Latest articles by Tyler Boucher
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Coffee outside: a celebration of the bike community and coffee, and how to make the best coffee outsideA dive into the metaphorical mug of the outdoor coffee brewing community. Plus brewing tips and some history
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Not just safe, but comfortable too—PIKIO LABS’ groundbreaking Si helmet, reviewedThis unique approach to helmet safety from a newly launched Canadian company has turned heads in the name of protecting them
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'We need to turn that page' - Alex Howes on Hincapie's new team, the scrutiny surrounding its founders and rebuilding the American dreamThe former WorldTour pro and now sports director of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling opens up about the sport's lingering scars and building a pathway for a new generation of U.S. riders
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Best TPU inner tubes 2026: Are these plastic tubes really the best of both worlds? I put 6 to the test!Lightweight, low-rolling-resistance benefits of tubeless setups, with the simplicity and reliability of traditional tubes, but how do they actually perform? So, I put these claims to the test.
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I tested 6 of the best AirTag bike mounts for 2026 that help keep an eye on your ride - wherever you areWith the second-generation AirTag, tracking your bike is even more effective. I put six surreptitious bike mounts to the test to find the ultimate balance of signal strength and stealth
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The world’s safest bicycle helmet? Meet the PIKIO Si, which just received the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s best-ever safety scoreHow do you make the safest possible bicycle helmet? Overall shape plays a big part, as does foam density and placement, but what’s inside matters, too
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New Jersey and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad e-bike lawNew legislation in the Garden State reclassifies e-bikes as vehicles, requiring riders to obtain a license, registration and insurance
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The Xtracycle Hopper kept my kids and me safe in a crash, but it’s still a few features short of a five-star reviewDesigned to compete with the rise in direct-to-consumer offerings, the Xtracycle Hopper is an affordable e-cargo bike from one of the original American cargo bike innovators
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As a reviewer, I get asked about prescription cycling glasses more than any other gear — and the Roka San Remo sunglasses stood out in my latest testAn impressively lightweight, full-frame sunglass design that’s stylish enough for everyday wear
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Wanting to own just one bike? Ritchey’s carbon Septimer goes everywhereCould you do all of your riding on only one bike? Ritchey’s new Septimer model, a carbon all-road bike that breaks down for travel, is designed as a one-bike-quiver
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Brompton’s Electric G Line: A fun-to-ride, commuter-friendly bike that can go everywhere and anywhere with youA new model from the British icon is charming, quirky and useful, but pricey. Most of all, it’s fun
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Kilian Jornet on fueling with olive oil, riding gravel and finding freedom in wild spaces during his epic 5,000km quest31 days, 5154 kilometers, 490 hours of moving time: a recap of Jornet’s epic States of Elevation project
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Endurance GOAT Kilian Jornet's new challenge: a Tour de France stage and a marathon every dayThe ultra-endurance icon plans to summit every 14,000-foot peak in the Conterminous United States, linking them all by bike and on foot
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Lose the zipper, free the mind! Velocio Men’s Concept Radiator Zipperless Jersey, reviewedA lightweight, hot weather jersey with aero considerations, but what’s going on with the sizing?
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Demystifying tyre pressure calculators: How to get the right PSI every timeA look at the science behind calculating the optimal tyre pressure for where you ride
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Fizik’s custom-printed Vento Antares Adaptive One-to-One saddle, reviewedIt’s a mouthful alright. A custom printed saddle, for your unique anatomy. Do you need one? Maybe.
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Are bicycle tyre tests lying to you? Rethinking rolling resistance and drum testingSteel drum tests are currently the industry standard, but the more we understand about rolling resistance the more it becomes clear that they do not accurately reflect the dynamics of real road surfaces
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Why would anyone choose cable disc brakes? We test four sets to see if they still have the stopping power we expectMechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options to the test.
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3D printed saddles made just for you—does your rear require one? A review of Posedla’s Joyseat 2.0Custom down to the name imprinted in the saddle. Posedla makes an impressively well-designed, high-quality product. But is it worth the price tag?
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The Sea Otter Classic: sights and sounds from the biggest bike gathering in North America - Part 1Odds and ends that run the gamut, from a $13,000 frameset to armoured kit and new hydro-vests
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The future of speed: 5 aero trends that will shape the next era of road racingGazing into the (aerodynamically-optimised) crystal ball, here are some predictions based on reasonably solid circumstantial evidence
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Specialized's gravel tyres get an update—first ride impressions of the all-new TracerSpecialized’s sponsored athletes tend to win a lot of races: these are the tyres they’ll be racing on this year.
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Size matters — but so does the casing: a Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre reviewA modern gravel tyre for rough conditions, available in a variety of widths, that performs flawlessly
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Celebrated U.S. carbon bike manufacturer Pursuit Cycles ends frame productionCompany shifts focus from bikes to advanced composites research
