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.
Trek Bicycle has partnered with World Bicycle Relief and a USAID-funded, World Vision-led coalition of relief organizations to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in Zambia. With…
A team from Appalachian State University’s industrial design department won Juicy Idea’s national competition with a bicycle made of used plastic bottles.  With just ten…
Looking for something to do this New Years without having to get a designated driver (or pedaler)?  This video captures the “fun” of Roller Racing,…
LaPierre’s new Passport is a folding full suspension mountain bike that comes with its own travel bag.  Unlike some “travel” folding bikes, this thing comes…
USA Cycling has announced the first round of nominations to the United States National Team for the 2009 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Hoogerheide, Netherlands,…
Only three events in the 2009 USA Cycling National Championship events calendar have yet to name a location: March 21: USA Cycling BMX National Championships…
 FROM USA CYCLING: The 2009-10 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships have been awarded to the city of Bend, Ore., the national governing body announced…
 Specialized has a cool little Holiday Greeting page on their website. It plays Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” entirely on bicycle parts.  Click here to…
VeloPress recently released the 2nd edition of Weight Training for Cyclists ($12.89 on Amazon), which includes updated pictures and exercises developed specifically for improving your…
After much anticipation, the dynamic duo of Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough recently announced their new ride with Specialized. While this will be a new…
From Bike Pure: Bike Pure are pleased to announce that Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team have requested to be part of our anti-doping campaign adding to our growing…
The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will once again bring together a world-class field of cycling teams from multiple nations, including eight of the sport’s…
The Euskaltel-Euskadi (ESP) team and new UCI ProTour Fuji-Servetto(ESP) team will add to the list of Spanish riders competing at nextyear’s Tour Down Under. Mike…
From the League of American Bicyclists: Congress is currently putting together an economic stimulus package to have ready when the new Congress returns in early January. While…
NiteFlux is an Australian brand of bicycle lights, offering a full range for commuters to racers.  We tested the Photon 4 Commuter light, which is the…
 With the growing popularity of mountain bike stage races, I thought I’d look into one of our homegrown events.  At $400/person, the American Mountain…
Reelight is a Danish company that makes the first magnet-powered bike lights.  Yep, magnets…is there anything they can’t do!  Seriously, though, there are some great…
