Every year, bike manufacturers hit the road with a fleet of "demo" bikes and let the general publictest them out. Whether or not you are currently in the market for a new bike, there are several reasons why attending a demo would be a great [Read more]

Schwalbe's G-One is one of several new offerings by Schwalbe for different uses that feature their "Tubeless Easy Microskin" technology. Schwalbe claims their Tubeless Easy system mounts better and requires less shaking and repeated shaking to seat the tire beads. MicroSkin [Read more]

Italian cycling clothing manufacturer Castelli has released a line of travel luggage designed for the serious cyclist. Four years in the making, Castelli solicited feedback from pro cyclists about what traditional luggage lacked for their specific usage. The result is the [Read more]

Anyone who rides needs to have a reliable hand pump or CO2 system to fix flats when biking. And know how to use it. I had some bad experiences with CO2 inflators in the past, with the cartridges invariably shooting off all of their contents before I could even attach them [Read more]

Giro Sports are running a contest in conjunction with their inaugural Grinduro event. Grinduro, co-sponsored by SRAM components, is an epic race that will take place on October 10, 2015 in Quincy, California (north of [Read more]

We recently told you about Competitive Cyclist, a premiere online cycling retailer, rolling out a new partnership with Strava. The program let users of the performance tracking app to earn purchase credits at Competitive Cyclist based on the time they spend riding their [Read more]

Competitive Cyclist, a premiere online cycling retailer, has partnered with Strava, a cycling and running tracking and social app to offer you credits for riding your bike. Yes, you will get free stuff just for putting in time in your [Read more]

One of the coolest uses for drones, UAVs, or whatever else you want to call them, is for action sports. They are rapidly showing up in all sorts of places - competitions, promotional videos, TV broadcasts, you name it. Traditional camera setups require expensive equipment [Read more]

Clif Bar has rolled out a new product category, called Organic Energy Food. Using real-food ingredients, the flavors were inspired by the home recipes of Team Clif Bar athletes to supply energy and satisfy cravings. The focus is on two types of activities: Go Fast, or high [Read more]

Saris has a new tray style hitch rack that is half the weight of similar types of bike racks. The Freedom SuperClamp is available in both 2- and 4-bike versions. The 2-bike rack weighs only 32 lbs, with a weight capacity of 60 pounds per bike. The 4-bike version is 63 lbs, [Read more]

Handlebar tape is a bike accessory that usually boils down to personal preference to each rider. I am willing to bet that most people find a tape that works for them, and they stick to it. Maybe they will change colors just to shake things up, or if they have a new bike or [Read more]

Sugoi is launching a new line of apparel for Fall 2014 for their Zap Bike Collection that revolutionizes visibility for cyclists. The products will feature their Pixel fabric, which in addition to being waterproof is woven with micro-glass beads that illuminate and flash [Read more]

POC, a company with a strong background in safety and who previously made a name for themselves with skiing and mountain biking products, is launching full-force into the road biking market. This spring, POC will be debuting their AVIP road-specific line. AVIP stands for [Read more]

The new STM Velo 2 is a do-it-all kind of messenger bag that is deceivingly chock full of features. Don't let the "Velo" name fool you into thinking this is just another bike styled messenger bag. It could easily be used as one, though. But it's features and styling make [Read more]

Do you experience problems such as tired or sore feet while hiking, walking, skiing, riding a bike, or even just standing for long periods during work? You may be able to benefit from getting shoe inserts (aka insoles or footbeds). Even back or knee aches could possibly [Read more]

Calling all cyclists! We started an Xploritall club on Strava, and it is open for anyone to join. If you are already on Strava, find the club by going to Explore > Clubs and type in "Xploritall." The full club name is "Xploritall.com World Xploration Team." Joining will not [Read more]

The recent flooding in Colorado is one of the worst disasters the state has ever experienced. Eight people were killed, hundreds of people lost their homes, many more homes were damaged, and entire communities are now isolated after connecting roadways and bridges were [Read more]

If you're like me, you are very picky about what sports energy products you choose. The flavors can range from nasty to tolerable, to the rare "holy crap, that's awesome!" flavor, henceforth to be abbreviated HCTA. Then there's my friend Mike, who insists on eating the GU [Read more]

It's July, so that means the Tour de France is underway. If you like to watch but still had questions about the history of the event or the strategies that make up the races within the race, check out this nifty little animated movie. Even if you know everything about the [Read more]

I love product innovation. As a cyclist, I especially love that the bicycle is still a focus for product designers, even though I already consider the bike to be as close to a perfect machine as there is.

The latest concept is the 4 Strike Bike, designed by a [Read more]

DENVER, COLORADO - In an amazingly short period of time, Joe Dombrowski has elevated himself into a very select group of elite American cyclists. The timing of his meteoric rise into the professional ranks comes after a tumultuous period for American cycling, and cycling in [Read more]

Score one for cyclists. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the town of Black Hawk can no longer ban bicyclists from riding through the town. In 2009, the popular gambling town passed regulations prohibiting cyclists from using their streets due to safety and traffic [Read more]