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Bringing Sexy Back: The Shimano SPD Sandal
Here it is folks, THE release of Summer 2020. Shimano has re-issued the SD50 SPD sandal! Today, on the 25th anniversary of the SD50, Shimano has released a special edition model, SD-501A, in a new colorway. The new SD-501A has a dark navy upper and special logo accents. Available now in sizes 38-48 for $130.…
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Video: Home Trippin
Kona ambassador Chris Hornbecke made the best of hist quarantine time with this video: A quick bikepacking trip with the goal of getting back to and reconnecting with nature. Making the best use of my time during lockdown. I decided to embark on this journey with some old school movie magic. Well, not quite magic…
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Video: The Transatlantic Way
The TransAtlanticWay is a 2500 km one stage self-supported road bike ride between Dublin and Cork via The Wild Atlantic Way. With the pounding swell of the Atlantic as your constant companion, you follow the blue zig-zag signposts through seven of Ireland’s westernmost counties and be treated to many of Ireland’s scenic showstoppers, welcoming towns and villages, heritage…
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Alpecin Cycling Series – Ride a Virtual Granfondo on Zwift with MVDP
Join Mathieu Van der Poel for a new virtual granfondo series on Zwift 28th June 2020 | 26th July 2020 | 30th August 2020 Do you miss cycling in a group? Not only big events like granfondos and races are canceled. The weekly group or club ride is also not possible under the given conditions.…
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Ocoee is Changing its Name in Response to Black Lives Lost
American Bicycle Group (ABG) announced that it will change the name of its gravel and mountain bike, currently branded Ocoee. The name will be changed out of respect for the African American lives lost in the 1920 Ocoee (FL) Election Day lynching and burning of the community. The initial naming was based on an area…
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Racing Gravel in the Age of Covid-19: Encierro Velo 100k
The Encierro Velo 100k gravel grinder on Sunday (6/21/2020) was my first start (well second technically, but Old Man Winter got cut early) and there’s a chance it will be my last of 2020. My racing calendar was full in January, but COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in nearly every aspect of life. Best laid plans……
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Ritte Satyr Now Available with a SRAM Force AXS Mullet Build
For a limited time, Ritte Cycles is offering their flagshipTom Kellogg-designed Satyr steel gravel bike with a SRAM Force AXS Mullet build. Pre-orders for both the alloy and carbon configurations are open as of this morning and will close on Thursday, July 9th. Expect to shell out $4,999 for the alloy build with Hunt X-Wide…
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Carbohydrates are the Key to Better Performance while Cycling
Carbohydrates are a perpetual hot topic in the world of sports nutrition. These days, when it comes to carbs, most focus is on low carb weight loss strategies, as carb restriction can lead to favorable affects on body mass and composition independent of energy intake. When we are talking about performance while cycling, however, be…
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Rapha & Outdoor Voices Collaborate for Women’s Collection
The Get the World Moving limited edition line of women’s cycling and casual wear is the result of a “deep collaboration” between Rapha and recreational brand Outdoor Voices. The two brands came together for a jersey, cropped t-shirt, sports bra, cargo bib shorts, padded shorts, wind jacket, cap, socks, and a handlebar bag. Rapha +…
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CBD (Cannabidiol) for Cyclists: What We Know and What We Don’t
How is cannabidiol different from marijuana? CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is a component of marijuana it does not cause a “high.” According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence…
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Wolf Tooth’s New Supple Bar Tape
Wolf Tooth’s Supple Bar Tape is the brand’s first-ever bar tape. The tape is extra thick, extra wide, extra soft, and extra tacky. The Supple Bar Tape is made from the same silicone material as Wolf Tooth’s grips and is designed to dampen out vibrations and keep riding over rough terrain comfortable. It’s not the…
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Video: The Los Angeles Bicycle Academy
Take a minute and see what LA Bicycle Academy is all about and how Justin Williams is inspiring the future of black cyclists in Los Angeles. This is fantastic to see. Ever since I was a kid watching Lance I’ve wondered how many great cyclists we were missing out on because of a complete and total lack of representation…
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State Bicycle Co x Killer Mike BMX Bike: Fundraiser for Los Angeles Bicycle Academy
This is awesome! State Bicycle Co is running a fundraiser alongside Killer Mike to raise money for the Los Angeles Bicycle Academy. The bike is rad and the cause is great. State Bicycle Co. is giving away, this 1 of 2 (Killer Mike has the other one) – BMX Bike in order to support, raise funds, and awareness…
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Lachlan Morton Returns and Breaks Everesting Record for Real
Lachlan Morton has officially broken the Everesting record, setting a time of 7 hours, 29 minutes and 57 seconds. This attempt came less than a week after his previous attempt at breaking the record was nullified by Hells 500 due to bad elevation data. Morton returned to the backside of Rist Canyon outside Fort Collins,…
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Video: The Black Foxes
The Black Foxes is a collective of black cyclists taking control their own narratives. http://www.theblackfoxes.com http://www.instagram.com/the_blackfoxes
