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Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

With XPDTN3, backcountry exploring doesn’t have to be so far from home, or daunting – So it was just last week that we took a look…

Written by Cory Benson October 21, 2016

Shimano hints at growing Accu3DR elite road clothing with expanded LottoNL-Jumbo sponsorship

We’ve just heard from Shimano that for 2017 they have expanded their road sponsorship of the LottoNL-Jumbo pro squad to include the race team’s cycling kit…

Written by Cory Benson October 21, 2016

Forget drones – Birdie will give your GoPro a bird’s eye view without a motor

If you’ve seen drone footage you’ve probably thought about getting your own. But then you start thinking about how expensive they are, how easy they…

Written by Zach Overholt October 20, 2016

British company BETD carries on the Middleburn crank brand and line

Not long ago we had heard rumors that long time British crankset and chainring producer Middleburn was in financial straits, and soon after they announced…

Written by Cory Benson October 20, 2016

Win Camelbak Schwag from Bikerumor at Interbike’s Cyclofest!

Headed to Interbike’s Cyclofest today? Bikerumor will be there, and if you spot Tyler wearing the Bikerumor kit and say hi, he’ll have a sweet…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 20, 2016

IB16: Nutrition Roundup 2 – Skratch Labs, Powerbar, Justin’s PB, Oberto & more!

If you read any fitness or general interest bicycle publication, you’ve likely seen the ads for chocolate milk as a recovery product. Well, now you…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 19, 2016

Velotooler could be the Uber for Bike Mechanics

The marketplace in the cycling industry is constantly changing, for better or for worse. We’ve come from dedicated shops to online retailers and most recently…

Written by michael gushulak October 18, 2016

2016 Red Bull Rampage: Brandon Semenuk takes the win

Now in its 11th edition, Red Bull Rampage was back for 2016 this past Friday. Using a new zone in Virgin, Utah, the format was a…

Written by Zach Overholt October 17, 2016

IB16: Nutrition Roundup – Bonk Breaker, Clif, Guayaki, Bounce, Glukos & more!

Bonk Breaker has added Mint Chocolate Chip to their lineup, which is all gluten free and densely packed with energy. While not my personal favorite…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 17, 2016

A stainless steel water bottle on the bike? Travel Kuppe makes it happen

Whether you’re wary of putting too much plastic in contact with your food or just want something that keeps a beverage cold for the entire…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 17, 2016

This Week’s Best Posts! Lemond’s future carbon factory tour, Danny MacAskill vid & speedy new things

This week we visited Lemond Composites, a new carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Tennessee that’s looking to revolutionize not just carbon bicycles, but the carbon…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 15, 2016

Robin Williams’ incredible bicycle collection up for auction, proceeds going to two great causes

I’ll never forget the day that I met Robin Williams. I was working for Volagi Cycles at the time and happened to be in California.…

Written by Zach Overholt October 15, 2016

(Future) Factory Tour: LeMond Composites set to revolutionize carbon bike production – and the world?

Maybe it’s fitting that the first rider to win the Tour de France on a carbon bike also has his hand in what’s being called…

Written by Zach Overholt October 14, 2016

Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

WTB Partners with XPDNT3 Explorers for 3-day trips across the globe – Back when 3T introduced their new aero gravel adventure bike – the Exploro…

Written by Cory Benson October 14, 2016

Last Chance! Win a NiteRider Swift 350 + Sabre 50 bike light combo!

NiteRider has a light for any type of riding, and they’re giving away a few to five lucky winners! Just answer a few short questions and…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 14, 2016

Specialized Recalls 2016 S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bikes due to possible frame failures

If you’re riding around on a Specialized Venge ViAS, listen up. Recently, Specialized announced along with the CPSC that they were issuing a voluntary recall…

Written by Zach Overholt October 14, 2016

Review: Bluegrass’ Wapiti D30 Knees and Elbows are light, flexible and protective

It’s always easy to sum up what we want from our bikes or gear. A good set of pads should be comfortable, slim-fitting, lightweight and still…

Written by Steve Fisher October 13, 2016

Free Zwift + Strava Premium bonus ending soon

To all those Strava Premium members out there, you may or may not have already realized it, but Zwift has had a deal going on for…

Written by Cory Benson October 13, 2016

Fox recalls some Float X2 shocks, says air can may rupture under compression

PRESS RELEASE: SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., October 12, 2016 – Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF) (the “Company”), today announced the filing of a voluntary recall…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 12, 2016

Cane Creek starts eeBrake production a month early, calipers shipping now

At the end of August, Cane Creek announced they’d be taking over production of Craig Edwards’ eeBrake calipers. The design is among the lightest and…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 12, 2016

EB16: Marzocchi rebooting under Fox ownership

After being acquired by rival suspension manufacturer Fox, the future of Marzocchi was in question. While their reps weren’t really able to answer the question…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 12, 2016

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Autumnal Shred on Mt. Saint Helens

Photo submitted by Megan Chinburg, “A brief break in the October clouds provided a glimpse at the active volcano’s early fall dusting of snow as…

Written by Kristi Benedict October 12, 2016

Danny MacAskill takes riding creativity to a new level with a Wee Day Out

Earlier this year when we had a chance to catch up with Danny MacAskill at Sea Otter, he mentioned he had something in the works…

Written by Zach Overholt October 11, 2016

IB16: Bar Mitts Winter Bot keeps your water from freezing, sister company Tail Gater puts a table on your car’s tire

Yes, you’ve probably seen the memes circulating by now – winter is coming. For some of us that means breaking out all the equipment we have…

Written by Zach Overholt October 11, 2016

Remembering Dave Mirra – Ben Bostrom makes good on plan to finish Kona in honor of Mirracle Boy

In spite of the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Dave Mirra, Miracle Boy continues to inspire. After Mirra had retired from BMX and Ben…

Written by Zach Overholt October 10, 2016

CONTEST! Win a Niterider Swift 350 and Sabre 50 bike light combo

With shorter days right around the corner, it’s time to consider new lights for your evening rides. NiteRider has some good ones, made even better…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 10, 2016

Ilumaware Shield TL bicycle tail light enhances vehicle’s crash avoidance radar, keeps you safer

We first spotted the Ilumaware passive radar booster a couple years ago in early prototype form. The device is devilishly simple in that its angles…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 10, 2016

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Arch Rock overlook, southern Oregon coast

Russ Wood sent us this photo of his Caletti road bike enjoying a break along the southern Oregon coast on a layover day ride during September’s Cycle…

Written by Cory Benson October 10, 2016

Hit rocks back with Faster Than You’s Knucklehead bash guards

Even if you’re a budget-minded rider or not a flashy person, nearly everyone has some kind of jewelry or special decorative touch on their bike…

Written by Steve Fisher October 08, 2016

Gear and Loading in Las Vegas – Interbikepacking with Blackburn Design

“Motherfucker!” I barked, my frustration muffled by the bike light I was clutching between my teeth… trying desperately to shine some modicum of clarity on the…

Written by Watts Dixon October 07, 2016