Three years ago, I wrote an article for Cycling Weekly about how cycling needed to open itself to newcomers and become more welcoming. I’d only been riding for a year or two at the time, and I’d soon realised, with a certain discomforting shock, that – as a young, female rider – I was in…
Last Updated: May 2026 Quick Take:Years ago, strangers laughed at me while I was overweight and riding a bicycle trying to improve my life. Recently, at that same stoplight, a young woman rolled down her window and asked if I was single because she thought I’d be perfect for her mom. The real lesson is not…
Pinarello-Q36.5 have announced they will be using a limited edition racing kit at the fast-upcoming Tour de France, marking their debut in the race with a fresh design to celebrate the occasion. The kit features a series of light greys and blues, designed, according to a team press release on Tuesday “to give the riders…
Last Updated: April 2026 Quick Take: At 19 years old, one brutal college bike race made me swear I would never ride a bike again. Decades later, cycling became one of the best parts of my life. Sometimes the thing that humbles you early becomes the thing that saves you later. As a kid, my…
You know that feeling when you finish a solid ride and feel like a champion, only to wake up the next morning barely able to walk down the stairs? Yeah, I’ve been there too many times. While there’s no magic cure for post-ride soreness, I’ve discovered that certain herbal and natural remedies can seriously speed…
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More LOOK invented the modern clipless pedal, so it’s no wonder their X-series SPD-compatible gravel and mountain bike pedals are top of the class. Available in three versions for every type of rider, winners can choose from X-Track (XC, Trail,…
My son and I during my June 2026 Mississippi River bicycle tour. He provided vehicle support while I rode 366 miles through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois on my Specialized Diverge. Last week I finished a six-day, 366-mile bicycle tour along the Mississippi River on my Specialized Diverge. The ride began in southeast Minnesota, crossed…
Luxury watch brand Richard Mille and bike manufacturer Colnago have collaborated to create a special edition watch, modelled by Tadej Pogačar, which is set to be his most pricey timepiece yet. Known for his expensive watches, often wearing a $350k Richard Mille whilst racing the new RM 64-01 Tourbillon Colnago takes luxury even further with…
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Man, have you guys noticed that mountain bike handlebars are getting taller? Like, in some cases, really tall. For instance, take the new Range High Rise Handlebar from PNW Components; this sucker rocks a 75mm rise. Let’s go over…
You just crushed a brutal century ride. Your legs are screaming, and you’ve got another big ride in two days. You’ve heard the pros swear by ice baths, but does dunking yourself in freezing water actually work? Here’s the thing: cold therapy can be a game-changer for recovery, but only if you use it right….