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Traveler’s Rest Hotel: Where Pittsburgh’s Cycling Trails Meet a Traveler’s Soul
A great cycling hotel does more than tolerate bicycles. The strongest stays understand what a rider needs before the first mile and after the last one: a secure place for the bike, room to reset, easy access to the route, and people who recognize that the journey is part of the destination. By G.L. Robinson ... Read more
The Worlds Come to Rocket City: A Cyclist’s Guide to the 2026 Para-Cycling Road Championships
Para-cyclists utilize specialized equipment tailored to their classifications, reaching incredible speeds on the road. The arrival of a UCI World Championship on United States soil is a rare and significant milestone for American cycling. This week, the global spotlight turns to Huntsville, Alabama—affectionately known as the “Rocket City”—as it hosts the 2026 UCI Para-Cycling Road ... Read more
New Trek Domane vs Madone: Trek road bikes compared 2026
Lightweight/aero or endurance/all-road capability: which Trek road bike is best for you? By Paul Norman Trek has reduced its range of road bikes from three to two over the last few years. The Madone, now in its eighth generation, fills the lightweight aero bike space in the lineup. Meanwhile, the Domane’s fifth generation simplifies Trek’s ... Read more
Collegiate Gravel Is Here. BorderLands Gravel Wants College Cyclists to Come Test Themselves.
By: Sean Benesh Collegiate cycling has long meant road racing, mountain biking, cyclocross, track, and BMX. Now add gravel to the list. USA Cycling held its inaugural Collegiate Gravel National Championships in Turkey, Texas, in March 2026, officially bringing one of cycling’s fastest-growing disciplines into the collegiate racing landscape. For college cyclists across Arizona and ... Read more
Milligan Cycling Crash Suspect Arrested In NC And Is Now On A $3 Million Bond
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — The man charged in a crash that killed two members of the Milligan University cycling team is back in jail on a $3 million bond, officials with Avery County Jail confirmed Wednesday. John Benfield, 69 of Newland, N.C. was arrested and booked to Avery County Jail Wednesday afternoon for an out-of-state ... Read more
Five Fall Gravel-Bikepacking Routes Worth Traveling For
As the brutal heat of summer begins to wane, late August and early September open the ideal planning window for one of cycling’s greatest seasonal pleasures: fall bikepacking. The crisp air, changing landscapes, and lack of mid-summer bugs make autumn the absolute best time to pack up your bike and explore. But the best fall ... Read more
The Late-Summer Reset: A 14-Day Plan to Save Your Fall Form
It happens to almost every rider at some point in late August. You wake up, look at your bike, and feel… absolutely nothing. Or worse, you feel a sense of dread. Your legs feel heavy walking up the stairs, your heart rate struggles to rise during a warm-up, and the thought of another structured interval ... Read more
The Ride After No Sleep: What New Cycling Research Says About One Bad Night
The Pre-Race Jitters It is a familiar scene for almost every dedicated rider: staring at the ceiling the night before a major ride or race, watching the hours slip away, and mentally calculating how little rest you are going to get. The anxiety about poor sleep can sometimes be worse than the fatigue itself. But ... Read more
From Parts Bin to Trail: OneUp Components’ ReRide Marketplace Gives Used Gear Another Lap
Every mountain biker has a version of the same collection: the dropper post that no longer fits the current frame, the pedals replaced during a midseason upgrade, or the perfectly functional cockpit part waiting for a future build that never quite arrives. The parts are too useful to discard, but selling them through a general ... Read more
The E-Bike Service Gap: Why Some Shops Say Yes, Some Say No—and Who Is Building the Fix
You finally bought the e-bike. You researched the range, debated the motor torque, and waited weeks for the heavy cardboard box to arrive on your porch. For six months, it transformed your commute and your weekends. Then, the rear tire went flat, or an error code flashed on the display, or the brakes started squealing. ... Read more
