Joshua leads our team of bike and fitness machine testers as a Senior Review Editor at GearLab. He grew up riding and racing BMX, taking his first bike shop job at twelve. He's held almost every position in the bike industry, trying to impart his love of two wheels to others. After a few degrees from UC Santa Cruz and Cal Berkeley, he spent many years traveling the world, leading bicycle trips with Backroads. Joshua owned and operated a small boutique bicycle shop in the Pacific Northwest multiple times, earning Bicycle Retailer's "America's Best Bike Shops" award. After a decade in retail, Joshua co-founded the Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park. He has ridden and raced every cycling discipline but prefers time on his mountain bikes. Bikes have brought him to countless mountain tops, a few podiums, and even an emergency room or two. Hutchens is a fitness fanatic who enjoys running in all seasons, whether in ice spikes or on the treadmill. He has a comprehensive understanding of the bicycle and fitness industries and a discerning eye for critically assessing performance attributes.
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Best Bike Gear
Whether you've just started riding and want to start with a fresh setup, or you have been on a bike for years and want...
The Best Commuter eBikes
In the market for the best new electric commuter bike? We researched the best options before buying these 11 to test...
Best Budget Mountain Bikes
In search of a budget mountain bike? We're constantly testing new, intriguing models and looking out for outstanding...
Best Bikes
We've spent over a decade researching and testing the best bikes out there. From electric bikes, to mountain bikes and...
Best Exercise Equipment
Health goals change from person to person, which is why our testing was designed to encompass a variety of goals and...
10 Best Sunglasses
Whether you need a pair of sunglasses for a garden party, a trail run, or ripping down a mountain on your new mountain...
The Best Mountain Bike Tires
Mountain bike tires can make or break the most dialed bicycle. We researched nearly every tire on the market before...
Top Pick
Schwalbe Magic Mary RADIAL Trail Pro Review
The venerable Magic Mary tread pattern and Schwalbe compound pair up with the new Radial casing that makes a...
The Best Treadmills
What's the right treadmill for you? I dig into the top models on the market before buying and testing each...
The Best Gravel Bikes
On the hunt for a new gravel bike? After researching the top options on the market, we bought 8 models for this...
The Best Mountain Bike Gloves
Looking for a new pair of mountain bike gloves to meet your riding needs? After researching the top models on the...
Top Pick
Van Rysel GRVL AF 2 Apex Review
A cost-effective gravel getter with a calm, stable ride and excellent tire clearance that will allow you to explore...
Best Budget Electric Bikes
We've tested dozens of electric bikes, always keeping an eye out for the best values. These 4 bikes provide the best...
The Best Cycling Sunglasses
After buying over 50 of the best options on the market, we reviewed 20 of the best options on the market. We tested...
Best Buy
Shimano Technium Ridescape OR Review
Coverage without the fog, comfort without complication; the optics of the clear and OR lenses are both impressive, and...
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