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Velo Podcast | We Recount the War Stories of 109 Degrees One Day and Hurricane Winds the Next

We headed into the desert and it turned out it's hot. We talk about crazy winds and surviving the heat just to get to the climbs. Plus, answering your questions on aero math and looking at the new Garmin Edge 1060.

Road Gear

Cycling is Cheap, $6,500 Wheels, and the Mistakes We Remember Making | Velo Podcast

We tally up our most memorable on-bike disasters, look at why World Tour riders are ditching BOA dials for laces, and debate the true cost of the sport.

Road Gear

The Rapha Meltdown, Worlds Drama, and Selling $6,500 Wheels in 2026 | The Velo Podcast

Inside the Rapha corporate fallout, Worlds drama, and balancing parenting with training. Plus: The appeal of a custom Firefly rim-brake bike, and how $6,500 Partington wheels can still compete against cheaper Chinese rivals.

Road Gear

Shimano Breaks Pedal Compatibility, Canyon’s Handlebar Surprise, and Finding Ride Motivation | Velo Podcast

The Velo crew unpacks the controversy around Shimano's new pedals and sharp critiques of the latest Canyon Grail. Plus, MVDP's latest achievement and how to find the motivation to get out the door when you just don't feel like it.

Road Gear

Big Dumb Rides, Aero Gravel Tires, and the Enve Melee V2 | Velo Podcast

We answer your questions, debate the real-world value of aero bottle cages, and discuss why it makes sense to ride 500km for tacos.

Gravel Gear

Debating the Fundamental Truths of 32-Inch Wheels

On the Velo Podcast, we brought on two bike industry experts who have dramatically different opinions on 32-inch wheels. It was an important step, not just for the podcast, but for the industry’s understanding of what is fastest.

Gravel Gear

The Bike Nerds Are Having a Wheelie Big Fight: Are 32-inch Wheels Actually Faster?

Does a 32-inch wheel actually save watts, or is the testing methodology broken? We put Chung Method advocate John Karrasch and vocal critic Jan Heine in the same room to hash out the reality of rolling resistance.

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.