Riders, team staff and fans alike almost unanimously agree on one thing: there needs to be an improvement in safety within cycling and it is the UCI's responsibility to ensure this. Race radios and GPS tracking are the most necessary changed according to most in terms of safety at this moment and Ti...

Do you want to retrofit a classic Colnago road bike thats been passed down from generation to generation? Maybe you found an old Colnago covered in dust & rust in the back of a friends barn or garage. Or maybe you just bought a suspiciously cheap Colnago from some shady seller on Craigslist, and want to see if its the real deal. Well, now Colnago Retrofitting will verify the authenticity of that old school road bike, and then bring you up to the modern age as a verified Colnago OwnerColnago Retrofitting road bike authenticity verification service(Photos/Colnago)Colnago Retrofitting is a new service offered by Colnago to owners of their classic bikes, and to those who think they own a Colnago, but maybe are not 100% sure. The Retrofitting service analyzes the frameset itself and its origins to verify the bikes authenticity, and then officially certifies and registers it in a modern logbook of known Colnago bikes.Colnago owners (or suspected owners) submit photos, a description, and evidence like a frames serial number or purchase invoice to Colnago. Their experts then determine if it is an original Colnago bike, and issue a Certificate of Authenticity if so.The final step, is to send owners of vintage Colnago bikes the same NFC frame sticker that verifies the authenticity and ownership of modern Colnago bikes just like the debuted on the C68 a couple of years ago. Linked to a secure digital passport for new & vintage bikes alike on the MyLime blockchain, this little smart tag can join your frames tubing series decal for a technological retrofit.Why put an NFC tag on a vintage bike?Colnago says their new Colnago Retrofitting program aims to combat counterfeiting, but also to add value and legitimacy for owners of vintage bikes.As a guaranteed authentic mark of the originality of the frame kit, Colnago says it will give the bike added value on the resale market, especially bike collectors. It also adds more security in case of theft, as Colnago will be able to verify the bikes ownership in case of any dispute. Once registered, it will be possible at any time to verify by scanning the tag with a mobile phone the model name and the certificate of originality issued by Colnago.Colnago Retrofitting The cost of authenticationColnago charges 29 for their Retrofitting process to verify that your classic road bike is real. For that, you get the official Colnago Certificate of Authenticity, the NFC tag to stick onto your frame, and a carbon Colnago Owners Club card used to register your bike on the public blockchain.You also get the added bonus of special Colnago owners benefits, like preferred starting positions at some gran fondos & historic cycling events and invitations to Colnago-hosted events.But what if it turns out that your garage-find Colnago is not, in fact, authentic? Well, Colnago will refund your 29 as a consolation for learning that youve been riding a Faux-nago instead.Colnago.comThe post Colnago Retrofitting Wants to Verify the Authenticity of Your Old School Road Bike appeared first on Bikerumor.

CyclistIn the Drops: A fast Conti tyre, faster Rule28 kit, Pocs new Cytal helmet and the Columbia Arctic Crest jacketThere isnt anything I can say about that Tadej Pogaar chap that hasnt already been said in the wake of his astounding World Championships Road Race victory last week, but Im paid to write about cycling, so Ill add my two penneth. Only he could make a 100km solo break entertaining. I dont think even he knew whether it was a genius move or a huge mistake until reasonably close to the finish, so for most of those watching Id bet it was the most exciting 100km individual time-trial theyve ever seen. Reflecting on this years vintage edition, our content this week has been WC-heavy, with many a pro bike check done by Cyclist web editor Will Strickson. Check out his ones on Pogaars Colnago V4Rs, Remco Evenepoels gold Specialized Tarmac and Kristen Faulkners spangly Cannondale SuperSix Evo.Staff writer and pro-cycling aficionado Ewan Wilson got in on the World Champs act too, publishing photo galleries of the mens and womens road races respectively, as well as ranking the last ten Championships and posing the valid question of what Pogaar really has left to win.Tech-wise, weve made up for a lack of quantity with a abundance of quality, publishing reviews of Giants latest TCR and Condors new Leggero, as well as the latest edition of In the Drops, of course. Read on to find out more about the latest kit to arrive with Cyclist.Poc Cytal Carbon helmetLaurence KilpatrickFrom its first Octal to the more recent Procen Air and now the Cytal Carbon, Poc has never been afraid to shy away from launching original helmet designs, provided that distinctive design language serves a performance purpose. The notable feature in the Cytals case is the carbon wing that helps to form the upper part of the shell.Its made in Italy and contributes to a number of the Cytals performance attributes, says Oscar Huss, Pocs chief product officer.The wing, spanning laterally across the top of the shell as it does, is a fairly faithful aerofoil in profile, with its size and angle developed to work with the vents in the rest of the shell to take in and guide air over and through the helmet. Huss says the design has been validated in the wind-tunnel, claiming the Cytal is Pocs fastest vented helmet to date.Laurence KilpatrickThis air management has a secondary benefit of improved ventilation, as the shape of the wing causes the air underneath it to speed up a phenomenon known as the Venturi effect quickening the flow across the riders head.The wing is also said to help in the safety stakes, as the carbon is formed around a new core material called Koridion.Koridion is a foam that becomes structurally part of the carbon composite itself post-production, improving its integrity, says Huss.Poc says the reinforced wing better distributes impact forces across the helmet, rather than absorbing them in one particular area. Independent safety testing facility, Virginia Tech, seems to agree the design has merit, as it has recently awarded the Cytal Carbon top marks.Continental Aero 111 tyreSam ChallisDespite its narrow width, as the first part of the bike to meet the wind the front tyre has an outsized impact on how air begins to flow over the rest of the bike-rider system.Continental, in partnership with DT Swiss and aerodynamicist SwissSide, has attempted to harness the aerodynamic potential of the front tyre by producing the Aero 111.Sam ChallisIt is similar to Contis popular GP5000 S TR tyre in construction, but uses 48 cavities set within the tread. SwissSide says these notches trip the airflow, producing a turbulent boundary layer of air across the rim.Using the tyre to control where this transition occurs is said to allow the air to stick for longer, decreasing its wake and therefore drag.As the partnership alludes to, the tyres were designed using DT Swiss wheels, and at 45km SwissSide says testing shows up to an 18 watt advantage at wider wind angles with DTs ARC 62 model. However, Continental says the tyre stands to provide an edge for all wheels.For more information on the Continental Aero 111 tyre, visit swissside.comColumbia Arctic Crest Packable Down jacketSam ChallisJust because the mercury is trending downwards that doesnt mean you need to spend any less time riding outside. Admittedly, Columbias new Arctic Crest Down jacket isnt primarily focussed on bike riding and cant be all that aero, but more importantly for those riders on adventures out in the wild, Columbia promises the jacket to be exceptionally warm for its weight.Plus, as bag space is always a factor when bikepacking, the Arctic Crest Down jacket apparently packs down very efficiently.Sam ChallisColumbia credits the jackets insulative properties to its Omni-Heat Arctic fill. The brand says this system is inspired by arctic wildlife, such as the way polar bears use the hollow hairs of their fur to capture heat. According to Columbia, solar energy passes through the outer layer of the jacket and is captured by the insulation inside, where it is retained next to the body.Sensibly, the face fabric of the garment has been treated so that it shields the insulation from any water and muck that might get kicked up from the muddy conditions that will undoubtedly come this winter.Rule 28 kit: One Aero jersey, Ultra bib shorts, One Aero socksSam ChallisAlready known for making fast kit, Rule28s founder Sam Calder says the brands latest road outfit hoovers up even more efficiency gains that normal kit makers leave on the table due to inexperience or expense.The One Aero jersey and socks use completely new fabrics typically only seen at the top of the sport, he says. Most of our rivals dont use them in stock kit because their margins would be too low.Sam ChallisAs a result, it wouldnt be unreasonable to suggest that a Rule28 outfit stands to save the rider more than 20 watts at 40kmh, thanks to the careful deployment of fabrics with features such as textured valleys to trip the airflow in the right places, and other materials with low surface friction so that the air continues to flow smoothly elsewhere.Sam ChallisWhile, the new jersey and socks meld together a complex array of fabrics, simplicity is the name of the game in the Ultra bib shorts, however.There are no gimmicks; everything is there for a purpose, says Calder. Paired with Elastic Interfaces best road chamois, weve used one fabric throughout with as few seams as possible, and laser-cut the panels for a really clean finish.Weve used a compression fabric that has been shown to aid power production in Zone 2, as well as help to reduce muscle fatigue. Plus it keeps the shorts in place without grippers. Weve kept things as minimal as possible in the Ultras and I think they are all the better for it.For more information on Rule28s kit, visit rule28.comAd featureThe Zefal Supervision F800 will keep you seen this winterThe Zefal Supervision F800 is a front light for bicycles with a high luminosity of up to 800 lumens. It has been designed for demanding cyclists looking for reliability and performance. Its lens focusses the light on the road, making it particularly suitable for cyclists looking for maximum visibility and increased safety when travelling at night on roads or paths.The light is IPX6 certified, making it water- and impact-resistant. Mounted on an adjustable bracket, its machined aluminium case has been designed to cool more quickly. Its central button makes it easy to use, with quick access to the various setting modes. Mode and battery indicators keep you informed at all times of the current mode and remaining battery life. It features five operating modes: three steady and two flashing.Buy yours nowAd feature ends Related Posts Cyclist Magazine Podcast episode 115: Ned Boulting on the 2011 Tour de France, and other stories Grand Tour 2025 route rumours: What we know so far Hammerhead Karoo 3 GPS bike computer review UCI Gravel World Championships 2024: Routes, how to watch and start lists Cyclist magazine issue 157: on sale now! The post In the Drops: A fast Conti tyre, faster Rule28 kit, Pocs new Cytal helmet and the Columbia Arctic Crest jacket appeared first on Cyclist.

Mathieu van der Poel rode in the sidewalk momentarily at the World Championships and came quite close to spectators who were watching the events unfold. Captured on the race broadcast, it led to some complaints - mostly regarding the UCI's inconsistency of applying it's own rules. The Dutchman did n...

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Welcome once again to Old Crap Price Is Right!The rules are simple. Look at the old crap. Try to guess how much the seller wants for it. If youre right youll see the item, and if youre wrong youll see vintage BMX.Thanks very much for reading, ride safe, and caveat emptor.Tan Tenovo1) How much for this single BMX brake with yellowing pads and rusty hardware?$15$55$155$1,5552) How much for these genuine Spinergy Rev-X replacement stickers?$7.99$17.99$79.99$179.993) How much for a rare Trek Y-Foil with Spinacis and a Rivendell-worthy quill stem?$2,495$4,295$24,295$50 or free if you buy the piano4) How much for a KHS Aero Comp with Dura Ace?$3,500$6,500$16,500None of the above5) How much for Paris Hiltons classic Mongoose?$1,000$10,000$100,000$1,000,0006) How much for Ben Afflecks cousins Team Murray?$5$10$15This is not Ben Afflecks cousins Team Murrayat least as far as we know7) How much for a Colnago C35with Dura-Ace?!?You dont wanna know.***Special Craisglist-Themed Bonus Question***How much for a GT GTB?$395$3,995$9,335Will trade for tattoo time or cafe racer motorcycle

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Wout van Aert crashed on the 16th stage of the Vuelta a Espaa, suffering a deep wound in the knee in a crash that would end his season - his second large fall of the season. He was riding in the lead of the points and KOM classification lead when he fell, and it took him 31 days to get back on the...

Sat, Oct 5th | National Hill Climb Championships Marley Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin Tibradden (3.38km, 9 per cent) Promoted by Orwell Wheelers U16 Boys, Non-Championship Masters 40 Men Masters 50 Men Masters 60 Men Women All Categories Mens Senior-JuniorThe post Start lists, all categories, National Hill Climb Champs, Dublin appeared first on Sticky Bottle.