In another thrilling day on the track, two gold medals were handed out for the women's keirin and the men's omnium. We have witnessed great action with the likes of Benjamin Thomas and Elesse Andrews have taken the gold medals.Let's find out who came out on top, and who else was amongst the action...

Nearly 30 groups have welcomed the reported suggestions for reforming the Road Safety Authority (RSA), including separating its road safety advocacy role from the functions of driver and vehicle testing.Speaking on RTE Radio last weekend, the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, James Lawless, said it was reasonably likely that the RSA would become a smaller organisation focused exclusively on road safety. However, he said that all options are on the table, nothing is off the table at the moment. Following this, it was reported yesterday that Taoiseach Simon Harris also supports the idea of separating the functions of the RSA.In the statement issued this afternoon, the nearly 30 groups said that the RSA is failing in its core mission to save lives and prevent injuries and is unlikely to meet its targets of reducing the deaths from collisions on our roads by 50% by 2030.We welcome recent reports that the statutory functions and operations of the RSA will now undergo serious restructuring, the groups said. In a joint statement, the groups said: In April, we expressed no confidence in the Road Safety Authority, believing it to be no longer fit for purpose. At the time of that statement, 58 people had been killed on our roads in 2024. That number now stands at 116, a doubling of deaths within a mere four months.The groups said any entity with responsibility for safety campaigns must provide an independent voice on effective, evidence-based measures to reduce road deaths and injuries and must be accountable for where and how it spends public money.They said that a reformed organisation should be underpinned with adequately resourced expertise in disciplines such as public health, sustainable transport, data analysis, and road safety design and engineering., and have a modern Safe Systems approach to road safety.The groups said that they came together because they want safe and healthy roads and streets where everyone can walk, cycle and drive safely. The groups listed in the statement are: A Playful City, 15 Minute Westport, Calm Crumlin Road, Cork Commuter Coalition, Cork Cycling Campaign, Cycle Sense Skibbereen, Cycling Without Age, D12 Bike Bus, Drogheda Cycling Campaign, Dublin Commuter Coalition, Dublin Cycling Campaign, I Bike Dublin, Dn Laoghaire Rathdown Cycling, Better Ennis, Fingal Active Travel CampaignThe groups are: A Playful City, 15 Minute Westport, Calm Crumlin Road, Cork Commuter Coalition, Cork Cycling Campaign, Cycle Sense Skibbereen, Cycling Without Age, D12 Bike Bus, Drogheda Cycling Campaign, Dublin Commuter Coalition, Dublin Cycling Campaign, I Bike Dublin, Dn Laoghaire Rathdown Cycling, Better Ennis, Fingal Cycling Campaign, Galway Cycle Bus, Galway Cycling Campaign, Limerick Pedestrian Network, Limerick Cycling Campaign, Limerick Cycle Bus, Living Streets, Dn Laoghaire, Monthly Cycles, MRAction Oranmore, Naas Cycling Campaign, Navan Cycling Initiative, The Bike Hub, Dn Laoghaire & Crumlin, the Waterford Bicycle Users Group, and the Wee Greenway Initiative.

Josie Knight the former Team Ireland rider who switched to Great Britain and won bronze at the OIympics has said she was delighted to claim a medal alongside her team pursuit team mates. The gold and silver went to the United States and Australia respectively, with Knight and her fellow British riders beating []The post Team GBs Knight on Irelands new velodrome | Ill believe it when I see it appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

'I was just getting way too hot,' says GB rider after eighth place finish

Mark Cavendish's story was already well weaved into the fabric of the Tour de France's long and storied history, but in 2024, the 'Manx Missile' did what many thought impossible and broke the great Eddy Merckx's long standing stage win record with his 35th victory.The closer Cavendish got to Merckx...

YTs newest limited edition Uncaged 14 build decks out their latest Jeffsy carbon trail bike with a killer paint job, a drool-worthy build, the first availability of the coveted retro Jeffsy action figure. This Uncaged bike was the high-end setup YT founder Markus Flossmann wanted for himself after starring as the 80s home shopping salesman hawking the new bike last fall. hlins suspension, 5Dev cranks, Title cockpit, purple Hayes & i9 hubs.2024 YT Jeffsy Uncaged 14 limited edition carbon trail bikeWhile some of the YT Uncaged bike builds go for affordable performance or one specific type of upgrade over their regular stock builds, this one kinda goes over the top with a full race-ready setup. Markus says its a bit of the same 80s inspiration that fueled the retro vibe of launch campaign for the 3rd generation do-it-all mountain bike. (Photos/YT)So, start with a pretty basic slate blue frame that gets a sunset & lightning bolt headtube fade. Then, add in some sweet purple ano on top of the classy black & yellow hlins goodies. And of course, some shiny machined 5Dev cranks and silver bars for finishing touches.Jeffsy the bike Tech detailsTech-wise, this is the same top-tier ultra-high modulus carbon all-mountain trail bike that I reviewed last autumn.29 wheels, 145mm rear & 150mm fork travelrevamped V4L four-bar suspension, with extra mid travel support for improved pedalinglong, low & slack modern geometry with a 65 head angle / 77 seat angle, and flip-chip adjustabilitynew internal frame storage separate from the side-load bottle cage, with 2 neoprene tool & spare bagsBoost spacing and a UDHold school internal cable routing with ports on the outside of the signature angular YT headtube5 sizes available (S-XXL), with size-specific chainstay lengthsMore details here in our Jeffsy mk3 launch story.Jeffsy the toy Tech detailsAs for the action figure, Uncaged 14 buyers will be the first to get their hands on the custom-made Jeffsy toy wrestler. The 80s style plastic action figure features poseable arms and legs, with one giant oversized hand, and his signature springloaded Fist Bump of Friendship to defeat his enemies.YT Jeffsy Uncaged 12 Spec & pricingframe: ultra-high mod carbon Jeffsy mk3 with 145mm travelfork: hlins RXF36 m2 Air with 159mm travelshock: hlins TTX2 Air, with size-specific tunesdrivetrain: complete Shimano XT 1x 12sp, 10-51Tcranks: 5Dev R-Spec Trail Enduro 7050 CNC alloy 170mm arms w/ DUB BB & 32T 5Dev chainring in matte rawbrakes: Purple Hayes Dominion A4 with 203mm rotorswheels: Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro i9 Alloy 31.5mm (f)/29.5mm (r) internal with custom purple ano hubstires: Maxxis Minion 2.5 DHF/2.4DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra EXO+headset: Cane Creek 40stem: Title ST1 0 x 40mm in custom purple anobar: Title AH1 alloy handlebar 38mm rise x 800mm wide x 35mm diameter in polished chromepost: YT Postman dropper with size-specific travelsaddle: SDG Bel Air 3.0 with custom Uncaged graphicsgrips: ODI ELite Motion v2.1 lock-oncomplete bike weight: 15.1kg / 33.3lb (claimed S, no pedals)retail price: $5000 / 5000YT-industries.comThe post YT Jeffsy Uncaged 14 Ltd Gets Fist Bump of Friendship, Trail Bike & Action Figure Included appeared first on Bikerumor.

Austin Killips completed an individual time trial on the Tour Divide this morning, finishing in just 14 days, 23 hours, and 12 minutes, becoming the fastest woman to complete the 2,700-mile route. Learn more here...The post Austin Killips Just Became the Fastest Woman to Finish the Tour Divide appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Lidl-Trek have been working hard to strengthen their ranks since the supermarket powerhouse came on board in 2023. Despite all the new faces however, one of their most quietly impressive riders in recent years has beenAmanuel Ghebreigzabhier, with the Eritrean now rewarded with contract extension....

I recently raced the Hot Taco Bikepacking Racea 200-mile adventure I completed in just two days. This womens-only race is short (for a bikepacking race that is) and takes place in August, so as the name would imply, its hot! As a result, my strategy was all about packing light and moving fast, so I took a lot less than I would have for a longer or colder race. My goal was to strike the perfect balance between utility and weight. With that in mind, lets dive into what I took along for the ride and why.ElectronicsSpot Tracker: This device tracks my location for TrackLeaders.com, allows me to send pre-set messages to my husband (Im ok or stopping here for a while.) There is also an SOS button to contact search and rescue, if needed.Cell Phone: Its not just for emergencies or photosits my navigation lifeline. For this race, I used the Gaia GPS app to navigate. The phone was attached to my handlebar with a QuadLock mount. Compared to a Garmin or dedicated GPS device, my phone didnt work quite as well BUT it did save me from having to carry two devices. NiteRider Lumina 900 Light: I ran this light mounted to my bars. When moving at slower speeds, I put it into walk mode in order to conserve battery life.Mini flashlight on my helmet. I used a cheap mini flashlight from Amazon (no longer for sale) gorilla taped to my helmet. It runs off of a AA battery and I took a spare along (although I didnt end up needing it).Anker Battery Pack: Keeps my tech charged, including my phone and NiteRider light. I was able to charge my phone while I rode, and never needed to charge my NiteRider. Comfort and HygieneStaying comfortable and clean is crucial, even during a short race. Heres what I packing for personal care:Toiletries Bag: Includes baby wipes, sunscreen, spare contacts, chamois cream, diaper cream, yeast cream, and Icy Hot.Medicines: Packed with essentials like ibuprofen, Tums, Pepto-Bismol, and Benadryl. I only ended up needed the ibuprofren this time. First Aid Kit: band-aids, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, gauze, medical tape, etc.Tools and MaintenanceWhen it comes to bike racing, being prepared for mechanical issues is just as important as the ride itself.Tool Kit: Loaded with items like a Turbolito tube, Lezyne mini bike pump, Gorilla tape, spare brake pads, spare chain link, mutli-tool, tubeless plugs, and more.Chain kit: 1 oz bottle of chain lube and a small rag for cleaning and lubing my chain. I tried to do this every 50 miles or so. Sleeping Setup and ClothingLight means right in this race. Because I knew nightime temperatures would be warm, I kept it really light. In the end, I only ended up sleeping for 3.5 hours and stayed plenty warm. On a normal bikepacking trip, Id bring a sleeping bag and pad as well.Bivy: An Alpkit Hunka XL bivy. This helped keep me out of the dirt and warm. Had it rained, the bivy is also waterproof and would have been a good place to shelter. Down coat: I brought a down coat in lieu of a sleeping bag. Had I been cold on the bike, I could have worn it then as well, but I never needed it outside of nighttime.Spare socks: I REALLY hate dirty and wet feet, so my one luxury item was a spare pair of socks. I changed them when I went to sleep. HydrationWith temperatures over 100 degrees, I knew staying hydrated was crucial. Heres how I managed it.Osprey Seral hip pack. My Osprey hip pack had a 2L bladder for water (and carried snacks). Water bottle. I had a 1L water bottle in a feedbag at my handlebars. I use the water bottle for electrolytes (and coke)!Katadyn BeFree filter. I used this 1L water filter for filtering from a couple of streams I encountered. For the most part, however, I was able to fill from spigots along the route. Electrolytes. To keep things interesting, I had a variety of electrolyte and sports drinks including Nuun tablets and Osmo drink mix. NutritionEnergy is everything on the trail. Luckily, this route had resupply points fairly often. The furthest I had to go between resupply was 50 miles. Food: I started out light but tasty with salami, instant coffee, Clif bars, Cheez-Its, mandarin oranges, and chocolate-covered almonds. Most of the rest of my food came from gas stations with some favorites being pretzels, chocolate milk, and licorice.How I Carried EverythingRevelate Egress Pocket Handlebar Bag. I used this bag up front for all of my food. Dispersed Bikepacking Custom Frame Bag. Everything heavy goes in this bag including tools, my first aid and toiletries, battery, and water filter. Po Campo feedbag. This fits my waterbottle and a few snacks.Salsa Anything cage bag. While not intended as a seatbag, I managed to rig this up as one. I didnt want to take the much bigger Revelate seatbag I normally use. I used two velcro straps and one Voile strap to secure it to my saddle rails and seatpost. My bivy, down coat, and socks fit in here.Even though I packed light, I never felt like I lacked anything essential. If youre setting out on a similar ride, minimizing your load can make all the difference in comfort and speed. As they say, dont pack your fears!About The AuthorKristen Bonkoski is the founder and owner of Femme Cyclist.An avid cyclist for a few decades now, she took to cycling during her late teen years a time when she needed something to help boost her self-esteem and confidence.Mission accomplished, the sport has become an important part of her life. Kristens favorite disciplines are mountain biking andbike commuting, although youcan also find her crankingout a century on her road bike and touring with her husband and son. If it has to do with two wheels, she enjoys doing it.Kristen is a certified USA Cycling coach, and she runsRascal Rides, a website about biking with kids.IG:@femme_cyclistThe post What I Packed For A 2 Day Bikepacking Race appeared first on Femme Cyclist.

Primoz Roglic will not compete in the Clasica San Sebastian on Saturday. The Basque one-day race had been listed as a possible destination of return for the Slovenian who had to abandon Tour de France in the second week. However he's not present on the final lineup of Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe and...