New York is the city that never sleeps, but in the last few weeks, the city snoozed and didn’t get up when the alarm went off. Once a place where honking horns is the norm and cyclists dodge traffic on … Read More
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The All New Giant TCR Advanced
Giant released a new iteration of the TCR road bike that makes it lighter, stiffer, more aerodynamic, and packed with a range of options. Giant seemed to have taken a different approach to frame design and made the new TCR … Read More
The New 2021 Specialized Diverge Gravel Bike First Look
Specialized recently released the new Diverge with a redesigned frame geometry, more tire clearance with room for 700c & 650B wheels and a fun internal SWAT™ frame compartment to store a flat fix kit and other paraphernalia. What I like … Read More
Shimano Announces The DEORE M6100 12-speed Series
Shimano recently announced the DEORE M6100 12-speed series that brings a new line of performance to the value category. This is going to open up so many new doors for new riders who want the latest tech at an affordable … Read More
Top 10 Essential Items for Every Road Ride
With only three pockets to work with on a cycling jersey, it’s always great to focus on bringing only the necessities for long days in the saddle. The goal for every road cyclist is to be as fast and aerodynamic … Read More
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
If you’re one who can appreciate the full worth of a cozy night’s sleep after a long day of bicycle touring, then you won’t have much of a problem blowing air into this sleeping pad. The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite is one of … Read More
Skratch Labs Anytime Energy Bars
I discovered Skratch Labs from a friend of mine who used their sports hydration mix during MTB single track rides. He tossed me a couple during a ride together and after pouring them into my water bottle I was hooked. … Read More
River Road Re-Opening
My River Road route is one of my favorite training rides where I get my base miles. Also know as Hudson River Drive, the route is mostly set in Edgewater Park in New Jersey. Due to COVID-19 since April 7th … Read More
Bikepacking New Mexico’s Valles Caldera Supervolcano
What a trip. I can honestly say I was a bit stubborn for the first day. I rode 30 miles from Albuquerque to Kewa Pueblo where I picked up the trailhead for another 8 miles to camp. It’s been a … Read More
Surly Ogre 27.5 Plus Bike Review
The Surly Ogre 27.5 plus is different than all the other bikes I’ve ridden. It’s the do it all bike that’s great for bike touring trips and commuting with the switch of a wheelset. It’s nimble on the single track … Read More