Nic Morales

After some manufacturing snafus, Ronnie and Tenzin are back with some fresh bags! The New Ron’s Bikes Rando Bag is Nutmeg Country’s take on the classic rando-style closure with some classic La Rons flair. See it here…

The new Tumbleweed Wagon Wheel chainring is a direct mount, 32-tooth chainring for Shimano cranks intended to seamlessly integrate into the wider Tumbleweed ecosystem. Find details on the new Wagon Wheel chainring from Tumbleweed here…

An experimental, student-created sidecar for a mini cargo bike dubbed the “MONoPOLE TOoLCAR” popped up on Instagram, and it looks incredible. With a swiveling pivot that seamlessly integrates into the bike’s urban design, this is a prototype we hope to see in production. For more on this experimental project, read on…

The latest video update from the All Roads Considered YouTube channel is a full bike check! Detailing almost every aspect of Boru McCullagh’s world-touring Specialized Diverge STR, the video gives an in-depth look at a race rig gone traveling. For more on this storied bike, dive in below…

The new Allygn M.U.D. Fork is available as a standalone option and has all the makings of a great fork for bikepacking. With internal dynamo routing, three-pack mounts, and plenty of clearance, it’s a carbon adventure fork worth more than its weight. For more on Allygn’s new adventure fork, dive in below…

In Velo Orange’s final Bikeside Chat of 2024, they take a look at the last year along with plenty of new products and changes coming to the company in 2025. For more on Velo Orange’s Bikeside Chat, read on…

Though not limited to videos published in the past calendar year, Neil recently got to work looking at the most-viewed videos across his time running our YouTube channel. Dive into our top videos of 2024 here. Plus, take a moment to fill out a quick survey to let us know what you’d like to see more (or less) of in 2025…

Strava’s Year in Sport is a yearly summation of their users achievements visualized through data. On the day of its release, social media is flooded with visualizations of a year lived through the statistical quantification of physical achievement. In his most recent think piece, Nic ponders whether this year-to-year quantification of data is good, and what can be done to make it better…

An accomplished randonneur, bike messenger, and industry influencer, Fergus Tanaka of Ritchey Bikes tells his story of completing the 2023 edition of Paris-Brest-Paris via Peter Curley’s PBP podcast. Read on for more on Fergus’ PBP story…

Velo Orange’s mini-velo, the Neutrino, is back in celery green! However, the Maryland-based bike company is putting out more than just a new color, as they plan to offer a more comprehensive system of completes in the coming year. Learn more about the Velo Orange Neutrino in Celery Green here…

Crust’s new Evasion Trail 140 takes design inspiration from Honda’s iconic Trail 90 and 110 motorbikes while adapting their signature frame to a slightly less aggressive end. For more on the Crust Evasion Trail 140, read on…

With bipartisan support, Congress has finally passed the EXPLORE Act, a key piece of legislation that will be instrumental in expanding access and securing funding to our public lands. For more information on this much-needed piece of good news, read on…