Always caught between wearing clipless shoes in public and subjecting a pair of street shoes to the harsh tops of clipless pedals, Nic has long sought a viable alternative for his mostly clipless stable of bikes. In his Redshift Mousetrap review, he tries to figure out if these SPD adapters are a worthwhile alternative to flat pedals…

From the makers of JACK the Rack, the new WholeGrain Cycles CLIFF is a handlebar-mounted cradle that secures with just two straps and fits virtually any bike. We’ve been testing a CLIFF and the matching CARRIE harness ahead of today’s launch to see how well they work together. Find our review of the CLIFF and CARRIE here…

After 5 days and 57 minutes, Ginny Robbins became the first woman to finish this year’s 350-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational race in Alaska. Find a quick recap of her ride here…

Houston Wilson’s latest video is a reflection on a big summer on the bike. After a solo effort at the Tour De Los Padres, countless bike rides through California, and a transitional period after college, Houston recounts his summer epic. Watch the full video below…

This week’s Debrief features the new Surly Preamble, fresh Poco Pannier colors, photochromic Ombraz sunglasses, Rogue Panda’s destruction test, several events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Josh Uhl in Wisconsin, who shares his custom Good Grief S.E.A.R. Machine, a bike that’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Find a detailed look at Josh’s double-single-triple dingle 26+ mountain klunker here…

The new Outdoor Research Helium UL collection is said to be lighter, more packable, and more waterproof than ever before, featuring new fabrics and specs. Dig into the updated lineup here…

In this Rider’s Lens, we introduce the work of Swiss sketch artist Maurizio Ceraldi, who has traveled all around the world by bicycle over the past two decades. Find a collection of his drawings and read his thoughts on how adding some pens and pencils to your pack list can open doors and deepen connections here…

The latest release from AeroPress is a fully stainless-steel version of their cult-classic coffee brewer. Find details on the new AeroPress Steel and weigh in on whether or not you can see yourself using it here…

Dan Camp’s 32nd video installment chronicling his ride between Alaska and Argentina finds him in Ecuador on what he says is the hardest day of his two years on the bike. Watch the 18-minute video here…

In tandem with the release of their new Switch Rack and 10L Panniers, Restrap has published a short video showcasing the functionality of their new products in a unique setting. “Back by Tea Time” follows a rider living in a remote part of the UK as she embarks on an adventurous trip to the store. Watch the full video below…

After selling out of the previous batch, the Neuhaus Hummingbird is back in two fresh colors and complete builds starting at $3,399. Check it out here…