The Tour du Mont Blanc is an iconic route, circumnavigating the pinnacle of Europe. While the peak drops in and out of sight, the presence is felt. Famous for the running race, UTMB, you can cycle parts of the route most of the year. Though often very busy with hikers,
Film
In his latest film ‘Unhurried’ Edinburgh-based filmmaker and adventurer Markus Stitz documents his trip on the John Muir Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails. The film reveals a unique coast to coast journey through Scotland’s varied landscapes, history and heritage, during which Markus reflects on one of the
e*thirteen is the market leader for light, ultra-wide-range cassettes. Today they announced the Helix R cassette. The cassette is designed to work with both SRAM™ Eagle or Shimano™ drivetrains and offers a 556% range at a scant weight of 345-grams. The Helix R starts at $289.95 for 12-speed,
Schwalbe has introduced a new range of lightweight tubes. The Aerothan tubes are constructed from a thermoplastic polyurethane, which is said to be more puncture resistant than butyl and latex tubes while offering very low rolling resistance. The tubes are light too, just 87 grams for the 29” mountain bike
Video
The Swift Campout Video Challenge, this is definitely my favorite. Check out more information and the other finalists on the Swift Industries Youtube page.
Film
Ruta Chingaza is a film that documents Lael Wilcox and friends as they partner with Conservation International to build a new route through some of the most inspiring, rugged, and environmentally important landscapes in Columbia. The 261-mile route boasts 31,000 feet of elevation gain while traversing through the critical
An ethereal short showcasing the beauty of OAHU, HI. Makes me envious, I need this smoke to clear out so I can go out and ride!
Review
The 2020 iteration of Zwift Academy Road for men and women is live. Here are all the detials on the workouts, group rides, segments and races. Zwift Academy Graduation Requirements First thing first, here are boxes do you need to check to graduate the Zwift Academy Road program: * Finish all
Cycling
Starting October 12, Rivendell Bicycle Works, the 26-year-old San Francisco Bay Area bicycle company, is rolling out reparations pricing for Black customers. Rivendell’s CEO, Grant Petersen says, “The American bicycle industry has been racist, often overtly racist, since 1878, and Rivendell has been obliviously—not “obviously”— racist ever since
I’m a big fan of Absolute Black’s award-winning oval chainrings. For MTB and Gravel they seem to really take the edge off of low-cadence ultra-steep climbs and help me not destroy my knees. Now, you can go oval and add some bling with this new rainbow PVD (Physical
Film
A feature-length documentary about America’s system of public lands and the fight to protect them. Despite support from voters across the political spectrum, our public lands face unprecedented threats from extractive industries and the politicians in their pockets. Part love letter, part political exposé, Public Trust investigates how we
Thanks to constant patents, leaks and buzz, it’s no surprise to find out that Campagnolo has been developing a 13-speed drivetrain. That is was developed specifically for gravel riding, though, that would have been a heck of a prediction. Campy announced today that it’s entering the gravel market