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22 Best Gravel Races – 2024

This guide is your insider's look at 22 of the best gravel races across the U.S. Ready for a rough and rugged ride? Gear up and join one or multiple top gravel races.
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12 Tips for Safe Cycling at Night

Night-time rides come with their own set of challenges that require extra caution. Here are 12 practical tips to help you ride safely after dark.
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The 17 Best Gifts for Cyclists (2023 Guide)

We've curated a list of 17 of the best gifts for cyclists, from performance-boosting equipment to comfortable apparel, to elevate their performance and ride experience. 
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Deer Narrowly Misses Cyclist in Gran Fondo Hincapie

Last month's Gran Fondo Hincapie had a surprising twist–a deer bounded out from the tree line, vaulting over a cyclist named Edwin Gonzalez Montoya. Here's his story.
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How to Get into Cycling: 15 Beginner Cycling Tips

Cycling is the way to go if you want to amp up your fitness, boost your mental well-being, and even expand your social circle. Here are tips to help you get started.
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11 Common Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them

You can avoid many cycling-related injuries with the proper training, technique, and prevention. In this guide, we’ll cover some of the most common cycling injuries and how to prevent and treat them so you can...
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Cycling Terms A-Z: The Complete Guide to Cycling Lingo

Cycling has a unique language and terminology that can be confusing for new cyclists. So we’ve created a list of cycling terms from A–Z to help clear things up.
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Bike Crash? 6 Things to Do During a Cycling Accident

A bike crash is not something any of us anticipate, knowing how to respond calmly but assertively is crucial for your safety and a quick recovery. We’ll equip you with the knowledge needed to ride...
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Tour de France: The Complete Guide

Every summer, a peloton of world-class cyclists race across the vibrant landscape of France in the Tour de France. With insights from Tour de France veteran George Hincapie, we’ll explore the intricacies of the race,...
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12 Best Cycling Hydration Drinks

Proper hydration for cycling involves more than just replenishing fluids–it involves striking the right balance of carbohydrates and electrolytes without over or under-fueling.
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Cycling Is Our Life

We’re not a bike company. We’re a people-who-ride-bikes company — founded by a family who loves riding bikes. Cycling is more than what we do. It’s who we are. That’s why we work so hard to make the cycling community better for riders just like you.