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Staying warm and dry while not overheating is tough for ‘cross riders. The Castelli Gabba jersey, Omloop bibs and Tempesta pants help riders in CX weather.

Some Day One highlights from Sea Otter 2017: New wheels from Crank Brothers and Alto Cycling and new products from Lezyne, ESI Grips and Mavic

Fresh from the Winter Press Camp trade show, here is a close-up look at new cycling apparel from Assos, Giordana and Ale Bike Wear and new shoes from DMT. Also, the latest products from ABUS and a unique saddle called the Infinity Seat.

Islabikes is well known for their high quality, lightweight kids bikes for the discerning rider. The company recently announced new cycling jerseys and bib shorts for young riders and budding racers.

Panache is a Boulder, Colorado based company that specializes in cycling apparel with a combination of flair and function. They also happen to be the apparel brand of choice for Katie Compton.

Oregon-based Showers Pass has a new Syncline waterproof jacket and a new waterproof Refuge duffel bag for racing or weekend traveling. We put them to our, and Mother Nature’s test.

Portland-based product designer Dominique Aris thought there could be a better way to change shoes and clothes before and after sporting events. In 2010 he founded GYST bags with its X-Changer Pack system, and we test out the company’s new duffel bag. .

Perhaps a glove that simplifies the hand-up is not as big of a game changer as the introduction of tubeless. However, anyone who’s been to a local cyclocross race and seen fumbled red cups can attest that there was room for improvement.

In this second part of our look at new helmet options we take a look at more traditional lids to keep you riding safe.

Spring showers are or will be upon most of us soon. If you’re out riding in wet, cool weather regulating your body temperature is a must, and that means having the right clothes.

It’s clearly a good idea to have a multitool, chain tool and quick-link when riding. Especially for solo adventures or backwoods cycling. Mineral Design has launched a Kickstarter for their new Mini Bar multitool and their Barstow Chain Tool.

We review the Suunto Ambit3 Sport GPS watch – an ideal holiday gift for the number-crunching cyclist in your life. Save your phone’s battery and track your ride with this high-tech item that can replace your phone and GPS on a ride.

We review the Suunto Ambit3 Sport GPS watch – an ideal holiday gift for the number-crunching cyclist in your life. Save your phone’s battery and track your ride with this high-tech item that can replace your phone and GPS on a ride.

The CW.6.0 Cross Glove is another solid discipline-specific piece from Castelli that really grabs some racers.

If you ride in the rain, you know wet feet can be a nuisance. San Francisco’s DZR Shoes and their H2O sneaker take a big step towards keeping your feet dry in wet conditions.

by Greg Evans With winter chills just around the corner, cyclists are adorning themselves with more layers to cope with dropping temperatures. Long sleeves and …

Flats happen. So what do you do when you cut a sidewall on a tubular, can’t patch your tube or your favorite sealant won’t do the trick? Lauren Junker at Totally Tubular Designs has the answer — you make a bag, wallet or bracelet out of it!

Bollé, world-renowned for their snow sports gear, is a late entrant into the bicycle helmet market. Perhaps motivated by seeing the growth of POC Sports, Bollé has given more attention to their cycling products, and the company’s latest helmet, called The One, aims to do it all.

Pactimo, a Colorado-based cycling attire company, released its latest Summit Raptor Pro RFLX bib shorts. We have tested them out during long gravel days in the saddle as well as at cyclocross practice in order to see how they measure up.

Leicester-based Velobici created an all-weather jersey, designed to feel snug enough not to catch on anything during a cyclocross pre-ride, but also make generous use of pockets for the long gravel days in the saddle. Andy Ward offers his take on the Van Chilli in today’s Jersey Review.

Water bottles for cyclocross? Brian Davis, creator of Fix It Sticks tools, created the Back Bottle, designed to quickly slide into a jersey pocket with the least effort possible. We put the bottle through its paces and tested to see how it stood up to cyclocross conditions.

In Issue 27, we reviewed the European-based 30Seven company’s cycling products. The brand has begun to establish a name for themselves in the world of …

Springtime in many areas of the country can be a headache for choosing attire: Layer up in winter gear and feel yourself sweat under the …

The 2015 Cyclocross World Championships didn’t disappoint and ushered in a new generation of champions. To celebrate the men’s podium with van der Poel, van Aert and …

As the we left daylight savings time and enter earlier nights, we often look for ways to train earlier or embrace the darkness, as we …

How important are inaccurate race results? Do you want to make it easy on the timing crew? Or is it more important to protect your …

by Andrew Vontz The water, mud, sand and grit that make cyclocross fun also make it hard on equipment, including shoes. Recently I had to …

At Interbike 2014, we got a First Look at the M3B UOMO, although we were introduced to them as the M3 Boa Edition. Fizik is …

I’m not a big bike computer user, though I can appreciate the need for data to either track fitness or record your ride.  Smartphone apps …