Velo Podcast

Road Gear

Velo Podcast: Is 1x the Future of Road Bikes? Plus, 13-Speed Shimano

The Velo crew argues over 1x vs 2x road drivetrains, analyzes the newly spotted Shimano 13-speed prototype, and debates the true definition of bikepacking.

Gravel Gear

The Vuelta’s Influencer Misstep and Why Silca Ditched Aero

We break down the bizarre influencer drama in Spain, get the inside story on Silca’s new road tires, and debate Van Rysel’s new gravel lineup.

Road Gear

Confessing Our Toxic Cycling Traits and Defending the Cannondale CAAD14

We air out our worst group ride habits, explain why the CAAD14's aluminum vibe beats cheap carbon, and tackle reader questions.

Road Gear

220 Miles on an Aero Race Bike, Seven Straight Centuries, and the 14-Pound Trek Domane 5

The Velo tech team breaks down a week of massive summer rides, including fueling disasters on a 1x Factor One and why Trek’s endurance labeling might be entirely wrong.

Road Gear

Velo Podcast: The Aero Math Behind 'Bra Maxxing' and the Reality of 32-Inch Wheels

Mike and Lisa break down the Tour de France Femmes tech controversy that could alter podiums, plus surviving a 160km off-road epic and riding a century every day for a week.

Road Gear

Velo Podcast: The Tour Circus, 200 Miles on an Aero Bike, and the Bike Luggage Debate

Road Gear

Velo Podcast: Every bike isn't the Factor One and why Mike Levy broke on the Tour Divide

A defense of the Specialized Tarmac SL9 against the "boring" allegations, and a return from the wilderness to explain the brutal reality of ultra-endurance racing.

Road Gear

Velo Podcast: The Tarmac SL9 "Win Fin," a Shrinking Eurobike, and Tour de France Hype

In this week's episode, we question whether the Specialized Tarmac SL9 is a true upgrade or just an iPhone-style micro-update, look at the shrinking footprint of Eurobike, and talk Tour de France storylines.

Road Gear

Velo Podcast: 755-Mile Ultra-Endurance Ride Through Freezing Rain and the Arctic Circle

We skip the gear reviews this week to talk with one of our writers about her unsupported, 1,215-kilometer loop through Sweden and Norway.

Road Gear

The Case Against Endurance Bikes and 20 Hours on a Climbing Frame

This week on the Velo Podcast, the crew discusses a 13-pound Everesting rig, women's specific bike shoes vs unisex options, and why your next road bike might actually be a gravel setup.

Gravel Gear

The "GRXTR" Mashup: Why 12 Speeds Might Be All You Need

The Velo Podcast dives into a long-term review of Shimano's off-road Di2 ecosystem, the post-Unbound bike wash lines, and why the UCI is suddenly policing your jersey pockets and screen size.

Gravel Gear

Team Tactics, Peeing on Chains, and 32-Inch Wheels: The Unbound 2026 Debrief

Logan Jones-Wilkins is back from the mud in Kansas to break down a wild 26-mph crash, the dominant Specialized Crux 5 debut, and why gravel racing might never be the same.

Road Gear

The Great Gravel Debate, 32-Inch Wheels, and Ride Audio Confessions

We dive into the controversial Scott prototype at Unbound, argue over what makes the perfect gravel bike, and reveal the top picks from our new Road Bike Buyer's Guide.

Road Gear

When is Course Cutting Actually Cheating? | Velo Podcast

Victor Bosoni's Traka 560 win sparks a fiery debate on the podcast about ultra-racing ethics. Plus, the horror of warm Giro d'Italia water bottles and the biomechanics of indoor aerobars.

Road Gear

Radical TT Designs and the UCI's Latest Tech Controversy on the Velo Podcast

From wild TT bikes spotted at China Cycle to the real reason behind the Van Schip DQ, we break down the week's biggest tech news.

Road Culture

The Real Reason We Ride All-Night Ultra Events

Lisa talks us throuhg her 600km ride through Northern California, and Logan fills us in on the Factor Sarana.

Gravel Gear

Dueling Over 32-Inch Wheels and Testing Two Polar-Opposite Gravel Bikes

Between the shockingly affordable, fully-loaded carbon XDS GT8 and the specialized Obed GVR, there is plenty of disruptive new tech to dissect—right after we settle the fight over massive new wheel sizes.

Gravel Gear

The 32-Inch Wheel Debate, $6,500 Wheels, and the Wildest Tech at Sea Otter

We break down the polarizing "big wheel" trend, compare ultra-premium Partington wheels to Hunt's high-value alternatives, and dive into the coolest gear from the Sea Otter Classic.

Gravel Gear

Free Speed for 3,000 Miles: Joe Nation's Extreme Bikepacking Aero Hack

When you are racing across the country, getting out of the wind is everything. Joe Nation explains the radical geometry trick on his custom rig, why he refuses to use drop bars, and how to mentally break the competition.

Gravel Gear

Stop Under-Tiring Your Gravel Bike (and Other Hot Takes from the Velo Podcast)

This week, the podcast crew debated why roadies need bigger gravel tires, broke down Specialized’s newest tech, and confessed to their strangest cold-weather clothing hacks.