Ever wondered if track cyclists can hold their own on the road? Me too. We’ve all seen them in their tight suits, looking like superheroes, zooming around the velodrome. But take them off the track and toss them onto a road with hills, wind, and other cyclists? Now that’s a different story. Are they just…

There’s a voice in my head telling me to say it: “Don’t do it.” There, I said it. Putting a track bike frame on the road? It’s a crime against cycling. I mean, sure, you could get creative and Frankenstein your ride, but you’re only setting yourself up for a disaster. Listen to me, I’ve…

I once bought an 80s Peugeot bike because I was broke, had a video game problem, and needed something to outrun my landlord. It rattled like a dying washing machine, but damn, did it look good against the sunset. That’s the thing about these old machines. They’re beautiful, impractical, and possibly out to kill you.…

I used to think rollers were just for show. Some flashy trick to make track cyclists look like circus performers before a race. Then I tried them. And I realized—these things aren’t just training tools; they’re a damn test of your soul. Rollers aren’t like trainers. Trainers strap your bike in and let you hammer…

I was three hours into a ride when I realized something was very, very wrong. My a*** was on fire. Not a literal fire—though that would’ve been preferable—but a raw, blistering, skin-peeling nightmare where my sit bones met the saddle. The road stretched ahead, endless, and I had no choice but to keep pedaling. Each…

I get it. You’re watching the race, yelling at your screen, wondering why these poor bastards keep breaking away just to get steamrolled by the peloton in the final kilometers. It’s like watching a guy light his last cigarette before walking into a gunfight. You know how it ends. He knows how it ends. But…

You ever stare at a cyclist and think, damn, those wheels look like UFOs? No? Just me? Fine. But look closer—those deep, high-rim sidewalls aren’t just there to make your wallet lighter. They have a purpose. Or at least, that’s what people who spend $2,000 on wheels tell themselves. Let’s get into it. Six reasons…

Mountain bikers love the visors on their helmets, using them to block the sun, shield from branches, and complete their rugged look. Meanwhile, road cyclists often go without, sticking to the minimalist, aero vibe. Why? Let’s break it down. 1. Mountain Bikers Are More Upright—Roadies Are in the Drops If you’re one of those people…

The bell. A simple contraption, a ring that once promised to keep us all safe on the road. But now? It’s practically a relic of a simpler time when cyclists actually used the damn things. Funny how the most harmless object in the world can be both ignored and hated with equal passion. But let’s…