This week's Reader's Rig comes from Naomi and Matt in England, who share the custom Clandestine Companion tandem that has taken them on various adventures together throughout the past four years. Meet Matt and Naomi and see their bike configured for a 40-day journey across Norway here...The post Readers Rig: Naomi and Matts Custom Clandestine Tandem appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Riders have been unimpressed by the conditions of the time trial course. We went to look at it close up

This Saturday, June 27, the time trial of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place on a route of 32.4 kilometers that will start on the esplanade of the Invalides in the heart of Paris and will end at the Pont Alexandre III after passing through emblematic places of the French capital such as th...

This week's Debrief features the Cheater Bar, a Fool's Gold Midnight Special, new Sundog Pants, the winner of the Oregon Timber Trail, Magic of the Bicycle, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all hereThe post Friday Debrief: Cheater Bar, Fools Gold Midnight Special, an OTT Winner, Rim Brakes, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Jordan sits down and talks about all things Lefty with Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR) and the suspension team at Cannondale. Steve Exstance, Murray Washburn, and Lefty Larry walk us through the conception, progression, and even electrification of Cannondales Lefty line. (Lefty Larry with his collection of period-correct Cannondale Race machines. All images: Cannondale) Larry was kind enough to meet us at CFR headquarters. He described a day in the life at CFR, explaining what team members do and how all the moving parts behind wins work together. Murray talking in the pits with the Cannondale Factory Race Team We cover how the team dials in their suspension for different course demands and rider styles and what its like servicing multiple Lefties while traveling worldwide. Plus, we get the insider scoop and some secret tips from Lefty Larry for setup, lockout and the team answers reader questions. Steve testing Leftys in the Cannondale facilities So, if youre a Cannondale fanatic or a rider looking to get a peek behind the scenes of World Cup life, this episode is a must-listen!Want More?Find every episode of the BikeRumor Podcast on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, Podbean. Or through RSS, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play! Cant find it? Let us know which players you use so we can get them up to speed! Let us know who you want us to interview, use this form to send us your suggestions!Follow BikerumorKeep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear, and tech on The Worlds Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Follow Jordan and TylerLike us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB//TW//IG) and @cxjordancx (Coaching//IG//Strava)The post Podcast #102 Cannondale Factory Racing & Lefty Deep Dive appeared first on Bikerumor.

The Scultura is light, stiff, and reasonably priced

Arguably the biggest sporting icon in Eritrea today, Biniam Girmay has been gifted the honour of being flag bearer for his nation in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this evening.Some of other notable sporting names lucky enough to have been given flag bearer honours for their r...

The second stage of the Volta a Portugal was designed by the organization to commemorate the 50th anniversary of April 25, Freedom Day, by taking the peloton along the same route that the Men of April took in 1974, between Santarm and Lisbon.It was under intense heat and a strong northerly wind tha...

Direct-to-consumer Ribble Cycles has always been rated highly among the Cycling Weekly tech team. This is our pick of the best Road, Gravel and E-bikes from their 'Summer Sale'

After his record breaking 2024 Tour de France campaign came to an end last week, Mark Cavendish hinted that not only his final Tour but perhaps his whole career had come to an end. Has the Astana Qazaqstan Team sprinter already changed his mind though?Speaking to VRT ahead of finishing second behin...