Just a few weeks ago, we suggested that the UCI might limit tire widths for road bikes in the future. Apparently, we weren’t too far off: Now the UCI has announced new rules regulating the width of … handlebars. A closer look at the rules suggests that… read more

The bicycle world tends to focus on racing. If you look at mainstream cycling news websites, you might think that cycling is a spectator sport centered around the big European races. These days, even gravel seems to focus more on professional racers than on the joys of exploring small roads off the beaten… read more

“What is the hardest ride you’ve done,” I sometimes get asked. Usually I demur. I ride to discover beautiful places, to enjoy the flow of beautiful climbs and descents (on gravel or pavement)—and, yes, to explore the limits of what my body (and mind) are capable of doing. But I don’t seek out… read more