Mechanical Monday: The Mechanics of Transporting Bikes by Car
Bike racks help us get our bikes to rides near and far. In today’s Mechanical Monday, we look at options available for safely transporting your bike.
Cyclocross Magazine cares about the gravel grinder race and ride scene. Cyclocross racers need something to do in the offseason anyway, right? And cross bikes are often perfect for these events.
Bike racks help us get our bikes to rides near and far. In today’s Mechanical Monday, we look at options available for safely transporting your bike.
Join Jeremy Powers for the 2018 Ossian Giant Gravel Grinder in Western New York on April 14 and 15. Learn more about the event and registration.
Iowa’s Guitar Ted has run the 300+ mile Trans Iowa since 2005. He shares his thoughts on the history and current state of the gravel scene in the U.S.
Easton’s gravel and adventure AX series is expanding with the new EA50 16-degree flared handlebar and a new 46cm width for all AX handlebars. Learn more about this new off-road-ready gear.
Tubeless cyclocross and gravel rims have grown in width, and lost their hooks. Derby Rims claims some credit for this movement. We test Derby’s CX 23i rim.
Perhaps Paris Roubaix inspired you to conquer a tough mix of pavement and rough dirt or gravel roads, but do you have the right tires? Here are five top choices that we’ve reviewed that will have you racing to the velodrome or pub.
Our third NAHBS 2018 photo gallery features more hand-crafted gravel bikes ready for the road less traveled. Take a look before they get dirty while trailblazing.
Get a look at these handmade cyclocross and gravel bikes before they get dirty. This gallery covers more 2018 North American Handmade Bicycle Show works of craftmanship and art.
Impressive all-road and utility craftmanship and artistry was on display at the 2018 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) this year. We look at some of the machines.
Ever wanted to ride across Michigan’s mitten? The 2018 Coast-to-Coast Gravel Grinder provides the perfect opportunity. Learn more about this unique off-road event.
Ever wanted to race Jeremy Powers or join him for a gravel group ride? Check out western New York’s 2018 Ossian Giant Gravel Grinder being held this April. Get details and registration information.
The Asheville Ramble is a new semi-supported bikepacking gravel ride in North Carolina. Our bikepacking newbie gave it a try and reports back on his experience packing it all onto his ‘cross bike for three days in the Pisgah Forest.
Crossmas comes early thanks to Ritchey’s giveaway of its top-shelf WCS products. Win a Streem II carbon handlebar, XC pedals or 1 of 3 pairs of Speedmax & Alpine JB Tires.
Ontario, Canada’s Paris to Ancaster is one of the premier Spring Classic adventure rides. The 2018 race will be a special 25th anniversary ride to remember. Learn more about the race and how to get signed up.
The steel Breezer Inversion has a road feel, but when the script calls for adventure, it is ready. Find out if the Inversion can play a leading role in your next off-road adventure in our ride review.
The Ritchey Outback adventure bike is Tom Ritchey’s latest creation. We throw a leg over the teal steel machine. Could it be the ultimate escape vehicle?
The Aeolus line of wheels has been a workhorse for Bontrager for years. We take a first look at the Aeolus 3 tubeless-ready carbon disc clincher wheelset. Full review to come after we put them to the test this fall.
Bianchi’s Impulso Allroad and Orso steel bikes continue its tradition of off-road bikes. We take a look at these two new offerings from the famed Italian company.
Specialized has redesigned the Terra and Tracer cyclocross tires, unveiling a completely new Tracer and more aggressive Terra, both with 38mm width options.
Due to high demand, the Dirty Kanza is moving to a registration lottery for 2018. The lottery will be open Dec. 1 to Dec. 16., 2017. Read for more info.
Van Dessel’s 2018 off-road lineup is out. The Full Tilt Boogie has been updated and the Country Road Bob is back. A limited WTF 853 is available as well.
Ritchey has unveiled a new WCS tubeless casing version of its fast-rolling 40mm Speedmax cyclocross/gravel tire. We take a close-up look with first ride impressions.
Soma widened its Cazadero to a 700×50 model. We take a first look at a tire that seeks to balance low center resistance with effective off-road treads.
Clever Standard keeps reinventing the chain tool. We’ve fallen in love with the original Clever Tool. Now the company has unveiled the why-didn’t-I-think-of-that Chain Barrel.
The versatile go-anywhere Kona Rove line adds two new frames, and three 650b models with the Rove LTD, Rove NRB DL and Rove NRB. We take a look at the new six-bike lineup.
Hutchinson took its time to develop its first gravel tire, but Overide is here and comes in two casings and two widths. Was it worth the wait? We put them to the test.
Von Hof’s newest cyclocross bike is the steel ACX, made by in the USA by Vicious Cycles. It aims to be your choice for race day and off-road adventures.
One early-1990s model that arguably laid the groundwork for monster cross bikes was the Gary Fisher Sphinx. We take a look at this early 700c off-road bike.
Made on America Week is a fine time to shine the light on handcrafted monster cross, cyclocross and gravel machines we saw and rode in Chico.
John Caletti modified his typical cyclocross frameset to suit the trails of Paul Component’s backyard trails in Chico. Our look at this monster cross beauty.