(Mike Blewitt) Riding Through History at the Convict 100

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We don’t have passes across the Alps that Napoleon used and now have 8 lane motorways, or ancient smuggling routes between Salzburg and the Alta Valtellina which is now perfect singletrack. But we do have the Convict Trail, and you get right up close to it on the Convict 100.

ByThe BAT Radar
February 5, 2019

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Work Commute 90 Miles? The Stromer ST3 Electric Commuter Handles The Ride Safely and Securely

ByThe Gear Release Bot
July 13, 2018

The secret behind ST3’s power is its newly engineered SYNO Drive II rear hub drive, which packs a punch of 600 W and transfers 44 Nm of torque directly to the road surface. The motor is not only highly efficient, it also captures the energy released during braking in its powerful BQ814 battery with a range up to 93 miles.

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Hennessy Celebrates A Forgotten Cycling Legend, Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor

ByKelley O'Toole
April 13, 2018

Hennessy Cognac highlights cycling legend Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor in their latest ad campign for ‘Wild Rabbit’. Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was an American track cyclist who started his professional racing career at the age of 18 in 1896.

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Convert Your Shimano Bike to 1x Road Drivetrain

ByBICYCLIST Staff
September 25, 2015

The system uses a single front chain-ring and provides wider cassette gear-ratios that reduce weight and complexity while increasing user experience. Earlier this year, they released 1X road drivetrains with similar success.

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Dirt Training Tips for the Belgian Waffle Ride

ByMichael Marckx
April 27, 2017

The dirt has a special way of zapping the strength of even the most prepared riders because it’s often really soft and hard to maintain any kind of speed. Some of the dirt stretches are really long. Some of them are really rocky. Others are sandy.

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Introducing the New Jones Plus LWB (Long Wheel Base) Complete Boxed Bicycle

ByThe Gear Release Bot
June 27, 2019

Just like with the complete Jones Plus SWB released last year, there is now also a complete Jones Plus LWB bicycle available, without the longer wait and higher costs of a custom build.

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ROKA Releases Retro-Style, Racing-Inspired, ‘Torino’ Sunglasses

ByThe Gear Release Bot
August 30, 2018

Named after the iconic sports mecca in the Italian Alps, the Torino sunglasses blends high-performance technology with classic, retro styling that stands out on the block, in the peloton or on the street.

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Wend Bike Unveils First Colored Chain Wax in the World

ByThe Gear Release Bot
June 28, 2018

WEND Bike introduces the first-ever colored chain lubricant in the world to the cycling market. WEND’s Spectrum collection reveals the bright side of performance and inspires individuality through a collection of colors like cycling’s never seen before.

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The Cycling Gloves of Your Eroica Vintage Dreams

ByKelley O'Toole
November 6, 2016

There are 3 types of gloves available and each pair comes with a rare cycling card from the 1970’s (cards are randomly selected).

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Pedego Electric Bikes Launches Certified Pre-Loved Bike Sales With 12-month Warranty

ByThe Gear Release Bot
February 1, 2018

Pedego® Electric Bikes has announced a program for shoppers seeking savings without compromise on gently used Pedego bikes. Participating Pedego stores are now offering sales of Certified Pre-Loved Pedego electric bikes with the protection of a 12-month warranty.

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SoCal FIXED Strong Beach Crit: Track Bikes & Asphalt In Long Beach

ByCody Lewis
April 11, 2016

The third installment of the SoCal Fixed Series took place on Sunday, March 13, and was presented by Throne Cycles and hosted by community leader Hector Morales Jr. The Strong Beach Criterium is a technical, 6-turn course that includes a hairpin turn and a roundabout. Racers must survive 40 minutes of surging breakaways and attacks before race officials announce on the megaphone that there are ‘5 laps to go.

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2017 Cervélo Belgian Waffle Ride – Official Course Preview

ByMichael Marckx
May 14, 2017

Not unlike the Spring Classics, the BWR course has changed over the years and 2017 is no different. This year’s course is very different in many ways from the previous editions, but it does take its cues from the best sectors of previous years, as prescribed by the riders, and added in some new ones to create the best, most dynamic course yet.

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The Maserati of Bicycles (Literally)

ByBICYCLIST Staff
November 23, 2015

Maserati, the Italian luxury car manufactures, have had brief encounters with the cycling industry in the past, but are now increasing their involvement with the sport beginning this year. In the 1970’s they created a few Maserati model bicycles, though traces of those are difficult to find now, and in 2009 they released two different models designed by legendary Italian bike-makers Milani Cycles.

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Mavic Releases Tour de France Limited Edition Wheels

ByThe Gear Release Bot
July 11, 2018

The 2018 Tour de France is underway, and to celebrate, Mavic has introduced the Cosmic Ultimate Tubular TdF, trusted by Romain Bardet and the AG2R-La Mondiale Cycling Team, in addition to the all-new Cosmic Pro Carbon UST TdF.

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State Bicycle Co. Undefeated II is Black and White Eye Candy, And Race-Ready Out The Door

ByBICYCLIST Staff
August 23, 2017

Arizona powerhouse State Bicycle Co., leaders of the fixed gear/single speed bike market, release the newest addition to their…

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‘Recommended Directional’ Trail Building in San Diego, The Black Widow Trail Project Courtesy San Diego Mountain Bike Association

ByChris ReynoldsandThe Press Release Bot
February 5, 2019

SDMBA continues its strong alliance with the proud team of City of San Diego rangers at Black Mountain. Shovels finally hit the ground on the Black Widow Trail on December 1, 2018. This first work day attracted almost 80 volunteers, many of them first timers! There will be many more work days before this project is complete so check SDMBA channels for updates.

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Civia Introduces the Parkway Ebike in Time for Summer

ByThe Gear Release Bot
July 30, 2018

This new ebike represents the gateway to enjoying the space in between where these new riders are and where they’re going. The Parkway retails for $2,799.00 and features a lightweight, quiet and award winning (2017, Red Dot Design) e-assist system from Bosch’s Active Line.

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Detroit Bikes Unveils New Models at Interbike 2016

ByThe Press Release Bot
September 20, 2016

Detroit Bikes heads to Las Vegas with a full line of new bikes. Handcrafted from American steel, the entire line of Detroit Bikes is handcrafted in our Motor City factory. Expanding dramatically for 2017, Detroit Bikes offers multiple models, a full range of colors and countless custom options.

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The 2019 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Award Winners

ByThe BAT Radar
March 19, 2019

This year marked the NAHBS’s 15 year anniversary and it was the third time in the show’s history that its was held in Sacramento. The three-day event featured close to 210 exhibitors – from framebuilders to wheels to components and accessories– including a large contingent of international exhibitors hailing from Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Russia, and Taiwan.

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Grinduro Gravel Race Series Expands in 2019

ByThe BAT Radar
March 1, 2019

Grinduro will return in 2019 to California and Scotland, and add new dates in Japan and Canada. Founding sponsor Giro returns along with Fabric, while Maxxis and Rapha have joined as Global Sponsors.

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Thousand Releases Eye Catching, Color Popping Helmets in Collaboration with Poketo

ByThe Gear Release Bot
July 1, 2019

The Thousand x Poketo helmets feature Poketo’s uniquely recognizable patterns on Thousand’s vintage-inspired and thoughtfully designed helmets. The Los Angeles-based brands team up for a limited edition collection, available nationwide online and at all Poketo locations on July 9.

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Lance Armstrong on the Joe Rogan Podcast

ByKelley O'Toole
December 15, 2015

The Joe Rogan Experience features guests such as scientists, writers, professors, world class athletes, comedians, and now Rogan has added Professional Cyclist, Lance Armstrong, to the roster. Released today, Rogan and Armstrong discuss his cycling history and the doping scandal that has defined his career.

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SDMBA Archipelago Mountain Bike Ride Traverses North County Backroads

ByRichard Duquette
September 10, 2018

The San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) annual membership ride, the Archipelago Ride aka “ARCH” ride, is best described as a mountain bike adventure through the backcountry of North County.

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(Richard Cunningham) Review: Niner RIP 9 RDO | One Model, Two Dedicated Frame Designs Supporting 29 and 27.5 Wheel Sizes

ByChris ReynoldsandThe BAT Radar
February 5, 2019

Niner is releasing one RIP 9 RDO model dedicated to 29-inch wheels, and a separate design for 27.5-inch wheels, but also under the same model moniker. This is a divergence from previous strategies seen in the industry, but may set the standard going forward. [email protected]

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Ride the Kona Course in Your Living Room: Rouvy Releases 40 km Bike Segment for Augmented Riding and Racing

ByThe Press Release Bot
February 13, 2019

Rouvy, a platform for cyclists and triathletes, has released its latest course for its augmented/mixed reality mode, IM Kona. The 40 km course is part of the iconic route for the triathlete world, which summits in Hawaii each year.

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Thousand Bicycle Helmets Debuts Epoch Collection, That Combines ‘Classic Silhouettes, Modern Accents, And Storied Inspirations.’

ByThe Gear Release Bot
May 17, 2017

The Epoch line embodies an expression of a time in history or a person’s life, with the new collection inspired by the past tales of Steve McQueen and the iconic Bel Air Cadillac as well as the Nordic Modernism.

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The Famed Chromovelato Ramato: A Fancy Name For A Fancy Finish

ByThe Press Release Bot
May 13, 2017

The best and coolest bike in the peloton -> My @WilierTriestina Cento10Air Ramato #pp #maestro #Giro100 #Ramatoisback /…

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(Christoph Bayer) SRAM AXS – 13 Good Reasons Why Electronic Components on Bikes Are the Future | The Slow Death of ‘Buy It For Life’

ByChris ReynoldsandThe BAT Radar
February 6, 2019

We see the bike media et. al. falling over themselves to encourage a public dependence on component electronics. And both ebikes and component electronics have an intrinsic designed obsolescence, by virtue of these systems having a limited number of battery cycles. There won’t be ‘vintage’ drivetrains in 20 years as none of the batteries will be usable. I have a birthday coming up, maybe I’m being overly nostalgic to consider this.

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Zoic Introduces Men’s Carbon Bib Liner | ‘The Most Technical Liners I’ve Yet Come Across’

ByChris ReynoldsandThe Press Release Bot
February 7, 2019

New for 2019, the ZOIC Men’s Carbon Bib Liner provides ultimate support for long days in the saddle, ideal for enduro racers and bikepackers, The Carbon Bib Liner is engineered to maximize comfort and minimize irritation, from seamless straps up top to the Italian-made 3D stretch foam chamois inside

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Phils Fondo Preview Ride: The Malibu Gran Cookie Dough

ByChris Reynolds
July 28, 2016

We experienced Phils Fondo when we spent some time with Cannondale rider Phil Gaimon in Santa Monica, along with chef Jeff Mahin owner of M Street Kitchen, during a preview ride of the routes they’re putting together for this fall’s Malibu Gran Cookie Dough.

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The Bikes You Missed at NAHBS 2017

ByEvent News
March 13, 2017

The North American Handmade Bicycle Show showcases some of the most talented bicycle builders from around the globe. We compiled a gallery of the studio shots of some of the most impressive, and interesting, bikes at this year’s NAHBS.

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Bikes From the 2016 Cervelo Belgian Waffle Ride and Suggestions for 2017

ByMichael Marckx
May 4, 2017

The best bike is really dependent on the rider’s skill and comfort in the dirt. The faster and more experienced riders will use their road bikes with 25 or 28mm tires, as this is a road race, not a gravel grinder.

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Kelly Catlin Helps Power United States to Track Gold

ByThe Press Release Bot
April 15, 2017

In addition to racing on the road for Rally Cycling and pursuing a dual major in Mathematics and Chinese at the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering, Kelly Catlin is an integral part of the United States track program.

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RACE REPORT: Panaracer’s Mat Stephens Takes Dirty Kanza Win on His Debut Appearance

ByEvent News
June 6, 2017

Mat Stephens from the Panaracer Gravel Team took the win in Saturday’s Dirty Kanza 200 race. The Texan was racing his debut DK200 and lined up with little idea of how he would respond to the rolling 200-mile course.

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Fat Bike Greenland

Byrandykiefer
April 23, 2017

From March 13th through the 23rd, I was a member of a group of 10 hearty souls that participated in the second running of “Fatbike Greenland”. For 6 of the 10 days of the trip, I rode a fat tire bike 230 kilometers from the base of the Russell Glacier to the coastal city of Sisimiut.

electric cargo bike stands on the sand near a bike trail in Malibu

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54-year-old Canadian Rides Pedego Stretch 1,553-miles to Indio, California

ByThe Press Release Bot
September 28, 2016

Electric Bike Touring Ends With Rock n’ Roll Jon Langille, age 54, will arrive in Indio, Calif., on…

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Volkswagon Premieres New Zero Emission Models – Including Cargo Electric Bike

ByThe Gear Release Bot
October 15, 2018

The innovative kinematics of the front axle ensure that the goods being transported on the load platform do not tilt with the cargo bike when cornering, rather they remain horizontal and thereby stable. This tilt-leveling technology is an innovation in the segment of cargo bikes.

(Mike Blewitt) Riding Through History at the Convict 100

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