He Ran 50K Then Raced 106 Miles at Mid South
Reid Burrows tackled the Pro Double at the Mid South gravel race, completing a 50‑kilometer run before tackling the 106‑mile course. The effort, captured in the first film of Silca’s “Within the Margin of Error” series, highlights the extreme physical and mental demands of back‑to‑back ultra endurance events. Burrows, known for Leadville Trail 100 success, says the season focuses on curiosity and community over podiums.
JF Frankel Comic: Alex Pretti Ride – JF Frankel
On April 22, 2026, cartoonist JF Frankel released a bike‑themed comic series that frames cycling as a conduit for community, nature, and self‑discovery. The panels portray cyclists staging protests against ICE, sharing signs, and celebrating diversity, illustrating how the simple...
Check Out the Bombtrack Munroe Cargo Mini Velo
Bombtrack’s Munroe Cargo is a compact mini‑velo cargo bike priced at $1,699.99 for the complete build. It combines a 20‑inch front wheel with a 27.5‑inch rear wheel, an aluminum frame, and a head‑tube‑mounted rack that can carry up to 30 kg....
Having Too Much Fun at the 2026 Sea Otter Classic
The Radavist’s latest piece captures the lighter side of the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, focusing on the event’s community spirit and quirky product showcases. Influencers Daniel Yang and Ashley King wandered the festival’s alleys, highlighting creative bike gear and the people...
Paul 5mm Klamper Topcap
Paul Component Engineering has introduced a new Klamper Topcap for bicycles that incorporates a 5 mm spacer. The topcap is produced in Chico, California, and is priced at $25, with a polished aluminum version at $40. The integrated spacer is offered...
Velo Orange Rolls Out Leather Saddles
Velo Orange, known for its retro metal components, announced its first foray into leather saddles with three models—Model 3 Touring, Model 7 City, and Model 1 Spirited. Each saddle is offered in brown, honey, and black and features bag loops and extended rails...
Cane Creek Introduces Inverted Enduro Fork
Cane Creek has launched the Invert Enduro, an inverted‑design mountain‑bike fork built in North Carolina. The fork features 38 mm stanchions, a SquareLoc 15 × 110 Boost axle (with a 20 × 110 option) and travel choices of 160, 170 or 180 mm, weighing 2,795 g. By...
Boneshaker ‘Crossbones’ Cable Hangers
Boneshaker, the Toronto‑based vintage mountain‑bike brand, has introduced three new anodized color options for its Crossbones cable straddle hangers. The hangers are sold as a matching front‑and‑rear set and are now available through the company’s online store. This release adds...
Crust Bikes Fazed Out Bar Brings 31.8 Clamp to the Towel Rack
Crust Bikes has launched the Fazed Out bar, a $123 drop‑bar that adapts the brand’s popular Towel Rack shape to a 31.8 mm handlebar clamp. The bar features extra‑long drops—about an inch longer than the Nullabar—while offering widths from 56 cm to...
The Pamir Ballad
The Pamir Ballad is a cycling documentary that follows riders Anouche and Tom as they navigate the Pamir Highway, one of the world’s highest and most remote mountain roads. The film blends aerial cinematography with on‑ground storytelling to highlight the...
I Need a Sky Above My Head: The Sofiane Sehili Story
Sofiane Sehili set out to break the Eurasian crossing record, only to be arrested by Russian authorities for crossing an unauthorized border. He spent two months detained in a Russian prison, turning a personal endurance challenge into a legal and...
Ritchey Announces El Camino Comp Bar: A Comfort-First Handlebar Built for Urban Riders, Tourers, and Everyday Explorers
Ritchey has launched the Comp El Camino, a new alternative handlebar aimed at comfort and versatility for urban, touring, and mixed‑surface riders. The bar features a 35° backsweep, 750 mm width, 50 mm rise, and a lightweight 340 g double‑butted 6061 alloy construction....
James Bellerue and the Art of Custom Bike Paint
James Bellerue, the longtime custom‑paint artist at Stinner Frameworks, was featured in a new YouTube profile that pulls back the curtain on his decade‑long craft. The interview with founder Aaron Stinner explores how Bellerue evolved from a makeshift paint booth...
How H.R. 1 Is Opening the Door to More Oil Drilling Near North Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey Trail
Last summer, Congress passed H.R. 1, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which strips the Bureau of Land Management of discretion to protect federal lands from leasing. Under the new law, the BLM is selling oil and gas lease...
The Zenga Bros “Be a Fool” Book
Creative duo the Zenga Bros have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new full‑color book “Be a Fool,” aimed at artists and anyone craving playful inspiration. The book blends adventures, experiments, photography, illustrations, philosophy, and challenges, and will be printed...