Pedaling Nowhere

Stayer Cycles in the UK offers a week-long framebuilding 101 course that culminates with students building their own frame. Stayer’s latest video features Louis, of their students, and the process of building his gravel bike. Watch it and learn more about the course here…

With surging costs of living and a looming climate apocalypse, it’s increasingly important to scrutinize the surpluses of daily life. Recently, Nic Morales found an obvious instance while testing a bike equipped with the latest and greatest wireless drivetrain. In this opinion piece, he takes a cold, hard look at the proliferation of electronic shifting and reflects on its true costs…

“Iceland: A Winter Crossing” is intrepid French bikepacker Joffrey Maluski’s third video, and it follows him on a 1,000-kilometer fatbike journey across Iceland’s three largest glaciers with a sled in tow. Watch the 18-minute release and find an impressive gallery of photos here…

After years of solely creating made-to-measure frames, William Bender of Bender Bikes has decided to offer stock geometry for three distinct models. Read on for details on the new chapter and what it means for buyers here…

The new Spruce Hoody from Canada’s 7mesh is a versatile layer that features a full-length zip, an elastic waist and cuffs, a semi-snug hood, and a ventilating fabric optimized for shoulder-season riding. Get to know the new 7mesh Spruce Hoody here…

The list of ready-to-order dynamo wheels has grown thanks to DT Swiss and its new gravel dynamo wheel lineup. Learn more about the Shutter Precision-equipped DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline Dynamo wheels, G 1800 Spline Dynamo wheels, and the DT Swiss 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub here…

The Sour Bikes Pasta Party has been updated for 2025 with external cable routing, fresh frame specs, a SRAM UDH dropout, a slacker head tube angle, and 100-120mm travel fork compatibility. Find all the details here…

Over 80 riders signed up for The GOATS this year, but more than half didn’t complete the route due to the challenging conditions. “Out of Control” is Anne De Smet’s story of becoming the second solo woman to finish the race and a reminder that you can’t control everything, least of all the weather…

A few weeks ago, we surveyed folks with a few questions about aluminum bike frames. The results weren’t too surprising, but the comments we received afterward stoked the fire on the topic. Are aluminum bikes really as harsh as some people claim? Is aluminum as strong as other materials? Does it fatigue more than steel? Is marketing hype pushing riders toward pricier options? There’s a lot to unpack. Dive in to our aluminum bike survey recap here…

Forty years after the original Snake Belly tire was produced, House of Looptail in Colorado is bringing it back for everyone to enjoy, and it looks perfect for your winter klunker or vintage mountain bike restoration project. Learn about the House of Looptail Snake Belly tire here…

Old Man Mountain and Silca are assembling a bikepacking team through which they’ll support five riders with ambitions of competing in bikepacking races and events around the globe. Learn more about the new program and find out how to apply here…

Our annual end-of-year overnighter challenge is back for a fifth year! Good Night 2024 invites everyone to embrace the festive season and enjoy a peaceful night under the stars between December 21st and 31st. Read on to more about the event and how you could win one of six amazing prizes, including Revelate Designs bags, Wolf Tooth tools, and Teravail tire sets…