If youre tired of digging for connections, support, and tips in the vast desert of typical social media, theres a new app thats built just for athletes.Front Pack started as a weekly newsletter about racing and athletes, but has now evolved into an app-based community. Founder Scott Baldwin says he wanted a place where athletes of all levels, from total beginners to experienced pros, could support, inspire, and motivate one another.If that sounds like just another thing to check and try to build a following and no way who has time for that, thats fair. But, theres also livestreams and events to coach you, let you meet professional athletes, and provide other educational sessions.Theyre also working on deals from brands and retailers, IRL race and event meetups, and more. Available on iOS and Android, and Bikerumor readers can join free with this link.The post Front Pack is a New Social Network for Endurance Athletes appeared first on Bikerumor.

Since characterizing fire trucks as undercover villains, the livable streets movement continues to win over the hearts and minds of the public:9/11 has the year's worst traffic because, of course, heroes can't possibly take the subway like us mere mortals. Important People must drive because that's what Important People do (though if #CongestionKathy hadn't killed congestion pricing, these heroes wouldn't be stuck) pic.twitter.com/5lIqSJfQYg Gersh Kuntzman (@GershKuntzman) September 11, 2024By next year you can fully expect a tweet about how if Hochul hadnt paused congestion pricing 9/11 would never have happened in the first place. See, its the reason for absolutely everything these daysin addition, of course, to your delayed train:https://twitter.com/nicoleamurray/status/1799849482802065561Indeed. Over the past week I myself was subject to two serious transit delays. One was because a passenger on the train ahead of ours had had a stroke and needed medical attention, and the other was because someone was struck by a train. Certainly neither of these things would have happened if only congestion pricing had been implemented, and I only hope emergency responders didnt arrive in a large truck. Hey, Im not sticking up for Hochul, all Im saying is that things arent so simple. Hochul made your train late Migrants are eating your cats Climate change is causing an epidemic of home runs We are a deeply addled nation, but fortunately we have social media to offer us important perspective and to calm us down:Anyway, further to yesterdays post, immediately after typing it into the computer I went back to work on the Roaduno. The first thing I did was change the chain, because why not? Wondering if maybe some extra width would help, I tried this baby which I received awhile back in a care package from Classic Cycle:I also tried a different derailleur:It skipped.Next I tried a brand-new derailleur, in case my old ones were bent or something, as well as a 17-tooth Shimano freewheel to see if an extra tooth might help. Heres how it looked in the big ring:And heres how it looked in the small ring:Pretty good, right?It skipped.Up til now, Id had the best luck with the 8-speed chain and the Ultegra short-cage derailleur. So I went back to that. I also left the 17-tooth freewheel on there, since it seemed to me the more teeth the better:It skipped:Common sense would dictate that the thing to do now is simply go back to a one-speed setup, since not only is it foolproof but Id been greatly enjoying it that way. However, if theres one thing I lack its common sense. Also, I really want that climbing gear! Ive since checked with Rivendell, who confirm that Shimano freewheels do work in this application, so Im pretty certain now that the problem is Im using a cog thats more worn than I think it is. So as soon as I get my hands on a new one I will install it. Odds are thatll take care of it, but if for some reason it doesnt then Im blaming Hochul. Its the reasonable thing to do.

Former two-time World Champion will leave home of ten years at end of the season

UAE Team Emirates' Marc Hirschi has taken victory at the 2024 Coppa Sabatini this Thursday afternoon, backing up his success at the race from 2023. With it, the Swiss one day specialist now has four wins in his last four races too, ending his time at UAE on a real high.Attacking solo with around 36...

Between Americans finding overseas success, helping his son Enzo follow in his footsteps and organising gran fondos, Hincapie believes US road racing will remerge

The survey also found that 88 per cent of the capitals residents believe that cycle lanes should be compulsory when one is available

This time last year, Sepp Kuss was on top of the world. TheAmerican rider had just achieved the pinnacle of his cycling career by winningthe 2023 Vuelta a Espana. It was a historic moment, not only for Kuss but alsofor his team, Jumbo-Visma. With Kuss's victory, the Dutch squad completed aclean...

Storck unveiled a limited 60th Signature edition of four of their most popular bikes commemorating their founders birthday, with special edition silver-striped graphics inspired by one of Markus tattoos, and killer custom-finished Campagnolo Super Record and Scope Artech components. While most bike brands celebrate their anniversary of building bikes, Storck likes to celebrate the birthday of their industry-innovating founder.Storck 60th Signature road, gravel & ebikesLimited edition Storck 60th Signature models include Markus favorite aero road Aerfast.5 60th, the lightweight road Aernario.3 60th, gravel race Grix.2 60th bikes, and the gravel & all-road e:Grix 60th ebike. They all feature a Satin Dragon Dark Silver paintjob, the highlight of which is a crest adorned with the dragon of Markus Storcks first tattoo. (Photos/Storck)Each Storck bike in the series is also numbered, with just 60 total being made.Custom Signature detailsOf course, the limited edition shiny sparkling silver stripes paint is nice, but its the customization of components that really ties it all together. The highlight is probably the custom Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset offered for the two road bike builds. Similar to the new Campy Super Record S, this limited edition gives the original lighter wireless groupset a matte carbon finish. Then, they top it off with more of the Storck Dragon crest graphics matching the subtle black on raw carbon Super Record graphics.Matching that, each bike in the line-up comes with customized limited edition Scope Artech ultralight aero carbon wheels, too. Again there are more Storck Dragon crests, plus special silver finished hubs, also individually numbered with Markus Storcks signature.Storck 60th Signature LTD Pricing, options & availabilityThe Storck Aerfast.5 60th Signature edition aero road bike and Aernario.3 60th Signature edition lightweight road bike are going to be the most expensive of the bunch starting at 16,000 with that customized Campy groupset. But you could even save 3k if you opted for a more normal, non-customized drivetrain like Red AXS or Dura-Ace Di2, for either road bike.On the other hand, the Storck Grix.2 60th Signature edition gravel race bike seems downright affordable in comparison at just 8864. But unfortunately, that doesnt get you a customized carbon Campy gruppo, instead settling for Shimano GRX.Lastly, the Storck e:Grix 60th Signature edition gravel ebike is actually the most affordable of the bunch, with a SRAM Force AXS XPLR groupset and powered by a lightweight Mahle X20 ebike motor inside the rear hub.With each Signature 60th Edition model, buyers will also receive a special Storck Collectors Box with a 60th Storck baseball cap & a 60th Storck polo shirt. Plus, if you got a LTD Campagnolo bike, that special box also includes a custom Storck Bike Box, 60th Storck-Campagnolo Vintage Aluminum Bottle, 60th Storck-Campagnolo Palladio Jersey, and a 60th Storck-Campagnolo Titanium Corkscrew. Storck-bikes.com/enThe post Markus Storcks 60th Birthday Means LTD Signature Road & Gravel, plus Unique Details appeared first on Bikerumor.

Lael Wilcox entered the history books this morning as she completed her record-breaking Around The World ride.Riding a custom Specialized Roubaix SL8, Wilcox rode a little more than the required 18,000 miles / 28,968 kilometres in 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes.This sees the American ultra-distance specialist take the official Womens World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the world by bicycle from the previous record holder, Jenny Graham, by almost 16 days.Wilcox has been documenting her latest feat via Strava, giving a fascinating insight into the extraordinary ride.Lets check out some of the stats from her ride, and the bike and equipment she used.Every day is like a marathonWilcox's 18,000-mile route for the Around The World record. - Follow My ChallengeWilcox averaged around 166 miles / 267 kilometres per day, at roughly 14.5mph / 23.3kph, according to SRAM (one of her key sponsors).To fuel this monstrous effort, Wilcox said she consumed between 6,000 to 8,000 calories per day (although she notes Ive lost a little weight, but not too much).Setting out from Chicago on 26 May, Wilcox headed East towards New York, before flying to Portugal and riding across Europe to Tbilisi in Georgia.Wilcox averaged an extraordinary 166 miles / 267 kilometres per day.From there, Wilcox flew to Perth in Australia, rode to Brisbane and crossed over to New Zealand to ride from Invercargill in the South to Auckland in the North.The final leg of Wilcoxs ride saw her fly to Anchorage in Alaska, where she followed the west coast of America down to Los Angeles before heading cross-country and back to Chicago.Her wife, photojournalist Rugile (Rue) Kaladyte, supported her throughout the journey, logging distances and documenting the ride along the way.Speaking to The Guardian in mid-July, halfway through her attempt, Wilcox said: Every day is like a marathon, and then I go to sleep and do it all again.Breaking the record meant long days on the bike, over and over again.Counterintuitively, Wilcox said her toughest day on the bike came early during this attempt, on day four: I was throwing up all day, it never stopped raining and I was getting multiple punctures.Perhaps proving that women do make the best ultra-endurance cyclists, she still rode 139 miles, although she admits that day was a tough one.Lael Wilcoxs Around The World record bikeLael WIlcox used a Specialized Roubaix SL8 to break the record. - Rugile KaladyteIn contrast to her snow and ice-focused bike setup for the 500km Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska, Wilcox opted for an endurance road bike for the Around The World record attempt.The frameset comes courtesy of Specialized, with Wilcox picking the latest Roubaix SL8 model.Notably, Wilcox appears to be riding the slightly cheaper and heavier Fact 10R carbon frameset, rather than the lighter (and pricier) S-Works model.We dont know for certain, but we'd speculate that the cheaper model may be slightly more durable, given that expensive, high-modulus carbon fibre tends to be more brittle (its for this reason bike brands dont use different types of carbon fibre across different parts of a frame or component, for example).Wilcox's bike setup focused on speed and comfort over long distances. - SRAMHer drivetrain was top-of-the-range, though, with SRAM supplying its new Red AXS groupset, along with a power meter crankset.The power meter may have been useful to help Wilcox track her calorific output, so she could eat accordingly, for example. It could also have been used for sensible pacing of climbs.The bike was finished with a set of Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels and Specialized Roubaix Pro 2Bliss Ready tubeless tyres.Weve previously reviewed the clincher version of Specializeds Roubaix Pro tyre and found it to be fast-rolling, durable and grippy a good choice for a trip around the world, then.Wilcox's bike had to withstand plenty of rough roads. - SRAMWilcoxs bike was completed with a Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror 3D-printed saddle and a set of Zipp Vuka clip-on triathlon bars.It appears she navigated the route using a Wahoo Elemnt Roam V2 bike computer and a smartphone, both mounted up high on her aero bar for easy visibility while riding.She also carried some bikepacking bags under her saddle and handlebar to carry essentials for the ride.

Isobel Duxfield takes us on a tour of Canada's wilderness