Filippo Ganna started the Olympic Games time-trial as a big favourite, he was there together with Remco Evenepoel and Joshua Tarling. He rode to a second place, naturally not what he hoped for but at the same time not a bad outcome taking into consideration the rainy conditions and his near-crash....

Luke Plapp of Australia was a non-finisher in the OIympic TT in Paris after crashing heavily and being unable to continue. Josh Tarling of Great Britain also suffered a front wheel puncture, which cost him a place on the podium. While Italys Filippo Ganna finished 2nd, just 15 seconds behind winner Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) he []The post Plapp crashes out of Olympic TT, drama for Ganna and Tarling | Videos appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

Maxxis has released the third generation of its legendary all-around High Roller mountain bike tyre.The new rubber is designed for downhill and trail riding, and is said to sit between the Assegai and Shorty in Maxxis tyre line-up.Maxxis describes the High Roller III as an intermediate tyre, with the new tread pattern allowing for good soil penetration in wet weather and the traction and cornering control needed for dry and dusty conditions.The tyres were launched at Crankworx Whistler, in British Columbia.The High Roller III is available now and is priced at 74.99 with the DH casing. A version using Maxxis' DoubleDown casing is set to cost 79.99 when it's released.New tread to shredThere are fewer knobs than the High Roller II. - MaxxisMaxxis has given the High Roller III a hybrid tread that combines an open pattern on the centreline with large, well-supported lugs on the shoulder.This is said to give the tyre good wet-weather performance, while maintaining good traction on dry trails.The side knobs on the High Roller II are much smaller. - Alex Evans / Our MediaCompared to the previous generation, the new tyre appears to have less tread in the mid-section, which could result in a less gradual transition of grip.The High Roller III has already made tracks on the World Cup circuit. - MaxxisThe shoulder grip looks to have been beefed up, which should result in greater stability and traction on high-speed corners.Maxxis' Test Pilot initiative has kept the name of this new tyre quiet. - MaxxisMaxxis says it worked alongside downhill riders including Jackson Goldstone, Ronan Dunne, Marine Cabirou and Ellie Hulsebosch when developing the tyre all of whom have taken prototypes to the top of World Cup podiums.26 is deadOnly DH-casing tyres are currently available. - MaxxisUnlike the previous generation, therell be no 26in wheel-size options, with the tyre only available in 27.5in and 29in sizes with 2.4in widths.At launch, only DH-casing tyres will be available, with DoubleDown and EXO+ options coming soon.All tyres will come in the brands MaxxGrip rubber compound.The DH-casing tyres are said to weigh in at 1,400g for the 29in version and 1,335g for the 27.5in.Maxxis says it has also managed to reduce the environmental impact of its packaging by using a 75 per cent recycled cardboard hanger and recyclable plastic straps instead of zip-ties.

American jokes that she 'might not be allowed back' to time trialling after crash-stricken performance

Remco Evenepoel and Grace Brown crowned Olympic time trial champions as numerous riders fall in slippery conditions

A few riders worked for months on end for these Olympic Games and the time-trial event, taking place over only 32 kilometers to go, is nothing in comparison to the kilometers that have been put in by the riders ahead of the big day. At the worst possible time, Joshua Tarling suffered a puncture and...

Remco Evenepoel had in the past won the time-trial World Championships, European Championships, Belgian national championships and time-trials at all three Grand Tours. Now, at age 24, he has taken the final achievement in the discipline which was a title in the Olympic Games.I have few words. Thi...

Billed as a road and gravel shoe, the Fizik Tempo Beats colorful tread and lace up style look right at home in the city, too.They blend soft fabric upper with a new, wider toe box for a more comfortable fit. Laces let you cinch it up however tight you want, and a stretch loop keeps them tucked away from the cranks and chain ring.A nylon sole is stiff enough to hammer, but walkable for cafe stops and grocery trips. The full-length tread blocks not only give you grip not matter where youre walking, they should also keep them quiet when strolling. And you can walk easy because it uses a standard 2-bolt MTB cleat mount, not the larger road cleats.Claimed weight is 355g/shoe, available in sizes 36-48 (half sizes from 37 to 47). The Tempo Beat comes in two blended colors and black. MSRP 179.00 / $179.99 / 179.00.Fizik.comThe post Fizik Tempo Beat Cues Up Casual Performance appeared first on Bikerumor.

Brit finishes second in Paris, just three months after undergoing surgery

Remco Evenepoel is having a dream summer. After finishing on the podium of the Tour de France, the Belgian has won the time-trial in the Olympic Games; racing the 32-kilometer course faster than Filippo Ganna and Wout van Aert who filled the podium alongside him.The time-trial still took place unde...