Back to School Gear for Cyclists - Kids, Adolescents & Adults
With the chaos of vacations and trips in the rearview mirror, we felt it appropriate to compile a list of back-to-school cycling essentials and tips that will keep you comfortable, safe, and smiling in the saddle.
What Should I Bring Mountain Biking? Every Ride Essentials Kit
Whether you're planning a leisurely afternoon ride or an all-day adventure, consider adding the following items to your ride essentials kit to avoid whatever obstacles lie ahead.
Best Wearable Fitness Trackers for Cycling
If you are in the market for a new cycling fitness tracker or want to gain valuable insights about your body and fitness health, the following breakdown of the Best Fitness Trackers for Cycling should come in handy.
Olympic Cycling Recap: What is happening in Tokyo?
Despite the unconventional year of racing, the Tokyo Olympics has delivered some thrilling and more than controversial cycling moments. Questionable and technical courses, turbulent conditions, and a strong field of diverse riders have made for quite the spectacle.
Bike Review: Pivot Switchblade 2021 - Thread + Spoke
The Switchblade undoubtedly earns its name as the "quiver" mountain bike. It truly does it all, pushing the limits of what we would have expected from an aggressive trail bike.
5 Things we learned from the Tour de France 2021
This year's rookie circuit featured a star-studded lineup with riders like Tadej Pogaçar (UAE-Team Emirates), Sepp Kuss (Jumbo-Visma), and Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) all solidifying a name for themselves.
Cycling’s Greatest Modern Rivalry: Wout van Aert vs. Mathieu van der Poel
This year's Tour de France has been no different, with an entertaining battle between Wout van Aert vs. Mathieu van der Poel well underway. Both of these riders have proved their unmatched versatility and strength, battling side by side in cyclocross circuit races as youth since 2012.
The Iconic Mont Ventoux Running Club: Tour de France History
While the 2021 climb and victory by Wout van Aert at Mont Ventoux was a spectacle to watch, it's hard to top the entertaining 2016 performance by Chris Froome (Team Sky), which was anything but lackluster in true Tour de France fashion.
What's Happening in the Tour de France Right Now: Who to Watch?
With almost a third of the 2021 Tour de France stages in the bag, there’s been no shortage of drama, discussion, and extraordinary moments to recap.
How to Get Your Friends + Family Started Mountain Biking
Your Instagram is full of Strava screenshots and pictures of the back of your handlebars. As you very well know, biking often becomes more than a hobby...it becomes an identity. It's no surprise that after you report on yesterday's ride to a co-worker or friend, they might ask “Can you help me get into mountain biking?” Looking for another riding buddy, you answer with a big YES! But where to start? What trail? Where to get gear? What gear to get? Will they get hurt? What tips can I offer?
Tour de France 2021 Race Schedule: What to Expect & Who to Watch?
While it is difficult to pick a favorite race, we wanted to highlight some unique Thread + Spoke inspiration and history behind this year’s Tour de France Collection and race.
How to Keep Your Bicycle Safe
Bike thefts occur every day in a wide range of locations. While it may be difficult to catch the culprit and retrieve your bike after the fact, explore some bike storage and theft prevention safety tips that are essential to keeping your gear safe.
