GEAR OF THE YEAR

OUR PICKS FOR THE 2019 GEAR OF THE YEAR

All Hail the Humble Banana. BY BETTINA MAKALINTAL

Everything We’ve Ever Wanted to Say to Bike Shops. BY GLORIA LIU

First Bike I Really Loved: Cannondale CAAD8. BY RYAN SMOLKO, AS TOLD TO JOE LINDSEY

TO CATCH A (BIKE) THIEF - For decades, Minneapolis has been plagued by an epidemic of bicycle thefts. One man’s amateur detective work has helped return more than 200 pilfered bikes to their owners.

WHAT I GAINED WHEN I LOST IT ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE - A longtime roadie explores the all-consuming— and propulsive—power of fear on the trail...

2024 BIKE OF THE YEAR: ENVE FRAY
With an aerodynamic frame and ample tire clearance, the versatile Fray pivots easily from road to trail without sacrificing speed, responsiveness, or comfort. 
By Dan Chabanov

NEW SRAM RED. DROOL.
With the latest iteration of its flagship groupset, SRAM just set the standard for electronic road components. Again. 
By Matt Phillips

SPECIAL REPORT: CYCLING’S SILENT EPIDEMIC
Too many women quit riding because of labial pain and swelling. Why it happens, the best ways to fix it, and how to avoid it in the first place.
By Gloria Liu

GEAR THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
From Pedro’s small-but-mighty tire lever to the enduring Brooks B17 Saddle, this is the stuff that will never become obsolete.
By Matt Phillips

A BODY IN MOTION
On a 3,500-mile journey from Anchorage down along the West Coast, one cyclist discovered a new way to move through the world.
By Laura Killingbeck

THE ONE BIKE I’LL NEVER REPLACE
It’s a Frankenbike, but it’s my Frankenbike.
By Adam Schram

CAN WE JUST BE DONE WITH LABELS?
Am I a roadie? A mountain biker? A Zwifter? Yes.
By Tara Seplavy

MY FANTASY GROUP RIDE
The eight humans (and one alien) in the peloton of my dreams.
By Gabe Oritz

AYESHA McGOWAN IS LIVING HER DREAM
She defied expectations when she became the first African American woman to reach the World Tour ranks. Along the way she illuminated a path toward joy, resilience, and meaningful change in cycling.
By Carvell Wallace

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FRICTION-FREE
Your bike chain is the essential link in the drivetrain between your power and the bike’s rear wheel. Join us for a mind-blowing data dive into all things lube.
By Dan Chabanov

TEAM AMANI IS UNSTOPPABLE
The members of Africa’s premier gravel racing team are forging ahead after the death of their founder. 
By Bill Donahue

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO GRAVEL TIRES
Tire choice can make or break your ride. Here’s how to pick the best one. PLUS: 9 gravel tires we love. 
By Matt Phillips

THE CANNONDALE SUPERSIX EVO HI-MOD
The fourth-gen model drops 66 grams from its last iteration, with a new aerodynamic design.

THE ONE THAT GETS YOU OUT OF YOUR CAR
E-bikes democratize the ability to fight climate change, traffic congestion, and unsafe roads.

STOP TRAINING SO DAMN MUCH!
Ease up on your workouts—and make better progress. 
By A.C. Shilton

AFTER SURVIVING CANCER, I RODE 200 MILES UP THE NEW ENGLAND COAST 
How I became an adaptive cyclist at 54 years old.
By Todd Balf

I FOUND COMMUNITY DELIVERING WEED BY BIKE
It was perhaps unorthodox, but I’d do it all over again. 
By Rosael Torres Davis

THE BIBLE OF TIRE PRESSURE
Dial in the perfect PSI and ride faster and happier than ever.
By Bicycling Staff and Contributors

THE EVOLUTION OF THE DEADLIEST ROAD FOR CYCLISTS IN AMERICA
When Andrew Alati biked across Hempstead Turnpike, the odds were stacked against him.
By Dan Schwartz

MOLLY CAMERON NEVER WANTED TO BE ANYONE BUT HERSELF
As anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeps the country, the openly trans bike racer has found herself leading the fight for inclusion in cycling.

DID ANYONE REALLY KNOW THE BIKE WANDERER?
YouTube star Iohan Gueorguiev inspired thousands of cyclists to see the world—until his own world unraveled.

NOTHING CAN STOP JOE VOLFMAN
Not cerebral palsy. Not the bike that makes him bleed. Not the doubts. 
By Emily Shiffer

THAT TIME I TRADED WI-FI FOR WILDLIFE
An illustrated guide to my family’s 7,000-mile bikepacking trip across Africa. 
By Tegan Phillips

BEST! BIKES! EVER!
We tested hundreds of bikes to find 40 that stood above the rest.
Whether you’re racing crits, bikepacking for days, sending jumps, or carrying kids around town, we’ve got the ideal one for you here.

THROW AWAY YOUR SCALE! - Cycling’s obsession with body size is dangerous, outdated, and straight-up incorrect. Here’s why you should stop focusing on your weight.

THIS YOUTUBE SENSATION’S RECORD-SETTING DESCENTS AREN’T CRAZY—THEY’RE SUBLIME Go ahead, just try to look away.

HANNAH ROBERTS IS JUST GETTING STARTED - The 20-year-old phenom nabbed silver in the first-ever Olympic BMX freestyle competition in Tokyo— now she’s looking to the future.

RIDING THROUGH HISTORY ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - For these five Black and Latinx cyclists, the 1,100-mile journey from Alabama to D.C. was more than just a bike ride...

BIKE OF THE YEAR 
The Specialized Aethos has an accessible price point for its elitelevel features. That means an amazing bike within reach for more riders than ever. We love it.

LIFE
Peep our new favorite backpack and a game-changing phone case for riding, but most of all, check out one of our new favorite things: It’s called Cat Crap. Trust us.

I THOUGHT I WAS CLIMBING THE SWISS ALPS FOR MY DAD. I WAS WRONG.
“As if my suffering could somehow be commensurate with the ways he’d suffered.” By James Jung

DON’T GET IT TWISTED: CARBS ARE STILL KING!
We tested five carb-based strategies to maximize your fueling potential. By Selene Yeager.

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE FTP TEST
It’s the best way to track your progress, but it can do so much more. 
By Coach David Lipscomb

I RODE 14,000 MILES FROM ALASKA TO BOLIVIA. I’VE BEEN THROUGH WORSE.
The pain and catharsis of a lifechanging transition and one epic ride. 
By Natalie Corbett

THE 50 BEST BIKES OF THE YEAR
NEW BIKES ARE HARD TO SCORE RIGHT NOW. GETTING THE RIGHT NEW BIKE IS EVEN HARDER. AND ARGUABLY MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER. HERE’S YOUR GUIDE.

I COULD NEVER FIND BLACK WOMEN TO WORK OUT WITH—UNTIL PELOTON
The stationary bike was her path to a riding community. As told to Andrew Lawrence.

THESE KIDS CAN REPAIR A BIKE BETTER THAN YOU CAN
Students at this Pennsylvania nonprofit receive a free bike. The catch? They have to fix it first. By Carisa D. Brewster

I THOUGHT I KNEW MY SPOUSE. THEN WE HONEYMOONED AT A BIKEPARK
Their mountain biking road trip across the U.K. became a test of trust. by Ayesha Mcgowan.

IN SEARCH OF THE WILD REINDEER
A cryptic message and an epic bike journey. One woman’s magnificent quest to pick up the pieces when her life fell apart. by Laura Killingbeck

GARAGE TOOLS
Neglecting your bike ends just like a sad country song: tears on the side of a road or trail. These tools will help you avoid a breakdown. Plus: Build a better home workshop.

WHAT TO WEAR
A Black-owned brand is leading with affordable, stylish socks, while Black Bibs is lowering another prohibitive barrier to entry. Our top picks for helmets, eyewear, and shoes, too.

LIFE STUFF
Wonderful gadgets, smart appliances, and tasty beverages that buy you more time on the bike, and make those moments before or after a ride even better.

CYCLING MUST DO BETTER Fourteen riders share their stories of anti-Black racism in the cycling world and offer insight on ways to address it. Plus: data that shows riding is more dangerous and isolating for Black people than other racial groups, and actionable steps to overcome cycling’s systemic inequality.

TWO STRANGERS, THE RIDE OF THEIR LIVES, AND THE MAGIC OF THE UNIVERSE We have one simple question: Do you believe in destiny?

ALEXANDERA HOUCHIN HAS NO PATIENCE FOR THE HATERS
Endurance cycling’s toughest underdog has a spiritual hunger for her native culture, a mission to give back to her community, and enough distance records to dismiss anyone who dares to oppose her.

NOT EVEN BRAIN TRAUMA AND THE TALIBAN CAN STOP SHANNON GALPIN
Her efforts to launch the first women’s cycling team in Afghanistan met intense  political opposition. Here’s how the tireless activist remained resilient in the face of setbacks..

2020 BIKE AWARDS
Our trail-razing, thrill-seeking, limit-pushing, groceryhauling test team (P.80) rode thousands of miles to determine the year’s top models across all terrain. Put on a helmet: This bike guide goes to all kinds of places. 

WHAT TO WEAR: The latest Gore-Tex rain shield; a convertible jacket; a layer-friendly jersey; intermediate shoe covers; rain-resistant pants; breathable waterproof gloves..

THE NEW RULES OF CYCLING FITNESS
To kick off your new season, we bring you the latest training regimens and real-world expert advice that’ll help you crush climbs, ride strong all day, leap into breakaways, smash sprints, snag PRs (and maybe a KOM or two), and generally whip yourself into shape. PLUS: Long-distance adventure rider Kailey Kornhauser challenges cycling’s notions about what fitness is.

TRAINING AND NUTRITION
AWARDS: Our top picks for trainers, smart bikes, recovery, fitness trackers, wearables, energy gels, protein bars, and cross-training gear.

WHAT TO WEAR: The best shoes you can buy: Fizik Infinito X1, Five Ten Freerider Pro, Specialized S-Works 7, Shimano XC501, Rapha Classic, Bont Vaypor S...

BRYAN BANDUCCI, JAPAN,  My most memorable rides are always long, single-day epics with friends and teammates— dawn to dusk, as far and as difficult of a route as we can dream up. Any hard ride over 100 miles with a group of friends achieves a feeling of camaraderie that is unmatchable. also: Carbs and eggs are good for before, during, and after, ATMO.

AARON GULLEY, WILD WEST When I was doing a lot of the endurance mountain races—which can be pretty tough, with days on end in the saddle and your body and mind falling apart slowly—someone told me, “If you’re suffering, you’re never going to make it anywhere. But the suffering is a state of mind.” Basically, we get to choose the experience we have out there. Even if it’s tough, it should be enjoyable. If it’s not, stop, get off the bike, and figure out what’s troubling so you can get back on and ride comfortably and enjoy the experience. also: To motivate myself, I find some gratitude. I tell myself, “You don’t HAVE to be on the bike. You choose to and get to.”

JULIANA QUINCY: One of the most versatile gravel bikes we’ve ever ridden.

CANNONDALE SYSTEMSIX W’S: A freaky fast and nimble road racing machine.

BROOKLYN LORIMER: A cute, capable townie that’s tougher than it looks..

PROPELLA SINGLE-SPEED: Commute sweat-free on this stylish, affordable ride.

MOTOBECANE GRAN PREMIO ELITE: Smooth, classic steel that warm our hearts.

The STRIDER 12 SPORT Is the greatest first bike in the history of bikes.

The SPECIALIZED TARMAC pushed the bleeding edge of race technology. Then it did it again, and again, and again…

The PEGORETTI RESPONSORIUM is a masterpiece. But it took Dario’s death to understand why.

The TERN GSD is the most ridiculously useful, stupid-fun bike you’ll ever ride.

The world’s most authoritative guide to the best bike at every price.  Plus: your most vexing bike-buying questions, answered by the experts.

SPAWN YOJI 16: The kids’ bike for future Red Bull Rampage riders.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GROWLER 20: An $899 mountain bike that will get you through most any trail.

JAMIS VENTURA COMP: Get all the road bike anyone needs for $1,079.

ALLIED ALFA DISC: A superb, sublime bike from a daring American company.

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