new cross-country mountain bike race in Bentonville
The Little Sugar MTB race will kick off the week-long Big Sugar Classic Cycling Festival in northwest Arkansas. → Read More
Bobby & Jens: Chloé Dygert is ready to race again
The American TT and track specialist is preparing to return in 2023 after being plagued by injuries. → Read More
From the Ground Up — where dedication pays off far beyond the finish line
The cycling scholarship program returns for its third season, providing three novice riders with the tools to ride the Leadville Trail 100. → Read More
Kate Courtney, Pete Stetina win Grasshopper Adventure Series season opener
Niky Taylor and Maude Farrell competed the women's podium, while Christopher Blevins and Tyler Williams were 2-3 for the men. → Read More
Bobby & Jens: Clara Honsinger
The three-time US cyclocross national champion joins the show as she prepares for worlds in Belgium. → Read More
Didn't make the cut for Unbound Gravel? Here are five other June 3 gravel races to fill the void
From California to Michigan to Finland, you won't miss the Flint Hills one bit. → Read More
Kate Courtney, Christopher Blevins, cool initiatives, and good causes
Expect nothing but fireworks and fun from the first Grasshopper Adventure Series event of the season. → Read More
Heather Jackson hangs up the TT bike for gravel and MTB
The US-based triathlete has signed with Canyon Bicycles to take on the Life Time Grand Prix series. → Read More
Finding 'Gravelland' in one of the West Coast's busiest cities
How one cyclist is creating a resources for dirt-curious Portland riders. → Read More
Retired roadies Ian Boswell and Mitch Docker to team up for Cape Epic
'I'm a complete beginner. I've got a sweet bike and fitness, but I have no idea what I'm doing' Boswell says. → Read More
"Call of a Life Time" docuseries to go behind the scenes of the Life Time Grand Prix
The six-episode series will be available for streaming on January 27. → Read More
Introducing the Orange Seal Academy
The new rider support program will marry performance training and marketing to help cultivate professional riders. → Read More
Watch: The Gift of Gravel
San Francisco bay area cyclist Nehemiah Brown wants to see more cyclists of color on gravel at at events. This is how he's trying to help. → Read More