Whatever it Takes

S-Works represents the best on Specialized bikes and equipment. Many of the products are first tested in prototyped with world-class athletes in competition, leading to the ethos behind S-Works – “Made in Racing”. The 2015 catalog features the best-of-the-best in photography from the racing calendar, plus stories that aimed to show that Specialized will do “Whatever it Takes” to make the best performance machines out there. I wrote two features in this issue, one of which you can read below. View full catalog here >

Whatever it takes: Balance

It’s one thing to be a pro and go out day after day and train. But what does it take for an ordinary man—a journeyman if you will—to put in the hours all alone, balancing life and family with riding, all for a chance at victory? We asked Dan Hughes, four-time winner of the Dirty Kanza 200, how he handles this delicate balancing act.

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