PORTLAND, Oregon (May 5, 2026) — A documentary centered on BorderLands Gravel has been selected for the Nogales International Film Festival, bringing the story of one of the Southwest’s most distinctive gravel cycling events to the big screen. Titled Get Your Gravel On: Gravel Racing in the Borderlands, the film will screen May 16 at […]

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By Charles Pekow — Steel bicycle frames may weigh more and feel less refined than aluminum or titanium alloys, but new research suggests they resist deformation far better under load. Researchers at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology analyzed frame performance and found that “steel tubes exhibit approximately 65% less deformation compared to aluminum tubes […]

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Cycling West contributor and longtime cycling world commentator Maynard Hershon presents a new selection of stories, inspired by his years of riding both bicycles and motorcycles. The Dysfunctional Cycling Club and Other Stories is out with 50 of Maynard’s stories over 147 pages. Here are lessons from his passions, plus suggestions about your bike club. […]

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WILMINGTON, Del. (March 25, 2026) — The LYCRA Company, whose stretch fibers are foundational to modern cycling apparel, has entered a prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring process designed to eliminate more than $1.2 billion in long-term debt while maintaining uninterrupted operations for brands and riders. The company reached a restructuring support agreement with the overwhelming majority […]

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OGDEN, Utah — Ogden-based ENVE Composites has signed on as a primary sponsor of Mick Schumacher’s No. 47 entry with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, the company announced last month. The partnership, revealed February 27, also designates ENVE as a full-season major associate sponsor for the campaign. Schumacher made his […]

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GIRONA, Spain, and MOLSHEIM, France (March 18, 2026) — In the rarefied territory where engineering becomes obsession, speed is rarely the result of a single breakthrough. It emerges instead from hundreds of small decisions—every surface refined, every detail considered, every assumption challenged. That philosophy sits at the center of the Bugatti Factor ONE, a new […]

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DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (January 26, 2026) — Pushworks LLC has been named the exclusive U.S. distributor for CyclingCeramic, expanding American access to the French brand’s lineup of ceramic drivetrain components aimed at reducing friction and improving efficiency. Based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Pushworks will handle distribution, marketing, and dealer support for CyclingCeramic products across the United States. […]

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OGDEN, Utah (January 15, 2026) — ENVE has expanded its Foundation lineup with the introduction of the Foundation AR40, a carbon wheelset designed for riders seeking aerodynamic efficiency, modern tire compatibility, and real-world durability at a more accessible price point. The AR40 is scheduled to launch January 15, 2026. The Foundation line represents ENVE’s sub–$1,500 […]

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Gravel has never been about gatekeeping. It’s about freedom—long dirt roads, uncertain horizons, and equipment that works no matter where the route leads. With the introduction of its new GRX RX717 component family, Shimano is reinforcing that philosophy by bringing fully wireless Di2 electronic shifting to a broader swath of gravel riders than ever before. […]

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By Tom Jow — During the first couple of rides this season my brakes let me know it was time for inspection. The loud grinding and screeching was a telltale sign. They are easy to neglect because they self adjust, never letting on that they are wearing out until it is too late It is […]

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La Bicicleta Vieja (The Old Bicycle) is a documentary about Don Rafa, a bicycle mechanic with a small shop in the Mission District in San Francisco.  The short film (9 minutes, Spanish with English Subtitles) tells the story of Rafael Macias (Don Rafa) and how he came to fix bicycles in his small shop. Sadly, […]

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By David Ward — In the prologue to his book, Riding with the Rocketmen: One Man’s Journey on the Shoulders of Cycling Giants, the author states: “My name is James Witts. I’m 45 years old and I write about cycling … I follow the professionals, many of whom are 25 years my junior. That makes […]

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By Tom Jow — During the first couple rides on my mountain bike this year the brakes felt different. They sounded different too. I noticed that under light to moderate pressure they felt a little rough. Under moderate to heavy pressure not only did they feel rougher, but they were also making a loud grinding […]

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We Will Never Be Here Again: Adventures in Cycling from the Wilderness to the Tour de France by Svein Tuft and Richard Abraham By Dave Campbell — I “met” Svein Tuft in 2001 on the start line of the time trial stage of the Tour Willamette at Dorena Reservoir outside of Cottage Grove, Oregon. I […]

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By Anthony Blazevich, Edith Cowan University You’re standing at your front door, facing a five kilometre commute to work. But you don’t have your car, and there’s no bus route. You can walk for an hour – or jump on your bicycle and arrive in 15 minutes, barely breaking a sweat. You choose the latter. […]

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By Charles Pekow – You might suffer the misfortune of falling forward when your bike hits an object. You also might not be aware of structural defects on your bicycle. A few new studies looked at these problems. Boom! Your front tire hits something on the road and over the front of the vehicle you […]

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By Tom Jow — I can still remember when one of my co-workers at Wild Rose installed his first set of hydraulic disc brakes on his mountain bike. Honestly, they seemed so complex at the time. It was difficult to see the benefits beyond the challenges. There were few frames and forks designed for the […]

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By Charles Pekow — Will the federal government set standards for lithium-ion e-bike batteries or won’t it? The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tried to, conducting public hearings and a public comment period last year. The agency was all set to offer a notice of proposed rulemaking this spring, but shortly before it was to […]

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By Tom Jow — Last month while I was searching for some new tires on the internet I found something new. A tire pressure recommendation chart. It was not a surprise to me that the chart existed. What surprised me was how much I have been overinflating my road bike tires all these years. Not […]

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The Wheel That Tadej Asked For OGDEN, Utah (July 3, 2025) — With direct input from Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates—XRG over two seasons, we’re pleased to introduce the SES 4.5 PRO—a wheel that has already amassed 25+ victories this season. It is designed for cyclists seeking the ultimate wheelset, where low weight, aerodynamics, […]

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