Taylor Phinney was once the future of American bike racing. Now that he’s out of the sport, he could well be pointing to what the future of elite bike racing could be. Hint: it includes […]
Did you happen to catch The Last Rider when it had a theatrical release? It was June 23, 2023, just before the Tour de France departed, and in the midst of the Tour de France: […]
Part 1 is here. So, what’s behind the disappearing entry-level road bike? Several reasons. They include: reduced market competition, increased component integration, disc brakes, and gravel riding. The market has fewer companies. When it comes […]
The entry-level road racing bike can be a thing of beauty. It has the geometry and design marks of a pro-level racing bike, has similar components and gear ratios as the pro bike, and, most […]
I’ve been racing cyclocross a long time. It’s awesome, but it’s best as a cool- and cold-weather discipline. Cross season should start now. September, thanks to global warming, has become a late summer month. October […]
The Maryland Cycling Classic came back for a second edition this past Sunday, September 3, 2023. The inaugural edition, in 2022, was the first pro race in the United States of America since 2019, […]
John Tesh wrote the soundtrack to my cycling youth. The 1985 Paris-Roubaix is seared into my memory as possibly the greatest classic of all time. I fear the reason is possibly because the music not […]
I don’t know if equity is possible in cyclocross. But I think we should try to move in that direction. It’s could boost participation, which is what makes the sport happen. Lowering the barriers to […]
There’s a problem with e-bikes. Actually, many. Have I gotten your attention? Was the headline click-baity enough? (Let me know in the comments.) As a writer, I want you intrigued enough to click and start. […]
I made my way down to the Maryland Cycling Classic for a bunch of reasons. One of the things that’s different about going to a bike race is you’re able to see the production as […]