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Unfiltered Cycling News From Around the WorldSelle Italia Model X Leaf, Novus Boost EVO add 2 more eco-friendly, made-in-Italy saddles!
Selle Italia’s new Model X Leaf expands their eco-friendly and affordable Greentech saddle line-up with another new look. But it is the quietly released new Novus Boost EVO Superflow that really reinforces the idea that the simplified, automated & entirely...
North Tyneside seafront cycle lane plan gets funding boost
Image caption, The council said the plans would make visiting the coast "safer, greener, and more accessible" Plans for a seafront cycling and walking scheme on North Tyneside have been given a £3.5m funding boost. A two-way segregated cycle lane will...
Would You Rather Cycle Than Jog To Loose Weight?
Nigeria team’s members compete in the women’s Team Sprint qualifying during the UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Jean-Stablinski velodrome in Roubaix, northern France, on October 20, 2021. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP) Did your friend lose a...
Cyclists battle heat at Auburn Downtown Criterium
Chloe Mauvis knew it would be hot, but she didn’t know how much the heat would play a factor in Sunday’s Auburn Downtown Criterium.Mauvis, a resident of Menlo Park, narrowly won the women’s pro race after holding a big lead for the majority of the...
Technical FAQ: Crank length and bike fit
Don't miss a moment from Paris-Roubaix and Unbound Gravel, to the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and everything in between when you join Outside+ . Have a question for Lennard? Please email him at veloqna@comcast.net to be included in...
Tabula sapiens, most comprehensive human cell atlas
In a recent study published in the journal Science , researchers created an atlas termed the Tabula sapiens for over 400 distinct cell types of humans. Several aspects of human physiology were revealed by the atlas, such as how different types of cells splice genes...
Rising gas prices may convince Chilliwack cyclists to sign up for Go By Bike week 2022
Go By Bike Week in Chilliwack runs May 30 to June 5, 2022. (Cycle Chilliwack) The rising price of gas may convince some to leave their cars at home and cycle for Go By Bike BC Week.Cycle Chilliwack Co-Chairs Janice Balakshin, Jennifer Douglas and David Swankey are...
Walking and cycling schemes in England get £200 million boost
Walking and cycling schemes across England have been awarded a share of £200 million (US$249 million) in government funding to boost active travel.The UK Department for Transport says the money will help “millions of people” breathe cleaner air,...
Norway rolls back EV incentives while boosting walking and cycling
While life may soon start to feel a little less sweet for EV owners in Norway, the country is eyeing its next strategic move toward an even greener future, and that means fewer private cars (even electric varieties) clogging the roads in favor of walking, cycling, and...
Biniam Girmay creates history with Giro d’Italia stage ten victory
Biniam Girmay (Intermarché–Wanty–Gobert Matériaux) created history on stage ten of the Giro d'Italia , by becoming the first Eritrean and first black African rider to win a Grand Tour stage.Coming into the final 500m, Girmay hit the front as...
New titanium Esker Hayduke & Japhy hardtail mountain bikes hit the trails
The new Esker Hayduke Ti and Japhy Ti mountain bikes take the versatile, trail-loving geometry of their steel hardtails and give them new life with seamless, butted, cold-shaped 3/2.5 titanium tubing.Both share extremely similar frame details, and are designed around...
First Impressions: Rapha Trail Fast + Light Shorts and Lightweight Tank
Rapha has recently expanded its Performance Trailwear for Mountain Biking, adding the Fast + Light Collection dedicated to hotter, sunnier climes. The range covers men’s and women’s technical apparel, and includes the Fast + Light Trail Pants, Fast + Light...
Back in the Saddle – Ease into It
Focus on having fun first It’s natural to want to jump back where you left off and ride the same routes at the same watts, and hit the same times as at the end of last season. Unfortunately, doing this most often leads you to burn out or get injured before you...
Video: The Power of Cycling to Change Lives in ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’
In the heart of Virginia, the Richmond Cycling Corps (RCC) is hard at work connecting with local youth and helping them discover the power of cycling. RCC Director Matt Kuhn has built an incredible community of young cyclists and has helped kids find their way as...
Girmay shrugs off criticism and targets Giro d’Italia sprint win
Biniam Girmay on stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia (Image credit: Michael SteeleGetty Images) Biniam Girmay intends to ride the second half of the Giro d'Italia as he did the first, chasing a stage victory, chasing points for the ciclamino jersey, shrugging off any...
Fourth Walking and Cycling Forum focuses on the promotion of walking and information pro-vision
What are the special needs related to the promotion of walking and how could we better take them into account? How could we provide the public with more information on active and emission-free modes of transport? The Walking and Cycling in Finland Forum will be...
Cycling activities are on a roll in Clark County
Vancouver Bicycle Club President Joe Cote and club member June Yamrick review bike safety during a Road Cycling 101 session in spring 2021. (Contributed by the Vancouver Bicycle Club) Two of the Vancouver Bicycle Club ’s signature activities are back for 2022....
DH Radio | Weekend cycling: Pedalling out of Bengaluru
Credit: DH Photo Hello and Welcome to DH Radio .Cycling within Bengaluru city is still a risky proposition, despite a few stretches of cycling lanes coming up here and there.But how about getting out of the city, and riding straight into the lush countryside every...
‘Pee-cycling’ sustainable fertilizer alternative
University of Michigan civil and environmental engineering professor Krista Wigginton applies human urine-derived fertilizer to beds of peonies May 9 at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, Mich. The "pee-cycling" effort is part of University of Michigan research...
Giro d’Italia stage 10 – Live coverage
We are supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more (Image credit: RCS Sport) 2022 Giro d'Italia race hub Five questions for the second week of the Giro d'Italia Joe Dombrowski's Giro diary -...
Share the road! It’s bicycle safety month
Senior woman on bicycle in park. MENDOCINO Co. 5/17/22 — May is officially National Bicycle Safety Month! There are many people out and about on two wheels in our region, and we encourage all our readers to take caution and share the roads throughout the year....
Crankbrothers x Pump for Peace Collection donates 20% to Pump Track Building
Crankbrothers has partnered with Pump for Peace, the charitable arm of Claudio Caluori’s Velosolutions, in a bid to finance the building of new pump tracks in impoverished regions of the world. Twenty percent of the proceeds of all Pump for Peace Limited Edition...
Alpecin-Fenix to apply for WorldTour license and become Alpecin-Deceuninck
Alpecin-Fenix are applying for WorldTour status for 2023, with the Belgian team also confirming they will change their name to Alpecin-Deceuninck from July 1, 2022.Speaking at the team's Giro d'Italia rest day press conference, team manager Philip Roodhooft revealed...
Specialized rejects Kelderman’s Giro d’Italia disc brake complaints
After Bora-Hansgrohe Wilco Kelderman apportioned part of the blame for losing 10 minutes on Stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia to his disc brakes, his bike and wheel sponsors, Specialized and Roval, have rejected his claims.Kelderman finished 33rd and lost 10:53 on the...
Jelenew becomes the only sports brand as the Signature Sponsor of amfAR Gala during the 75th Festival de Cannes
Jelenew x Stéphane cycling-pants dress will be auctioned off to support the fight against AIDS and COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmfAR announced on April 26 that Jelenew would be an amfAR Signature sponsor during the 75th Cannes Film...
Summer trial to allow bikes on Harwich and Dovercourt seafront
Image caption, A summer pilot scheme will be launched in June allowing bikes on the seafront A trial will take place this summer allowing cyclists to use the seafront promenade in Harwich. Cycling will be allowed between Dovercourt and Harwich in Essex to open up...
We’re hiring! Could you be road.cc’s next Tech Writer?
road.cc and our parent company F-At Digital is hiring again, and this time we're looing for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tech writer. If you love bikes and want to write about them for a living, this is the job for you. road.cc is looking for a new member of our...
Best mountain bike upgrades: our pick of the best budget and ultimate MTB upgrades
Let’s be honest, most of us love shiny new kit. Adorning your pride and joy with a fancy component can be a great motivator to get out riding more.However, some mountain bike parts have more of a performance benefit than others – whether you’re...
Deda Elementi debuts lightweight RS4DB tubeless carbon road wheels at Giro d’Italia
From the first week of this year’s Giro d’Italia, a new set of lightweight Deda Elementi RS4DB tubeless carbon wheels were in the break at the front of the peloton. The new mid-depth Deda wheels debut a new lightweight tubeless carbon rim construction,...
Blockhaus renders harsh verdict but Giro d’Italia picture remains unclear
Bardet, Carapaz, and Landa emerged as the strongest riders on Blockhaus (Image credit: Getty Images) Simon Yates needed a few moments to compose himself after reaching the top of the Blockhaus over 11 minutes down on stage 9 of the Giro d’Italia , adding another...
Cycling champion Brendan Johnston has won race two of Rocky Trail’s Shimano MTB Grand Prix Series returning to the trails where he first learnt to ride
Former Moruya-local Brendan Johnston said racing at Mogo was like coming home. Photograph: Rocky Trails Former Moruya-local Brendan Johnston has won the second race of Rocky Trail's Shimano MTB Grand Prix Series held at Mogo on May 14. Continue reading the original...
Cockburn council delays Manning Park mountain biking decision
Manning Park stairs are popular with exercisers and sightseers who can see the ocean from the top of the ridge. City of Cockburn has delayed a decision on whether or not to allow mountain biking in Manning Park after passionate debate from both sides of the...
Safety concerns for cyclists on crosswalks along the Pinellas Trail
New worries for biker and pedestrian safety in Pinellas County arise after a 56-year-old woman was hit by a car and critically injured over the weekend. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Stretching from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, hundreds of bikers ride on the...
Kelderman blames disc brakes after losing 10 minutes at Giro d’Italia
Wilco Kelderman (Bora-Hansgrohe) tackles a descent during stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency) Having started the Giro d'Italia so strongly, Wilco Kelderman's GC challenge came undone on stage 9, with the Dutchman attributing part of the...
Report sparked by Olympian’s tragic death highlights culture of ‘medals over wellbeing’
Source: Supplied Nine months after the tragic suspected suicide of New Zealand cycling talent Olivia Podmore, a damning report has uncovered a litany of problems with the sporting organisation where the 24-year-old Olympian spent her entire adult life.The long-awaited...
Apple expands cycling directions to Midwest cities including Bloomington, Indianapolis
Alex Paul Getting around Bloomington has gotten even easier for some cyclists – Apple has begun expanding its biking directions feature to cities around the Midwest.Apple, the country’s largest producer of smartphones, began rolling out cycling directions...
Hotel Project With Cycling Amenities Set For Downtown Bentonville
A rendering of a hotel being developed in downtown Bentonville by Ropeswing Hospitality and Blue Crane (Ropeswing/Blue Crane) A 116,000-SF hotel and event center is planned for downtown Bentonville.Blue Crane will develop the property while Ropeswing Hospitality will...
Cycling NZ report: Olympian Dylan Kennett says High Performance Sport NZ ‘can’t be trusted’
Former Olympic cyclist Dylan Kennett has endorsed the creation of a players' representative organisation following a review into Cycling New Zealand, saying High Performance Sport New Zealand "just can't be trusted".Nine months after the death of Olivia...
The Sir Willie the Wiener dog documentary drops today
On Monday, Pearl Izumi announced the premiere of a a short “daschund’mentary” about Sir Willie the Wiener. The film gives a glimpse into what it takes to become the FKD, the Fastest Known Dog. The film showcases Willie’s cutting-edge approach...
No UCI here: the bikes and cyclists that could help break Ironman’s 7-hour barrier
The Pho3nix Sub7 Sub8 powered by Zwift triathlon is a Nike Breaking 2 style event designed to support four athletes in a bid to break the 7- and 8-hour men and women’s Ironman time barriers for the first time ever. Current and former Olympic champions Kristian...
Jelenew:The first cycling brand who creates the first 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants in the world
The new "1+1 model outer padded cycling pants" may provide new ideas of the development of the women's cycling industry WILMINGTON, Del., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American avant-garde cycling brand Jelenew has launched a new "1+1 model outer padded...
DfT announces £200m for cycling and walking projects in England
DfT funding of £200m for active travel schemes across England was announced on 14 May. The Government’s new executive agency Active Travel England (ATE), led by Chris Boardman, will oversee the delivery of 134 schemes, backed by £161m, which include...
Could Drinking a Mint Beverage Make You Faster in the Heat?
Summer is just around the corner and that means hot temperatures are peering around the bend too. For cyclists, that means it’s time to consider ways to manage performance and even safety when things start to heat up. One surprising thing that may help you...
Review: Cycorld’s MTB shorts and chamois lack top notch looks, but perform well for their price
Mountain biking is not a cheap sport, and it’s nice to see companies like Cycorld seeking to provide decent quality riding gear at lower price points. I got to try out two pairs of Cycorld’s shorts (one which included a chamois). And while I wasn’t...
‘Difficult to read’: Cycling NZ chair apologises for ‘unresolved trauma’
Cycling New Zealand (CNZ) and High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) are apologising for "unresolved trauma" and vowing to do better after the release of another independent report into cycling's high performance culture . Cycling NZ Board chairman Phil...
Davide Cassini close to setting up new Bianchi-backed Italian ProTeam for 2023
Don't miss a moment from Paris-Roubaix and Unbound Gravel, to the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and everything in between when you join Outside+ .Davide Cassini is on the verge of setting up a second-tier men’s cycling team for...
Apple expands cycling directions to Midwest cities including Bloomington, Indianapolis
Indiana cyclists can search a destination in their Apple devices and get bike-specific directions there. Getting around Bloomington has gotten even easier for some cyclists – Apple has begun expanding its biking directions feature to cities around the...
E-bike brand Nox Cycles moves into new ‘Fort Nox’ headquarters
SCHLITTERS, Austria (BRAIN) — E-bike brand Nox Cycles officially opened its new headquarters in the Austrian Alps on Friday, combining production, administration, warehouse, showroom, and an in-house demo center.The cost of the facility was 3 million euros ($3.1...
French hope Bardet biding his time as Giro plot thickens
As cycling's Giro d'Italia enters its second week French climber Romain Bardet may be sitting pretty but is taking nothing for granted on a treacherous route that has already claimed the scalp of three of the supposed front runners.British team Ineos are setting a...
The Houston Bike Summit returns to discuss concerns over the city’s cycling infrastructure
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media Man Rides his Bike in Houston on Jan. 5 2021. After being held online last year because of the pandemic, the Houston Bike Summit is back. This year they're having both virtual and in-person events, including their first-ever group...
City seeks feedback on possible new cycling routes
CTV Winnipeg: Pedestrian, cycling strategy review Winnipeg - The City of Winnipeg wants your input on where to build new active transportation routes linking Downtown to St. Boniface.As part of its pedestrian and cycling strategic plans, the city is looking at four...
Koo Demos cycling sunglasses review
The Koo Demos cycling sunglasses strike the right balance between big frame style and small frame comfort while the arms do a nice job of staying out of the way with tough-to-fit helmets. - Second lens included - Great ventilation - Nicely balanced on the face -...
Semi-Autonomous Cars Hit Cyclist In 5 Out Of 15 Test Runs, Finds AAA
AAA testing found that not all automated driving systems detect cyclists at intersections. AAA Testing by the American Automobile Association—AAA—has found that not all cars sporting semi-autonomous driving technology spot cyclists on four-way...
Arthritis Foundation Adds Arthritis Challenge Experience to the 2022 California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour
Annual Fundraising Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles has 70 spots remaining; New Remote Participation Option Expands Opportunities to Raise Critical Funds LOS ANGELES – April 28, 2022 – Organizers of the 2022 California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour +...
Classified ‘front derailleur killer’ hub spotted in pro peloton
Classified's hub-based two-speed shifting system has been spotted by the Cyclingnews tech team being used during the Tour de Hongrie , in what appears to be the product's first-ever appearance in the pro peloton. The move suggests that the technology is of interest to...
Ghost Lector FS Unicorn II mountain bike brings bling to the XC World Cup, plus new Bike Ahead bar!
The latest project out of the mind of Ghost Factory Racing’s team manager is this Lector FS Unicorn II full-suspension mountain bike. In between prepping their race bikes, team mechanics were buffing the spring pollen off of the most blinged-out XC bike in the...
BikeRadar Podcast | How we chose our 2022 MTB Bike of the Year winners
Last week we revealed our 2022 Bike of the Year winners – now it’s time for the story behind this year’s test.Bike of the Year is a massive undertaking, with 47 bikes tested through winter and early-spring, across eight road, gravel and mountain bike...
Win with Alpecin Cycling: take part at L’Etape du Tour!
What could be greater for an hobby cyclist than to follow in the footsteps of the pros? And what could be more suitable for this purpose than to ride an original Tour de France stage? Once a year, the organizer of the Tour de France gives amateur cyclists this chance...
Juan Pedro López in the Lead of the Giro and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling
Stage 9 results Juan Pedro López (Trek-Segafredo) managed to hold onto the pink jersey despite being dropped on the summit finish to Blockhaus and crossing the line at 1:46 behind the leaders. João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) who is second now sits...
Vincenzo Nibali and Dominico Pozzovivo rattle the Giro d’Italia cage
Don't miss a moment from Paris-Roubaix and Unbound Gravel, to the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and everything in between when you join Outside+ .BLOCKHAUS, Italy (VN) — The biggest cheer from the crowd at the mountaintop finish...