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Discover the Allure of Gravel Riding: Why Both Roadies and Mountain Bikers are Hitting the Trails

Gravel riding might be the latest hot new trend in the cycling world but for us the gravel ethos is right at the heart of what we have always done at Skedaddle – it is a style of riding that embraces freedom, adventure and exploring. Travel companies have launched gravel riding trips and excursions in ... Read more

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Don’t Let Dead Sealant Derail Your Ride: The Importance of Monthly Tubeless Checks

A monthly check helps catch dried-out sealant before a tiny puncture ruins your ride. By: Matt Phillips Tubeless is great right up until it isn’t. One day, everything works like magic. The next, a tiny puncture that should have sealed has you stopped on the side of the road, annoyed, and wondering what the hell ... Read more

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Learning From LA’s Infrastructure Delays: What Cyclists Need to Know About the Future of Safe Streets-Or Lack Of

Bass belatedly releases Infrastructure Plan, LA belatedly proceeds with Forest Lawn Dr. project, and OC streets are appalling To steal from Hamlet, something is rotten in the state of Los Angeles. Or so it seems, anyway, as Mayor Karen Bass belatedly released her Capital Infrastructure Plan after more than three years in office. Something she ... Read more

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BorderLands Gravel Documentary Selected for Nogales International Film Festival

MAY 5, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Get Your Gravel On: Gravel Racing in the Borderlands” brings the story of the race to the big screen Douglas, AZ — BorderLands Gravel, one of the most distinctive gravel cycling events in the American Southwest, is heading to the big screen. A documentary titled “Get Your Gravel On: Gravel Racing ... Read more

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Zwift’s Acquisition of ROUVY: A New Era for Indoor Cycling

Zwift recently revealed its successful acquisition of ROUVY, an indoor cycling application celebrated for its authentic video-based routes and event-centric riding features. What makes this development particularly intriguing is that it is not being presented as a massive consolidation where all features are merged into a single platform. Instead, Zwift has clarified that both entities ... Read more

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The True Origins of the Copper Triangle: How Two Colorado Cycling Legends Birthed a Rocky Mountain Classic

If you ask most cyclists when the iconic Copper Triangle ride began, they will likely tell you the year 2000. The internet says so. The official timelines say so. But history, as it often does, has a way of smoothing over the gritty, chaotic, and brilliant details of the actual beginning. The true inaugural year ... Read more

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When Cars Match Your Speed: A Cyclist’s Guide To Safe Passing Laws And Legal Protections

Every road cyclist knows the feeling: you are pedaling along a scenic route, maintaining a solid pace, when a car pulls up behind or alongside you and simply stays there. It does not pass, it does not honk, it just matches your speed. For many riders, this ambiguous behavior triggers immediate anxiety. Are they waiting ... Read more

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Embracing the AI Revolution: A Comprehensive Review of FasCat Coaching’s CoachCat App

The landscape of indoor and outdoor cycling training has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days of static PDF training plans and generic advice. Today, the battleground is dominated by adaptive algorithms and artificial intelligence. At the forefront of this revolution is FasCat Coaching, a company with deep roots in ... Read more

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Legal Victory For Cyclists: A Blueprint For National Advocacy

April 27, 2026/Bike League Originally shared by our partners at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association on April 21, 2026. We’re thrilled to share an update on the lawsuit to protect the 15th St bike lane in DC from removal by the federal government: WE HERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS! In case you missed it, our legal ... Read more

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Gravel biking – Everything You Need To Know About This Off Road Discipline

A crash course on the most popular buzzword in cycling and what it means for your gravel biking choices By: Josh Ross Gravel biking is one of the biggest growth areas in all of cycling right now. New people are joining the experience every day, there are new adventures to be had and new paths ... Read more

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