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GCN rides the first stage of the 1903 Tour de France

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

27 Jul 2019
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GCN rides the first stage of the 1903 Tour de France

The winner of this Tour de France stage in 1903 did the route in 17h 45′ 13″. Awesome video, would’ve enjoyed a little more though, this would make a great short movie.

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Mosaic GT i55: 55mm Tires, Shorter Chainstays, and a $5K Entry Point

Mosaic GT i55: 55mm Tires, Shorter Chainstays, and a $5K Entry Point

Mosaic's GT i55 gravel platform clears 55mm tires with a 3D-printed titanium yoke and shorter chainstays. Framesets start at $5,000.

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Silca's 44-Gram Seat Pack Costs $98 — Here's Who Should Actually Buy It

Silca's 44-Gram Seat Pack Costs $98 — Here's Who Should Actually Buy It

Silca's 44g Mattone Ultimate seat pack uses BOA closure and TPU construction. At $98, it's for riders already on compact tools and TPU tubes.

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Wide Fit, Race Stiffness: Giant's Charge Pro Targets Underserved Gravel Racers

Wide Fit, Race Stiffness: Giant's Charge Pro Targets Underserved Gravel Racers

Giant's Charge Pro gravel/XC shoe brings 180Nm/cm carbon stiffness at $425. Here's who it's for — and who should look at the cheaper Charge 1 instead.

By Kevin Curry 04 Aug 2026
Stevens Super Prestige Drops 12% Frame Weight, Adds €600 to the Frameset

Stevens Super Prestige Drops 12% Frame Weight, Adds €600 to the Frameset

Stevens drops the Super Prestige frame to 995g with updated geometry and easier shouldering. Complete builds start cheaper than before — but electronic-only.

By Kevin Curry 04 Aug 2026

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