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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads February 3, 2023February 16, 2023

This week’s edition highlights stories by Peter Flax, Abigail Edge, Jesús A. Rodríguez, Henry Wismayer, and Elif Batuman.

Posted inEditor's Pick

Molly’s Last Ride

by Seyward Darby February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

“Twelve-year-old Molly Steinsapir crashed onto the pavement from a Rad Power e-bike and never woke up. With a poorly regulated e-bike industry, who is responsible when a child dies?”

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Does Cycling Have a Drinking Problem?

by Carolyn Wells January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

“Bikes and booze have been linked for decades, but research shows there is no such thing as a healthy amount of alcohol.”

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The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson

by Carolyn Wells December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

“For a few short, electric years she took gravel racing by storm. Then she was gone forever.”

Posted inEditor's Pick

Braydon Bringhurst Versus the Beast

by Peter Rubin November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

“Is this mountain biking’s greatest uphill achievement?”

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The Making of a Monster

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands September 27, 2022October 20, 2022

“Centuries ago it was an idyllic earthen path. Today’s it’s the most dangerous road for cyclists in America.”

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