Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor, where he’s written about the latest bikes, components, and cycling technology for almost two decades. Prior to that, Tyler launched and built multiple sports nutrition brands and consumer goods companies, mostly as an excuse to travel and ride in new places.
Based in North Carolina, Tyler also loves Overlanding & Vanlife and is always on the lookout for the next vehicle upgrade, secret trail, and off-grid adventure.
Rusty Spokes inventor David Morrow has just launched his new Softcruise cruiser bikes with a patent pending design that includes rear suspension.  His new line…
Just got this from George Hincapie’s Twitter Stream: “1000 dollar fine here in SC for any motorist that harasses, taunts, or maliciously throws objects at…
NewsJacksonville.com reports that, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures, Florida had 113 cyclists die on its roads in 2008.  That’s down from 121…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Video coverage from the SRAM press lunch continues with a full run down of the 2010 RockShox Revelation.  (Yes,…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: A lovely WTB rep (sorry, I didn’t write your name down!) shows off the flex points on the underside of…
After riding through the night, Ross Rader broke the record for cycling across Ontario today.  The previous record, held by Ron Dossenbach (pictured with Ross…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Besides the new road wheels (previous post), DT Swiss had their all new XRC and EXC carbon rim mountain bike…
UPDATED: 4pm EST BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: DT Swiss showed off a number of new wheels with some serious technical improvements.  Shown above are…
PRESS RELEASE: Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles would like to thank all of our Dealers, Owners and New Owners for contributing to the success of our 2009…
PRESS RELEASE: As a special offer Probikepool.com gives free entry to its Giro pool to all its American members! With Armstrong, Leipheimer and Vandevelde as…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: It’s still in prototype stages, but Feather’s new bicycle stem has a target weight 116g for a 110 stem.  MSRP…
Here are the stories from three different SRAM riders and wrenches about last weekend’s World Cup Mountain Bike Races in Houffalize, Belgium (Note: Pictures don’t…
I just spoke with Nic Sims, Specialized’s global marketing manager, about the UCI rulings and such, and here (heavily paraphrased because I couldn’t write my…
The Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology (MOMBAT), in Historic Downtown Statesville, was recently featured on the Tarheel Traveler segment on WRAL in Raleigh,…
In the ongoing saga of what constitutes a “legal” bicycle according to UCI rules, UCI president Pat McQuaid said components must comply with standards by…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Michelin had a rainbow of colors, but the new tire is the “Ivory” at top left.  These are the Pro3…
Speaking of Urban Velo, issue #13 is now out and ready for your viewing pleasure.  Contents include Monster Track X, Ku, What’s the Muss About…
Props, a video production outfit that creates bmx and freestyle riding videos, just released their 72nd DVD issue. It includes footage from their Thailand trip,…
The following paragraph was provided by Pua’s husband / PR manager / media contact, Ron Sawicki, and is entirely a one-sided account.  We are publishing…
Arkansas is getting a little more attention to its trails thanks to new tours starting their this month from Mountain Bike tour operator Hermosa Tours.…
