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.
Timberline Four Seasons Resort, home of many past mountain bike events, is putting forth a renewed effort to bring the mountain biking back.  With fully…
The three-week classic tour Giro d’Italia sets off for its 100th Anniversary journey through the Dolomites next Saturday, May 9.  Since detailed race coverage isn’t…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Zipp’s new 303 wheelset is “Ready for Anything” and was designed with the cobbles of classics like Paris-Roubaix…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: The VooDoo D-Jab (dee-haab) is a new Titanium mountain bike with adjustable dropouts that give the frame a…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Thule showed off their new Helium lightweight hitch mount bike racks in both 2- and 3-bike versions. Made…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Rotor was showing their prototype elliptical chainring crankset that’s being tested with the Cervelo Test Team.  The aluminum crank arms…
Cowbell Challenge updates from Taylor: Cowbell “Mini-Stage†Race… enjoy both days of racing and save a little dough…. Here’s your chance to show us what…
Keen just intro’d their new Coronado Suede shoes as part of their Fall collection. Perfect for cruising down to your favorite hangout, they have a suede…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Camelbak’s new BetterBottle stainless steel water bottles come with a variety of prints, and, like their awesome plastic…
The nation’s first professional gravity mountain bike series, the USA Cycling Pro Gravity Tour will kick-off on May 3 with the Fluidride Cup in Port…
If you’ve been searching for Sugino’s colored bits for your fixie, cruiser, track or bling bike, Lexco is now your source.  From their press release:…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Commençal debuted their new Carbon Meta 5.5 all-mountain bike.  Shown in these pics is a prototype; colors will change, but…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Kore had a lot of new goodies at their Sea Otter booth, including a prototype mold for their upcoming…
BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Vaude (pronounced vow-day) had a huge range of packs on display.  The German brand is one of Europe’s leading outdoor…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Manitou unveiled their new TPC-based Absolute+ damping technology at Sea Otter Classic. Quick background: A long time ago,…
George Hincapie, Tour de France stage winner and denim connoiseur, will participate in The Dempsey Challenge on October 4, 2009.  The Dempsey Challenge is a…
Grease Monkey Wipes are a new single-use degreaser/cleaning wipe that’s easily stowed in a pocket, saddlebag or pack. Intended for on-the-ride cleanups or post-repair hand…
PRESS RELEASE: Showing the strength of outdoor activities despite a struggling economy, Eastern Mountain Sports, one of the nation’s largest outdoor retailers specializing in outdoor gear, apparel, footwear,…
Trips for Kids (TFK) today announced that Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles Inc. of Ramona, Calif., donated more than 50 used bicycles and bicycle frames to TFK…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Vision, a sub-brand from Full Speed Ahead, had four new wheels on display at Sea Otter.  The biggest…
 BIKERUMOR.com 2009 SEA OTTER CLASSIC COVERAGE: Full Speed Ahead debuted two new cranksets at Sea Otter, both 2×9 mountain bike setups with a unique…
FROM ELLSWORTH BICYCLES: Got a tall friend or family member who’s having trouble finding the perfect frame size? Ellsworth has them covered with our XL…
