Five years ago, I was pedaling into a glorious morning. The sun had just come up. Recent rains had cleared the air. Drops of dew were glistening on the grasses and trees along the trail. The morning—and my ride—were full of promise. Not only was I going to ride my bike all day,… read more

Today the world championships start in Montréal, Canada. For us at Rene Herse Cycles, it brings back memories to the last time the worlds took place in Montréal. Back in 1974, it was the first time the championships were held outside Europe. And the first title—in the women’s road race—went to Geneviève Gambillon,… read more

Gravel cycling has exploded in recent years. It’s no longer just a few renegades who are riding off-pavement… The bike industry has noticed as well. Gravel bikes have been a big thing for a while, and there are more and more gravel tires, too. Here at Rene Herse Cycles, we may have been… read more