Clif Gets Back In The Drinking Game
By Jason Sumner June 18, 2013
Bike Press Camp Nutrition
California-based company best known for its Clif Bars and other food products has re-launched its drink line with new hydration and recovery offerings. Clif is also adding two new Bar flavors, Sierra Trail Mix and the seasonal Pecan Pie.
Read More »Ridley Debuts New Disc-Equipped X-Night CX Bikes
By Jason Sumner June 18, 2013
Bike Press Camp Cross Disc
Arguably the No. 1 name in cyclocross bikes, Belgium-based Ridley rolled out a revamped top-end carbon fiber X-Night mud machine at the first day of Bike PressCamp 2013 in Deer Valley, Utah, on Tuesday.
Read More »Orbea Launches Avant Endurance Road Bike
By Jason Sumner June 18, 2013
Bike Press Camp Road Video
Billed as a bike that will, “Take you from here to there on any road anywhere,” the Avant boasts a host of highlights that start with a fit first concept, including two fork rake options, a taller head tube, and shorter reach.
Read More »Wahoo Fitness RFLKT Computer, Blue HR, Blue SC and KICKR Power Trainer
By Valerie W. June 18, 2013
Feature Articles Gear Trainers Video
The new offerings from Wahoo Fitness that includes the Blue HR bluetooh 4.0 heartrate strap, the Blue SC bluetooth 4.0 speed and cadence sensor, and the RFLKT iPhone powered bike computer for your handlebars.
Read More »Get to Know the “All Powerful” Bike Lobby
By Fred Dreier June 18, 2013
Feature Articles
The National Rifle Association’s 2010 budget was $220 million, compared to the roughly $7 million spent last year by Bikes Belong, the largest bicycle lobbying group
Read More »Bike PressCamp 2013 Live Blog
By RoadBikeReview June 18, 2013
Bike Press Camp
Stay up to date on new gear, revamped apparel, and cutting edge technology from this three-day mini-trade show in Deer Valley, Utah. We’ll have the full 411 from all 26 brands in attendance, including Niner, Cannondale, GT, Orbea, Rotor, Capo, Clif, CamelBak and Turner.
Read More »Mad Fiber Debuts Revamped Wheelset
By RoadBikeReview June 18, 2013
Bike Press Camp Wheels
The new Road.2 is an update to the Seattle-based company’s introductory wheel models and includes revamped carbon manufacturing concepts and materials. Retail pricing for steel bearing equipped wheels is $2,999, with ceramic bearings pushing the price to $3,199.
Read More »Video: Top 10 Road Cycling Innovations
By RoadBikeReview June 17, 2013
Opinion Video
Cycling has come a long way from the days of Penny Farthings and Bone Shaker bikes. Today’s two-wheeled machines are a blend of artisan craftsmanship and cutting edge technology. But which of these technologies stand above the rest?
Read More »Photo Gallery: Record Breaking Ride the Rockies
By Jason Sumner June 17, 2013
Photo Gallery Race Coverage Video
The annual Ride the Rockies Colorado Bicycle Tour wrapped up Saturday in Colorado Springs, concluding what was the longest trek in the event’s 28-year history. All told, about 2,200 cyclists pedaled 542 miles during a testing seven-day journey that started in Telluride with the final finish line in the state’s second largest city.
Read More »How To: Changing Your Bar Tape
By RoadBikeReview June 13, 2013
How To Video
Nothing freshens up a bike quite like new bar tape. It feels good to the touch and looks good, too. Best of all it’s a simple job that anyone can do. The only tools you need are a pair of sharp scissors, some electrical tape, and of course some new bar tape. Here’s a step by step look at how to wrap your bars like a pro.
Read More »Photo Gallery: Ride the Rockies Tackles Wolf Creek Pass
By Jason Sumner June 12, 2013
Photo Gallery Race Coverage
Riders at the 28th annual Ride the Rockies Colorado Bicycle Tour faced their toughest test yet, the long haul from Pagosa Springs to Alamosa. Total distance: 92 miles. Total elevation gain: 4,678 – almost all of it during the slog up Wolf Creek Pass, peak elevation 10,856 feet.
Read More »Photo Gallery: Ride the Rockies Heads East
By Jason Sumner June 11, 2013
Photo Gallery Race Coverage
Day 2 of the 28th annual Ride the Rockies Colorado Bicycle Tour sent riders on a rolling 64-mile grind from Cortez to Durango. Along the way riders passed through the small towns of Mancos and Hesperus – and climbed Mancos Hill and Hesperus Hill — net gain 3,442 feet.
Read More »Photo Gallery: Ride the Rockies Rolls Out of Telluride
By Jason Sumner June 10, 2013
Photo Gallery Race Coverage
The 28th annual Ride the Rockies Colorado Bicycle Tour rolled out of Telluride Sunday, with upwards of 2200 cyclists taking on what will be a seven-day, 515-mile journey that concludes next weekend in Colorado Springs. RoadBikeReview was at the start in Telluride (and the VIP prologue event the day before). Here’s a look at some of the highlights.
Read More »Gear of the Day: Rapha Arm Screens
By Jason Sumner June 10, 2013
Apparel Pro Review
At first we were skeptical about the usefulness of Rapha’s Arm Screens. But one ride in blast-furnace conditions in western Colorado changed our mind. Find our why.
Read More »Ride Report: Swallowing the Dirty Kanza Half Pint
By Andrew Vontz June 07, 2013
Cross Ride Reports
Like every other bike journalist in the world, this was the year I tried gravel grinding and the Dirty Kanza was where I did it. I’m sure they all collectively outperformed me/kicked my ass, but I had an adventure I’ll remember for perpetuity and will be back for more.
Read More »Fashion Show: Three Kits We Like
By Jason Sumner June 06, 2013
Apparel Feature Articles
We see a lot of cycling kit, some of it good, some of it great, and some of it downright garish and gross. Here are three kits – in our opinion, at least – that reside solidly in the second category. Each combines appealing style with high-level functionality, making them a solid choice for quick-hit lunch rides or those all-day epics when chafe or discomfort is simply not an option.
Read More »How To: Measuring Chain Wear
By Jason Sumner June 05, 2013
How To
Besides your tires, your bike’s chain is arguably the component that needs most frequent replacing. Wait too long, and your chain will wear out, diminishing shifting quality and shortening the lifespan of your drivetrain.
Read More »Ride Report: Climbing Pikes Peak (Elevation 14,115 Feet)
By Jason Sumner June 04, 2013
Feature Articles Ride Reports
One of the longest and toughest climbs in all of Colorado is also one of the most amazing experiences you can have on two wheels. Find out what you need to know — and what you need to bring.
Read More »Video: How To Pedal Like A Pro
By Jason Sumner June 03, 2013
Video
Pedaling. It’s one of the most fundamental skills to riding a bike, but also one of the most overlooked. Truth is there is a trick to doing it well.
Read More »Blackburn Rangers To Take On Iconic Cycling Routes
By RoadBikeReview May 31, 2013
News
Blackburn “Out There” program will chronicle long-distance journeys on the Pacific Coast and Great Divide routes through riders’ eyes.
Read More »Stages Cycling Issues Power Meter Firmware Update
By RoadBikeReview May 31, 2013
News
Stages Cycling announced its latest firmware update this week, which addresses a Apple Bluetooth bug, eliminates data drops, improves cadence and power filters, eliminates cadence and power spikes off-road, and improves overall data handling.
Read More »Do We Really Need 11-Speed?
By Twain Mein May 30, 2013
Opinion Road
Contributor Twain Mein is usually excited about advances in cycling technology, and loves to try the newest, lightest, most aerodynamic inventions. However, he’s not convinced that 11-speed drivetrains are the greatest thing since sliced bread — or necessary at all.
Read More »Bike Sharing Launches In New York City
By Jason Sumner May 29, 2013
Feature Articles
New York City’s sometimes controversial bike share program made its long awaited debut Monday, with Mayor Michael Bloomberg dubbing the effort as the city’s first new public-transit option in 75 years. Already more than 9,000 people have signed up as annual members.
Read More »The Angry Singlespeeder: Be Happy with What You Have
By Kurt Gensheimer May 28, 2013
Opinion
If you got a raggedy car, stop talking sh*t about your raggedy car. That’s your raggedy car. You need to go home and wash the sh*t out that muthafu*ka; put Armor All and everything on it.” – Katt Williams
Read More »Video: What’s Inside A WorldTour Team Truck
By RoadBikeReview May 28, 2013
Video
Think mobile warehouse, bike shop, kitchen, and laundromat all rolled into one and you get an idea of what’s inside the team truck of WorldTour squads such as RadioShack-Leopard-Trek.
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