Not all carbon fiber frames are made in Asia… It just seems that way. It’s true, most of the cycling industry’s carbon-fiber products do come from Taiwan, and sometimes China. But carbon fiber frames and parts are also made in US bike factories (Zipp’s and occasionally Trek’s, for two) and France (Time and Look). Despite its reputation […]

The decision to buy a new bike is easy. It’s figuring out exactly what type of bike that proves to be a little more challenging. Once you begin your search, you realize there are numerous types and dozens of styles. While that variety means there’s certainly a great match for whatever kind of riding you do (or want to do), it […]

Every mountain biker remembers their first time: You’re on a bicycle, which makes sense. But you’re riding over rocks, across streams, and over all types of different terrain, which (at least at first) feels like it makes no sense at all. It’s fun and exciting, yet nerve-wracking and terrifying all at the same time. It gets easier […]

I was riding some fairly famous singletrack out West when I came across a couple of locals on a long climb. At the top, we sat on some weathered logs in the shade and chatted for a few minutes. When I mentioned I was visiting from Indiana, I could see their slight, crooked smirks, followed […]

Welcome to the wonderful world of riding bikes. Bicycles are freedom. They can provide exercise, transportation, and meditation all at once. But first, you’ll need to actually get a bike, and there are so. many. choices. But it only seemsdaunting. Before you head to the bike shop to pick up your new favorite mode of transportation, […]

Commuting on a bike is awesome, but you do get stuck stuffing everything you need for an entire day into a single bag. Linguist Laura Welcher shares how she does it with Cool Tools. Welcher’s bag is a Detour Ballard Market Pannier, a pannier that easily turns into a backpack. Here’s everything that’s inside: Beauty […]

One of the best ways to learn about a bike is to get on it – the test ride. This should be as exciting as testing out a car so don’t be afraid to ask. The test ride is an important part of the process of selecting a bike because even if you’ve done your […]

How can you climb the French Alps, wander through Roman ruins in Turkey, cross the United States, or explore the Australian outback on a shoestring budget that would make even the most frugal backpacker blush? The answer is surprisingly simple with a bicycle. In this era of high gas prices using the oil that fuels […]

As she prepared for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the United States triathlete Gwen Jorgensen knew that she faced one particularly daunting liability. The Best Mountain Bikes 2019 Top Mountain Bike Brands “I was afraid of going fast on a bicycle,” she says, “and I really did not like descending.” An accomplished runner […]

Why take up biking? First off, it’s one of the best work out routines you can indulge in today. And it won’t break the bank either. Another thing, it’s easy to learn and start a cycling habit, and the best part is, it’s green. By biking instead of riding public transport, or driving, you can […]