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Limited-edition Kraftwerk Canyon Ultimate
Canyon bicycles has announced that it is collaborating with electronic music group Kraftwerk to produce a limited edition run of bikes that look straight out of Tron. The limited run of 21 bikes will be called the Ultimate CF SLX Kraftwerk, each will feature a geometric black-and-white design that matches Kraftwerk’s signature aesthetic developed by…
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A Breathtaking Bike Ride Through the Swiss Landscape
One of my favorite things about cycling and watching pro races are the amazing landscapes and places a bike can take you through. The Tour de France, for example, is as much a bike race as it is a tour of hundreds if not thousands of years of history, culture and architecture. This experiential video…
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Colorado Launches Online Trail Map With 39,000 Miles of Trails
After two years of planning, Governor John Hickenlooper recently unveiled a comprehensive online map of more than 39,000 miles of trails highlighting hiking, cycling, and off-road routes across Colorado. The Colorado Trail Explorer is part of Hickenlooper’s Colorado the Beautiful program, which markets the state’s outdoor recreation. Designed to work on both desktop and smartphone,…
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Austin Man Shoots at Cyclist to ‘Blow Off Steam’
Just days after a driver ran over and injured four cyclists out on a group ride, Austin, Texas is again home to violence against cyclists. The Austin Police Department arrested Austin resident Merrick David Isaacks for shooting and hospitalizing cyclist Alonso Solis-Mata. The 19-year-old claimed he was trying to “blow off steam” when he fired…
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Watch Rachel Atherton Fix Her Own Dislocated Shoulder – And Get Back on Her Bike
You have got to watch this video of Downhill World Champion Rachel Atherton dislocating her shoulder, then reducing it with the help of a spectator before getting back on her bike to finish the race. “My shoulders are my weakest point after multiple dislocations over the last 15 years, and this sport is savage!” she…
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Specialized Adds Suspension to its Diverge Gravel Bike
Gravel is the place to be these days. In following that trend, Specialized has redesigned its Diverge bike. The race-worthy Diverge features a lightweight carbon frame, huge tire clearance, geometry built for stability and speed on gravel, a shock absorber in its 35mm seat post and, a Future Shock head tube suspension system. The Diverge…
