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On the 22nd of September, the men's elite individual time trial at the2024 Zurich World Championships will take place. In last year's fight for the Rainbow Jersey against the clock, Remco Evenepoel prevailed ahead of Filippo Ganna and Joshua Tarling.The preliminary startlist for the 2024 edition i...

Raphas new ByBorre vest leverages the Dutch companys advanced textile knitting & weaving technology to create an on- or off-the-bike garment literally infused with the Rapha ethos to celebrate the British cycling clothing companys 20th anniversary. Knitted by robots, the Rapha + ByBorre vest combines a mix of natural merino and recycled synthetic fibers with Raphas founding principle actually woven into the fabric itselfRapha + ByBorre 20th anniversary knitted vest (Photos by Tomek Dersu Aaron/Rapha)The ultimate performance and style with no compromise on either. Simon Mottram on founding Rapha in 2004The most technical addition to the Rapha20 line-up so far, this knitted vest is the latest collaboration between innovative Amsterdam-based textile maker ByBorre and Rapha, since their 2019 Pro Team Transfer collection. The fabric tech is much the same, using advanced industrial circular knitting machinery in an unconventional way to create 3-dimensional fabrics that combine a mix of natural and synthetic fibers into unique patterns. The dark grey vest has the Mottram quote woven in, while the light gray gets oversized Rapha script logos.Our collaboration with Rapha goes way back, and Im excited that we were able to come together again to create something truly innovative. Through our digital platform, Rapha had access to our transparent textile supply chain, allowing them to create custom textiles that align with their vision while making conscious decisions throughout the design process. Borre Akkersdijk, ByBorre founderVest pricing, details & availabilityThe 200 / $260 / 230 Rapha + ByBorre 20th anniversary vest is made of a 25% merino / 58% recycled polyester / 17% recycled nylon blend. It comes in a wide 6 unisex size range (XS-XXL) with a roomy regular fit designed for off-the-bike wear, but ready to ride, as well. Pick from two colors light or dark gray with underlying pink accents and a bright hi-viz pink lining. It features a 2-way zip, a small zip chest pocket, and 2 snap-closure slash pockets.It is available now in person at the Rapha20 Past Forward exhibition at the Truman Brewery in London, in select Rapha Clubhouses worldwide, and direct from their online shop.Rapha.ccThe post Rapha & ByBorre Weave 20th Anniversary Merino Vest for On- or Off-The-Bike appeared first on Bikerumor.

CyclistWhat is the curse of the rainbow jersey?The curse of the rainbow jersey is a phrase thats been uttered by many over the years, directed at bad luck that seems to befall the wearer of the World Championship Road Race jersey over the year after their success. But is this really the case?The inaugural UCI-organised World Championships for amateur men was held in 1921, opening up to professionals six years later and introducing the rainbow jersey to fight for with it. Italys Alfredo Binda was the first to have the honour of wearing the rainbow bands, which mirror the colours of the Olympic rings.Women finally got their chance from 1958. Elsy Jacobs from Luxembourg beat the duo of Tamara Novikova and Mariya Lukshina from the Soviet Union.The curseDe VelodroomTheres not one specific incident that kicked off the concept of a curse, rather a collection of World Champions having lacklustre seasons following their road race victory. Having such a prestigious title of World Champion understandably brings with it considerable attention; people will follow your year more attentively due to the prestige of the rainbow stripes and being a marked rider in races as a result. Which is probably why its so noticeable when cyclists suffer a mediocre or, at times, terrible year following a victory in the UCI Road World Championships.Many riders have fallen foul of this perceived curse most notably around the end of the last century and the first decade or so of this one, with factors ranging from illness, injury, doping scandals and beyond blamed for the perceived lack of performance. Cadel Evans won the road race in 2009 and in the rainbow jersey the following season, was victorious at La Flche Wallonne plus the points classification at the Giro dItalia. But his stint as World Champion was also marked by a broken elbow in the Tour de France and a stage in which he cracked on the Col de la Madeleine while leading the race, which ultimately put him out of contention and in tears.This less-than-impressive season was ultimately compounded by the fact that the year after, when he was no longer wearing the rainbow jersey, he would win Tirreno-Adriatico and, most notably, become the first Australian to win the Tour de France.Soon after, Philippe Gilbert experienced a phenomenal 2011 season, winning Strade Bianche and going on a ferocious run in April to become only the second man in history to complete the Ardennes triple with victory at the Amstel Gold Race, La Flche Wallonne and Lige-Bastogne-Lige. The Belgian would win his home race of the Belgium Tour followed by the ZLM Tour before wearing the first maillot jaune at the Tour de France.In 2012, Gilbert won two Vuelta a Espaa stages before racing to victory in the World Championship road race. The next year in the rainbow jersey, however, he uncharacteristically won just once Stage 12 of the Vuelta. Once the Worlds title was relinquished to Portugals Rui Costa, Gilbert picked up steam again and was back to winning ways in 2013 at Brabantse Pijl, the Amstel Gold Race and ZLM Tour.It can be argued this dip in form was nothing more than exactly that. An off year that coincided with the World Championship title. Even his run-up to the rainbow bands was less than fruitful. But the gap in results was still atypical for Gilbert. Related Posts 3 alternative ways we could choose a World Champion The history of the World Championships rainbow jersey The actualityDavid Stockman/AFP via Getty ImagesOf course, these are outliers. Many forego any notion of a World Championship curse. Take the dominating Peter Sagan for example. Slovakias superstar won the road race in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and during that time was a force to be reckoned with, victorious at Classics races of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, Gent-Wevelgem, Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix in the rainbow jersey.He was especially prominent at the Tour de France. Sagan ran away with the points classifications in this era, save for his disqualification in 2017 while wearing the green jersey, not necessarily the result of any curse but one that did lead to a legal dispute. The UCI ultimately agreed the crash was unintentional and acknowledged race footage was not available to the race jury when the decision was made.Annemiek van Vleuten won her second World Championships Road Race in 2022 (the first was in 2019, which was followed by a Covid-19-inturrupted 2020 season) and successfully defended her titles at both La Vuelta Femenina and the Giro dItalia Women in typical Van Vleuten fashion.Even the most recent World Champions of Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky have both had plenty of success this season. Alpecin-Deceunincks Van der Poel dominated both Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix as SD Worx-Protimes Kopecky also won Paris-Roubaix, going on to secure the Tour of Britain plus both the road race and time-trial at the Belgian National Championships.Such notion of a curse was even picked up by the British Medical Journal in 2015 where, unsurprisingly, the concept was rubbished. The paper examined seasons from 1965 to 2013 for those who won the World Championships Road Race or the Tour of Lombardy and described the concept as a regression to the mean, not a curse.There is no curse Luc Claessen/Getty ImagesWhile some folklore element to the rainbow jersey would certainly be interesting, there is no accompanying curse that comes with it. Any lacklustre or injury-impacted season in the rainbow bands is simply one that can befall any rider at any time in their career. So many elements combine for the outcome of one race or indeed many over a season that it would be reductive to reduce this to simple a curse. But lets hope the next World Champions have good seasons, just in caseThe post What is the curse of the rainbow jersey? appeared first on Cyclist.

On the 23rd of September, the under 23s in the men'swill get their chance to fight for a Rainbow Jersey against the clock in Zurich, Switzerland.The preliminary startlist includes notable names such as: Rasmus Pedersen, Alec Segaert, Antonio Morgado, Jakob Soderqvist, Jan Christen, Jorgen Nordhagen...

Hot on the heels of the release of their super affordable titanium All Road bike, State Bicycles has released a new, equally affordable v2 Carbon Monster fork. The new fork is equipped with a flip-chip, adding to its versatility, and making it a great addition to your current gravel or bikepacking steed.(Photos / State Bicycles)Its made just like the original version, with the highest-grade carbon fiber, engineered to take on the toughest terrains while keeping your ride light and agile. Flip Chip set at 55.5mmFlip Chip set at 49mmThe biggest difference between the two forks is the addition of the flip chip to the v2. The flip chip will change the rake of the fork from 49mm to 55.5mm. Flipping the chip will change the geometry of your bike by allowing the rider to adjust for particular terrain.Flip chip at 55.5mmFlip Chip set at 49mmFlip chip at 49mmFor instance, the 49mm offset is ideal for making stability and control a priority while riding technical trails. It allows for the bike to be confidently ridden on rough gravel, tight, and twisty singletrack, or techy descents. Flip Chip at 55.5mmFlipping the chip to the 55.5mm position gives the rider a more stable, smoother ride. By lengthening the wheelbase of your steed, you increase straight-line stability. This would be ideal for long-distance bikepacking trips or fast gravel roads. Ready for adventure? Well, the fork also has adventure designed right into it. It carries a ton of mounting points and will accommodate tires up to 700c x 55mm or 650b x 2.3 (49mm setting) and 700c x 58mm or 650b x 2.4 (55.5mm setting)v2 Carbon Monster Fork Retail and FeaturesRetail; $299Material: High-grade carbon fiberSteerer: Full carbon, 1 1/8 1 1/2 taperedDropout: Carbon fiber, compatible with 12 x100mm thru-axle (M12 thread pitch)Brakes: Flat mount disc-brake interfaceThru-Axle: IncludedStateBicycle.comThe post State Bicycle Co. Carbon Monster Fork V2 Includes Flip Chip For Added Versatility appeared first on Bikerumor.

On the 27th of September, the men's U23 road race takes place at the 2024 World Championships in Zurich, as the next generation of talents fight it out for a Rainbow Jersey.The preliminary startlist for the race includes: Johannes Kulset, Jorgen Nordhagen, Jakob Soderqvist, Jan Christen, Henrik Ped...

Like every cycling clothing brand, GOREWEAR updates their styles and model names every season or two. Mostly, this makes it hard to write clothing reviews that stand the test of time, but in this case, Ive been testing their stuff for enough seasons to notice trends that carry over from year to year. And theyre all good.For this review, we brought a collection of their Spinshift, Endure, Distance, and Spirit lines to Japan. Between them, they covered more than two weeks of road cycling and bikepacking in rain and shine. We mixed and matched, so most images have a variety of these styles in them.We also brought their Endure mountain bike rain jacket, which makes for a great all-purpose raincoat, too. Heres a look at the items we tested and notes on their features that carry over year to year and make Gore stand out as one of my favorites for quite some timeGOREWEAR bibshorts & jerseysSpinshift cargo shorts w/ Distance jersey.GOREWEARs most recent collection is Spinshift, and it includes bibshorts, jerseys, and a road rain jacket. For the jersey and jacket, the front jersey zippers close to create their logo at the top, which is a cool touch.Above that is their Distance collection, where materials feel a bit more premium, cuts are a little more fitted, there are fewer seams, Both are excellent, and compared to top-shelf competitors, theyre comparatively featured but very also fairly priced. For hot weather, I prefer the Distance Bib Shorts because they have a lighter-weight mesh strap with less overall material. That said, all of Gores bibs use wide but soft straps that are supremely comfortable and stay in place.It also introduces Gores first-ever cargo bibshorts, which have a clever left-side pocket flap that helps keeps things inside the pocket without adding any extra tension. It easily fit my iPhone 15 Pro (standard, not Plus-sized), sized just right to keep it upright.The right leg pocket has no flap, making it quick and easy to stash wrappers while securing valuables in the flapped left-side pocket.Conveniently, Gores palette is complementary throughout the styles, so its easy to pair across price points. Or match it up like the Spinshift Orbit Blue jersey and Distance 2.0 bibs above.Or their Spirit Organic Camo design with anything? It also came in purple:which is the challenge of putting any clothes through the wringer for a proper test: Styles come and go, and not every color you see here is still available. So, big picture, focus on the features. Speaking of the wringerDurability & Pocketswed suggest washing these separately the first time. I know we werent this dirty, and *gasp* were not triathletes, but a single pair of shorts tainted the tub water when we did an early trip wash. The upside is that Gores colors are deep and rich, and theyve held up really well to many subsequent machine washing.Importantly, theyve also held up to the high-heat combo washer/dryer units often found in Japanese hotels. That said, we usually hang dry these things at home. Theyve even held up to a few scuffsMinor holes in the pocket courtesy of a low-speed tumble.Regardless of which jersey we wore, all of them have great pockets. Steve showed off his tuck-and-roll skills on a low-speed tumble and ended up scuffing a few holes in his pocket. Despite continuing to stuff it full and through future wearings, those tears havent really spread or grown.The three main pockets are deep enough to hold a lot of stuff, like weird vending machine snacks, action cameras on selfie sticks, phones, jackets, and more. But theyre not so deep that we couldnt easily fish a gel or bar out of them either.They all also have a fourth zipper pocket for cash and cards, even on their budget jerseys, which is a great feature.We also really liked Gores leg openings. Theyre seamless and use a simple repeating + plus sign pattern of silicone grippers. Its minimal, so it wont leave a deep ring around your leg, but effective our shorts never rode up or shifted out of place.Not shown, most of their bibshorts have an additional modesty panel above the front of the chamois pad, which helps smooth over any bumps and conceal dribblesyou know, I mean, I hear some people worry about that I guess. Anyway, its a nice feature, and it also blocks a bit of wind in the winter without being hot in the summer.The last thing to note is sleeve length. Theyre not the longest, and not the shortest. For my son and I (both ~62), they hit is mid-arm. For Steve, they came a little closer to his elbow. Personally, I prefer longer sleeves for more sun coverage, but these are a good middle ground that stayed comfortable and should fit most riders well.Jackets & shell shortsTyler (62) wearing a US Large above, Steve (510) wearing a US Medium.For the road cycling tour, Steve and I both used the new Spinshift Gore-Tex Jacket. Its ultralight, as breathable as anything else in the category, and drys very quickly. If you miss Gores Shakedry jackets (RIP), these are close and probably more durable.The fit well, just snug enough to minimize drag and flapping, but with enough room to move, even when theyre zipped all the way up. I typically have to size up on jackets to get the arm length and shoulder room, but here I was able to stick with a Large (US, Mens) for a more aero fit.They also fit over a jersey full of stuffed pockets in the back, too, and has its own zippered pocket that can be used for stuff, orit stuffs into its own pocket for compact storage. Once compressed it fits easily in their jerseys pockets, but I also just shoved it down into a jersey pocket without storing it, too.Two other noteworthy features: The sleeves are long enough to cover the tops of your gloves, so theres no awkward gap there, and the front zipper is easy to adjust while riding. I was also able to pull the jacket on and off while riding, but you should attempt that only at your own risk.For the bikepacking leg, we switched to the Endure Gore-Tex Jacket, their top-level mountain bike jacket. This jacket is also incredibly lightweight, packs down small, and dries very quickly, but has more room to move.We wanted something more casual since wed be riding slower and stopping at a lot of spots, cafes, shops, etc. So, we sized up because we wanted to be able to layer under it for off-the-bike adventures. This made it a bit big for pure cycling, but Ive used it for mountain biking, hiking, and just walking around and its great.I went with an XL on this and can easily layer a hoodie or sweater underneath when temps drop. I love its versatility, and since its $280, its a really nice jacket that might be hard to justify purely for MTB use anywhere outside of the Pacific Northwest or UK.We noted that the material does appear to wet out on the forearms and where its rubbed by things like pack straps, but we concluded that it doesnt seem to let moisture in. Some sweat will accumulate and feel wet inside, but opening the zipper to let fresh air in or turning it inside out once we stopped (and the rain stopped) allowed it to dry almost instantly. All in all, its one of the best rain jackets Ive used.We also brought along the Endure Gore-Tex Shorts, which are a wind- and water-proof shell short with simple elastic waist band. Theyre ultralight, are quick and easy to put on and take off as conditions change, and long enough to provide excellent coverage. Sitting right at the knee, they kept our bibs from getting wet in the rain, so we had dry clothes underneath once the clouds cleared. These are a great option for MTB, commuters, touring, or just playing outside on rainy days!Gore cycling glovesFor some reason, we only took pics of Steves Gore C3 cycling gloves, which he liked. They have a single-layer palm with very light padding and a simple stretch backhand.Harrison and I wore Zone full finger (slim, no padding) and C5 short finger (gel + foam padding) gloves. Both offered great grip on the handlebar tape during downpours and were comfortable throughout the long days. I wore an XL and found that the bits between the fingers could have had just a bit more room (they dug in slightly, but not enough to cause pain), but otherwise theyre a great compliment to Gores excellent cycling kits.Gore Wear for the winOver the past 16 years of testing cycling kits, Gore has consistently delivered on quality, smart features, and great comfort. More recently, theyve got a lot better about their fit, too, with more consistency across models and seasons.I typically wear a Large in road kits, and everything I ordered for this trip fit perfectly. Steve typically wears Medium, but went with Small bibshorts (mediums were too big) and Medium jerseys, and he commented that their online sizing guide suggested XS, so maybe just go start with what you normally wear and go from there.I also really appreciate that they offer great features, material, and design all the way down to their lowest price points. Minimalist grippers, wide shoulder bands, reflective hits, and zippered jersey pocketsall these things are on every model they offer. We highly recommend checking them out next time youre shopping for cycling kits.GoreWear.comThe post Review: GOREWEAR Cycling Kits Cover All the Bases appeared first on Bikerumor.

The news of today was the unexpected video post from Visma | Lease a Bike where the Dutch team announced 'infinite' collaboration with their multi-discipline star Wout Van Aert. The cut with both wholesome moments as well as lows that shaped the Belgian's career to this day. This should be enough to...

Roger Adri won the GP de Wallonie 2024, the second professional victory of his career and the first since stage 2 of the Tour de Occitanie more than two years ago. It is also his first win with his new team, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe. The 26-year-old won ahead of Alex Aranburu in the final sprint...