Road Shoes // Road-shoe soles are stiff (for maximizing pedaling efficiency) and smooth (no tread equals lighter weight). Many utilize a triangular, three-bolt cleat-mounting pattern compatible with the most common road-pedal systems-Look, imitation Look, and Shimano. Some road shoes also offer a four-bolt sole compatible with Speedplay pedals. Low- to mid-range road shoes often have a two-bolt pattern (in addition to the three-bolt design) to accommodate mountain bike-style cleats. Twobolt cleats allow riders to use dual-sided mountain bike pedals (which are easier to step into) and are often found on spin bikes, making them ideal for indoor riders.
Uppers on road shoes are lightweight and made from soft, supple leather or synthetic materials that aim to provide a snug yet comfortable fit. Some designs have nylon mesh to keep your feet cool and a stiff, reinforced heel cup to stop your foot from slipping out while pedaling. Knit uppers are also used for their comfortable fit and added ventilation.
Mountain Bike Shoes // Clipless mountain bike shoes have grippy lugs and exclusively accept two-bolt cleats. This type of shoe is often the choice for those who ride gravel and race cyclocross, and companies have started to make versions specifically tailored to these disciplines. While top-end mountain shoes often feature carbon soles and are as stiff as a road-racing shoe, many clipless models have a bit of flex in the sole. Depending on the shoe, this can add comfort for long events (such as gravel races) or make walking off the bike more comfortable. Mountain shoes usually use heavier-duty upper materials to withstand more rugged conditions-dirt, mud, rocks, roots-and armored toes and heels for durability and to reduce the pain from rock strikes.
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GETTING A FLAT CAN MAKE YOUR RIDE BETTER
ON A BEAUTIFUL LATE-SUMMER RIDE UNDER a cerulean blue sky, I got my second flat in three days.
THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY BIKES TO CHOOSE FROM
\"PERFECTION IS ACHIEVED, NOT WHEN there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.\"
THE CASE AGAINST STRAVA
I'LL BEGIN BY SINGING SOME PRAISES: Without Strava, I'm not sure I'd have re-engaged with cycling at the level I did. Coming from just occasionally messing around on mountain bikes as a teenager to trying my best to race at an elite level, Strava has played a role in pushing me to PR, hunt KOMS, and ride faster and harder than ever before.
LOOKING FOR CYCLING'S CAITLIN CLARK
WOMEN'S PRO CYCLING MUST FOSTER A COMMUNITY THAT WILL FEEL INVESTED IN THE SPORT FOR YEARS TO COME.
THE UPSIDE OF GETTING YOUR CAR STOLEN
AFTER I PARKED AT THE LAFAYETTE COLLEGE track for my workout, I did what I always do: I put my phone and wallet in the center console of my car and took the car key off the ring so I could fit it into the tiny pocket inside my running shorts.
UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF CYCLING'S SUPER AGERS
MEET THE SWEDISH SENIORS WHO PROVE YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD TO RIDE HARD.
BIKE PACKING AMERICA'S LONGEST MULTIUSE TRAIL NETWORK
Even the slightest rain can sound thunderous inside a tent--and this was not slight rain. It came down in buckets, just as my partner Maggie and I were settling into our sleeping bags.
TWICE AS GOOD
WHY A DISCO-BALLINSPIRED DOUBLE UNICYCLE MIGHT BE ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT BIKES OF THE YEAR
THE ALCHE MISTS
They led a cycling revolution in Afghanistan where women were forbidden to ride. When the Taliban returned to power, their only hope was a harrowing escape to an uncertain future.
COUNTDOWN - TO YOUR FIRST CRIT
ONE INTREPID MEMBER, ONE WORLDCLASS COACH, ONE INCREDIBLE BIKE-THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME.
