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Garmin finally released Vector, its pedal-based power meter system, to the public this week at a launch in Boulder, Colorado. We rode along to test them out.
Kitsbow is bringing bespoke-quality apparel to the dirt bike crowd. But how much are mountain bikers willing to spend?
The MX Divide was probably one of the most highly anticipated bikes of 2012. But does it live up to expectations?
Just back from following Le Tour, our writer explains why every cyclist should book a flight to France now, while the ticket prices are still inexpensive
A gran fondo with climbs so beautifully painful that our writer will be going back to ride again on European roads
This year's Tour was one of the most exciting to date. We look back on the race's most riveting moments and explore its most important trends.
Don’t sweat the small stuff, but be sure to bring it along.
Escaping the easy way with summer’s coolest new ride, the M8 Rivoli
This race machine may not have a ton of cachet, but it rides just as well many other high-end boutique bikes and costs a fair bit less
From roadies to 29ers, we pick five of the best new bikes and trends from Bike PressCamp 2013.
A new report about the last few decades of doping in the peloton lacks scientific credibility, but it’s the futile and negative fixation on ancient history that bothers us most.
Pair one of the fastest descenders in the world with a badass bird of prey, and you get the ultimate bike video.
This year’s Tour might well be the most open race in years. We consider the players.
No matter how advanced online retailers get, they’ll never be able to make the camaraderie of a brick-and-mortar bike shop. We pick our favorite spots for buying a new tube, getting a bike fit, or just shooting the breeze over a couple of beers.
Want to get rid of that greasy tattoo on your leg? Check this out.
Though it tries hard—and succeeds in some ways—to be two bikes in one, the Trigger 29er is largely just an excellent, if thuggish, trail bike.
Mountain bike brakes take a ton of abuse. Adjust yours to stay safe and quiet.
Whether you’re in your garage or on the trail, a flat tire shuts down a bike ride instantly. Here’s how to fix it and be back on the blacktop or singletrack.
Does your chain skip between gears when you pedal, phantom shift, shift twice instead of once, or refuse to shift when you need it to? Here's how to fix it.
With road manners and panache to match its Italian racing pedigree, this carbon beauty mostly won us over.
There’s a new generation of U.S. riders emerging at the pointy end of the peloton—hopefully in an honest manner. This is the final installment in a series of interviews with these young Americans.
Those who continue to fixate on cheaters and unfairly accuse innocent riders are missing the point of cycling.
Excerpts from Feed Zone Portables, Allen Lim and Biju Thomas’ new cookbook for nutrition on the go
Are fixies the true soul of cycling? Or are they just a ridiculous fad blighting urban streets? Two cyclists duke it out.
Set your mountain bike suspension for a better ride in three steps
Learn how to set up and ride your bike down the steepest of descents.
Get those suds safely to from point A to B with these handy tips
The reputation of American cycling has been dragged through the dirt in the last few years. Time has shown that Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton, Floyd Landis, Levi Leipheimer, and many others built their reputations on cheating. But there’s a new generation of US riders emerging to take their places—hopefully in an honest manner. This is another in a series of
Extremely well balanced and stable but also nimble and quick.
Outside reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer’s Guide, including the Trek Domane 6.9
Should you go for the standard 26-inch mountain bike wheels or newer options in different sizes? We did some testing to find out.
In promoting pro mountain biker Rebecca Rusch’s record run on the Kokopelli, Red Bull is undermining their athlete’s accomplishment.
It’s not yet known how the UCI will proceed with its regulation on unsanctioned races. But many in the mountain biking world sound prepared for a division.
A crazy new tool for testing biodynamics and aerodynamics might change the bike production game
Our favorite new cycling-inspired apparel and gear for Bike to Work Week
Pro racers Ted King, Alison Tetrick, and Andy Jacques-Maynes share their favorite clothing for all types of weather—from freezing to sizzling.
Need to gain an edge? These five performance enhancers are safe and won't get you popped.
Broken spokes, dropped chains, soggy shoes—a lot can go wrong when you're on the road. Learn these simple tips and nothing can slow you down.
Finally the Teva Pivot gives us a shoe that climbs well and is also great for flats
After three years, Aaron Gulley finally made good on his obsession with one of the harshest, self-supported mountain bike races in the West.
If you’re still among those who look at fat bikes and wonder why, I’d venture to guess that you haven’t tried the Fatback.
Clothing Manufacturer Nalini has revived the brash pro cyclist's denim racing kit.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has proposed longer bans, increased flexibility in sanctioning, and going after support staff. But they still have work to do to help win back our trust.
We sit down with the three-time mountain bike 4-Cross world champ and BMX Olympic medalist
The Specialized Turbo electric bike was supposed to be too fast for U.S. streets. But starting this weekend, you can buy one.
The reputation of American cycling has been dragged through the dirt in the last few years. Time has shown that Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton, Floyd Landis, Levi Leipheimer, and many others built their reputations on cheating. But there’s a new generation of US riders emerging to take their places—hopefully in an honest manner. This is the first in a series o
Two filmmakers aim to bring mountain biking to kids—and theaters—across the country
With its New Road line, Giro, alongside a handful of other apparel manufacturers, is trying to bring pro-quality performance to the civilian peloton
Bell’s new enduro-oriented Super is the latest in a quickly expanding market of all-mountain helmets. But are these new, bigger lids really safer?
The Idaho-based ultra-endurance mountain biker talks about his record-setting ride on the Iditarod Trail Invitational, which he completed sleepless and with a broken ankle
As Shimano unveils its second-generation Dura-Ace Di2 groupo, it’s a good time to ask: Is electronic shifting an essential upgrade or a gratuitous and overpriced accessory?
Behind the customization revolution that's changing the way we buy everything from candy bars to sea kayaks
The American-made brand launches its watch sales with a brass-plated bike
Even if you’re not in the market for a $10,000 frameset (and who is, really?), here’s why this cutting-edge road bike could matter to you
A conversation with 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo winner Jonathan Davis.
Will some Hollywood-style drama (and production values) and a jingoistic focus on bygone French figures help potential viewers to get past all of this past year's drug scandals and small-minded politics?
Of the more than 200 small bicycle manufacturers that gathered to show off their designs at the 9th annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Denver last week, these seven stood out
Raising money for World Bicycle Relief
One of the finest teams in pro cycling is partnering with Rapha Racing Ltd. for the upcoming season
The famous racetrack was shut down to cars for an hour so Aaron Gulley and a handful of other reporters could log some laps on the new Pro 4 Comp and Pro 4 Grip tires developed by Michelin's bike division
Recapping last weekend's big race, which was held for the first time in its history on North American soil
A conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims, endurance runner, Ironman triathlete, and pro-elite road racer who has been studying the science of performance and nutrition for two decades
Browse hundreds of additional stories, gear reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more on bikes and the culture of biking from The Cycle Life archive on Outside Online
Earlier this week on a side street in Santa Fe, I passed a guy bike commuting the opposite direction from me. He was riding a fat bike. Like any good cyclist, I'll often crane my neck to see what a passing rider is pedaling or what pretty frame is adorning…
The Big Easy. Photo: Robertson/VeloDramatic In Morgan Hill, California, last Saturday morning, a small peloton riding a phalanx of Roubaix SL4s, Tarmacs, and Venges rolled out on a loop that Specialized CEO Mike Sinyard calls The Big Easy. The 60-mile circuit,…
Feeding and making notes between laps at Starr Pass. Lesson number one from this year's Tucson test: A full week of hard riding is tough this early in the season. Six straight days was nothing that a hot tub, some ice plunges, and a little…
Surveying the road bike spread at Gates Pass. Reviewed. I’m always amazed how different magazines and blogs interpret that word. Some publications call in a product, use it a time or two, and then print their opinions—which yields a pretty cursory and…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gyD-em6jp_0 Extending its already formidable lead in the category, Garmin has launched two new powerful GPS cycling computers that will eventually replace the Edge 500 and Edge 800 units. The new Garmin Edge 810 and Edge 510 look to…
Hydration packs aren’t always the most exciting subject. They have a reservoir to hold your drink, they stash your tools and food and your gear. They often have straps that, sure, can draw your load in toward your body, but they sometimes flap and snap and…
We test bike gear year-round at Outside, from our desert test trip in January and endurance races like the Arizona Trail Race, Breck Epic, and Triple Bypass, to daily road and…
Training bikes have finally shifted gears, integrating mapping functions to simulate road rides and adding tools like cadence sensors and power meters. Here are the three best to get you through winter’s indoor doldrums—and have you cleaning up come spring.
Bryan Papé believes that a bike is more than just a frame, two wheels, and a bunch of components. He sees the bicycle as an instrument of social change. “After clean water and sanitation, one of the biggest impediments to economic development in Africa is transportation,” Papé…
Haven’t done your holiday shopping yet? (Shame on you.) Picky cyclist in your life whom you’re never sure what to get? (Aren’t we all?) Relax. You still have some time, and we’ve got you covered. Presenting 11 gifts that any reasonable cyclist would love to receive, from inexpensive stocking-stuffers to big-ticket…
The Moonlander's bulbous doughnuts soak up bumps like suspension and blast over sand dunes and through mud with monster-truck ease.