The designers of the Argon 18 Equation faced a tricky balancing act: make a well-performing carbon-fibre bike at a lower price than its top-end counterparts. Keeping the costs down involves concessions in some areas. To be fair, all bikes come with their compromises. For example, if you increase stability, you’ll likely slow down the handling. […]

We catch up with all the ‘other’ World time trial championship title races: Mixed team relay, men’s U19 and U23 and the women’s U19. Plus the Omloop van het Houtland – All with video, reports, results and what the riders say. Tadej Pogačar believes in nutrition balance – TOP STORY. Rider news: Tadej Pogačar believes […]

The White Hills trail system in St. John’s, Newfoundland, offers a unique blend of gnarly, enduro-style trails. There are stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the town itself. Since 1997, Chris Jerrett has been at the heart of the trail-building efforts, working to transform the landscape into a playground for mountain bikers. With a […]

Okay, I begrudgingly agree that Wednesday’s mixed relay was more exciting than usual, but I still think it’s time to ditch it and bring back the team time trial. Olympic and world champion Grace Brown led Australia to a narrow victory over Germany in the mixed relay time trial, clinching the title by less than […]

I grew up racing BMX in the 80s. The closest thing to clipless pedals in those days were toe-straps. And no one in the BMX scene was using those.  Hops sans clips The biggest argument I hear for clipless is that you can bunnyhop with them.They help just about anyone do that ugly, hopping thing […]

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Max’s Big Ride, which began in 2015 when Andrew Sedmihradsky rode 600 km from Ottawa to Hamilton with his son Max on a cargo bike. His son has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Andrew has continued this ride every summer, totaling 5,400 km. As Duchenne is a progressive disease, Max, now […]

The lead-up to the Tour de France, including races like the Critérium du Dauphiné, is a critical period for cycling teams to showcase cutting-edge technology. Teams use this time to test the latest gear, from bikes to helmets and groupsets, before their official launch. Meanwhile, gravel racing events such as Unbound are equally important platforms, […]

Big news! The long-running French stage race, the Four Days of Dunkirk, is changing. Instead of, uh, six days, it’s going to be five—with an extra one-day race added. So to repeat, the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque is still six days, but only five. You following? The stage race takes place in the Nord-Pas de […]

Ten years ago, Devinci introduced the Troy—a trail bike designed to hold its own against long-travel enduro rigs. Now with the release of the fifth-generation model, the Troy is a serious contender in the mountain biking world. The Troy ST. Margus Riga photo. The fifth generation Troy According to Devinci, this latest iteration of the […]

Nathan Clement from Vancouver won his second rainbow jersey by taking first place in the T1 men’s individual time trial on Tuesday at the 2024 UCI road cycling and Para-cycling world championships in Zurich. The 29-year-old, who earned silver in the same event at the Paralympics earlier this month, completed the 11.3-kilometer course in 18 […]

SMITH evolves its best selling Clear to Grey performance lenses to now incorporate the unmatched color and contrast enhancement of ChromaPop to create a lens hyper-tuned for changing light conditions that amplifies details with optical clarity. The PhotoChromic adaptability suits any light condition – from sunrise to sunset, dark skies to radiating sunshine – and […]

Premier Doug Ford and his government are planning a new anti-congestion law expected to limit where and how municipalities can build new bike lanes. The Ontario government has been considering legislation that could ban the installation of bike lanes, a proposal first revealed by CBC News. Although sources confirm the idea has been discussed, Transportation […]

Few riders can claim what Cam Zink can. From an early age, he was taking the freeride mountain bike world by storm. The Carson, Nevada native started mountain biking at age 9 and was a junior national champion by the time he was 16. Red Bull Rampage is what he’s really known for. Rampage dominance […]

That was close…too close! Panic lingered in the start house for Remco Evenepoel at the UCI TT world championships in Zürich on Sunday. The Belgian would successfully defended his time trial rainbow jersey, but not without drama. Evenepoel’s achievement of both Olympic and World titles mirrors that of Grace Brown. The elite men and women […]

Liverpool, a city celebrated for its rich maritime history and cultural heritage, is also a fantastic destination for cycling enthusiasts. With its diverse landscapes, historical sites, and thriving urban life, Liverpool offers cyclists a unique experience that blends adventure with exploration. Whether you’re a casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, this vibrant city has something […]

Pro cyclists—and mere mortals—can seem to be obsessed with data, but Pogačar prefers his heart rate monitor over the power meter. He spoke with Dr. Peter Attia on The Drive Podcast about his training and nutrition. The Slovenian has had an incredible season thus far. He recently won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, adding […]

Today, Fox releases Live Valve Neo, a wireless system that automatically adjusts your suspension to the terrain. Neo is the successor to Fox’s wired Live Valve system, but it is much more than just Live Valve without the wires. It adds a long list of new features that significantly elevate it over the wired system. We’ve […]

Group rides are a fun way to go farther, faster, and with friends—but it’s also key that everyone makes it home safely. There are lots of things to keep in mind when riding with others—signaling, pointing out potholes or other potential dangers, and generally paying attention to your surroundings. Obviously, you need to pay attention […]

Letizia Paternoster of Liv AlUla Jayco took her second win in two days, claiming victory at the Tour de Gatineau criterium. This marked day three of the Tour de Gatineau, a 47-km crit. Marlies Mejias Garcia (Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty24) finished second, with TT winner Franziska Brausse (Ceratizit – WNT Pro Cycling Team) in third. […]

Tuesday morning’s final individual, non-para time trial of the 2024 UCI Road World Championships saw junior Sydney Swierenga earn Canada’s best result in Zürich, Switzerland so far with 10th. Great Britain’s Cat Ferguson, silver in the road race last year, earned gold. There were two Brits on the podium. Cat clawed her way to gold […]

It’s been a long cycling season and many of us are finishing our last major target event. How can we use the early fall to reflect on the season and plan for 2025? After crossing your final finish line of the year, take a moment to celebrate all your hard work and dedication, no matter […]

The modern Madison cycling event involves two-person teams competing to finish the largest number of laps. Riders take turns, with one person cycling and the other resting in sprints. Teams can switch back and forth at their own pace. But did you know that the original Madison cycling event was quite different? The original Madison […]

At the Olympics Remco Evenepoel did the unprecedented, becoming the first male to ever win gold in both the Olympic time trial and road race. Now he’s won the world championship time trial. But there’s more to come. The road race on Sunday is a punchy, hilly course. And Tadej Pogačar is hugry to win […]

A historic win At the first-ever UCI Mountain Bike marathon World Championships held in the U.S., Austria’s Mona Mitterwallner successfully defended her title, claiming her third cross-country marathon (XCM) rainbow jersey. Meanwhile, Denmark’s Simon Andreassen secured his first XCM World Champion title, solidifying his place as one of the sport’s rising stars. Youth over experience […]

Cyclocross has begun! Racing is already underway in Canada and the USA, but as far as the World Cups go, they are still a ways off. Will we see Mathieu van der Poel this year? Wout van Aert is nursing an injury and hopes to jump in, but it’s unclear when and for how many […]