More and more riders are starting to reach for dedicated full face helmets when it comes to enduro. Which makes sense, considering that modern enduro courses include technical features and overall speed worthy of downhill bikes in many regards. But since there is also quite a bit of pedaling in enduro races, it pays to
Month: July 2020
Gear Break: Lot’s of new kit: Pirelli P ZERO™ Race tubeless road tyre, Campagnolo new cycling caps online, 100%® Speedcraft XS for smaller faces, fizik redesigned Tempo Overcurve R4 for wider feet, Lazer new Volante time trial helmet and a special bibs and saddle deal from Scicon. Pirelli Presents P ZERO™ Race TLR and P
Ireland’s Sam Bennett avoided a mass pile-up on the final sprint to win the fourth stage of the Vuelta a Burgos. Italian Jacopo Guarnieri fell on the last corner and Deceuninck-Quickstep rider Bennett sprinted up the final slope to take victory in the 163km stage. French sprinter Arnaud Demare finished second, with Italy’s Giacomo Nizzolo
Giant have updated their aluminium hardtail mountain bike for 2021, releasing two new models of the Giant XTC SLR 29. A few important changes have been implemented, including significantly lengthened chainstays. As such, wheelbases are longer across the S-XL frame sizes. We have all the geometry figures and model info of the 2021 Giant XTC
Roadside PEZ: The Strade Bianche can be one of the most exciting races on the pro calendar and the 2017 edition didn’t disappoint. Our PEZ man in Italia, Alessandro Federico, was ‘Roadside’ to take in the charm of the white road Classic. ** Sign up to watch Strade Bianche–in addition to over 50 other World
By Tom BrownBBC Sport Wales Last updated on 41 minutes ago41 minutes ago.From the section Cycling Team Ineos rider and 2016 Olympic champion Owain Doull says cycling will look “very different” as the World Tour season resumes in Italy. Doull, 27, is riding the one-day Strade Bianche in Tuscany on Saturday. The 184km (144-mile) race
The world of bicycle retail is continually changing, and with that comes increased opportunities to buy products online. Most recently, Teravail tires announced that all of their tires would now be available to purchase online, and would ship directly to your door.Advertisement Teravail’s most recent tire release, the aggressive Kessel MTB tire. Considering that Teravail
The YT Izzo took a minute to get dialed. But once I found the rear suspension’s sweet spot, this 130mm trail bike came to life and felt fast both up and down the mountain. Launched as shorter travel entry point to a brand known for bigger bikes, it uses a completely different suspension design than
Fizik has expanded out the last of their best-selling but narrow road shoes, with the new Tempo Overcurve R4 Wide. Built on a new EVO3 Wide Last, the new shoes make room for larger-volume and wider feet for improved comfort and more fit options in the popular asymmetric Overcurve shoes design. Fizik Tempo Overcurve R4
Irish Everest Record: Last week we reported on the Canadian Everesting record, now it’s the turn of Ireland and Ronan McLaughlin. Ed Hood caught up with the man in the Emerald Isle after recorded a very good time of just over 8 hours for the 8,848 metres elevation, the fifth fastest in the World. Ronan
“I just don’t want to go too fast. Because if I go too fast, I won’t be able to slow down.” You know when those words come out of the mouth of Remy Metailler, it’s because physics wouldn’t allow him to slow down – not due to lack of skill. That skill is on full
Smart trainers have become the must-have accessory for many of us in 2020. If you don’t have one already, you may be looking – and now there’s another one to add to the list of potential options. Expanding on their Direto line, the new Elite Direto XR has the best specs yet.Advertisement A quick primer
Strade Bianche Race Preview: The Tuscan race was one of the first to be cancelled due to Covid-19 and is now the first Classic on the reorganised UCI WorldTour calendar. Back on the road with the Strade Bianche PEZ Preview. Double for Alaphilippe? In its 14th year, the Strade Bianche maybe the young pup of
Thesis wants to help you and a friend get into a new custom gravel bike, so with their BringAFriend program, you both save $300 off a new OB1 when you refer each other. And while you’re both customizing those versatile OB1s, there are a couple of shiny new color options – adding Olive Green and
Primal Zebra Review: Most of the time, my PEZ compatriot and fashionista Ed Hood is a traditionalist when it comes to pro team kit. However, he has a soft spot for the Italian Acqua Sapone squad: “If the team leader had been anyone other than Super Mario then ‘NO!’ But it was led by the big
Three more riders have been withdrawn from the Vuelta a Burgos in Spain after coming into contact with a person who later tested positive for coronavirus. Colombians Sebastian Molano, Cristian Munoz and Camilo Ardila from UAE Team Emirates will not start stage two. On Tuesday, British time trial champion Alex Dowsett and Itamar Einhorn withdrew
With bike parks beginning to reopen across the World, you may find yourself considering an upgrade to a full face helmet. For better or worse, riders tend to feel a little more invincible with a full face lid. It’s comforting to know that your face will remain intact if (and when) you hit the deck.
The UCI has revealed its 2021 calendar with Ride London-Surrey Classic not included after organisers withdrew. The women’s event, however, will go ahead on 30 May, as part of the women’s World Tour events. The men’s Tour de France will take place a week earlier to accommodate the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics cycling. The Tour will
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