12,500 XP and a Backwards Hat: The irrational appeal of Zwift’s latest challenge.

The 2026 Tour de Zwift is here with a massive 12,500 XP bonus for the "Ultimate Challenge." Here’s why this 6-week event is the perfect winter training nudge.

The Mustache Hides the Wrench: Goodbye to the man who taught the internet to fix bikes.

Calvin Jones, the legendary face of Park Tool’s education and the internet’s favorite bike mechanic, has announced his retirement. A look back at the man who taught us all how to wrench.

Gear & Grit Daily: January 06, 2026

Today's cycling news: Confirmed: Derek Gee Signs Blockbuster Deal with Lidl-Trek after Ugly Contract Dispute, “If Mathieu had crashed and suffered serious in...

Your Brain is a Liar: The Neuroscience of "The Pain Cave"

Mental toughness isn't about grit; it's about neurobiology. Learn how your brain constructs "failure," why the Default Mode Network sabotages you, and the simple question to get back on track.

Gear & Grit Daily: January 02, 2026

Today's cycling news: Number of cyclists killed on Irish roads doubles in three years, as safety group calls for “sustained political commitment” to protect ...

Gear & Grit Daily: December 30, 2025

Today's cycling news: 10 Race Days That Decided Everything: Cycling’s Most Decisive Moments of 2025, What was the biggest cycling story of 2025? and more. Da...

Gear & Grit Daily: December 23, 2025

Today's cycling news: Who won (and lost) the wild transfer market of 2024?, A peek into the 2026 WorldTour crystal ball and more. Daily tracking of pro racin...

Gear & Grit Daily: December 19, 2025

Today's cycling news: Velo’s Best of 2025: A New Golden Age for North American Racing, Triple world cyclocross champion Fem van Empel puts cycling career “on...

Volume vs. Sanity: Navigating the Indoor Training Season

Stop following cookie-cutter winter training plans. Learn how to balance strength, intensity, and recovery based on your personal "fatigue debt" and goals.

The Floor is Lava: Why the 2026 Vuelta is Heading South

A deep dive into the 2026 Vuelta a España route. Analysis of the 58,000m elevation gain, the move to the southern heat, and why this is a versatile sprinter's dream.

When Physics Meets a Limited Edition: The Aerfast.4 Final

Storck says goodbye to the Aerfast.4 series with a 100-unit "Final Edition" in Imperial Blue Chrome. A 199-watt racing machine for the aero-obsessed.

Lauf’s Ultimate R: A Case Study in Smarter Spec

Lauf pushes their gravel flagship to the limit with the Seigla Ultimate R, featuring 3D-printed saddles, Zipp XPLR wheels, and a 13-speed SRAM Red group.