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Welcome to 2019, where sugar is evil, ketons are in and people are trying to replace energy gels with potatoes. Yep, potatoes. A new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Salvador 2019) shows that a homecooked potato puree has the same ergogenic effects in non-pro cyclists as store
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Zwift Academy gives pro tour cycling hopefuls the opportunity to show their skills and move to the big stage. Now, Zwift is giving triathletes a shot. The Zwift Academy Tri program kicks off on November 11th and will run until January 12, 2020. Enrollment is open now. The virtual portion
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Lonely Mountains: Downhill is hitting the trails today on PC, Xbox One and PS4. Grab the game on Steam here: http://lonelymountains.com/steam About Lonely Mountains: Downhill Just you and your bike versus the rocky peaks of the Lonely Mountains! Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a low-poly style mountain biking
Abus has announced the 770A SmartX Lock, an electronic bike lock that integrates with their smartphone app to allow for key-less operation. The lock operates wirelessly to unlock based on your proximity. That’s right, just like a Tesla, the lock will automatically unlock as you approach it. To re-lock,
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“Ed Unicycles the USA” is a great series Ed Pratt has filmed and produced as he attempts to ride a unicycle 4,000 miles across the United States of America. It’s pure insanity and it’s very entertaining.
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This is a great video from Bombtrack on the Tuscany Trail. The Tuscany Trail, an event that has grown to be one of the biggest bikepacking events certainly in Europe if not internationally, was to be the destination for the Bombtrack team trip in June, 2019. The promise of sunshine,
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For those of use who couldn’t be there in person, Path Less Pedaled gives us a great look at the beautiful bikes of the Chris King Open house and the 18 builders behind them. Stay tuned for Part 2.
This is just fun. Cam McCaul takes on the Trek CX CUP. Key quote: Are you a bearded mom? Im a Dad!!!
For 2020, Sidi has completely redesigned its best selling model, the Genius. The new Sidi Genius 10 shoe uses a reinforced heel cup to stabilize and support the heel and reduce heel slip, this update has the added benefit of providing increased power transfer, and foot protection in crashes. Above
Katie Compton doesn’t just like going fast on her bike, she zips around in a really fast 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 as well. Fun watch.
Ride along for a full lap of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic mountain bike course with Sergio Mantecón Gutiérrez. Plenty of short punchy climbs followed by steep, rocky descents. Should be fun to watch next summer.
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These videos deserve way more attention than they get. For their latest Riding Fixed, Up Mountains, With Pros video, State Bicycle Co rides with Christian Vande Velde in Greenville, SC up Caesar’s Head. When it comes to cycling, there isn’t much Christian Vande Velde hasn’t accomplished. As