The Bicycling Show About Bicycling

Tempted by a shiny new bike upgrade? We're breaking down which upgrades are worth the investment and which might actually make your ride worse. From expensive pulley wheels and lightweight components to better tires, aero helmets, more comfortable setups—and honest advice on where to spend your money.

Just getting into cycling? We're breaking down the beginner mistakes that can sting, from planning a first bikepacking trip too ambitious to skipping rest until burnout hits. Plus, we argue for fundamentals before fitness, and explain why fixable pain isn’t something to push through.

Thinking about an indoor setup this winter? We break down the decisions that determine whether you look forward to your trainer sessions or count the days until spring: why the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 is our consensus pick (with or without the Zwift cog), when a dedicated smart bike like the $1,200 Zwift Ride is worth it, and more. Bonus: Zwift workouts vs. racing—which one is best?

We're digging deeper in the Sram vs. Shimano debate, and touching on Campagnolo and our complicated love of the Super Record 13— why it's still so hard to recommend despite being genuinely great—and the groupset we'd each actually buy for $5,000.

The age-old cycling rivalry gets dissected: A cyclist breaks down what led him from lifelong Shimano loyalty to Sram—despite believing Shimano's front shifting is still unmatched—and why pro teams are increasingly making the shift.
 
 

High cadence or low? We break down the real differences between "mashing" a hard gear and spinning a lighter one. Plus practical tips like how you can use music to dial in cadence without a sensor, and the clever way to reset a choppy pedal stroke.