Nic Morales

“Roads & Trails to the 2025 Tour Divide” is a new YouTube series from Justin McKinley, a graphic designer from Colorado with a history of taking on big rides in a manner all his own. For more on this journey to the 2025 Tour Divide grand depart, read on below…

Andrew Onerma took to the Ozark Gravel Cyclists YouTube Channel for a DOOM Dismay 2025 Course Breakdown. In it, he talks logistics, what to expect, and more. Watch the detailed video here…

Live on Mitch Docker’s “Life in the Peloton” podcast is a recap of Lachlan Morton’s astounding ride around Australia. Setting a new record for cycling the perimeter of his home continent, the episode dives into the highs and lows of Lachlan’s incredible journey…

The new Velo Orange There and Back Rack is a modular rack system that can be fitted on the front or back of bikes with the necessary mounts. Dive in below for more on this versatile Velo Orange rack…

In the latest video from Starling Cycles, owner Joe McEwan applies a series of scientific tests to measure the lateral stiffness of a bike and address the question of frame flex in steel and carbon bikes. To find the results of his experiments, read on…

The new 2025 Salsa Warbird updates Salsa’s signature carbon race bike with a new color and updated complete build options. For more on the 2025 Salsa Warbird, dive in below…

Conceived as an homage to Peter Weigle’s French Fender Day, Meerglas’ Fenderfest is back for a second year! With a rock festival, German eats, a bike show, and much more, Fenderfest 2025 promises to be even more captivating than the inaugural event. For more on this fabulous fender fiesta, read on…

The new Viral Dérive CR is the brand’s chromoly steel variant of their already fantastic Dérive titanium. With clearance for 29 x 2.6” tires, the same great versatile drivetrain options, a choice of rigid or RockShox Pike fork, and frameset-only purchasing, the Viral Dérive CR provides greater accessibility to a solid silhouette. Read on for details…

“G-Line Winter Adventures” is a new video from Brompton Bicycles about three friends exploring the unpaved paths near their homes in Germany. As something of a useful look at how their G-line of bikes can be used, this distinctly German tour is a glance at what bikes should always center around: fun. Watch it here…

Slug Bicycles of San Francisco, California, just released a slew of new offerings that include the Slug Gasser titanium hardtail, titanium handlebars, and a new website. For more on what’s new from Slug, dive in below…

One of the biggest and best bike shows in the United States is back with MADE 2025! Featuring an expanded floor plan, subsidized booths for new builders, and more, MADE 2025 is bound to be even better than years past. Find details here…

After largely avoiding suspension’s siren song, a recent move to North Carolina prompted Nic to bite the bullet and take on a hardtail. With most of his experience being atop aggressive, fat-tire gravel bikes, Ritchey’s P-29er allowed Nic to explore his pre-conceived notion of suspension and modern cross-country geometry. Read his Ritchey P-29er review and reflections on his foray into the genre here…