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We've had WorldTour road riding in the Middle East, but no XC racing. That changed on February 7, 2020, with the first edition of the HERO Dubai marathon XC race took place in Hatta-Dubai, the first stage of the HERO World Series.
The weather was not a fan of cycling this over the weekend. Here in Colorado, Old Man Winter was snowed out. In Australia, winds and rain canceled most of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup. In Belgium, Storm Ciara canceled the Superprestige Merksplas. The Netherlands, however, embraced the chaos. The Dutch “Headwind Cycling Championships” or... Continue Reading →
The Elite Men’s race at the 2020 Cyclocross World Championships in Dübendorf, Switzerland delivered a dominant wire-to-wire win by Mathieu van der Poel. Starting with an outstanding sprint, Van de Poel had a clear lead for 68 minutes before nabbing the title. It's a great start to a complicated season for Van der Poel, who will... Continue Reading →
Gravel bikes have taken over the Sea Otter trade show in recent years. So, it was only a matter of time before the Sea Otter Classic added a gravel race to its schedule of professional racing. The 2020 Sea Otter Classic will feature a gravel race on the Fort Ord National Monument. The Gravel Race... Continue Reading →
PRESS RELEASE: Gamux After more than a year of research and development, the moment has finally come. We are proud to introduce our first 3D printed products. Those who have heard of Gamux probably know us because of our activities in the UCI DHI World Cup. In addition to racing, we have always felt the... Continue Reading →
A little background first, the Dads Inside Riding Trainers (DIRT) Indoor Specialists community is comprised of two Zwift Racing Teams (Professional - Indoor Specialist, Amateur - DIRT) and an awesome community of riders that love all things Zwift cycling. It was founded in 2018 by the three DIRT Fathers: Jason Stern, Ken Nowell, and Douglas Mastroianni.... Continue Reading →
Starting January 1, 2020, men's professional cycling will operate under a new structure. The current HC class of races will disappear and in there place will be a new collection of races called the UCI ProSeries. ProSeries races will live on level below the WorldTour calendar and one above the UCI Continental Circuits. ProSeries will... Continue Reading →
Carbohydrates are a perpetual hot topic in the world of sports nutrition. These days, when it comes to carbs, most focus is on low carb weight loss strategies, as carb restriction can lead to favorable affects on body mass and composition independent of energy intake. When we are talking about performance while cycling, however, be... Continue Reading →
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 fast is the air we breathe.... Continue Reading →
Cross is coming. If you're working on getting your bike ready for the upcoming cyclocross season, you'll probably be excited about Michelin bringing back its green tires. Yes, the iconic green treads are back with two new tread patterns for ‘cross. The green tires will be available in two flavors, Mud and Jet. Mud, as... Continue Reading →
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