BWR bike test: What I learned, what was sagging, and what I loved
Cannondale Synapse with SmartSense provided an education on Shimano's 12-speed wiring.
Gear Race Test
Boulder Roubaix test: What worked, what came up short, and what matters
With the passing of a young rider and neighbor, I present a slightly different take on the race gear test.
Sea Otter gear test: Ventum NS1 with unreleased Enve wheels, CeramicSpeed upgrades — and a dog in a backpack
200-plus miles on the consumer-direct aero bike leaves me impressed and eager for more.
Flanders sportive gear test: What worked, what broke, and what made it magic
One bike broke, but Human Powered Health loaned me a WorldTour race rig to ride in what is my absolute favorite sportive in the world.
The Mid South gear test: What worked well and what didn’t
SRM power-meter pedals compared to Stages, new S-Works tires, Cadex carbon-spoked wheels, and more.
The Mid South gear test: Inclement weather, ultimate stoke
I did three group rides in the snow and slush on Friday and then raced the 50 miler on Saturday. Here are some gear highlights.
Old Man Winter bike and gear test: What worked well for me, and what didn’t
Lessons I should have already learned with drivetrains and lube, plus gear wins and fails.
Video review: Trek Checkpoint SLR 9 eTap tested in SBT GRVL
The gravel machine we named the 2021 VeloNews Bike of the Year has only gotten better. Here's how.
Unbound clothing and nutrition test: The good, the bad, and the truly terrible
From chamois pads on my hands to the world's fastest socks, and from cups of pickle juice to gallons of hydration mix, here's what worked and what didn't.
Unbound bike and gear test: What worked well for me, and what didn’t
I finished 30th with just a single flat. Here I rate each piece of gear used, plus list what I'm thinking of bringing next year.
Video: Salsa Warbird, Why R+ and other gear tested at The Mid South
Betsy Welch and Ben Delaney picked out gear for 104 miles of Oklahoma mud at The Mid South. Find out how it all fared.