I’ve received several questions from readers on how they can ride the new France and Paris maps, especially now that some rides from the routes are popping up. It’s a bit of a process, but here goes… This is for windows 10, probably pretty similar for a Mac
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The Kokopelli Trail is usually a 3-day feat from Moab, UT to Loma, CO. Lachlan Morton finished it in one and on his terms: pushing the limits on his bike without geting too wrapped up in setting the fastest time ever. But since he’s Lachlan, he ended up with
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Every cyclist who has ever pedaled into a stiff headwind knows all about wind resistance. Even a light breeze in your face can turn a pleasant ride into a slog. It’s exhausting! Although a headwind is obvious, even on a perfectly still day the number one impediment to riding
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Fernwee, a YouTube channel following the Botje Racing Team in the Netherlands, produced this three part video series documenting their most recent challenge. Episode 2 and 3 below: Because we wanted to get out but not be in any crowded areas we came up with a new Botje Racing challenge:
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Former Olympic cyclist Davis Phinney, his son, National Champion, Taylor Phinney, and Allied Cycleworks have embarked on The Next Stage, coming together with bike industry friends to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s, the Davis Phinney Foundation, helping people with Parkinson’s live well TODAY and driving cutting-edge, early-stage
Banned from TV in France for creating a climate of fear, here’s a great ad from Vanmoof. The company’s first TV advertisement was banned in France for its negative portrayal of car traffic and pollution. The commercial was rejected by France’s advertising regulatory authority, ARPP, because it
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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