This week's Reader's Rig comes from Ryotaro in Fukuoka, Japan, who offers a quick look at his go-anywhere Surly Grappler. Get to know Ryotaro and check out his lovingly built all-terrain steel bike here...The post Readers Rig: Ryotaros Surly Grappler appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

With Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders already in the bag for Mathieu van der Poel in 2024, there's no doubt the world champion is in top form. Can he make it a hat-trick and tick another monument off his list at Liege-Bastogne-Liege?Tadej Pogacar may start as favourite but according to ex-pro...

A month ago, Avery Caudill left Lands End at the far southwestern tip of Great Britain and is pedaling up to John OGroats in the north. Avery put together a five-minute video documenting a bothy campout experience and some words on how the trip is going. Find it all here...The post Bikepacking to a Bothy: Silent Adventure in Wales (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

New device warns of vehicles approaching from up to 240m behind and provides a daytime-visible rear light and its an identical price to Garmins Varia RTL515

What a day for the Paret-Peintre family on stage 5 of the 2024 Tour of the Alps. Aurelien Paret-Peintre fired to the stage win from a reduced bunch with brother Valentin finishing third, moving up to 4th overall in the process.This is the perfect way to end this week. I am very happy with this vic...

The bike industry is full of self-proclaimed bike-nerds, weirdos, and misfits at the very least it is full of very colorful and unique individuals. Its one, if not the biggest charm of this industry. That being said, lets meet Curious Creatures, a new bike apparel company that makes clothes to ride bikes in that actually look and feel like clothes. A Little HistoryFounder Natasha Woodworth (Photos/Curious Creatures)Located in Bozman, Montana, Curious Creatures founder and designer Natasha Woodworth feels most inspired by the mountains. Shes led a pretty interesting life up to this point. After competitively ski racing in Europe and with the US Ski Team, she began her design career at Parson Design School in the Big Apple. She worked in New York during Fashion Week runway shows and designing costumes for Lady Gaga. Then, one humid night while hot gluing thrift store lace onto Victorian corsets at 3 AM for Marc Jacobs she decided it was time to get back to the earth, nature, and outdoor sports that made her feel whole.She then transitioned to California where she honed her skills designing at Patagonia. She was involved with everything from launching their own MTB line to highly technical full alpine systems for Patagonias top athletes. She finished her career at Patagonia on their advanced R&D Team. While at Patagonia she was educated in sustainability and responsible design. She learned how to make extensive personal product testing an integral part of her design process. Being HQd in the mountains of Bozeman, she can simply sew up a short and pedal out the door to test a new fabric, concept, or pattern. Lets take a look at a few items. Womens ApparelMarilyn ShortRetail: $130The Marilyn Short is their most innovative short in the line-up. It is a high-rise, side entry short made for longer days in the saddle. The Marilyn Short was designed with durability and performance in mind using Bluesign-approved stretch fabric. Standing by their product, Curious Creatures would like to repair, replace, or refund any product you arent satisfied with. Technical StuffSlim fit with extra-high rise12 inseam is knee-pad compatibleOne secure side pocket fits a phone, snacks, or squirrel skullSide entry zipper with double snap closure for 2 waist adjustment optionsLow-profile variable stretch waistbandMinimal seams and a streamlined lookTextile Stuff2-way stretch durable nylon fabric with PFC-free DWR finishMid-weight plain woven fabric at 152 gsm with a soft natural hand feelBluesign-approved fabricSun Dog PantRetail: $180A lightweight, warm weather riding pant for pedal pixies and loam ladies. They used a majority polyester for this pant for three main reasons, performance, dry times, and the added bonus of it being easy to recycle. So, when your Sun Dog Pant reaches the end of its long and useful life, just send it back to Curious Creatures for recycling. Thus, supporting a circular economy. Technical StuffRegular fit with mid-rise pull-on knit waistband29 1/2 inseam2 secure zippered thigh pocketsBack pockets with flaps and snaps to secureDrawcord adjust at inside waistHanger loop at backOverlapping cuff secures tightly at ankle and vents when openTextile Stuff4-way stretch soft polyester fabric with PFC-free DWR finish155 gsm 100% polyester extra soft midweight fabric with breathability and great dry timesThe Knit waistband is 4 way stretch single jersey, quick-drying fabric with a wicking finish 230 gms 79% Recycled Polyester and 21% SpandexBluesign-approved fabricRamble Scramble ShortRetail: $139This is their most premium short. Using classic, timeless styling, its hard to imagine life in the mountains without these. The special bio-based stretch yarn makes the Ramble Scramble Short a singular content (polyester). This makes it easily recyclable at the end of its life not true for most stretch products. This is also their most durable short, so it should last you till yer old and grey and obviously still sending!Technical StuffSlim fit with mid-high rise7 inseam2 hand pockets and 2 rear pocketsOne drop-in side pocket with one secure zipper side pocketDrawcord adjust at inside waistLightweight low bulk fabric used on all facings and pocket bagsHanger loop at backTextile Stuff4-way stretch durable polyester fabric with PFC-free DWR (durable water repellent) finish.240 gsm 100% polyester heavyweight twill with plenty of stretch makes this durable fabric feel light and moves with your bodyBluesign certified fabricCottonwood Long Sleeve TeeRetail: $85A curious spin on a classic long-sleeve tee sporting a regular fit and unisex sizing. This long sleeve tee is made in the USA. Curious Creatures found and partnered with a wonderful minority-owned and operated factory in LA. And not only is the tee sewn here in the States, but the cotton was also grown here in the US. Technical StuffRib at neck and cuffLogo patch at cuffNecktape at back and through shoulders for a lifetime of consistent fitHanger loop at back neckTextile Stuff4-way stretch single jersey fabricCurious Creatures version of the standard American Tee200 gsm 100% cotton with hand dyed tie dye artworkCotton is grown in the USA!Mens ApparelEatin Grin Art TeeRetail: $35Curious Creatures logo Tee. Uses original artwork and printed just down the street from their HQ in Bozeman. Working with a local printhouse, Front Line Design in Bozeman, Curious Creatures is producing a small run of these premium printed shirts. Technical StuffRegular fitRib-knit at neck for stretch and comfortLogo on chestOriginal Artwork on backNecktape at back and through shoulders for a lifetime of consistent fitPreshrunk to minimize shrinkagePrinted in limited run locally in Bozeman MontanaTextile Stuff4-way stretch mid-weight and lightweight 100% cottonFaded Buckthorn Brown is mid-weight at 5.3 ozFaded Buckthorn Brown is garment-dyed for that vintage tee look & feelWhite is a high-quality mid-weight at 5.3 ozBlue Stone is a tad lighter at 4.1 ozBlue Stone is a stone wash treatment because it looks sickWeAreCuriousCreatures.comThe post Curious Creatures Makes Fresh Bike Apparel That Looks / Feels Like Clothes appeared first on Bikerumor.

Following two separate incidents in the pro peloton involving hookless wheels, questions were raised over their safety and the correct tyre compatibility. We sat down with two Zipp product managers in an attempt to get some answers