On the 10th of August we have got the first World Tour event following the Tour de France. The Clsica San Sebastin is often one of the most reputable one-day races, and every year sees a quality field of classics riders and climbers fight for victory. We take a look at it's startlist.The prelimin...

Cyclistvita Muzic interview: If I had to choose between the Olympics or the Tour de France, it would be the Tour de Francevita Muzic has just returned from a lengthy training ride in France. The Olympics is on, but she isnt there.It was hard mentally, she says, because I was really looking forward to it. I was sure I would be selected. I didnt race any Classics and apparently the selection was done there. We had no idea.Missing selection for her home Olympics has been a blow for the FDJ-Suez rider, who grew up in Lons-le-Saunier, at the foot of the Jura Massif in eastern France, which shaped her into the cyclist she is today.I think thats why I really love the ten-minute climbs in a race. Where I was born is so peaceful with lots of climbs that dont go on for too long.That punchy climbing ability helped her to victory at the French National Championships Road Race in 2021 and stage wins at the La Vuelta Femenina and the Giro Rosa. She only needs a stage of the Tour de France Femmes to complete the triple.FDJ-SuezMuzic was introduced to cycling through her parents. Her father, Thierry, owned a bike shop and her mother, Laurence, rode with younger riders in a club. Perhaps it was inevitable that she would find her way to the bike at almost three years of age and take to the start lines of competitions at five.Looking back at one of her earlier races, she recalls being one of three riders in the leading group, her racing rivals being boys. On the last corner, she accidentally rode straight and missed the turn. I was crying, she remembers, and my dad wasnt very happy. But when I was younger, I raced with the men a lot of the time.Family is a big part of Muzics life. When off the bike, the 25-year-old tries to spend as much time as possible with her family and boyfriend Eddy Fin, who races for Cofidis, as its hard to see each other often throughout the season. But even on the bike, she manages brings her cats with her. The paws of Pablito (or Toto) and Trsor (treasure) have decorated the frame of her bike since winning the national road race title in 2021.Thomas MaheuxOf her victories, one that Muzic is most proud of was beating Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime) on Stage 6 of La Vuelta Femenina earlier this year. The day ended with the La Laguna Negra climb, which at 6.5km long suited Muzic perfectly.Its funny, someone asked me before the race how I could beat Vollering. I said that Ill try to follow her wheel. Its easy to say, but its what I did that day. It was amazing. A dream to win. Especially a stage like this with a hard climb, ahead of Vollering. For me now, I have more confidence. I have beaten her once so I can do it again.Gravel is another area where Muzic feels she could aim for stage victories, having come second on the gravel stage at the inaugural Tour de France Femmes in 2022.Personally, I really love gravel. You need to be good on the day and have the ability to deal with punctures. In a Grand Tour, its always special.FDJ-SuezWith the Tour de France Femmes starting on 12th August, Muzic knows that as a French rider on a French team in a French race, all eyes will be on her. Its a challenge she relishes.If I had to choose between the Olympics or the Tour de France, it would be the Tour de France. It can be a lot of pressure, but Ive learnt how to ride with it.A stage victory at the Tour de France Femmes would complete the iconic Grand Tour triple, and there are two hilly stages at this years Tour that look perfect for Muzic, especially the one that finishes in Lige and which incorporates some of the short and punchy climbs that normally make up Amstel Gold Race and Lige-Bastogne-Lige.However its not only in the stage races that she looks to win. One-day Classics races are on her mind too, such as Strade Bianche one of her most anticipated races on the calendar as well as La Flche Wallonne and Lige-Bastogne-Lige. And her plans dont end there.When I was younger, my dream was to be the French Champion. I became the French Champion. Now, I want to be the World Champion too. Related Posts Paris 2024 Olympics Cycling: Events, schedule, TV guide and everything you need to know Back where it belongs: inside the Tour de France Femmes Tour de France Femmes 2024 route announced ft. Alpe dHuez and a mini Monument The post vita Muzic interview: If I had to choose between the Olympics or the Tour de France, it would be the Tour de France appeared first on Cyclist.

Slovenia were meant to come into the Olympic Games with a team hoping to grab gold medals in the time-trial and road race but are currently anything but that. Tadej Pogacar's decision to skip the race was heavily influenced by the controversial non-selection of his fiance Urska Zigart for the women...

Exactly 15 days to go until the start of the Vuelta a Espaa 2024, the last grand tour of the season where Sepp Kuss will defend the title he won last year in what was the biggest victory of his career. To do so, the American rider will prepare for the Vuelta a Burgos, which will be held from August...

On another day of the 85th edition of the Volta a Portugal, the peloton rode around the Minho region in what was the longest stage of the entire race at 182km. The 108 cyclists still in the race will start and finish the day in two locations that are already well known to those who follow our race f...

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Simon von Bromley is joined by Warren Rossiter to discuss all the features packed into SRAM's new Red XPLR AXS groupset.Warren shares his thoughts on the new groupset and shines a light on why he rated it 4.5 stars out of 5.The pair also delve into the details of the new Zipp 303 XPLRwheels, which feature a gaping 32mm internal rim width.While Warren says they perform well, it brings up the topic of stricter tyre compatibility.How to subscribe to the BikeRadar PodcastThe BikeRadar Podcast takes you to the heart of the issues that matter for bike riders, whether you're a roadie, mountain biker, gravel rider or commuter.From the latest tech news, reviews and debates, to interviews with the biggest and most interesting personalities in cycling, the podcast is your direct line into the BikeRadar team.To make sure you dont miss a future episode, you can subscribe via Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Wout van Aert was in growing form during the Tour de France but hit the Olympic Games with a stunning performance that earned him a surprising medal in the time-trial. The Belgian may have timed his training perfectly for the races in Paris and he will aim for gold, but has Mathieu van der Poel in m...

British bicycle manufacturer Brompton is recalling its T-Line folding bike model from the North American market following incidents where riders lost steering control.

BH expands on their micro-suspension GravelX gravel bike with a new lighter, faster GravelX R race bike that pares back to the essentials for racing. No comfort extras, just all the pure performance features to make this BHs fastest-ever gravel race bike. Lightweight, stiff, aerodynamic, and with all the integration you could want but not the hassles2024 BH GravelX R lightweight carbon gravel race bike(Photos/BH)While the GravelX has always been BHs all-rounder gravel platform, its latest generation evolved with a strategically flexing rear end for all-day rough riding comfort. But now, the BH GravelX R leaves extra comfort behind to focus more on racing. Thats what the R is there for.It inherits the same styling and overall outline of BHs latest fast gravel bike down to the bulbous headtube, dropped stays, and forward-swept Air Bow fork crown design. But it gets rid of the bump-eating pivoting seatstays & flex chainstays of the regular GravelX in a hunt for absolute speed.You still get fully integrated internal cable routing through the headset, but the BH GravelX R keeps full position adjustability and serviceability with a separate alloy stem with a bolt-on cabling guide and a regular handlebar.Overall, the hollow core molded (HCIM) hi-mod carbon frame gets optimized for lighter weight and maximum race-ready stiffness.Tech detailsmax 700c x 45mm tire clearanceIntegrated internal cable routing through the headtube, but with a separate bar & ICR stemPressFit BB386 EVO bottom brackethidden wedge-style seatpost clampremovable front derailleur mount & conventional replaceable rear derailleur hanger5 standard 2-bolt bottle cage mounts: 2x downtube, 1x seattube, 2x fork legs Compatible with the aero BH Toolbox that mounts below a set of matching aero water bottles12mm thru-axles, with hidden QR levers front & rearBH GravelX R gravel bike Pricing, options & availabilityThe all-new fast gravel BH GravelX R carbon race bike comes in 4 frame sizes (S-XL) and is offered in 4 bike builds.GravelX R 3.5 GRX 112GravelX R 5.5 GRX2x12Complete bikes start at 3300 for the GravelX R 3.5 with a wide Shimano GRX mechanical 1x 12sp (10-45T) groupset and alloy Vison TC30i wheels. Go 212 with the GravelX R 5.5 for 3500 with its GRX 46/30T x 11-34T compact spread and the same wheels.BH GravelX R 4.5 Apex AXSAn electronic upgrade to SRAM Apex AXS Xplr 112 brings the cost of the GravelX R 4.5 to just 3700, again with the same alloy wheelset.2024 BH GravelX R 6.5 GRX Di2 212Or, pick the top of the line with the 5000 BH GravelX R 6.5 and you get a Shimano GRX Di2 212 electronic groupset and an upgrade to carbon Vision SC45 wheels.Most of the new gravel race bikes are available now via your local BH dealer. And then, the Di2 builds are expected to arrive in-store from September.BHbikes.comThe post BH GravelX R Focuses on Gravel Racing with Lighter, Simplified Carbon Frame appeared first on Bikerumor.

The transfer season officially opens on the 1st of August every year and, although most of these are known, a few transfers have already been made public. On this Pedal Punditry I talk about the most prominent market moves of the first few days including those of Simon Yates, Jhonatan Narvez, Ben O...