Focus completely redesigned their JAM to be one eMTB for everyone. It brings semi-affordability with a carbon frame sporting sleek carbon looks. The revamped ebike still gets 150mm of reactive rear travel paired to 160mm forks and capable all-rounder geometry. And there are options for either a lighter & slimmer 600Wh battery or a bigger range 800Wh alternative.Focus says, If there was only one e-mountain bike in the world, the JAM would be the one for you. Its the manifestation of a trail bike, supercharging your confidence on any trail up or down.Focus JAM alloy all-mountain eMTBThat one ebike for all types of mountain riding feels about right. This is big enough travel to smooth out almost any type of rough & rocky terrain. But with powerful pedal-assist, its also gonna be efficient enough for less-demanding singletrack trail riding. So, yeah, the Jam seems like a solid middle ground for mountain bikers looking to buy just one ebike to ride it all.But frankly, the Jam family had gotten a bit confusing for me. Until now, the top 8-series was a conventional Horst-link 150/160mm 4-bar in carbon with a Bosch motor. Its 6-series was just an alloy iteration with the same Bosch motor. And then there was an alloy 7-series with an altogether different short-link 4-bar, shorter 150mm forks, and with a Shimano motor. (Photos/Focus)But now, Focus has gone back to the drawing board to simplify the Jam eMTB family, and to separate it a bit more clearly from their lighter Sam trail & burlier Thron enduro ebikes. Gone are the 7- & 8-series, as focus makes it simple again.Whats new?The 3 big updates seem to be a more refined aluminum frame, the latest Bosch Performance Line CX motor, and 2 new battery power options for lighter weight or greater range.The frame is now hydroformed from 7005 alloy to get the sleek seamless looks of carbon, including integration of the forward show mount into the bend in the toptube. Only in the stays and the bottom of the downtube do you see those classic big alloy welds.A new Bosch CXThe 5th generation motor update is just the latest iteration of their top Performance Line CX motor (BDU384Y). On paper it still looks essentially the same. Its still nominally 250W, a peak short-term power output up to 600W, delivering up to 340% of what you put in at the pedals, and puts out the same 85Nm of torque. But Bosch says this new generation motor is more responsive than ever to your input thanks to improved inertia, cadence & torque sensors inside. The result is a more natural riding feel, while still delivering full-power pedal-assist support. And its even said to be quieter running, and about 100g lighter at a claimed 2.8kg now.600Wh800WhBattery-wise, the new CX update also brings two new modular internal batteries from Bosch, too. The PowerTube now comes in 600Wh or 800Wh variants that snap right into the new alloy Jam downtube. The smaller battery lines up perfectly with the frame, while the larger hangs down a bit lower to make room for those extra electrons to carry you on 1/3 longer adventures. Then, Focus puts their own 2 different downtube covers over to make sure the battery is safe. Also, all frame sizes of the Jam are compatible with Boschs 250Wh range extender external battery, so you could end with either 850Wh or 1050Wh if you chose longer ebike rides.Geometry tweaksThe new Focus Jam geometry is quite similar to the outgoing ebike, but there are a few tweaks. The 4 frame sizes (S-XL) get a half-degree slacker headtube to 65. Reach actually shrinks 5mm across the board, while Stack gets a tad higher together with a bit taller fork heights (more so on the smaller bikes). Chainstays and effective seat angles are unchanged. But standover height actually comes down, making these eMTBs more manageable over challenging terrain, coupled with longer travel dropper seatposts (up to 150mm S, 180mm M & L, 210mm XL).Tech details7005 hydroformed aluminum frameset with 150mm of rear wheel travelclassic 4-bar suspension design with FOLD kinematicslatest Bosch Performance Line CX ebike powertrainnew Kiox & Purion displays on all eMTB modelsfully integrated internal cable routing through the upper headset bearingUDH, wired T-Type electronic or conventional mechanical derailleur compatibility29 x 2.6 tire clearanceBoost 148x12mm thru-axlePost Mount 180mm brake, with 200mm rotors34.9mm oversized seatpost for long travel droppersintegrated Airtag or Chipolo tracker mountingThe new and improved Jam is available now from your local Focus dealer. However, the 6.8 model is still very TBD on when it will actually ship, since it has some secret parts in its spec. There are four complete ebike builds all sharing the same alloy frame. And while the top-spec model focuses on a lighter weight build, the three more affordable options give buyers the choice of a lighter 600Wh or longer-range 800Wh internal battery.Focus JAM eMTB Pricing, options & availabilityFocus Jam 6.0For 8000, the Focus Jam 6.0 gives you a 160mm RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork & Super Deluxe Select+ piggyback air shock, paired to a SRAM GX AXS Transmission wireless drivetrain, Code Silver 4-piston brakes, and DT Swiss HX 1700 alloy wheels. This top-tier build features the lighter, smaller battery to get a claimed complete ebike weight of 24.3kg, and gets the latest (and excellent) new Schwalbe Albert Trail Radial tires.Focus Jam 6.9With a somewhat confusing numbering scheme, the 6.9 drops to 6600 with a mechanical Shimano XT groupset and Fox 36 Performance Elite / Float X Performance piggyback shock suspension, and still the 600Wh battery. Or for +400 extra you get the longer-range 800Wh battery option. The Focus Jam 6.9 also gets alloy DT HX 1900 wheels with those Albert Radial tires.2025 Focus Jam 6.8The Focus Jam 6.8 lowers even more to 6000 with a 600Wh battery (6400 with 800Wh) and a unique claim in the spec sheet of a New SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission derailleur at a price that could only be mechanical. That means a direct mount T-type mechanical Eagle derailleur is coming soon from SRAM, but Focus hasnt yet teased us with an actual photo. Their PR pics for this model are essentially frame-only with just a schematic outline of the ebike build. The 6.8 also down-specs to RockShox Lyrik & Deluxe Select suspension, a lower Bosch Purion 200 display, and house brand wheels on Formula hubs, but apparently still the Albert Radial tires.Focus Jam 6.7Lastly, a 5000 Jam 6.7 600Wh build (5400 with 800Wh) is the most affordable with a Shimano Cues 110 drivetrain, RockShox Psylo Silver RC & Deluxe Select suspension, and house brand alloy wheels on Shimano hubs with EXO casing Maxxis Minion tires.Focus-bikes.comThe post New Alloy Focus JAM eMTB Updates All-Rounder All-Mountain eBike appeared first on Bikerumor.

Fox has updated its electronic suspension system with the Live Wire Neo, benefiting from wire-free installation and the ability to open the rear shock in 1/70th of a second.Fox claims the Neo system is the fastest wireless protocol in cycling.The system uses the brand's Neo wireless communication technology that debuted on the Transfer Neo dropper post last month, and is said to deliver a signal from the fork and rear sensors to the controller in around one millisecond.Live Wire Neo is said to react so fast that it can instantly deliver the perfect balance of support and rider comfort, adapting at every moment on the trail, increasing efficiency.Fox says the system is available as an aftermarket upgrade for most trail bikes and enduro bikes, with riders needing a Live Valve Neo Kit priced at 449.99 / $399 / 499 / CAD$534.65, consisting of batteries and bump sensors.You will then need to choose between a Live Valve Neo Float X for 1,119 / $999 / 1,299 / CAD$1,399 or a Live Valve Neo DHX at 1,099 / $949 / 1,249 / CAD$1,269, depending on your discipline.Wireless Live WireThe Live Valve Neo DHX doesn't come with a coil. - FoxFox has developed on the same premise as its initial Live Valve technology released in 2018, but says advances in wireless communications have enabled it to ditch the wires of the previous system.The new system is more similar to RockShox Flight Attendant, and it sees a rechargeable external battery mounted to the shock and sensor.The Fox Live Valve Neo is designed for trail and enduro riders. - FoxSensors are used on the front and rear of the bike, mounted to the brake mounts, while the controller sits inside the rear shock.The brand says athletes in its RAD (Racing Applications Development) programme have been testing the system for the past three years at Enduro World Championships and Downhill World Cups.Faster reactionsThe Live Valve Neo Float X is aimed more at trail bikes. - FoxThe system reads terrain inputs up to 400 times per second, sensing, transmitting and adjusting the shock, all in 1/70th of a second.Fox says because the system is the fastest wireless protocol in cycling, it operates with no noticeable lag. This is said to increase efficiency down the trail and maximise every opportunity for speed.Electronic suspension is becoming commonplace in the top echelons of enduro racing. - FoxA magnetic latching solenoid is used in the shocks compression circuit, which is claimed to be faster than a motor and virtually silent.Unlike RockShox Flight Attendant, the sensor is mounted on the brake rotor on the Live Wire Neo. - FoxThe sensor on the fork is said to be so fast that it can detect a bump and actuate the shock before the rear wheel encounters the same bump.The suspension can sense climbing inputs. - FoxWhen the trail starts heading up, the suspension hardens, providing a supportive platform for tapping out climbs.Fox says the Neo system is so fast it even boosts your speed on jumps and can help you accelerate out of corners by increasing support on the exit.App integrationThe Live Valve Neo should be compatible with all bikes that use Fox's current shock line-up. - FoxThe system is also compatible with the Fox Bike App, where you can find setup tutorials, firmware updates and Live Valve Neo tunes.There are five preset tunes: Standard, Firm, Plush, Open and Closed, and you can store and customise your tunes to suit trail conditions or preferences, with Fox saying this gives World-Cup level tuning possibilities.

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CyclistPro bike: Tadej Pogaars World Championships-winning Colnago V4RsTadej Pogaars World Championships road race victory was completely expected, but amazing nonetheless. The Slovenian attacked from the peloton with 100km to go and never looked back.He held off the chasing groups riding this special edition Colnago V4Rs, with a paintjob to celebrate his achievements this year, including yellow for the Tour de France, pink for the Giro dItalia and blue for the Giros maglia azzurra KOM jersey. Techwise its very sponsor-faithful, despite his recent criticism of the accuracy of his power meter. Points of note are the funky AbsoluteBlack brake pads, Continentals TT tyres which are actually a popular choice in road races and the funky blue derailleur hanger which is almost certainly just there to be blue.Frameset: Colnago V4RsGroupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Crankset: 54/40TPower meter: Shimano Dura-AcePedals: Shimano Dura-AceWheels: Enve SES 4.5Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT Handlebar/stem: Enve SES ARBar tape: ColnagoSeatpost: Colnago V4Rs CarbonSaddle: Prologo Nago R4 147Bottle cages: Elite Leggero CarbonComputer: WahooExtras: AbsoluteBlack Graphenpads brake pads, fun blue derailleur hangerXavier PereyronXavier PereyronXavier PereyronXavier PereyronXavier PereyronXavier PereyronXavier Pereyron Related Posts The best photos from the UCI World Championships mens road race 2024 The best photos from the UCI World Championships womens road race 2024 Cyclist Magazine Podcast episode 114: Tadej Pogaar interview How he won the Tour, Vingegaard, losing, winning again, and his work with PlumeStrong Colnago V4Rs review The post Pro bike: Tadej Pogaars World Championships-winning Colnago V4Rs appeared first on Cyclist.

From the 1st to the 6th of October the riders will tackle the Cro Race. This will be one of the final stage-races of the season; one of the final opportunities to get some meaningful wins or build form towards the final big races of the year.The final startlist includes: Brandon McNulty, Orluis Aul...

Cyber Monday is the ideal time to pick out a Garmin GPS computer, smartwatch or other Garmin tech deal.Many retailers have launched extensive sales (see our links below), where you'll find all sorts of Cyber Monday cycling deals and several of them have cut the prices of a range of Garmin products.Well be updating this page regularly this page with the best Cyber Monday cycling deals, so be sure to bookmark it!When is Cyber Monday 2024?Cyber Monday falls on 2 December, following Black Friday on 29 Novemeber.Cyber Monday and Black Friday sales can start much earlier, so keep an eye out for deals throughout November.Where to find the best Black Friday Garmin deals These retailers offer Black Friday discounts on the best Garmin smart devices.Black Friday Garmin deals: UK quick linksAmazon - Discounts on tech, accessories, and clothingChain Reaction For savings on cycling gear including bikes, clothing, shoes and moreWiggle Save on a huge range of cycle gearSigma Sports Save on top-notch cycling kitDecathlon - Savings on cycling gearHalfords - Reduced cycling techTredz - Money off helmets and components, clothing and bike bikesCurrys - Savings on off wearable techBlack Friday Garmin deals: US quick linksAmazon - Daily discounts on tech, clothing, and accessoriesJenson USA Save on bikes, equipment and clothesTweeks Cycles - Save on cycling gearBest Garmin Black Friday GPS bike computer deals we found in 2023Garmin Edge 130 Plus 169.99 119 (save 30%)The Garmin Edge 130 Plus is a great entry-level device. - GarminThe Garmin Edge 130 Plus is the perfect entry into the world of Garmin cycling computers.With 55 off the retail price at Amazon, this deal looks like a steal on one of Garmin's most compact yet feature-packed computers.The Edge 130 packs tons of training data into a compact head unit. It also offers synced workouts, performance insights and Garmin's clever ClimbPro feature, to help you pace your efforts.Buy the Garmin Edge 130 Plus in the UK from Wiggle for 129Buy the Garmin Edge 130 Plus in the UK from Amazon for 119Buy the Garmin Edge 130 Plus in the US from Amazon for $191.11Garmin Edge Explore 2 249.99 209.99 (save 16%)The Explore 2 does everything you need from a smartwatch, unless power measuring/training is a priority. - Warren Rossiter / Our MediaThe Garmin Edge Explore 2 has all of the functionality you'll need unless you are fully into training with power. It provides navigation and has a large, high-resolution screen.Full price, it's around half the cost of Garmin's fancier bike computers and it's now even cheaper.Buy the Garmin Edge Explore in the UK from Amazon for 209.99Garmin Edge 530 259.99 228 (save 12%) / $299.99 $199 (save 33%) You can customise data fields to your heart's content with the Garmin Edge 530. - Matthew Allen / Immediate MediaThe Edge 530 is a GPS bike computer thats packed with features and marketed at serious riders who want a range of performance metrics and navigation features at their disposal, and are happy with the button-controlled interface.In our Garmin Edge 530 review, we gave this bike computer four stars out of five, praising the breadth of features in such a compact device, including ride recording, turn-by-turn navigation and various performance stats, such as FTP tracking.The Edge 530 has been surpassed by the Edge 540, but still offers plenty of performance-orientated features for your training.Buy the Garmin Edge 530 in the UK from Wiggle for 228Buy the Garmin Edge 530 in the US from Walmart for $199Garmin Edge 830 349.99 249 (save 29%)Despite its smaller size, the Garmin Edge 830 packs quite a punch, with full-colour mapping and a touchscreen. - Alex EvansThe Edge 830 is a fully featured GPS cycle computer that our tester described as a true class-leading GPS that offers plenty of useful functions above and beyond its competition.Its almost identical in terms of features to the Edge 530, but adds a touchscreen for an improved user experience. It's the Garmin computer preferred by many pro riders, including Geraint Thomas, for its compact size and comprehensive functionality.The Edge 830 has recently been replaced by the Edge 840, but it still provides plenty of features. Buy the Garmin Edge 830 from Sigma Sports for 249Buy the Garmin Edge 830 in the US from Amazon for $269.99Garmin Edge 1040 519.99 398 (save 23%)The Edge 1040 supplies all the data you'd ever need and probably some you won't. - Steve Sayers / Our MediaThe Edge 1040 is Garmin's flagship bike computer, designed for everything from touring to racing and featuring the largest display in the Edge family.It comes with Worldwide Garmin Cycle Map as standard, and enables you to plan routes and navigate without any connection to the internet.The Edge 1040 comes with training programs built in, as well as smartphone connectivity.Buy the Garmin Edge 1040 in the UK from Wiggle for 398Buy the Garmin Edge 1040 in the US from Amazon for $549.99Garmin Edge 1040 Solar 629.99 586 (save 7%)Garmin's Edge 1040 Solar can work out your training effect. - Stan Portus / Our MediaGarmin's Edge 1040 Solar has all of the same features as the regular Edge 1040, but includes a Power Glass solar charging screen, which extends battery life to a claimed 45 hours with demanding use, or up to 100 hours in battery saver mode.This computer is aimed toward endurance athletes who are looking to declutter a portable charger from their top tube or bar bag.Buy the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar in the UK from Wiggle for 586Buy the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar in the US from Amazon for $699.99Garmin Edge 1030 $399.99 $345 (save 14%)Although no longer the top dog, the Edge 1030 Plus remains a clever device. - Jack Luke / Immediate MediaThe Edge 1030 Plus was Garmins previous flagship GPS cycle computer, only recently eclipsed by the Edge 1040.Our in-depth Garmin Edge 1030 Plus review found it combines a super-responsive and bright touchscreen with fantastic battery life, comprehensive mapping and navigation capabilities, and every cycling metric imaginable. Buy the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus in the US from Amazon for $345Best Garmin Black Friday smartwatch deals 2023Garmin Fenix 7X Solar 779.99 499.99 (save 36%) / $769.99 $589.99 (save 26%)The Garmin Fenix 7X will last up to 37 days in smartwatch mode. - GarminThe Garmin Fenix 7X Solars power glass solar charging lens helps you go longer between charges. The watch will last up to 37 days in smartwatch mode, according to Garmin.The watch will track a wide variety of activities and provide you with plenty of insight into your health and fitness, including heart rate variability, endurance and VO2 max.Buy the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar in the UK from Amazon for 499.99Buy the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar in the US from Walmart for $589.99Garmin Fenix 7 559.99 399 (save 40%) / $649.99 $449.99 (save 31%)The Fenix 7 features Garmin Pay, which allows you to leave your wallet at home. - CurrysThe Garmin Fenix 7 features a full-colour touchscreen sat in a 47mm fibre-reinforced case for added durability.This model measures heart rate and blood oxygen saturation to help optimise your recovery, and has battery life that is said to last for up to 18 days in regular smartwatch mode. In the UK, Currys is offering 110 off RRP with Amazon in the US offering a similar $200 saving.Buy the Garmin Fenix 7 in the UK from Currys for 399Buy the Garmin Fenix 7 in the US from Amazon for $449.99Garmin Forerunner 955 479.99 359.99 (save 25%) / $499.99 $419.99 (save 16%)The Forerunner 955 has built-in mapping. - The Forerunner 955 has an always-on, full-colour display and a battery life of 15 days in smartwatch mode or 42 hours in GPS mode.This watch can be paired with your power meter to record power data, and has a built-in heart rate monitor. Wiggle in the UK and Amazon in the US have some of the best prices available this Cyber Monday.Buy the Garmin Forerunner 955 in the UK from Wiggle for 359.99Buy the Garmin Forerunner 955 in the US from Amazon for $419.99Garmin Instinct 2 249.99 183 (save 27%) / $249.99 $167.99 (save 33%)The Garmin Instinct 2 is designed to be more rugged than other Garmin models. - AmazonThe Instinct 2 features a rugged design with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, and is water-rated down to 100m. The watch has a wide array of functionality, including a heart rate monitor, and has a 28-day battery life in smartwatch mode.Buy the Garmin Instinct 2 in the UK from Amazon for 183Buy the Garmin Instinct 2 in the US from Amazon for $167.99Garmin Instinct Solar 399.99 279.99 (save 30%) / $349.99 $229.99 (save 34%)The Garmin Instinct Solar currently has 44 per cent off. - Garmin The Garmin Instinct Solar has the same rugged design and tracking capabilities as the standard Instinct smartwatch, but with a solar charging lens.The solar charging radically extends battery life, with Garmin claiming the watch will last 54 days in smartwatch mode.Buy the Garmin Instinct Solar in the UK from Amazon for 279.99Buy the Garmin Instinct Solar in the US from Target for $229.99Garmin Epix (Gen 2) 491.88 476 (save 4%)AmazonThis Garmin Epix Gen 2 features an AMOLED display covered by a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass lens. The watch can display mapping as well as health data, with the rear of the watch featuring a heart-rate monitor that can also measure how well your body absorbs oxygen using a Pulse Ox Sensor.Buy the Garmin Epix Gen 2 in the UK from Amazon for 474Best Garmin Black Friday pedals and lights deals 2023Garmin HRM-Pro Plus 119.99 97.95 (save 18%)/ $129.99 99.82 (save 23%)The strap can record certain metrics independently of a computer or smartwatch. - Garmin The Garmin HRM-Pro Plus heart rate monitor is about as high-tech as they come.The strap can record metrics such as steps, calories and intensity minutes independently of a smartwatch or bike computer.Its battery should also last a year if used for an average of one hour a day.Buy the Garmin HRM-Pro Plus in the UK from Amazon for 97.95Buy the Garmin HRM-Pro Plus in the US from Amazon for $99.99Garmin Rally RS200 power meter pedals 929.99 749.99 (save 19%)Garmin's Rally RS200 power meter pedals offer accurate, reliable power data. - Simon Bromley / Immediate MediaGarmin Rally is the brand's latest power meter pedal system, and the RS200s are the first Shimano SPD-SL compatible pedals. This is a real advantage if you already use Shimano pedals, because you won't have to swap to another type of cleat and setup.In testing, we found the Garmin Rally RS200 power meter pedals offered accurate and reliable power data and were easy to use.The pedals come at a premium cost, but the price isn't out of line with other high-end dual-sided power meter pedals, and this discount from Wiggle helps too. There are no deals in the US worth considering, with most retailers selling at or close to RRP.Buy the Garmin Rally RS200 power meter pedals for 749.99 from WiggleGarmin Varia UT800 Smart Headlight 149.99 129 (save 13%) / $149.99 $99.99 (save 33%)The Varia UT800 comes with either a universal out-front mount for your handlebar or a helmet mount for trail applications. - GarminWith an output of 800 lumens, the Varia UT800 might not be the brightest light for its price, but it makes up for that with smart features and integration with your GPS.You can set it up to increase in brightness as you ride faster, conserving battery life when you need less light. It also uses ambient light to vary output and can be controlled via an Edge bike computer.You get three constant and two flashing modes, run times between 1.5 and 20 hours, and the Varia UT800 can be fixed to a helmet or using a GoPro mount.Buy the Garmin Varia UT800 Smart Headlight in the UK from Tredz for 129Buy the Garmin Varia UT800 Smart Headlight in the US from Jenson for $99.99Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Bike Radar and Tail Light 169.99 129 (save 23%)The Garmin Varia RTL515 will alert you to vehicles behind you. - The Garmin Varia RTL515 rearview radar is compatible with bike computers and smartwatches from a range of brands, not just Garmin. It alerts you via your head unit to approaching vehicles, detecting them at least 140m away.The computer screen, or Garmin's smartphone app, gives you a visual representation of relative position and you get an all-clear once there's nothing else detected behind you.Buy the Garmin Varia RTL515t in the UK from Tredz for 129Buy the Garmin Varia RTL515t in the US from Amazon for $149.99Which Garmin device should I buy?Garmin's latest GPS bike computers. - Stan Portus / Our MediaGarmin devices fall into two broad categories: GPS computers and wearables (smartwatches).GPS computers can be attached to the handlebars of your bike via a mount. All Garmin bike computers contain GPS chips, so at the very minimum will let you know where youve been, how far youve ridden and at what speed.However, while lower-end models such as the Edge 130 will give you a breadcrumb-style trail, more advanced computers such as the Edge 530, Edge 830 and Edge 1040 Solar will offer extra features such as turn-by-navigation and route recalculation.Take a look at our full Garmin Edge bike computers buyers guide for a more detailed lowdown on the Edge range.Garmins wearables, by contrast, are more focused on fitness and health, and there are a lot out there. The brand has six ranges of smartwatch, although theres plenty of overlap in terms of specs and features.Basic features across nearly every model include step counting, sleep monitoring and smartphone notifications. As the models advance, they incorporate extra features such as not just tracking your heart rate but also measuring VO2 max and lactate threshold.The good news is that as the technology in both categories advances, the basic models are capable of more and more. So our advice is to not overreach beyond your budget, and to prioritise whats most important to you.Are you looking to improve your ride performance by tracking your stats? Or are you looking for a wayfinder on your ride thats more built-for-purpose than your smartphone?For more guidance on which device will best suit your needs, check out our guide on bike computers vs smartphones vs smartwatches. How to get a good deal on Black FridayDeals should never be taken at face value theyre not necessarily the bargains they might first appear to be. Read on for a few tips in spotting genuinely good Black Friday Garmin deals:Conduct a spot of pre-deal research. See what the experts, who have tested a product, have to say about it before you commit to buying. Head to our Garmin reviews and news page for information about the latest productsPut together a wishlist of items. Of course, you might get inspired while browsing and find an unexpected perfect cycling Christmas gift for someone but remember that retailers and markets do an exceptional job of convincing you to buy something you dont necessarily wantAs mentioned, dont assume a deal is genuinely good just because you see a huge discount against an RRP. The product might well have not been at the RRP price for months or even years prior the best way to get around this is to take note of product prices way ahead of Black FridayShop around if you see what looks like an amazing deal, add it to your shopping basket. But before you pay at the checkout, have a quick look at Googles price results to check its not cheaper elsewhere. And dont forget that retailers such as Currys and John Lewis promise to match prices, so hold them to it!Should I wait for Cyber Monday?Cyber Monday, as the name suggests, has always been something exclusively online. But as online shopping has increased, we imagine there will be less of a clear-cut divide between Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.Our advice this year is to not hang on until Cyber Monday to see if an already-discounted product drops any further in price. With so many more people shopping online, products are likely to sell out even faster.

UPDATED September 30, 2024BY The TDA TeamINIsland Hopping Japan no comments Island Hopping Japan: Our Newest Cycling Adventure!When we first scouted our route for the Journey to the East tour in Korea and Japan, it was an incredible eye opener to these diverse, beautiful and perfect cycling destinations.Japan, especially, has been one of our most popular destinations in the past 2 years, with tremendous participant feedback. So, we thought, how can we do another tour in the region that follows the TDA ethos of discovering new and unexpected routes that open up whole new lands to explore by bicycle.Island Hopping Japan is that. A project put together with our operations team here at TDA, our local expert guide in Japan; Kazu, and Ozgur, our Tour leader extraordinaire and one of the original route planners of Journey to the East.Osaka to Okinawa. Traversing 7 islands in 44 days, starting in October, 2025.We will take you from the mountains to the tropics, from forested temples to sandy island beaches, as we cycle our way to the far southern reaches of Japan. Along the way we will experience the lesser-travelled islands of Setonaikai, Yakushima, Amami and Okinawa.We are happy to announce our Island Hopping Japan tour and invite you to explore the breathtaking scenery, diverse and distinct cultures, and amazing cycling routes of each island with us!Registration is now open.RELATEDTOURIsland Hopping JapanJapan Island Hopping. We have taken what was once a military strategy used by both the Japanese and American forces in World War Two and transformed... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "Island Hopping Japan: Our Newest Cycling Adventure!" Cancel reply

CyclistThe best photos from the UCI World Championships mens road race 2024The mens road race brought an end to the 2024 UCI Road World Championships over in Zrich, Switzerland on Sunday. The race for the mens elite rainbow jersey was closely fought with Tadej Pogaar, Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel starting as favourites for the coveted prize.After attacking with a staggering 100km to go, Tadej Pogaar took the honours and a career-first rainbow jersey. In doing so, the Slovenian rounds out a successful Triple Crown attempt after winning the Giro dItalia and Tour de France earlier this year. This morning in French newspaper Lquipe, Eddy Merckx even admitted that Pogaar is above him. The Slovenian disclosed after the race that it was a silly move, but it all paid off in the end. Photographer Xavier Pereyron was on the scene to capture the action, memorialising just the third Triple Crown in mens cycling history.Xavier PereyronHe means business.Xavier PereyronI believe Gen Z describe this as aura.Xavier PereyronKng, Kng, Stefan Kng, Kng, Stefan, Stefan Kng, KngXavier PereyronBrits abroad.Xavier PereyronTim, whens Remco going to attack?Xavier PereyronLet the games beginXavier PereyronUnderstandably, Evenepoel was a marked man in Zrich. He was looking to seal an unprecedented double-double after his Olympic exploits in August.Xavier PereyronThis is definitely Switzerland.Xavier PereyronDomen Novak sets the tone in the Slovenia-led peloton.Xavier PereyronThe weather was much better than for the women, who had to fight against driving rain the day prior.Xavier PereyronAt the 100km to go marker, Tadej Pogaar was already off the front. He soon caught the escape group and attacked with French trade teammate Pavel Sivakov.Xavier PereyronBehind, the chase was on. Mathieu van der Poel was among the riders holding back.Xavier PereyronAfter working with Sivakov initially, Pogaar set off on his own with 52km remaining in the race.Xavier PereyronLet me check what Twitters saying about this Pogaar attack.Xavier PereyronThe crowds help to ooze out a couple of extra watts over the climb.Xavier PereyronThe dictionary definition of strength on the bike.Xavier PereyronThe gap to the lone leader Pogaar ebbed and flowed during the final lap.Xavier PereyronBehind, the race was fracturing over the steep kickers.Xavier PereyronTufts out, Pogaar continued his charge for the Worlds title and the rainbow jersey.Xavier PereyronThe gold might have weighed Remco down.Xavier PereyronToms Skuji and Ben Healy chased, but their efforts were soon brought back by the main group of favourites. Theyd end up battling it out for the remaining medals.Xavier PereyronThe money shot. The Triple Crown is in the bag.Xavier PereyronRock on, Tadej.Xavier PereyronA well-deserved cooldown.Xavier PereyronThe stars aligned for Pogaar in 2024, well and truly.Xavier PereyronBetween these two, they have won two world titles and twelve Monuments. Sorry Wout, but these guys are the best one-day racers around.Xavier PereyronI think were going to get very familiar with rainbow Tadej.The post The best photos from the UCI World Championships mens road race 2024 appeared first on Cyclist.

There was a lot of drama in the early part of the men's elite road race as big names such as Julian Alaphilippe, Mattias Skjelmose, Joao Almeida and Mikel Landa among others abandoned. One of the more viral moments though, came from Canada's MichaelWoods.With 200km to go,Woods started tucking into...

A tracker on a bicycle was not enough to help PR boss Paul Hayes to find his VanMoof, which was stolen from his back garden at 4am on Sunday night. But while the electric tracker on the bike alone wasnt accurate enough, the bike was found thanks to a local Garda searching the nearby lanes.The VanMoof bike was in a locked mode with an alarm enabled, but Hayes thinks that the time of the theft, at 4am, and the stormy weather helped the thief carry it away with the alarm blaring.Yesterday afternoon, Paul Hayes, founder of Beachhut PR, tweeted: My bike was stolen from my back garden at 4am and is tracked to a neighbouring street. Only narrows it down to about 25 residences so just called around to a few to let them know that the bike has to be cut in half to stop the tracker. And now we wait for someone to move it.In a welcome update this morning, he added: Good news people. The amazing Garda Mark in Rathmines found my bike up a lane on the outer edge of the circle.He joked: My walking and searching, bribing local kids, you people, no help whatsoever it turns out a good copper and a dodgy tracker and an annoying bust e-bike company did it.Hayes said he has since added the tracking to the Find My app so that it will be more accurate in future.A Garda spokesperson this afternoon tweeted: Pauls e-bike was stolen from his back garden during over the weekend Paul had a tracker on it but it wasnt quite precise. Unable to locate it himself he gave his local station a bell. Garda Mark Donnellan was on-duty and went straight out on the beat.They added: Garda Donnellan managed to locate the bike and had it returned to Paul in time for the Monday morning commute! Trackers help but always report a theft to us and will we do our very best to see your property rightfully returned to you and a suspect identified.Good news people. The amazing Garda Mark in Rathmines found my bike up a lane on the outer edge of the circle. My walking and searching, bribing local kids, you people, no help whatsoever it turns out a good copper and a dodgy tracker and an annoying bust e bike company did it https://t.co/WA0TzOJG3f pic.twitter.com/Y63jipbMjJ Paul Hayes (@paulhayesman) September 30, 2024