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The Angry Singlespeeder: The Sudden Loss of a Dear Friend
Celebrating the life of a remarkable human being and a loving father. Editor’s Note: The Angry Singlespeeder is a collection of mercurial musings from contributing editor Kurt Gensheimer. In no way do...
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Breck Bike Week – Fun for the Entire Family
Slated right in between the Breck Epic and the Pro Cycling Challenge, Breck Bike Week has a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere perfect for families. Breckenridge boasts world-class singletrack trails all...
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The Angry Singlespeeder: Is Las Vegas the Best Interbike Can Do?
Why must such an incredible event representing one of mankind’s greatest creations be contained in one of mankind’s worst creations? Editor’s Note: The Angry Singlespeeder is a collection of mercurial...
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Cross, Gravel or Road Bikes: Which Is Best For Riding Dirt?
With gravel bikes and gravel events like Dirty Kanza and Crushar in the Tushar quickly growing in popularity, which type of bike works best for getting off pavement? Events like Utah’s Crushar in the...
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The Angry Singlespeeder: Cyclocross – The Suck Science
It’s that time of year again. Where mud-caked mayhem and masochism come together in a sport we all lovingly refer to as cyclocross. Start by Jeff Namba. Editor’s Note: The Angry Singlespeeder is a...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Repurposed Gifts for the Green Cyclist
Photo by Klaus Gensheimer One of the most painful parts of cycling is when it comes time to throw out old gear. What do you do with cracked tires, punctured inner tubes, rusty chains, bent chainrings,...
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Tested: 2014 Specialized CruX Elite EVO Rival Disc
If you could have one – and only one – bike, the CruX Elite EVO might just be the choice. 2014 Specialized CruX Elite EVO Rival Disc, MSRP $3,200. Back in the late 1990s, Specialized was a true value...
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Gear Review: Betabrand Bike to Work Britches
Jeans comfortable enough to ride in yet stylish enough to wear off the bike Yes, we all ride mountain bikes here at Mtbr, but from time-to-time we also ride bikes with skinny tires—especially commuting...
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Gear Review: Ritchey Vector Evo Streem saddle and Trail seatpost
Venerable brand manages to succeed where others have failed with monorail design One of the age-old quandaries of the gram counting weight weenie is finding the lightest and most comfortable seatpost...
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Feature: Ride along with Skratch Labs Neutral Human Support
Former U.S. champ Timmy Duggan and caravan driver Jerel Schomer man the Skratch mobile at the Tour of California. Bacon, almond butter and maple syrup all wrapped in one savory rice cake; the flavor...
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Ride Report: Motherlode Century showcases Northern California road riding
Spinning along scenic Rock Creek Bridge during the Motherlode Century.Photo by Kurt Gensheimer There are few better ways to see an area’s cycling terrain than to sign up for an organized century ride....
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Bike Review: Tommaso Superleggera Dura Ace 9000
Some people are really obsessed with brand names. Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Mercedes-Benz, Rolex—names that announce loud and clear that the owner has lots of expendable income. The cycling equivalent...
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The Angry Singlespeeder: Foaming at the mouth about CrossVegas
Photo by Meg McMahon/megmcmahon.com The images coming from last week’s CrossVegas event displayed a who’s who in the world of professional cyclocross racing. To have European icons like Sven Nys and...
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Ride Report: Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge GranFondo
Route highlights include the long rip down Highway 1 along the Pacific coast. Lately, I’ve been in a bit of a road bike funk. I haven’t done a proper road ride since the Motherlode Century back in May....
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Review: Lake CX402 customizable carbon road shoes
The Lake CX402 is the company’s latest take on a customizable high-performance moldable cycling shoe. Looking to transfer every last watt of energy from the body to the wheels, serious riders are...
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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: The ASS’s Craigslist gift finds
I owe my life to Craig Newmark, the founder of the almighty Craigslist. Since the year 2000, I’ve found bikes, cars, furniture, jobs, apartments and even met most of my friends through Craigslist (no,...
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Interview: Dirty Kanza winner Yuri Hauswald
Yuri Hauswald attacks the numerous rolling climbs across 200 miles of Kansas terrain (click to enlarge). Photo by Adventuremonkey.com In addition to his signature jaw-length sideburns, Yuri Hauswald...
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Gravel Grinding: Top events and race day tips
The Lost and Found Gravel Grinder features lots of double track dirt and gravel roads (click to enlarge). Photo by “The Metal” Mike Haire Before lining up for late May’s Lost and Found Gravel Grinder...
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Travelogue Oregon: Laughing outloud at Sandy Ridge
The 11,250-foot tall Mount Hood towers above the orchards outside Hood River (click to enlarge). Editor’s Note: This post is courtesy of Travel Oregon. Located in the shadow of the 11,250-foot peak of...
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Travelogue Oregon: Sweet singletrack at Smith Rock
A commanding view of Smith Rock State Park from halfway up Burma Road (click to enlarge). Editor’s Note: This post is courtesy of Travel Oregon. The day before heading north from Bend about an hour to...
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