Josh Ross

From scooter swarms to jungle humidity, unique details and a road culture that offers a blueprint for safety that the US is missing.

Legendary Canadian racer Svein Tuft joins the podcast to share wild stories from his career, including dodging rail yard authorities, why you should never show up lean to an ultra-endurance race, and his unexplainable UFO encounter.

The real innovation of Pirelli's new aero tire isn't just the straight sidewall—it's how they maintained low rolling resistance while doing it.

We are using a stunning Pininfarina De Rosa frame as our eye candy, but the real stars of our final Taipei Cycle tech roundup are practical innovations.

Spotted at the Taipei Cycle Show: a new oversized version of the G.E.T. 30 fork brings up to 50mm of travel to the emerging 32-inch gravel market.

From a stunning Rifare Co art series collaboration to a wooden belt-drive frame, here are the best tech randoms from our second day walking the Taipei Cycle Show.

Launching at the Taipei Cycle Show, the Tavelo Grow hits every modern standard with massive 55mm tire clearance, UDH, and Fidlock down tube storage.

Tucked away at the Taipei Cycle Show, this $3,500 titanium frameset ditches traditional joints for a completely unique aesthetic and a 1,400-gram weight.

From wildly affordable power to premium silver-edition hoops, here are the quick hits and stray details from the show floor.

With a single-piece print, 7.9kg ready-to-ride weight, and impossible shapes this pushes the limits of titanium manufacturing.

Inside a humid dawn patrol ride in the carbon capital of the world, where pristine race machines mix with practical workhorses and unfamiliar components.

We debate whether dumping half your pedal is actually worth the cash, unpack a terrifying lead-vehicle disaster at the Mid-South gravel race, and explain why buying price-point carbon is a mistake.

Felt's radical new mountain-bike-inspired road frame is fast, light, and surprisingly brilliant. There is just one massive catch standing in the way.

I ride the Pro version of this chassis and it’s one of my all-time favorite bikes. Here is why you should grab this massive 25% off deal to build your dream race bike before it sells out.

We challenge the 18-watt claims on the new Propel, examine why Cannondale made the CAAD14 heavier, and debate the absolute best gas station desperation snacks.

The original American gravel bike retires. In its place, the Flyway steps in with progressive geometry, T-shirt sizing, and a focus on a unique vision of racing.

From Liv's radically redesigned aero road bike to a boutique gravel build from Officina Battaglin and a limited-edition Ornot fleece, here is the new gear we saw this week.

The iconic race platform is back with a new design philosophy and much-needed mechanical updates.

Giant’s fourth-generation aero bike delivers a massive leap in aerodynamics, but what really matters has nothing to do with the wind tunnel.

The fifth-generation Teammachine SLR launched last summer as a lightweight superbike with a superbike price tag. Now, BMC is correcting our biggest complaints and bringing the 'Gravity Killer' to the masses.

The modernized 11-speed groupset brings 105-level ergonomics at a genuinely attainable price. Here’s what you get—and what got cut.

We’re getting honest about the gear we actually hate then talking about T47 problems, Garmin 1050 mistakes, and why the industry's move to hookless isn't what it seems.

With the new Terra Competition, Continental focuses on aerodynamic efficiency and rotational weight while maxing out size options at 45mm.

Steve Domahidy combines Pinion electronic shifting, a Mahle motor, and front suspension into one do-everything titanium gravel e-bike. The Launch Edition has it all—including a $14,500 price tag.

The hardware landscape has shifted since 2024, and two years of daily riding proved my biggest criticism was actually a feature.

Need new road pedals or a power meter? LOOK Cycle is offering a massive spring discount, making it the perfect time to upgrade to their biomotion-illuminated Keo Blade Vision pedals.

Fair Wheel Bikes built a 4.49kg cruiser that defies weight-weenie logic, featuring a single rear brake and a build list meant for downtown, not the Dolomites.

The new SuperSix EVO is faster and lighter, but it’s also proof that flagship bikes have an identity crisis. We dig into the "Tarmac-ification" of Cannondale, the new Lance Armstrong biopic, and why hi-viz is victim blaming.

Boring bikes beware. The new Trek 50th Anniversary collection and Specialized Artist Series offer a cure for the sea of drab paint. Here is a closer look at the designs.

With a 10mm stack drop and 32mm tire clearance, the fifth-gen SuperSix EVO moves closer to the competition.

We dive into the controversial ethics of safety yellow, Levy’s mystery Bigfoot encounter, and how the new Garmin RearVue 820 doubles as a real-time drafting sensor.

The long-awaited update to the Varia is finally here, and it brings a feature nothing else on the market can match. But there's a catch that might not make it right for you.

I spent months building and riding four dream bikes to find the real-world deal-breakers that marketing departments won't tell you.

Ventum’s updated NS1 aero road bike sheds 203g and offers 35mm tire clearance, but the real news is a geometry shift toward "sustainable aerodynamics."

We assembled four world-class dream bikes with four distinct leading groupsets for a head-to-head showdown. Beyond the weight charts lies a choice of personality—this is the definitive look at the current state of shifting.

After reports of a brand in "tailspin," Campagnolo clarifies its future with a structural reorganization and an "obvious" move to bring its flagship wireless technology to more riders.

With 175m of detection and advanced threat logic, Garmin finally gives the RTL515 the successor it deserves.

Cycling is expensive, so we built a tool to make saving money on bikes, components, and more easy.

The data is clear: Aerodynamics provided a massive efficiency gain, allowing me to match a significantly stronger rider on the flats. Here is the math, plus the latest on the Vingegaard fan crash.

For the dedicated indoor cyclist, the Kickr Bike Pro offers the most immersive ride available—if you are willing to live with the creaks.

It wasn’t a planned race, but when Pete Stetina and Alex Wild attempted Haleakala just hours apart, it turned into a showdown decided by the thinnest of margins.

Gorewear is closing in March. That makes the already excellent Distance Winter Bib Tights+ the absolute best value in cycling right now—while stock lasts.

We put the damper-less Cane Creek Invert head-to-head against Fox and RockShox to find out if you actually need complex suspension for gravel. Also: Is Pinarello’s new drop-bar MTB a genius move or just an answer to unsold inventory?

Winter isn't what it used to be, and neither are the jackets. From high-tech softshells to emergency layers, this is the definitive buyer's guide for the modern rider.

How I used Google Gemini to interpret my Garmin data and fix the mistakes that were holding me back.

Pros like Keegan Swenson and Payson McElveen requested the rule change to ensure fairness. By ending the arms race, they also saved us from lazy engineering and expensive "Frankenbike" cash grabs.

The Italian brand's latest "gravel" bike shares identical geometry with the Olympic-winning Dogma XC Hardtail. Can this possibly work?

Photographer Roberto Bragotto captures the details of the team's new livery and we take a brief look at the carbon construction, weights, and build specifics.

Reviewing the Litespeed Coll dels Reis. Plus: Lisa Charlebois picks the best women’s winter kit, and we debunk the myth of the "forever bike."

It's a 400-gram weight penalty versus carbon, but after 500 miles it’s so worth it.

For the first time in 15 years, the American brand has reached parity with the Japanese giant. Here is the full breakdown of the 2026 team lists and the financial reality behind the war.

From revolutionizing Team USA’s pits to teaching millions on YouTube, the man with the mustache Calvin Jones is hanging up his wrench.

It’s not a flashy superbike or a high-tech wearable. We chose this humble $13 upgrade because it finally solves the headaches of the Presta valve without breaking the bank.

There are more specific bikes but with massive tire clearance, smart suspension, and a model for every budget, the Diverge 4 is a bike I recommend to almost everyone.

It takes bravery to make a second-tier product perform exactly like a flagship. By delivering RED-level braking and shifting at a more accessible price, SRAM Force AXS earns our top honor.

From aero-focused racers to adventure-ready rigs, the gravel category is wider than ever. These 2025 winners remain the absolute best gravel bikes you can buy in 2026.

From the radical Also TM-B e-bike to a new standard for tire valves, these are the six technologies that pushed the boundaries of cycling in 2025.

It wasn’t just about the fastest bikes or the lightest parts. This year my favorites included items, both bike related and not, that fostered connection, solved real problems, and brought me joy.

You don’t need an expensive deep-winter jacket to start riding in the cold. You just need a high-quality shell like the Pearl Izumi Attack WxB, now on sale just in time for the holidays.

We could have picked a Tour de France-winning superbike. Instead, we chose the bike that redefines usability for the rest of us.

The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.

What happens when you take a legendary cross-country mountain bike frame, modify the chassis, and equip it with prototype aero wheels?

From the missing seat tube on the Colnago Y1Rs to the refined ride quality of the new Specialized Aethos 2, these are the seven road bikes that defined 2025.

Wahoo settled a lawsuit with JetBlack in 2022 — so why is the American trainer brand bringing the lawyers back out three years later?

I consider the Gorewear Spinshift the best cycling shell jacket and 45% off at Competitive Cyclist makes it an easy buy.

The XDS RT9 is the lightest production road bike and an engineering marvel at a discount price the sales model just needs a little finessing.

Rider airbags, super licenses, and all the gravel bikes we think that'll be updated in 2026 in the latest Velo Podcast.

I checked the inventory, and the Specialized Neoprene shoe covers are still available at closeout prices. Here is why they are still the best performing option in 2026.

Why spending a little more up front guarantees a safer ride, faster learning, and a surprisingly high resale value when your little one outgrows it.

After only four months into a four-year sentence the Colorado Department of Corrections is considering a shift to community corrections.

Whether you prefer bone conduction or the "one-earbud" method, riding with music doesn't have to be dangerous. Here is the best gear to do it safely.

Levy, Josh, and Alvin talk about how to find cheap (or free) speed at different price points, wheelies, the Factor Monza, and more.

While Portland, Oregon has regular nude cycling events, the UK seems less accustomed to it. This one led to jail time.

We’ve scoured the internet to find the best Black Friday road and gravel cycling deals in 2025 so you don’t have to.

From deep winter armor to lightweight thermal layers, we tested the best options to keep you comfortable through the changing seasons.

The Velo gift guide for road cycling is all the best gifts our editors can think of for the road cyclist in your life.

The Velo gift guide for gravel cycling is all the best gifts our editors can think of for the gravel cyclist in your life.

Talkin' about the highs and lows of using the new Meta x Oakley AI glasses for cycling, folding gravel bikes, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Cyclists have different needs from runners and the Garmin X1 is a perfect match. REI has it for $150 off.

Among the gorgeous bikes at Rouleur Live London is a new 3D printed titanium aero bike that’s actually going on sale soon.