Colorado to Iceland: Q&A with Shared Territory’s Justin Balog
Justin Balog is a Colorado cyclist, videographer and photographer who has captured the various adventures of others. But he isn’t afraid to get out there himself. In 2018, Justin and a friend set out to ride straight across the rugged heartland of Iceland. You...
Indoor training: The hardware you need and the software we recommend
Indoor training can be engaging and highly effective – but you have to be intentional about it. You can’t just buy a trainer and expect to get fit anymore than you can expect to lose weight just by buying a bathroom scale. Here I’ll walk you through what you...
Pro tips to stay fit this winter
In Colorado, wintertime can mean 50 degrees and sunny one day and 20 degrees and a foot of snow the next. What’s a cyclist to do? We talked to two coaches who work with athletes from Tour de France riders to weekend warriors for their advice on how to stay fit and motivated through the winter.
Roll Massif reimagines cycling with eight Colorado sportives
Roll Massif is a new collection of eight road, gravel and mountain bike sportives across the state of Colorado. Roll Massif builds on the legacy of existing road cycling institutions like Copper Triangle, Elephant Rock and Tour of the Moon with brand new sportives like Wild Horse Gravel in De Beque and Crooked Gravel in Winter Park.
Long-term test: The best GPS
I’ve tested GPS units for years – sometimes running two, three and even four head units concurrently when also testing power meters. Yes, my friends just shake their heads in shame. But hopefully the takeaway for you is helpful: after 10,000+ miles a year and dozens of GPS units tested, here are the five units I recommend.
Handmade in the USA: Allied Alfa
My year-plus experience with the Allied Alfa hinges around a tiny flaw that was ultimately addressed. While perhaps a little embarrassing for Allied, I believe the story demonstrates what sets the brand apart – in a positive way.
Aero unicorn: Trek Madone SLR Disc
A cushy aero bike?! Yup, it’s true. The adjustable IsoSpeed suspension is what sets this bike apart. For this build, the Bontrager wheels are on par with the best out there, and the tires are close behind. But a bike this expensive should have a power meter. And the bar/stem, while adjustable for angle, still means you better be sure you are sure about your fit measurements before you buy.
Not magic, suspension: Specialized Diverge
Pros: Smooth, suspended ride, integrated storage, excellent Shimano parts Cons: Price, tall stack might not be ideal for all riders Price: $1,100 to $10,000. $6,700 Diverge Pro tested Similar Products: Trek Checkpoint, Salsa Warbird, Cannondale Slate Photographed:...
Reimagining routes: Zach Lee’s passion project
Where are Boulder’s best rides? What’s the best way to ride there? And how steep is that climb, anyhow?
These are but a few of the questions designer Zach Lee set out to answer in a super-clean visual format that completely redefines what a cycling map can be. Informative, sure, but also artistic and inspiring.