After logging over 2,000 miles on road bikes across three different states, I learned one thing fast: looking over your shoulder at the wrong moment can be dangerous. That near-miss with a passing SUV on a narrow canyon road convinced me that a rearview mirror is essential gear. If you’re searching for the best bike … Read more
Transporting multiple bikes on a van used to mean cramming them inside, removing wheels, and praying nothing got scratched. Our team has spent the last several months testing the best vertical bike racks for vans, hauling everything from lightweight road bikes to 55-pound e-bikes on Sprinters, Transits, and Promasters across thousands of miles. A vertical … Read more
Indoor cycling generates serious heat. When you are hammering out intervals on a smart trainer or grinding through a Zwift race, your core temperature climbs fast without the natural breeze you get outdoors. I have spent hundreds of hours on indoor trainers testing every type of cooling solution, from budget utility blowers to smart fans … Read more
Finding the best road cycling shoes for women changed my riding completely. For years I suffered through numb toes, heel slip, and hot spots because I was wearing shoes built on a men’s last. Once I switched to women’s specific cycling shoes, my power transfer improved and the foot pain disappeared. Our team spent three … Read more
Indoor training seasons can drag on for months, and staring at a blank wall while grinding out intervals gets old fast. I learned this the hard way after three winters of balancing my laptop on a wobbly music stand, knocking over water bottles mid-sprint, and nearly destroying a tablet when sweat pooled underneath it. A … Read more
Finding the best road cycling shoes for men can completely change how your rides feel. I spent three months testing twelve different pairs across flat roads, steep climbs, and long weekend centuries to see which ones actually deliver on comfort, power transfer, and durability. The right pair of road bike shoes connects you to your … Read more
I spent six months testing mountain bike shoes across Colorado’s Front Range, from chunky technical descents in Moab to long gravel climbs in the high country. Finding the best mountain bike shoes for trail riding comes down to three things: grip when you need it, comfort when the ride gets long, and durability that justifies … Read more
Gravel riding sits at the intersection of road cycling and mountain biking, and the shoes you pick need to handle both worlds. When I first started riding gravel a few years ago, I made the mistake of using my old road shoes with flat pedals on a chunky fire road climb. My feet slipped, my … Read more
There is nothing that ruins a winter ride faster than numb fingers. You start with good intentions, layer up, head out into the crisp morning air, and then twenty minutes in your hands go from cold to painful to completely useless on the brake levers. I have been there more times than I care to … Read more
Every mountain biker knows the moment your hands slip on the grips during a rocky descent. That split second of lost control is exactly why finding the best cycling gloves for mountain biking matters more than most riders realize. Our team spent three months testing 15 different pairs across technical trails, flowing singletrack, and brutal … Read more