The Problem With E-Bikes

e-bike monstrosity

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.  […]

Behind the Scenes at the Maryland Cycling Classic

Finish Line Maryland Cycling Classic

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 […]

Maryland Cycling Classic 2022 Through the lens of Marco Quezada

Marco Quezada is a stalwart of the cycling scene.  He’s been shooting cycling editorial and commercial photographs for ages. He’s also a friend; he and I have collaborated in various guises over the years.  He […]

The Crash Chose Me

I didn’t choose the crash. The crash chose me. Why, I don’t know.  It gnaws and gnaws and gnaws. Yes, it was a race.  Racing can be dangerous.  But I’ve been at the game for […]

Better Like It Hot

Stop Extreme Heat

After yet another steamy week, I’m thinking of my friend’s warning before we rolled out on a recent ride.  “It might be hot today.  But it’s gonna be hotter in the future, so we need […]

A Dropper Post DID NOT Win San Remo

Matej Mohoric San Remo Dropper Post

The cycling world was abuzz with a seeming technology breakthrough on Saturday.  Milan-San Remo, the 293km Italian monument, was won by Slovenian Matej Mohoric of Bahrain-Victorious thanks to his savvy use of a dropper seat […]

Combatting Anti-Trans Legislation in Arkansas

Combatting Arkansas Anti Trans Legislation

Last time, I discussed the specifics of the recent anti-trans legislation that became law in Arkansas in the spring of 2021.  Here, I’m discussing combattting anti-trans legislation in Arkansas in terms of stopping the legislation […]

Cyclocross Worlds and Anti-Trans Legislation Collide in Arkansas

Pride Cycling Parade

With the UCI Cyclocross Worlds arriving in Fayetteville, Arkansas on the near horizon—they’re happening January 28-30, 2022—it seems like a moment to discuss the anti-trans legislation that the state enacted in the spring of 2021.  […]

A Crit Series with City-Based Teams? Good idea. It’s been done.

National Cycle League Boston Banshees 1995

Meet the NCL To many American bike racers, it seems like a natural fit.  A criterium bike racing series based in cities.  Crits are short, fast, entertaining, and over quickly; good for the short attention […]

De-Anodizing Bike Components

I’m generally partial to silvery aluminum bike components.  Aluminum anodized black does have value–it can look great new–but certain components, most notably cranks, are easy to scratch and fade and wear and once there’s sufficient […]