Our Favorite Places to Test Bikes
A subjective look at where we prefer to shred
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Each year we head to a cycling mecca to test dozens of road and mountain bikes in search of the best new models. And we're pretty picky: the location needs to have the whole range of world-class riding, from smooth climbs and descents on pavement to flowy and technical trails. Luckily, Grand Junction, Colorado, and Tucson, Arizona, haven't left us wanting.
2019: Grand Junction
For 2019, we spent more than a week in Grand Junction, and every ride—on roads, gravel, and trails—elicited rave reviews from our testing crew.
2018: Tucson
The previous winter, we landed in Tucson and spent two weeks whipping around in the desert. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the gear, riders, and whiskey that play a part in the test.