Tag: velo.outsideonline.com
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Tadej Pogačar Could Race Beyond 2030 as UAE Contract Extension Talks Begin
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Z8D_8515.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated August 20, 2026 05:06AM Tadej Pogačar is in negotiations with UAE Emirates-XRG over another contract extension, his agent confirmed to Velo on Wednesday, but denied reports that a new deal has already been signed. The confirmation comes after journalist Daniel Benson reported that Pogačar had entered negotiations to extend…
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Welcome to the Real Unreal: Mammoth TUFF
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Cody-Mathison-scaled-e1786131216133.jpg”] Mammoth TUFF Published August 19, 2026 10:10AM No matter where you are driving or flying in from, the journey to Mammoth Lakes immediately sets the tone for an epic escape. As you get closer to town, the horizon expands into a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of towering alpine peaks, offering that signature feeling…
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Review: Cannondale Made a Mistake and the CAAD14 Is Better for It
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DSC_5585-Edit-2.jpg”] Josh Ross Published August 19, 2026 09:45AM Pros Exceptionally smooth, vibration-damping ride quality BSA threaded BB, UDH, and 27.2mm round seatpost Modern 32mm tire clearance Excellent value backed by a lifetime frame warranty and local shop support Aggressive, crit-ready race geometry Clean aesthetics with Delta Steerer internal routing Cons Heavy and not…
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When Is It Too Smoky to Ride Outside? A Cyclist’s Guide to Air Quality
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-1027444476.jpg”] Jim Cotton Published August 19, 2026 09:38AM Climate change is cooking the Earth. Wildfires are now a regular thing. Devastating burns like those that just swept through North America and swaths of Europe are destroying the environment and tearing apart communities. They wreak havoc on every corner of daily life, both big…
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Finding the Edge: Behind the Scenes as We Test the Future of Gravel in Squamish
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8509456.jpg”] Josh Ross Updated August 19, 2026 12:48PM Sign up for Dropped The Velo tech team is freshly back from our latest Field Test in Squamish, British Columbia, where we set out to answer a very important question: “What is the future of gravel cycling?” (Photo: Will Tracy/Velo) We selected a group of…
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Primož Roglič Once Ruled the Vuelta a España, Now He’s Back for What Could Be His Last Dance
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Z8B_4078.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated August 19, 2026 04:42AM Primož Roglič returns to the 2026 Vuelta a España on Saturday as the biggest wild card of the season’s final grand tour. At 36, Roglič rolls into Monaco short on racing, unsure of his form and future, and with Tadej Pogačar waiting for him at…
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Power Analysis: Keegan Swenson Six-Peats at the Leadville 100
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unnamed-2.jpg”] Zach Nehr Published August 18, 2026 01:04PM In 2025, Keegan Swenson won the Leadville 100 by 15 minutes. But in 2026, he only won it by 15 inches. This year’s edition of the Leadville 100 was like no other, held on a course rerouted due to significant wildfires. All the course recon…
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How Gran Fondo National Series Quietly Built The Country’s Top Road Cycling Events
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFGeorgia-startline-GranFondoNationalSeries-scaled-e1786369624296.jpg”] Gran Fondo National Series Published August 18, 2026 10:01AM “It’s a damn good ride.” That’s the vibe you get at any of the six annual Gran Fondo National Series events around the country. Coming from a pure grassroots background with no start-up capital for advertising and promotional hype, Gran Fondo National Series…
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Here’s how Pittsburgh is a biking city: Thousands will explore PedalPGH on August 30, 2026
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1.-Bridge-photo-credit-BikePGH_Murphy-Lee-Moschetta-e1786575668428.jpg”] PedalPGH Published August 18, 2026 09:58AM Pittsburgh is earning a reputation as a biking city, and once you see it from the saddle, it’s easy to understand why. Its three rivers, historic bridges, leafy parks, distinctive neighborhoods, and growing network of bike infrastructure give riders plenty to explore, while its famous hills…
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The New Mosaic 32 Gravel Bike Fixes 32-Inch Gravel Bikes’ Biggest Problem
[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mosaic-32-Cover-Final.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Updated August 18, 2026 09:24AM Mosaic has released a new 32-inch gravel bike, the GT i55 32, which offers one of the most aggressive, race-capable 32-inch geometries to the wider gravel market. The bike, which is a close sibling of the Mosaic GT i55 released earlier this month, uses a…