One Month In: What Am I Missing About Strava?New!!
I am one month into cycling, and there is a question that has been nagging at me every time I open the app: what exactly am I missing about Strava? When I first got on the bike, everyone told me the same thing. You have to get Strava. It is the essential cycling app. It […]
E-Bikes Lead Urban Commuting and Outdoor Sports as Top Low-Carbon Transport TrendNew!!
Discover why the e-bike commuting trend is taking over city streets and mountain trails alike, offering a fun, eco-friendly way to travel that saves time and money.
The Ultimate Adventure Gravel Bike: Best All-Road Model for Long-Distance CyclingNew!!
If youre seeking one bike that can conquer pavement, dirt paths, and fire roads while keeping you comfortable for hours, the adventure gravel bike is the ultimate all-rounder for long-distance cycling.
Preparing My Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ for Winter Mountain Riding
It is the height of summer. The trails are dry, the days are long, and the asphalt is warm beneath the tires. Yet, for the discerning cyclist, the mind inevitably begins to wander toward the colder months ahead. While I am currently enjoying the effortless grace of my stock, first-generation Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 […]
A Beginner's Honest Guide to Cycling for Weight Loss
A friend of mine asked me a question the other day that I have been turning over in my mind ever since. He is thirty years old, carrying about twenty-two extra pounds that he wants gone, and he wanted to know: is cycling the right hobby for this? Will it actually work? And more importantly, […]
Wear a Helmet, Please
It was an ordinary afternoon, the kind where the heat presses down on everything and the air feels thick enough to chew. I was inside my house, probably doing something completely forgettable, when something through the window caught my eye — a shape on the pavement that should not have been there. I stepped outside […]
Chasing One Hundred
That century mark keeps slipping through my fingers. I hear what people say about how to get there, but it hasn't clicked for me yet. When I started this journey in February 2025, I couldn't ride at all. By late April, I was doing the MS150 — roughly 160 miles across two days. That felt […]
I Joined a Group Ride on a $120 Bike and Nobody Cared
I joined a group ride on a budget group ride bike that cost just $120, and to my surprise, nobody cared about the price tag.
Chris King Custom Build Review: 2x SRAM Force Niner RLT 9 RDO
This custom Chris King build proves you dont need multiple bikes to conquer big mountain climbs and fast gravel alike, as Maklin Bikes crafted a single Niner RLT 9 RDO that does it all.
Essential Mountain Biking Safety Precautions for Every Rider
Make every ride safer and more fun by locking in these essential mountain biking safety precautions before you hit the trail.