You probably know Richard ’Gaspi’ Gasperotti as the guy who shreds down volcanoes and gnarly trails like it’s a casual Sunday ride. But here’s a fun fact – he’s also a dad. And when the wild descents take a backseat to quality time, there’s one…
I’ve always wondered, what draws people to riding extreme distances on a bike. I love cycling but I’ve never tried anything that could be qualified as ultra-distance. Let’s explore the reasons why the best ultra cycling racers do it and whether it’s something a regular…
The sport of ultra-distance cycling has evolved a lot over the past decade. Not too long ago, you could count the number of ultra races on the fingers of one hand. Today, there are hundreds of events around the world. Races such as the Tour…
With all the time we spend on bikes, every cyclist eventually collects a few strange stories—those bizarre, glorious, mildly traumatic moments we revisit mid-climb, usually while gasping like an asthmatic who figured chain-smoking would be a great personality trait.
