As the Seattle Mariners approach a winner-take-all Game 5 of their American League Division Series on Friday, a lot of the pressure will fall on Rodríguez. He has been nothing but a persistent source of speed and power -- and elite center-field defense -- since baseball fans first fell in love with him as a 21-year-old in 2022. And yet, the conversation about him always seems to come back to what he hasn't yet done, who he hasn't yet become.
I distinctly remember being a kid, rolling around town in the back seat of my mom's car not long after I discovered skateboarding, and feeling like the world had fundamentally changed. The familiar landscape had become a newly discovered sea of spots: I'd count the stairs of every set we passed and take note of every handrail. Benches became ledges, grass patches became gaps, and the world unfolded before me in an entirely new way-one spot at a time.
This cruiser-style e-bike hosts a hefty helping of high-end tech, with the primary focus being the Omega's Enviolo Automatiq transmission. This automatic shifting system adapts to the rider's environment and level of effort by adjusting the amount of resistance on the pedals without manual gear changes; just hop in the saddle, turn on the bike, and ride! Additionally, the Omega features a powerful (but not scary) 600W Bafang mid-drive motor, which delivers helpful pedal assistance.
The City's bicycle safety planning and implementation is primarily handled by the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) and occurs independently of the BAC. The MTA has jurisdiction over most bicycle safety issues-bike lanes, street design, speed limits, traffic signals, etc.-and employs full-time staff to plan for improvements and manage these assets and operations. When the BAC was formed in 1990, the MTA did not yet exist. The Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT) or the Department of Public Works (DPW) may not have planned extensively for bicycle infrastructure.
The most recognizable kit in the peloton is about to ride into the sunset. Rapha and EF Pro Cycling have announced that 2025 will mark the final year of their seven-year partnership, one that didn't just outfit a team, but reshaped what pro cycling could look like. From the iconic pink to the wild Palace collaborations, the duo brought energy, creativity, and personality to a sport that too often plays it safe.
12 minutes and 30 seconds. That's how long it took trials pro Aurelien Fontenoy to climb 686 steps by bike. I'm assuming that's faster than most people would take by foot. The effort landed him a new world record, beating the time previously set by Hugues Richard in 2002 of 19 minutes and 4 seconds. *The feat took place at the legendary Eiffel Tower, but doesn't the tower have more than 686 steps?
I've learned firsthand why cities like Lubbock need better cycling infrastructure now, not later. As cyclists, we all know the uneasy balance of sharing the road with vehicles that outweigh us by thousands of pounds. A bike lane isn't just a strip of paint - it's often the only physical space between us and potential tragedy. And after decades on two wheels, I can say this with certainty: bike lanes save lives.
This article provides a structured guide for those wishing to create a customised Bike paint finish with an airbrush on their bicycle frame using the Stardust Bike range. It covers the fundamental steps and the specific methods used in this type of application. The procedures used for painting a bike are directly inspired by automotive standards. To succeed in such a project, it is essential to choose a professional-quality paint, whether in aerosol or can, and to follow a strict method.
All these new pieces are produced in a Fair Trade Certified factory located in Southeast Asia. This facility is recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability, ethical labor practices, and environmental compliance. Achieving this certification is one of the most challenging in the apparel manufacturing industry, highlighting Curious Creatures' dedication not only to high-quality gear but also to fair working conditions and minimizing environmental impact. There's also a strange stigma that everything made overseas is of lesser quality, and that is simply not the case.
That kind of pain-free living almost made me forget how bad my knee used to be. But this year, something changed. At first, it was subtle-an ache under the kneecap, soreness along the outside of the joint. I figured it was overtraining. Then the pain grew sharper. After rides, the knee swelled up, and sometimes the back of the joint throbbed the next day.
The instant engagement sprag clutch concept isn't new - in cycling or elsewhere. It works with a large number of little 'sprags' inside the hub that act like one-way pawls with rounded cams on the ends. They let the axle rotate freely in one direction with almost no drag (freewheeling). But then, when it spins in the opposite direction, they quickly rotate into place, wedging themselves between the axle & hubshell for positive engagement.
Gold is currently pushing to an all-time high, and as a color, it has always been a classic. But classic doesn't mean permanent, especially when it comes to the options for Chris King's colorful anodization. That's right, it seems that the time has come to bid farewell to Chris King's classic Gloss Gold colorway. King is closing all of the orders for components in this colorway on October 31st.
Few riders embody mountain biking's evolving blend of competition, freeride, and style quite like Thomas Genon. From slopestyle podiums to Rampage lines, the Belgian has built a career on doing things his own way-and his new short film, Paradigm, is an exploration of his multidisciplinary approach as he transitions away from the contest spotlight and gets back to his roots of riding.
CSS Composites, pioneers in greener carbon fiber, utilized its unique FusionFiber technology to offer some form of recyclable carbon to the cycling industry. Revel Bikes adopted the carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic manufacturing method early on, utilizing it for their wheels and other experimental purposes. This revolutionary thermoplastic was later offered by other prominent brands, such as Trek Bicycles' in-house brand, Bontrager, along with wheels from Chris King, Evil Bicycles, and others.
Even if you only ride in the daytime, you should still ride with lights. According to Trek, 80% of accidents happen during the day, which makes sense since more cyclists are out during daylight hours. But using a daytime running light is reported to lead to 33% fewer collisions, while making cyclists 240% more visible. And if you're using something like the Trek Ion 100 R and Flare R City combo, you can add a lot of visibility to your ride.
The Draft Box is size-specific, fitting nearly the entire size catalog, save for the largest 61cm Cervelo S5 frames. Its lid doubles as a tire lever and also has a spot to store a CR2032 battery if your SRAM shifter pod dies. Nano Worx designed the Draft Box to mount directly to the Cervelo S5's seatpost.
A new MyCanyon Abell paint job makes official what we saw at the Tour de France this summer - the custom green constellation ridden by Jasper Philipsen for just one day, after one day in yellow. But now that it's officially part of Canyon's semi-custom finish program, you too can ride a shiny green Aeroad CFR. Plus, Canyon has extended its semi-custom fit range too, adding shorter crankset options down to 160mm for riders looking to up their cadence.
