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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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REEB's $5,462 Chassis Kit Is the Fastest Path to the Sold-Out Cane Creek Invert Fork

REEB's $5,462 Chassis Kit Is the Fastest Path to the Sold-Out Cane Creek Invert Fork

REEB's October-only STEEZL chassis kit bundles the sold-out Cane Creek Invert fork with a Colorado-built frame starting at $5,462. Here's who it's actually for.

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Wolf Tooth ALT Performance: Premium Pedal Internals at $90 Less

Wolf Tooth ALT Performance: Premium Pedal Internals at $90 Less

Wolf Tooth's $160 ALT Performance pedal uses their premium bearing setup in a forged body. SPD-compatible, 326g, with a 534mm² platform.

By Kevin Curry 02 Oct 2026
Ornot's Cargo Bib Tight: Four Pockets, One Narrow Temperature Window

Ornot's Cargo Bib Tight: Four Pockets, One Narrow Temperature Window

Ornot's $218 Lightweight Cargo Bib Tight brings four-pocket storage to shoulder-season rides. Real-world temp range is narrower than claimed.

By Kevin Curry 02 Oct 2026
Cinelli Built 7 Bikes with Mike Giant. They Cost €3,500 Each.

Cinelli Built 7 Bikes with Mike Giant. They Cost €3,500 Each.

Cinelli and Mike Giant drop a 7-bike limited run plus apparel. €3,500 for collector art on wheels—here's who it's actually for.

By Kevin Curry 02 Oct 2026

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