I COULD NEVER FIND BLACK WOMEN TO WORK OUT WITH—UNTIL PELOTON
The stationary bike was her path to a riding community. As told to Andrew Lawrence.

THESE KIDS CAN REPAIR A BIKE BETTER THAN YOU CAN
Students at this Pennsylvania nonprofit receive a free bike. The catch? They have to fix it first. By Carisa D. Brewster

I THOUGHT I KNEW MY SPOUSE. THEN WE HONEYMOONED AT A BIKEPARK
Their mountain biking road trip across the U.K. became a test of trust. by Ayesha Mcgowan.

IN SEARCH OF THE WILD REINDEER
A cryptic message and an epic bike journey. One woman’s magnificent quest to pick up the pieces when her life fell apart. by Laura Killingbeck

GARAGE TOOLS
Neglecting your bike ends just like a sad country song: tears on the side of a road or trail. These tools will help you avoid a breakdown. Plus: Build a better home workshop.

WHAT TO WEAR
A Black-owned brand is leading with affordable, stylish socks, while Black Bibs is lowering another prohibitive barrier to entry. Our top picks for helmets, eyewear, and shoes, too.

LIFE STUFF
Wonderful gadgets, smart appliances, and tasty beverages that buy you more time on the bike, and make those moments before or after a ride even better.

CYCLING MUST DO BETTER Fourteen riders share their stories of anti-Black racism in the cycling world and offer insight on ways to address it. Plus: data that shows riding is more dangerous and isolating for Black people than other racial groups, and actionable steps to overcome cycling’s systemic inequality.

TWO STRANGERS, THE RIDE OF THEIR LIVES, AND THE MAGIC OF THE UNIVERSE We have one simple question: Do you believe in destiny?

ALEXANDERA HOUCHIN HAS NO PATIENCE FOR THE HATERS
Endurance cycling’s toughest underdog has a spiritual hunger for her native culture, a mission to give back to her community, and enough distance records to dismiss anyone who dares to oppose her.

NOT EVEN BRAIN TRAUMA AND THE TALIBAN CAN STOP SHANNON GALPIN
Her efforts to launch the first women’s cycling team in Afghanistan met intense  political opposition. Here’s how the tireless activist remained resilient in the face of setbacks..

2020 BIKE AWARDS
Our trail-razing, thrill-seeking, limit-pushing, groceryhauling test team (P.80) rode thousands of miles to determine the year’s top models across all terrain. Put on a helmet: This bike guide goes to all kinds of places. 

WHAT TO WEAR: The latest Gore-Tex rain shield; a convertible jacket; a layer-friendly jersey; intermediate shoe covers; rain-resistant pants; breathable waterproof gloves..

THE NEW RULES OF CYCLING FITNESS
To kick off your new season, we bring you the latest training regimens and real-world expert advice that’ll help you crush climbs, ride strong all day, leap into breakaways, smash sprints, snag PRs (and maybe a KOM or two), and generally whip yourself into shape. PLUS: Long-distance adventure rider Kailey Kornhauser challenges cycling’s notions about what fitness is.

TRAINING AND NUTRITION
AWARDS: Our top picks for trainers, smart bikes, recovery, fitness trackers, wearables, energy gels, protein bars, and cross-training gear.

WHAT TO WEAR: The best shoes you can buy: Fizik Infinito X1, Five Ten Freerider Pro, Specialized S-Works 7, Shimano XC501, Rapha Classic, Bont Vaypor S...

BRYAN BANDUCCI, JAPAN,  My most memorable rides are always long, single-day epics with friends and teammates— dawn to dusk, as far and as difficult of a route as we can dream up. Any hard ride over 100 miles with a group of friends achieves a feeling of camaraderie that is unmatchable. also: Carbs and eggs are good for before, during, and after, ATMO.

AARON GULLEY, WILD WEST When I was doing a lot of the endurance mountain races—which can be pretty tough, with days on end in the saddle and your body and mind falling apart slowly—someone told me, “If you’re suffering, you’re never going to make it anywhere. But the suffering is a state of mind.” Basically, we get to choose the experience we have out there. Even if it’s tough, it should be enjoyable. If it’s not, stop, get off the bike, and figure out what’s troubling so you can get back on and ride comfortably and enjoy the experience. also: To motivate myself, I find some gratitude. I tell myself, “You don’t HAVE to be on the bike. You choose to and get to.”

GEAR OF THE YEAR

OUR PICKS FOR THE 2019 GEAR OF THE YEAR

All Hail the Humble Banana. BY BETTINA MAKALINTAL

Everything We’ve Ever Wanted to Say to Bike Shops. BY GLORIA LIU

First Bike I Really Loved: Cannondale CAAD8. BY RYAN SMOLKO, AS TOLD TO JOE LINDSEY

JULIANA QUINCY: One of the most versatile gravel bikes we’ve ever ridden.

CANNONDALE SYSTEMSIX W’S: A freaky fast and nimble road racing machine.

BROOKLYN LORIMER: A cute, capable townie that’s tougher than it looks..

PROPELLA SINGLE-SPEED: Commute sweat-free on this stylish, affordable ride.

MOTOBECANE GRAN PREMIO ELITE: Smooth, classic steel that warm our hearts.

The STRIDER 12 SPORT Is the greatest first bike in the history of bikes.

The SPECIALIZED TARMAC pushed the bleeding edge of race technology. Then it did it again, and again, and again…

The PEGORETTI RESPONSORIUM is a masterpiece. But it took Dario’s death to understand why.

The TERN GSD is the most ridiculously useful, stupid-fun bike you’ll ever ride.

The world’s most authoritative guide to the best bike at every price.  Plus: your most vexing bike-buying questions, answered by the experts.

SPAWN YOJI 16: The kids’ bike for future Red Bull Rampage riders.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GROWLER 20: An $899 mountain bike that will get you through most any trail.

JAMIS VENTURA COMP: Get all the road bike anyone needs for $1,079.

ALLIED ALFA DISC: A superb, sublime bike from a daring American company.

The Ultimate, Real-Life, No-Frills Guide to Being a Better Rider

KONA ROVE: This go-anywhere adventure machine costs less than a grand.

NORCO FLUID FS 2 WOMEN’S: Conquer new obstacles on this playful, stable mountain bike.

BATCH COMMUTER: No compromises for this incredible value at $490.

FELT VR3: Take the long road out and a dirt shortcut back on this versatile endurance bike.

Denise Mueller- Korenek—the fastest cyclist ever—tells us how to pedal at astately
184 (!!!) mph. BY SELENE YEAGER

Our stufflusting testteam divulges THE one piece of new gear they absolutely gotta have.

Your guide to every incredible, god-awful, life-affirming, death-defying, terrifying, wondrous ride you'll ever do—and how to conquer them all. Including:

PIVOT VAULT: This multi-surface machine can handle your ’cross race and your cross-country ride.

TREK MADONE SLR 9 DISC: An aero race bike with adjustable stiffness?!

SPECIALIZED DIVERGE COMP E5: Affordable off-roader with 20mm of headset travel.

Check out the 50 best cycling cities in the United States. PLUS: How to make your
city better for biking; urban riding advice and gear recommendations from cyclists in our top-rated city; and more!

Tracklocross! The love child of #messlife and cyclocross racing features mud, beer, and plenty of skids.

The First Bike I REALLY Loved The greatest bikes don’t represent who we are—like the Bridgestone MB-1, they inspire us to search out who we can be.

The New Truths of Cycling How to thrive in the age of “Strava or it didn’t happen” - without totally losing your chill.

The 7 Best Photos Ever of the Tour de France

Nigel Sylvester Doesn’t Need Your Permission

You Said You Liked Adventure!

Editors’ Choice Mountain Bikes

Getting Out of Town Changed It All

The Gift of Freedom An inmate restores hundreds of bikes for riders he’ll never meet

Malcolm Gladwell Takes Up Cycling

The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Roads

BEST WATERPROOF GEAR

ONE TRICK TO BETTER CLIMBING

THIS NBA STAR SHREDS!

SURVIVE ANY #RIDEFAIL

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