Nick Legan

Gravel races take us far off the beaten path, but you shouldn’t have to feel like you’re one turn from lost.

In 2011, then VeloNews tech editor Nick Legan completed Dirty Kanza 200. The ride marked the sixth running of the race, and VeloNews's first—but not last—time getting dirty in Kansas.

From the book "Gravel Cycling," a guide to Crusher in the Tushar, a 70-mile gravel race in Beaver, Utah with 10,000ft of climbing.

In this book excerpt from "Gravel Cycling," Nick Legan explores Michigan's Barry-Roubaix, the largest gravel race in the United States.

In this excerpt from the new book, "Gravel Cycling," Nick Legan has the beta on Dirty Kanza, one of the biggest gravel races in the world.

Brian Worth is everywhere in the cycling world that is worth being

Nick Legan's last review is the made-in-USA Abbey Bike Works Crombie Tool

Tech editor Nick Legan answers reader questions on perfect tubular mounts, TT bike purchases, fitting a second bike and buying wheels for gritty climates

Continental's new ’cross tires, Giro's Phinney-inspired shoes, Specialized's road suspension seatpost and Zipp's 303 clincher wheel highlight day three at Eurobike 2012

Eurobike isn't just aimed at launching new product. Many exhibitors use the show to display their legacy-building rides

Eurobike isn't just aimed at launching new product. Many exhibitors use the show to display their legacy-building rides

Tech editor Nick Legan answers questions on thin bar tape, bang-for-buck upgrades and tubeless safety

Minnesota-based big-wheel brand launches new performance winter riding boot

Minnesota-based big-wheel brand launches new performance winter riding boot

Jeremy Powers will ride in 2012 aboard a disc brake-equipped Focus Mares, while Gabby Day joins the squad on the rim-brake model

Tech editor Nick Legan scouts around Denver for time trial tech at the finale to the USA Pro Challenge

Tech editor Nick Legan snaps the team buses at the start of the USAPC's Flagstaff Mountain stage in Golden

After being sent a smaller size of DirtBaggies mountain bike bib shorts, Nick Legan changed his opinion for the better

Nick Legan's third-to-last installment of Ask Nick looks at rice cakes and frame pumps, directors in team cars and Quarq 'cross crank

SRAM Red 2012 is a great option and may be the quietest group on the market

Technical editor Nick Legan discusses boxers or briefs, pro bike building, 8-speed cassettes and wet ride maintenance

Our tech editor answers reader questions on planning a trans-Oklahoma charity ride, drivetrain wear and radio scanning in the team car

If you’re a fan of “alternative” or “alt” bars but would love a lightweight version, look no further

The Carbon 720 Enduro 20/20 bar

New road disc-brake models, a gravel-racer and an S&S travel bike highlight 2013 lines from QBP brands

Tech editor Nick Legan takes another look at neutral support bikes, as well as time trial support and Specialized's un-branded branding

The latest in fat (really FAT) tire fun from Surly and Salsa

Equipment choices at the Olympic time trial ranged from one-off, unbadged frames and wheels to full trade-team spec. We profile a few of the podium finishers

Nick Legan answers reader questions about neutral Mavic bikes, keeping helmets clean, elegantly clipping in and bilingual WorldTour mechanics

Physiologist Allen Lim's has turned his light, palatable Secret Drink Mix loose on the world

More small items to make your cycling life happier

Whisky Parts debuted three new thru axle forks for disc-equipped road and cyclocross use and our Nick Legan is a fan of the concept

The most comfortable mountain bike "race" shoe I've ever used

Grade is grade, transponders aren't calibrators, Tour hotels get better and yellow helmets get tossed out

Technical editor Nick Legan answers questions about attaching race numbers, Campy chainrings and why riders down the cold soda after a stage

Tech editor Nick Legan answers reader questions on antiquated repair stands and running a TT water bottle

The ins and outs of what’s covering Tour riders’ noggins

Solo Cycle Clothing's Heuvel jersey is pricey, but functional — and who doesn't love Seventies-era Belgian kit?

Tech editor Nick Legan answers reader questions on front vs. rear flats, cramps and more

A new bike for a good cause

A new bike for a good cause

If you're a baggy rider but hate waistbands, say hello to DirtBaggies

Lazer adds new flashing rear light, camera mount to helmet lines and we test the Magneto glasses

What position is fastest when riding in a tailwind? What's on the feedzone menu at le Tour?

If Turner’s 650b creation is any indication, maybe it’ll only take critics one ride to see that the potential of 650b is huge.

If Turner's 650b creation is any indication, maybe it'll only take critics one ride to see that the potential of 650b is huge

Technical editor Nick Legan puts a solid, all-around set of aluminum wheels to the test of the Belgian cobbles

Nick Legan answers reader questions on a 30+ cassette for the new Dura-Ace, gearing for bike storage and more

Tech editor Nick Legan gives a tough answer on wheel/frame compatibility and talks road rash treatment

We detail the all-new, 11-speed Dura-Ace 9000 mechanical and 9070 Di2 electronic groups

Nick Legan answers reader questions on replacing worn rims, a unique chain holder for bike washing and aero whiskers

Nick Legan will toe the line at Dirty Kanza 200 this Saturday: Here's a look at the bike he's put together for the grueling race

Tech editor Nick Legan gives advice on building ice socks, choosing and aligning the perfect saddle and replacing derailleur pulleys

VeloNews staff taste tests the new drink line from Dr. Stacy Sims

Tech editor Nick Legan examines the gearing choices and other special equipment selections for the Amgen Tour's queen stage

Pro bike gallery: Peter Velits' Specialized Tarmac through the lens of Nick Legan

Nick Legan talks to a moto pilot and camera operator at AToC to learn the secrets of these sick machines and daring passengers

Pro Bike: Andrew Talansky's Cervelo R5VWD for stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California

Video: Nick Legan gets up close with Rory Sutherland's TT bike before Amgen Tour's stage 5 Thursday

Nick Legan provides a glimpse at some of the Amgen Tour of California stage 5 time trial tech

Ask Nick: replicating position from bike-to-bike; swapping chains, cassettes between SRAM and Shimano

Gallery: Some interesting bikes and sites greeted fans at today's stage 3 expo at the Amgen Tour of California, through the lens of Nick Legan

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Salsa Cycles has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1,100 of its Minimalist Racks due to a potential hardware issue

More on motos, podium cleanup, tubular glue and reusing sealed bearings

Tech editor Nick Legan also answers readers' questions about using DOT fluid on carbon and new bike nervousness

Our tech editor rounds up a number of items passing through his office, including Barfly’s new Garmin mount and Mavic’s ultra-bright Vision vest

Our tech editor answers questions on bottom bracket height, pressure gauges, budget wheel choices and balancing your hoops

Tech editor Nick Legan answers questions on technical innovation in the WorldTour, bottom bracket replacement, gearing for wheel changes

New fork-mount repair stand offers light weight, convenience and affordability

Also: draining water from rims

Thomas Voeckler piloted his Colnago C59 to eighth at the Tour of Flanders and a win on Wednesday at De Brabantse Pijl

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Choosing wheels, tires, pressures and sealant for Paris-Roubaix is contentious business

Nick Legan details Tom Boonen's new Specialized Roubaix for the 2012 Paris-Roubaix

Previous winner Stuart O'Grady will lead GreenEdge aboard a Scott CR1 at the 2012 Paris-Roubaix

Hollywood meets hardman as Saved By The Bell star visits Garmin ahead of Paris-Roubaix

Tech editor Nick Legan looks at Edvald Boasson Hagen's 2012 Paris-Roubaix bike, and the modified Team Sky Jaguars

GF01 marks Swiss builder's entry to the relaxed geometry race bike market

Marcel Kittel won the 2012 Scheldeprijs aboard a Felt F1