The world’s biggest gravel race celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Back in 2006, it started as a 200-mile adventure with just 34 riders. Over the last 20 years, it has evolved into a race that brings pro racers from all over the world to the Flint Hills of Kansas—while still welcoming riders… read more

Bicycle Quarterly 90 is at the printer! Why make a print magazine when the Internet is filled with bicycle content? That’s a bit like asking “Why ride outside when Zwift lets you do it in the comfort of your home?” Both have their place… Turning off our screens, making a cup of tea,… read more

When someone asks me why they should care about bike racing, I think of Soichiro Honda’s famous words: “Racing improves the breed.” Honda was talking about cars and motorcycles—above is a Mercedes in the grueling Liège-Sofia-Liège rally—but the same applies to bicycles. Racing is the reason why modern carbon bikes are so good…. read more