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Back in September at Interbike, we saw Smith Optics present the Forefront, a mountain bike helmet built to incorporate the Koroyd honeycomb-like material and designed to …

At the 2014 Press Camp, we spent a bit of time with Finish Line checking out their new products, mostly because we cyclocrossers probably consumer …

Weight weenies, hydraulic disc brake believers, single chainring evangelists, electronic shifting enthusiasts, kids, gravel grinders, rich and the poor: Ridley has released its line of …

After SRAM’s voluntary recall of their hydraulic brakes last December, which had been caused by failing seals in cold temperatures, the company has been working nonstop on …

Niner has stealthily moved in on the ’cross market in the past two years, first with their RLT gravel bike we saw back at Interbike and …

NoTubes knows it’s hard to please everyone, but has continued its quest to design a rim that has a chance to meet the tubeless needs of road, …

One of our favorite things about attending “gravel grinder” events is checking out the bikes that people build and use for these adventures. It’s similar …

Chris Boardman, the Olympic time trial champion and one-hour world record holder is now Director of R&D at the company that bears his name. Though …

A year ago, Mavic and Time announced a collaboration between the two French companies that would strengthen product development for both of them. Out of …

Some cyclocrossers think a singlespeed is the ideal bike for cyclocross racing. It’s lighter, simpler, more mud-proof, typically more reliable, and forces you to use …

Take 100 miles of backcountry dirt, gravel and paved roads in one of California’s least-populated counties, add in some elevation, wildflowers, perfect spring weather and …

Now with the growing gravel grinder segment and the shouts for non-UCI compliant cyclocross tires for the masses, Specialized has recognized the need for a lighter, folding version of the higher volume 38c Trigger, and we spotted a prototype of the tire on former Masters Cyclocross National Champion James Alan Coat’s bike prior to the 2014 Lost and Found gravel race this past weekend.

Ira Ryan took the win in the Oregon Outback 360—that’s right, a 360-mile long gravel grinder in the best that Oregon has to offer. The …

People in the US tend to complain that ’cross racing in March-August is just wrong. It’s the offseason, why do we need ’cross during the …

Way back in Issue 7 of Cyclocross Magazine, we sat down with then first-time World Champion Niels Albert and found out more about the young …

Redline ’cross and MTB racer Justin Lindine took the overall win at the Trans-Sylvania Epic stage race in State College, Pennsylvania, last year, and this …

In a press conference held this afternoon, an emotional Niels Albert announced his retirement from citing heart problems. He apparently found out Wednesday night that …

Blue Bicycles used to be seen at the front of top-level cyclocross races, thanks in large part due to Jonathan Page’s success during his days …

This article originally appeared in Issue 24 of Cyclocross Magazine. First-time contributor and photographer Dan Cavallari was a pro wrench for 14 years, and we …

Cyclocross component maker Retroshift—reviewed in Issue 24’s drivetrain article (available as a back copy here or digitally here)—is rebranding and becoming Gevenalle, and introducing an …

Want to support your hard-working feet and Cyclocross Magazine while riding in style all year ’round? We just got in a new limited shipment of …

North America isn’t the only place with a handbuilt bike show, and this week, the UK proved that with Bespoked. An international line-up featuring many …

Issue 24 of Cyclocross Magazine hit newsstands—both real and virtual—in the past week, and you’re not going to want to miss this one! From Nationals …

The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, the group that also promotes the world-famous Downieville Classic, is entering mixed terrain events with the Lost and Found dirt and gravel …

Focus and Jeremy Powers have had quite a bit of success together since the 2014 National Champion switched from Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld to Rapha-Focus three …

Raleigh Bicycles has flamed the fires of singlespeed cyclocross racing since releasing its first SSCXWC-themed frameset that we announced in 2009. Since then, the Kent, …

  Kona is no stranger to titanium, having made titanium hardtail mountain bikes starting in the ’90s, so with the ti market for ’cross and …

Cyclocross in April? With Raleigh’s cyclocross race at Sea Otter and some top-tier pros lining up, it almost felt like fall as temperatures dropped, beers …

Marin Bikes of California unveiled the 2015 update of the Lombard, and Clifford Lee got a good look at the aluminum cyclocross bike. Marin describes …

Raleigh launched the RXC carbon cyclocross frameset and bikes three years ago, with the Raleigh-Clement team racing the frame in cantilever and disc brake configurations …