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The Wahoo Kickr Core 2 with Zwift Cog and Click

Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 with Zwift Cog and Click: An Unbeatable Deal for Your Pain Cave For years, the Wahoo KICKR CORE has been a benchmark for mid-range direct-drive smart trainers, offering a premium experience without the premium price tag of its higher-end siblings. With the release of the KICKR CORE 2, Wahoo has introduced ... Read more

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The Most Enduring Tech Myths Finally Debunked

The reality behind these cycling mistruths By: Nick Clark Published: February 4, 2026 at 10:00 am If you’ve been cycling long enough, you’ve probably heard many variously convincing mechanical myths from scorned riders and tinfoil-hatted mechanics. While often disguised as good advice, saving you time and money, extending the life of your components or improving ... Read more

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From WODs to Watts: How CrossFit Forges Fitter, Faster Cyclists

For many cyclists, the path to improvement is paved with long hours in the saddle, meticulous tracking of mileage, and a singular focus on the bike. While this dedication is the bedrock of cycling fitness, a growing body of evidence and a chorus of converted riders suggest that stepping off the bike and into the ... Read more

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Lifetime Events Bans Drop Bars on Leadville 100, But Will That Solve Anything?

Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, the organizer behind the Leadville 100 has announced its ban on curly bars… but is this a positive step? You might be able to guess Matt Page’s answer already. By Matthew Page, January 19, 2026 Life Time, the US events company behind races such as the ... Read more

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Can a radical new AI smart camera make cycling safer?

The tech aims to provide cyclists with never-before-seen levels of situational awareness. Helmet cameras (or bicycle-mounted cameras) are nothing new. They’ve become an essential element of city cycling in a world where it seems like every car, truck and bus driver loves to hate cyclists. But now a new start-up, Luna Systems, is attempting to ... Read more

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A Hollywood Legend and His Bicycle: Celebrating Paul Newman’s Birthday This Week

Yesterday, January 26th, marked the birthday of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Paul Newman. While he’s remembered for his captivating performances and piercing blue eyes, for cycling enthusiasts, he holds a special place for a single, unforgettable scene in the 1969 classic, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. This scene, a whimsical and charming ... Read more

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Fuming Driver Accused of Harassing Cyclists After Deliberately Veering Towards Group Ride in “Closest Attack I’ve Ever Witnessed”

By Ryan Mallon,  Road.CC “The distance is less than a foot and would have brought down half the group at least” This “Near Miss” came from South Carolina, where a motorist has been accused of repeatedly harassing cyclists, after he was caught on camera deliberately veering towards a group of riders and almost causing a ... Read more

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Traffic Deaths Rise In Colorado–Again

Some driving statistics are up in Colorado, but not the ones you want.  After a year in decline, 2025 saw another increase in Colorado Traffic Deaths. Many had hoped that the passage and implementation of a law making it illegal to operate a hand held device while operating a motor vehicle would have possibly curved ... Read more

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Performing Over Performance-A Ride With A Cycling Influencer

By: Anthony Walsh, RoadManCycling.com He stopped mid-climb to adjust his camera exposure settings-I’m not joking. 4km’s into Alpe d’Huez. The most iconic climb in cycling. He unclips, pulls out a tripod, and starts filming “authentic suffering content.” As this was happening a 60-year-old on a steel bike passes him without looking back. 50K followers and ... Read more

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Embrace the Chill: The Old Man Winter Rally Beckons Cyclists to Lyons, Colorado

Embrace the Chill: The Old Man Winter Rally Beckons Cyclists to Lyons, Colorado As the heart of winter beats its steady rhythm, a unique call to adventure echoes through the Rocky Mountains. For the avid cyclist, it’s a call that promises not just a ride, but an experience. On February 1, 2026, the town of ... Read more

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