Women's Archives

Tour de France Femmes | Out in Front with Canyon // SRAM

Last year saw the first official Tour de France Femmes race after a hiatus of more than 30 years, marking a seminal moment for gender…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 21, 2023

Liv Rail Helmet Boasts MIPS Air Node Liner for Lightweight Trail Protection | Review

The Liv Rail MIPS helmet is, without a shadow of a doubt, the brand’s most premium off-road helmet to date, featuring the lightweight MIPS Air…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 20, 2023

Take a Hot Lap & Try On Handup’s First Women’s Specific MTB Shorts

The HandUp Hot Lap is built for anyone who thought AT Plus were good shorts -now a women’s specific cut with pockets that “actually work!”

Written by Sam Anderson May 15, 2023

Competitive Cyclist Cuts Prices on Helmets, Jerseys, and More for MTB Apparel Sale

Competitive Cyclist is cutting prices on apparel including helmets, jerseys, and shoes as riding season kicks into high gear.

The New Thousand Heritage 2.0 Helmet is More Ventilated, Visible, & Fits More Diverse Riders

There are a lot of race-focused helmets out there, but the helmets from Thousand take a much different approach. Designed to be stylish yet functional,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 06, 2023

Prologo Launches Its First Ergonomic Saddle for Women

While Prologo has offered women-specific saddles in the past, most of the brand’s saddles have been unisex, rather than designed to meet specific needs associated…

Kinesis UK to Release Fernweh Titanium Adventure Mountain Bike

We look forward to next week’s CORE Bike Show, where Kinesis UK (and many other brands) are set to show some new bikes for the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 10, 2023

Liv Lurra 130mm Hardtail Rolls Up for Performance-Minded Trail Riders

Liv Cycling is modernizing its hardtail offering with the all-new Lurra. It joins the line up beside the Liv Tempt, contrasting against that as the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan February 07, 2023

Update: 2023 Leatt HydraDri Waterproof Gear, New Head & Knee Protection, More Women’s Kit!

Leatt has a bunch of new riding gear lined up for 2023, highlighted by a revamped HydraDri waterproof lineup. Their new season of MTB riding…

Written by Cory Benson January 24, 2023

Interview: Tracy Moseley on Athlete Mentorship & Future of eBike Racing

Several months ago, we were treated to an eMTB Skills Session with none other than Tracy Moseley. That was at the Tweedlove Festival, where Tracy…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan January 06, 2023

Interview: Trudy Lindblade on the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships – a £45 Million Mega Event

A few months ago, we were invited to the Scottish Mountain Bike Conference in Aberdeen where we had the pleasure of listening to Trudy Lindblade…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 28, 2022

Editor’s Choice: Jessie-May’s Best Mountain Bikes & Gear 2022

It’s that time of year again! Time to lay on thick the compliments and general evidence-based hype for the mountain bikes, components and kit I…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan December 15, 2022

The Trxstle Geryon is a Universal Front & Rear Bike Rack for Any Bike!

Outdoor gear and apparel company, Trxstle (pronounced “trestle”) has an interesting way for any bike to carry what you want. Introducing the Geryon Bike Rack…

Written by Ron Frazelle December 02, 2022

The Unique and Beautiful Bikes of the Philly Bike Expo

A few weeks ago, while covering the bike goodness that is at the Philly Bike Expo, I saw some pretty amazing bicycles. Honestly too many…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 16, 2022

Swift Industries X Blue Lug debut their Caldera Cycling Bag & Clothing Collection!

There were so many amazing collaborations being showcased at the Philly Bike Expo this last weekend, it was hard for me to focus my efforts.…

Written by Ron Frazelle November 04, 2022

MAAP Expands Urban-Focused Transit Cycling Clothing Collection for Commuters

In Apparel news from the Land Down Under, Melbourne Australia, MAAP has launched more to their MAAP Transit Apparel (MTA) Line. MAAP’s Transit Collection focuses…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 31, 2022

The New Delta Cycle Heavy Duty Vertical Rack Allows for Easy, Space-Saving eBike Storage

The team at Delta Cycles has been releasing practical cycling products for 30 years using US-based design and engineering. And today they bring us two…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 31, 2022

CX Pro Bike: All-new 2022 Stevens SuperPrestige Cyclocross Bike of Sanne Cant

Stevens revamps one of the winningest cyclocross bikes of all time with an all-new carbon 2022 SuperPrestige that we spotted Sanne Cant and about a…

Written by Cory Benson October 24, 2022

Article One Eyewear X Mission Workshop Isn’t Your Average Cycling Eyewear!

Flint, Michigan’s own Article One, an independent eyewear company, has just launched its second collaboration with San Fransico’s Mission Workshop to create the Article One…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 18, 2022

Road to Philly Bike Expo 2022: New Flat Top Bottle King Cage works w/ Nalgene & Insulated Steel Bottles!

Here we are again, counting down the days to the 2022 Philly Bike Expo! We have another product launch to announce, but this time, it’s…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 18, 2022

Best Women’s Bike Helmets of 2022 – Top picks tested for Road, Gravel, Mountain Biking & Commuting

Is it time to buy a new bike helmet? Maybe it’s your first helmet or even a replacement. Either way, designs, and safety features change…

Written by Michaela Lawlor October 17, 2022

Road to Philly Bike Expo 2022: New Exhibitors add up to one of the biggest shows yet!

We’re less than a month away from the Philly Bike Expo, with the show returning to Philadelphia, PA the weekend of October 29th! As usual,…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 07, 2022

Wolf Tooth: Shaving Weight and Building Strength one Seat Post Clamp at a Time!

Own and love your blingy Wolf Tooth Components seat post clamp, but itchin’ to take it up another notch? Then check out their seatpost clamp titanium…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 06, 2022

Rocky Mounts GuideRail review: smart details make for a better tray-style hitch rack

Back in early August, I wrote about my first impressions of the Rocky Mounts GuideRail 2″. It’s now been two months, a boatload of bike…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 03, 2022

These 48 Companies were just awarded the Bicycle Friendly Business Status

The League of American Bicyclists is an organization that’s been around since 1880, formerly known as the League of American Wheelmen. The League celebrates the role…

Written by Ron Frazelle September 30, 2022

First Impressions: Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Infinium Jacket for MTB

In timely fashion, Rapha has added the Trail Gore-Tex Infinium Jacket to its Performance Trailwear Collection for MTB. It is, first and foremost, a water-resistant…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 29, 2022

2023 Juliana Joplin 120mm 29er gets new Geometry and Glove Box to boot

For 2023, Juliana Bicycles has, albeit rather subtly, updated its 120mm travel 29er; the Joplin. Their not-quite-an-XC-bike (did someone say downcountry) retains its 120mm VPP…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 20, 2022