News — Biking

I had one nonnegotiable criterion: it had to have a garage. Early in the search, I sent a promising listing to my mother, who lives in California. She noted that the garage looked small and unlikely to fit my truck. “That’s OK,” I said. “The truck isn’t going in there.” “What do you need a garage for then?” she asked, confused. “Nobody in Colorado parks their car in the garage,” I explained. “We all park on the street.” “But what do you put in the garage?” she pressed. I shrugged. “Bikes, gear, stuff like that.” Later, on a ride, I...

But with increased riding comes an increase in bike theft. It’s time to get yourself a bike lock — the right bike lock. The lock lineups these days are extensive, and choosing the right lock for you can be a challenge. We took into account security most of all, but also weight, ease of use, durability, price, and mounting systems. Any lock has its Kryptonite (punny!), and if a professional bike thief really wants your bike, there isn’t much you can do to stop them. A good lock, however, will deter or stop most thieves and keep your bike safe and...

So we asked the authors to answer the most-asked bikerafting question: How do you lash a bike to a packraft? The following is an excerpt from “The Bikeraft Guide: The Ultimate How-To Guide, History Of & Wild Adventure Stories about Bikerafting,” written by Lizzy Scully and Steve “Doom” Fassbinder. Visit their IndieGoGo campaign and preorder your guide today! More people ask this question than any other, as it’s still uncommon to see other bikerafters anywhere, and information on the web remains limited. Peruse the internet, and you’ll see all sorts of configurations. You might see people lashing their bikes to the stern of...

Living in Colorado means two things. First, you either own a Jeep, Subaru, or a pickup truck. Second, you need a mountain bike. And those two things often go hand in hand, which means you will either invest in a bike rack or, if you’re a truck owner, a tailgate pad. A tailgate pad offers a few advantages over a rack. First, it’s easier to install and remove, usually cheaper, and often can accommodate more bikes. And up to now, truck owners have had relatively few features to consider when shopping for a tailgate pad. But when ski bum brand...

Living in Colorado means two things. First, you either own a Jeep, Subaru, or a pickup truck. Second, you need a mountain bike. And those two things often go hand in hand, which means you will either invest in a bike rack or, if you’re a truck owner, a tailgate pad. A tailgate pad offers a few advantages over a rack. First, it’s easier to install and remove, usually cheaper, and often can accommodate more bikes. And up to now, truck owners have had relatively few features to consider when shopping for a tailgate pad. But when ski bum brand...