We’ve seen that a road bike can beat a time trial bike from the 80’s, and even the iconic Lotus 110, but what about something from this Millennium? Si and Ollie are back with a retro vs modern this time taking on Jan Ullrich’s famous TT bike from 2002. This bike even made Lance Armstrong worried, but will it scare Si and Ollie on their modern superbike?
Eighth for World Champion Tom Pidcock after a slow start
Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) returned from a knee and shoulder injury sustained in a crash at the previous day’s Superprestige Boom to secure a solo victory at the UCI World Cup in Antwerp on Sunday.
A highly-anticipated round of the top-tier series saw Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) return to cyclocross with a blistering opening lap. Still, Van der Poel quickly caught and passed his rival, dominating the race to take a solo win.
“Antwerp is a race that I really like, and I think today was also technical, and finally, I felt OK,” Van der Poel said in a post-race interview, noting that he felt a bit sore following the crash in Boom but that it did not affect his race.
“I felt good. I got a good gap and then maintained it, so I’m pretty happy today.”
Photo by Tom Photo Cycling on Unsplash
From CyclingNews.com
An aero gravel suspension fork, thru-axle batteries and solar-powered mudguards
When it comes to being a market leader in a segment, constant innovation is necessary in order to maintain that position. If you’re standing still, you’re moving backwards – the old adage goes.
Each innovation will begin as a simple idea, and as that concept goes through the various steps of becoming a reality, brands seek to protect their idea with a patent – or a series thereof.
Thanks to various free online patent-viewing resources, this provides the general public with a glimpse into the minds of our favourite brands; and a veritable treasure trove of concepts, ideas, and cool new future tech.
One brand in a market-leading position is American groupset manufacturer, Sram. While younger than its main rival, Shimano, and with a smaller share of the overall groupset market, Sram is just as entrenched in performance-level road and mountain bike groupsets, and has firmly cemented itself as one of the ‘Big Three’; the third position being occupied by Campagnolo.
When you’re riding in a group, it’s important that you know what you’re doing to keep you and your fellow riders safe and happy. Pointing out warning signs, taking turns on the front and not braking suddenly are all key rules to follow on group bike rides. Manon & Hank explain the etiquette of group cycling so you know what you should and should not do on your rides!
From Forbes.com
By Tanya Mohn
“Bicycle lanes reduce GHG emissions as effectively as highways create them.”
Investing in networks of protected bicycle lanes has significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower transport costs, prevent road fatalities, and improve the quality of life for people in cities around the globe.
Those are the highlights of a new study released last month that focuses on the benefits of cycling as a safe, affordable, accessible, low-carbon mode of transportation.
“Urban cycling is an often overlooked element of urban transport planning, but this report shows it can unlock climate, environmental, and health benefits,” Sheila Watson, deputy director of the FIA Foundation, said in a statement.
“Protected Bicycle Lanes Protect the Climate ” was developed by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy’s global Cycling Cities campaign and supported by the FIA Foundation.
“It is extraordinary to see that dollar-for-dollar, protected cycle lanes are not just carbon neutral but fully mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions created when the same amount of spending goes on highways,” Watson added. “The case for investment in cycling is not just good financial sense, it is essential for healthier, safer and more equitable cities.”
Photo by Jorik Kleen on Unsplash
On Sunday, December 4, we’re opening up streets in South Los Angeles so you can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.
Be sure to join our email list so you don’t miss any event news and updates. Check out our article on Local Gems so you don’t miss anything on or off the route! Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route and Hubs to check out during the event on December 4th!
