I started cycling seriously in my early 30s after my doctor told me I needed to do something about my blood pressure. Ten years later,...

I’ve owned both. Currently I race on carbon and train on aluminum. After thousands of miles on each material, I have opinions—some of which go...

I get this question surprisingly often, usually from newer cyclists confused by the proliferation of brands in their local bike shop. Short answer: no, “Pro...

Walk into any bike shop and you’ll hear names thrown around like they’re common knowledge: Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, Dura-Ace. If you’re new to road cycling,...

I still remember watching the Tour de France as a kid and being fascinated by how smoothly the pros shifted through their gears on mountain...

Bike Travel Cases: Protecting Your Investment at 35,000 Feet Flying with a $5,000 to $15,000 bicycle requires equipment that matches the stakes. The travel case...

Race Day Backup Equipment: What Pros Carry and Why Professional race support includes neutral service vehicles, team cars loaded with spare bikes, and mechanics ready...

Race Day Prep: The Pro Mechanic’s Evening Checklist The night before a race, professional team mechanics execute a systematic preparation protocol that leaves nothing to...

Hydration Aerodynamics: The 5 Watts Hidden in Your Bottle Position Every object protruding from your bicycle creates drag. Standard round water bottles in conventional cage...

Power Meter Positioning: Where You Measure Changes What You Learn Power meters have become essential training tools, but the location of measurement—crank spider, crank arm,...