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A native Floridian, Nic’s entry and existence in the discipline of cycling is much like that of his origins– atypical. With a penchant for winding dirt roads, coffee stops, and parallel top tubes all the same, Nic’s background in philosophy, film, football (or soccer I suppose), seeks to inform a broader, more complete frame of cycling oriented reference.
“How To Go Fast With Jan Heine” is the latest episode of Ted King’s podcast featuring the owner/operator of Rene Herse Cycles. In it, they talk aero gains, tire tech, and the early days of testing Rene Herse tires. Listen here…
Luis Scott, an avid road cyclist and steel bike aficionado, caught up with storied framebuilder Tom Ritchey at Sea Otter 2025 and caught some magic live on camera. Watch their conversation here…
After some difficult industry changes due to tariffs and a “soft market,” Revel Bikes is shutting down. Announced yesterday, the Colorado-based brand is shuttering effective immediately. Find more on their closure and share a photo of your Why or Revel here…
The Growtac Control Levers FAQs is a new video from Igor of Velo Orange that dives into some common questions about the newly launched friction brifters. With plenty of insight on pull ratio, compatibility, and more, it’s a worthwhile watch…
“One Ride Away From Figuring It Out” is Tom Ritchey’s latest venture, a tell-all story that gives readers a complete picture of his life on the bike. Revealing all the stories of failure, triumph, inspiration, and hardship, the book promises to be one of the greatest bike-adjacent stories ever told…
After the success of their non-profit bike shop concept in Knoxville, Tennessee, Two Bikes Chattanooga set out to take their community-driven approach a step further. Debuting this year, Bike Camp is a gathering of like-minded people in the American Southeast that endeavors more than just your average bike-oriented gathering. For more on Nic’s journey to Bike Camp 2025, read on below…
The new Ass Savers Win Wing MTB is a follow-up to the Swedish brand’s success in creating a removable fender for gravel and road bikes. Clearing a three-inch tire, the Ass Savers Win Wing MTB might be a worthy addition for anyone facing less-than-ideal weather but with a desire to ride. Find details here…
Norco is proudly re-entering the gravel space in 2025 with its reimagined Norco Search. This modern gravel bike features an integrated front fender, alloy and carbon builds, and downtube storage. For more on this competitively priced build from Norco, read on below…
Looking to take on a route he’d eyed up for a few years, Nic’s DOOM 2025 Scratch Report is a brief but in-depth detailing of a race that ended all too soon. For more details on this brutally short ride, read on below…
With the launch of the Dubnital, Trinotal, and Magnotal, Continental has three fresh mountain bike tires set to tackle any terrain. For more details about these varied offerings from the German tire manufacturer, read on…
Paul Components and Falconer just unveiled the Sierra Trailblazer auction bike, which was built up with help from White Industries, Velocity, King Cage, and others. All proceeds will go to support trails and recovery in the Lost Sierra. Check out the bike and enter for a chance to win it here…
After two days of no sleep, myriad bike issues, and so much more, Tom Schwemberger of California took home the crown at this year’s Ozark Gravel Doom. For more on Tom’s monumental effort, read on…
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