The wooden and metal wheels of 19th-century horse-drawn carriages started to evolve when American chemist Charles Goodyear created vulcanization, a process that made rubber stronger and more elastic.

Cycling culture is full of little idiosyncrasies. Some of them we love and respect, like the fact that a water bottle is a water bottle in all walks of life except when on a bicycle. Others can be ...

Silca has launched a range of three TPU inner tubes. That’s despite Josh Poertner, Silca’s boss, previously having had bad experiences with the ultra-light tubes. Poertner says he put his whole family ...

Not all inner tubes were created equal, and today with the rapid proliferation of lightweight TPU options on the market that’s never been clearer to see. Just like with many things in the cycling ...

With the right gear, insider knowledge and a good bike, taking to the streets can be the best way to see the capital The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through ...

Local bicycle shop owner Keith Kimbrough said he is excited to offer a new recycling service to the Napa community. Through his bicycle and repair business, The Hub Napa, anyone can drop by and donate ...