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sports-cycling1 year ago

"RAGBRAI 2024: Full Route and Pass-Through Towns Revealed"

RAGBRAI 51's route will pass through deeply rural south Iowa, with eight first-time towns and a second visit to the Des Moines metro, offering day passes and optional gravel sections on all seven days. The route will cover 434 miles with a record 18,375 feet of elevation, showcasing Iowa's diverse riding opportunities. Additionally, the route will feature a small gravel section, visits to covered bridges, and an optional century loop, with the final route subject to change until organizers ride it in June.

via Des Moines Register|
#cycling#gravel-biking#iowa
sports-cycling1 year ago

"Jorgenson's Solo Victory and Van Aert's Devastating Crash: Dwars door Vlaanderen Drama"

Matteo Jorgenson of Visma-Lease a Bike won the Dwars door Vlaanderen after attacking the late breakaway, securing a bright spot on a dark day for the team following Wout van Aert's crash. Jonas Abrahamsen took second place for Uno-X Mobility, while Stefan Küng finished third. Jorgenson's victory marked the first American winner of Dwars door Vlaanderen, and he expressed concern for his teammate's well-being after learning about Van Aert's hospitalization. The race saw a dramatic day with a crash involving Van Aert, Biniam Girmay, and Jasper Stuyven, and Lidl-Trek's efforts to dominate the race ultimately resulted in a seventh-place finish.

via Cyclingnews|
#cycling#dwars-door-vlaanderen#matteo-jorgenson
sports-cycling1 year ago

"Jasper Philipsen Claims Thrilling Victory in Fastest Milan-San Remo Yet"

Jasper Philipsen won the fastest-ever edition of Milan-San Remo, narrowly beating Michael Matthews in a sprint finish after averaging 46.133kph over the 288km race. Tadej Pogačar came in third, leading attacks over the final climb. The race saw a flurry of attacks from pre-race favorites, resulting in a close finish. The breakaway of the day formed after 20km, with Philipsen's Alpecin-Deceuninck and Lidl-Trek controlling the peloton. The race's famous route remained largely unchanged, with the Passo del Turchino, three Capi, Cipressa, and Poggio featuring before the finish line.

via Cyclingnews|
#jasper-philipsen#michael-matthews#milan-san-remo
sports-cycling1 year ago

"Vingegaard Dominates Tirreno-Adriatico with Solo Stage Wins"

Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma-Lease a Bike executed a well-planned attack on the San Giacomo climb during stage 5 of Tirreno-Adriatico, securing a solo victory and extending his lead in the race. Despite losing time in the opening time trial, Vingegaard's confidence and trust in his form paid off, as he now leads the race by 54 seconds. He dedicated his win to his wife on International Women's Day and downplayed claims of being the best climber in the world, expressing respect for his rivals.

via Cyclingnews|
#cycling#jonas-vingegaard#race-strategy
sports-cycling1 year ago

"UCI Investigates Giro Aerohead II Helmet as 'Head Sock' Ban Takes Effect"

The UCI has announced an investigation into time trial helmet design, banning the 'Head Sock' feature in Specialized's TT5 helmet and expressing concern over the focus on performance rather than safety. This comes after the unveiling of the Giro Aerohead II helmet and the use of radical designs by other brands. Specialized expressed disappointment at the decision, while the UCI plans to review its rules on helmet design and use in competition.

via Cyclingnews|
#aerodynamics#giro#specialized
sports-cycling1 year ago

UCI Bans Ekoi's New Road Pedals, Riders Scramble for Alternatives

The UCI has reportedly outlawed the new PW8 pedals from French brand Ekoi, featuring a radical design and claimed 8-watt saving, after they were used by the Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur team at the Etoile de Bessèges stage race. The decision led to a chaotic situation as riders scrambled for replacement pedals and shoes, with the team reportedly seeking help from rival teams and even purchasing shoes from a pop-up retail stand. The reason for the UCI's action is unclear, but it's possible that there was an administrative shortcoming rather than a rejection of the pedal design itself.

via Global Cycling Network|
#cycling-equipment#ekoi#pedals
sports-cycling1 year ago

"Van Rysel's RCR Pro: The Fastest WorldTour Race Bike Tested and Perfected"

Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale has switched to Van Rysel bikes for the 2024 season, aiming to create the fastest possible bike. The team, backed by Decathlon, tested all 18 WorldTour race bikes, aiming to build a bike that meets the UCI weight limit and ranks among the top five fastest bikes. The team's dedication to top-notch equipment extends beyond the bike frame, with a commitment to revisiting equipment each season for better performance.

via Outside Magazine|
#cycling-equipment#decathlon-ag2r-la-mondiale#rcr-pro
sports-cycling2 years ago

"Leaked Photos Reveal New SRAM Red AXS Groupset Details"

Leaked photos of a new SRAM Red groupset, potentially the successor to the current Red eTap AXS, have surfaced online, showing a 12-speed system with a 10-tooth small sprocket and XDR freehub standard. The images also reveal new shifter shapes and brake rotor designs, hinting at potential weight-saving measures. While the launch date remains unknown, the leaked photos suggest a near-finished groupset, possibly indicating a release later this year.

via Cyclingnews|
#cycling#leaked-photos#red-etap-axs
sports-cycling2 years ago

"Eddy Merckx Unveils 2024 Lineup of Retro-Inspired Bikes"

Eddy Merckx bikes have relaunched with a new range and limited edition 'Retrosonic' models, including a gravel bike and various frame materials and build options. The new range pays homage to places significant in Merckx's racing career and features models for road, endurance, gravel, and all-road riding. Additionally, a limited edition 'Retrosonic' range celebrates the relaunch with heritage paint schemes reminiscent of the 1980s Panasonic team.

via Cyclingnews|
#bikes#cycling#eddy-merckx