In this issue

BEST! BIKES! EVER!
We tested hundreds of bikes to find 40 that stood above the rest.
Whether you’re racing crits, bikepacking for days, sending jumps, or carrying kids around town, we’ve got the ideal one for you here.

HOW TO DO IT

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR RIDE LIFE

10+ mins

IMPROVE YOUR PEDALING EFFICIENCY

BICYCLING COACH DAVID LIPSCOMB "You can be better tomorrow than you were today if you dedicate yourself to improving."

2 mins

THIS SCIENTIST CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT CYCLING

Is it rational to ride a bike? This question came to mind as Steven Pinker, a cognitive psychologist at Harvard University, published his latest book, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters.

2 mins

THE YEAR'S BEST AND MOST EXCITING BIKES - ROAD

Bicycling's annual Bike Awards are the culmination of a year's worth of realworld ride testing of hundreds of bikes. We rode them as you would-commuting on city streets, in the bikepark, up tough climbs, deep in the woods, or just out for a spin after a busy day. In selecting our top 40, we evaluated each bike's performance, its value, and how it stacks up against similar models in its category. We thought hard about each bike and whether it was one we'd want for ourselves before recommending it. If you're searching for a new road, mountain, gravel, or commuter bike-or just dreaming-one of these will be right for you.

9 mins

THE YEAR'S BEST AND MOST EXCITING BIKES - GRAVEL

Bicycling’s annual Bike Awards are the culmination of a year’s worth of real-world ride testing of hundreds of bikes. We rode them as you would—commuting on city streets, in the bikepark, up tough climbs, deep in the woods, or just out for a spin after a busy day. In selecting our top 40, we evaluated each bike’s performance, its value, and how it stacks up against similar models in its category. We thought hard about each bike and whether it was one we’d want for ourselves before recommending it. If you’re searching for a new road, mountain, gravel, or commuter bike—or just dreaming—one of these will be right for you.

10+ mins

THE YEAR'S BEST AND MOST EXCITING BIKES - COMMUTER

Bicycling’s annual Bike Awards are the culmination of a year’s worth of real-world ride testing of hundreds of bikes. We rode them as you would—commuting on city streets, in the bikepark, up tough climbs, deep in the woods, or just out for a spin after a busy day. In selecting our top 40, we evaluated each bike’s performance, its value, and how it stacks up against similar models in its category. We thought hard about each bike and whether it was one we’d want for ourselves before recommending it. If you’re searching for a new road, mountain, gravel, or commuter bike—or just dreaming—one of these will be right for you.

9 mins

THE YEAR'S BEST AND MOST EXCITING BIKES - MOUNTAIN

Bicycling’s annual Bike Awards are the culmination of a year’s worth of real-world ride testing of hundreds of bikes. We rode them as you would—commuting on city streets, in the bikepark, up tough climbs, deep in the woods, or just out for a spin after a busy day. In selecting our top 40, we evaluated each bike’s performance, its value, and how it stacks up against similar models in its category. We thought hard about each bike and whether it was one we’d want for ourselves before recommending it. If you’re searching for a new road, mountain, gravel, or commuter bike—or just dreaming—one of these will be right for you.

10 mins

RIDING CHANGED MY LIFE

I'VE BEEN BIKE-COMMUTING IN A MAJOR CITY FOR 8 YEARS. HERE ARE MY TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE

1 min

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