Comment & Analysis: We keep hearing that those bloody cyclists must stop cycling on footpaths! Its mentioned nationwide and takes up hours of local area council meetings annually in Dublin City alone. And it consumes what feels like even more hours of talk radio time. Yet councils continue to design solutions where people cycling and those on foot are mixed along streets and roads when other options exist.I feel like Im repeating what Ive written too many times in the last 15 years. The latest example that has caught peoples attention is at the junctions of Herberton Road and Dolphin Road.Design guidance can only do so much, but such guidance is an important part of improving design quality. Irelands Cycle Design Manual is generally a huge improvement and a great document, but one of its main flaws is not putting keeping people pedestrians and people cycling front and centre.It is covered in a section called Separation between Pedestrians and Cycle Users which has some great advice on page 41.But the UKs equivalent, the Cycle Infrastructure Design Local Transport Note 1/20 (July 2020), has it highlighted on page 8, just after the cover pages, contents pages and introduction:And on the next page, the following is listed as number two in its summary of its PrinciplesCycles must be treated as vehicles and not as pedestrians. On urban streets, cyclists must be physically separated from pedestrians and should not share space with pedestrians. Where cycle routes cross pavements, a physically segregated track should always be provided. At crossings and junctions, cyclists should not share the space used by pedestrians but should be provided with a separate parallel route.Shared use routes in streets with high pedestrian or cyclist flows should not be used. Instead, in these sorts of spaces distinct tracks for cyclists should be made, using sloping, pedestrian-friendly kerbs and/or different surfacing. Shared use routes away from streets may be appropriate in locations such ascanal towpaths, paths through housing estates, parks and other green spaces, including in cities. Where cycle routes use such paths in built-up areas, you should try to separate them from pedestrians, perhaps with levels or a kerb.This is far clearer language than in the National Transport Authoritys Cycle Design Manual, which talks about wherever practicable and where possible rather than confining shared space to exceptional circumstances.Its worth saying that the UK is far from perfect, and Ireland is not alone. This concept of mixing walking and cycling at junctions and crossings is something that usually plagues countries that are less developed in terms of their cycling provision.Worldwide, some exceptions exist (like in Japan and cities like Malm) where most people think that mixing walking and cycling on footpath-like surfaces is fine. But Ireland is not one of these places.To complicate matters, some people and groups who claim to speak for the rights of pedestrians, especially people with disabilities and older people, continue to highlight issues with bus stops combined with cycle tracks (while some of these designs need to be better, the issue is hyped). But in sharp contrast, most of them hardly say a word about shared path spaces at junctions and crossings.One of the most high-profile voices on bus stops has a history of walking in these shared spaces at junctions and claiming they are footpaths when people shouldnt be cycling wagging their fingers at the users on bikes when they are doing little or nothing wrong.Ive seen it said that the difference is that cycling straight at bus stops is more of an issue because people going straight are likely to be going faster. But really, that doesnt make much sense in terms of how problematic bicycle, illegal light motorcycles, and scooter users already abuse footpaths and shared spaces.Greenways are a different context. Putting up shared use signs along roads and streets is nearly as good as giving misbehaving users of cycle routes a blessing to carry on.The paradox here is that the way to reduce shared areas and crossings is to have a system of cycle paths which are segregated not just from roads but also from pedestrians, and within this, pedestrians and people cycling will generally navigate the interaction between each other unaided by traffic signals.However, that requires acceptance that people can generally negotiate these crossings safely and that such arrangements are more practical than shared spaces or Dublin-style junctions where user behaviour (from both people on foot and bike) does not match the design expectations. It also requires more space mainly from motoring to be allocated for cycling.To date, these shared path designs have been used mainly on large suburban roads. But they are going be more problematic in busier areas, not just city centres but also in other urban centres in towns and across different parts of cities.But if councils build segregated routes which will attract more people to cycling and then force more people into shared footpath-like arrangements at junctions and other access points, its a different story than dual provision.More often than not, there are other solutions. For example, at two key junctions along the C2CC, older draft designs had separate cycling and walking crossings. For example, in Fairview:The C2CC at Fairview Strand: Older design with somewhat Dutch-like cycle paths.Whats being built with shared paths and crossings.Or at Amiens Street at its junction with Buckingham Street Lower by moving the crossing slightly to the right of the drawing here, there was ample space to allow a fully segregated cycling crossing from Amiens Street to cross over to Buckingham Street Lower:Similarly, here at the crossover to/from the Tolka Greenway in the park theres space here for better design even before removing the second outbound here, which will be used besides as a go faster lane (ie speeding).You can find these types of shared crossing points used across different BusConnects routes. For example, outside a Metro station: In loads of areas where there is ample space but all other considerations, from car movements to cost to keeping a bit of grass, are viewed to be ahead of walking and cycling:One of the best examples of space not being an issue but defaulting to shared paths must be where the Kinsale Road crosses the South Ring Road:And youll find shared spaces outside schools and third-level institutions when all movements by car get their own space for example with this design in Tallaghtwhich breaks a number of the principles of the Cycle Design Manual: And even along what is already one of the busiest cycle routes in on the Rathmines Road we get shared crossings at junctions:And in locations where two-stage crossings should be used instead:If the NTAs Cycle Design Manual had taken a clearer approach like its UK counterpart, it would have been effectively rubbishing a large section of the NTAs BusConnect designs. Questions about how we design our streets are as much or more so political than engineering choices, but transport Minister Eamon Ryan has so-far not wanted to overrule the NTA and set higher standards. Unless he sees the light in his last few months in office, the question of improving things falls to the next Minister.And most people involved in cycling might be mainly hoping that the next Minister for Transport has at least some interest in promoting cycling thats opposed to being anti-cycling or just disinterested. But if they are somewhat interested, lets hope they can see sense and set higher standards in terms of minimising shared spaces along streets and roads and also other basics such as widths of cycle tracks.

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CyclistBest lightweight bikes reviewed 2024: Road bikes for climbingEveryone wants a lightweight bike. Whether youre a beginner or a top-level professional, a lighter bike makes riding uphill easier and thats beneficial for everyone. That means that manufacturers are always considering weight when making their frames, wheels, groupsets and other kit, it also means that products are produced specifically to be as light as possible.Since cyclings governing body, the UCI, has a minimum weight limit for bikes in races 6.8kg that standard is generally what the bike industry builds around, although there are more and more cases of super-lightweight bikes produced for the consumer that would be illegal in a race.Obviously weight isnt everything on a bike comfort, aerodynamics, durability, stiffness etc. are all key factors in a bikes performance and feel so our best lightweight road bikes comprises of what we think are the best bikes that are lightweight, rather than just listing the lightest on the market.Reviews of the best lightweight bikes BMC Teammachine SLR: RRP from 7,600 Read our full review Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71: RRP 12,500 Read our full review Canyon Ultimate CFR: RRP from 9,499 Read our full review Cervelo R5: RRP 8,300 Read our full review Factor O2 VAM: RRP 9,900 Read our full review Giant TCR Advanced Pro: RRP 6,699 Read our full review Liv Langma Advanced SL: RRP 7,999 Read our full review Open MiND: RRP $3,900 frameset Read our full review Orbea Orca M10i LTD: RRP 11,999 Read our full reviewSpecialized S-Works Aethos: RRP 12,000 Read our full review Trek Emonda SLR: RRP from 6,500 Read our full review Wilier Verticale SLR: RRP 11,000 Read our full reviewWeight isnt everything (but it helps)Charlotte HeadBack in the early 1900s the idea of a bike weighing less than 15kg was a pipe dream. But by the 1960s a skinny steel racer could comfortably hit 10kg, and with a little help from drillium the fad that saw mechanics and riders drill holes in brake levers and chainrings to shave grams even lighter.Eddy Merckxs Hour Record bike of 1972, built (and drilled) by Ernesto Colnago, weighed just 5.75kg, and even De Rosas heart logo was a result of weight saving, with Ugo De Rosa drilling three holes into a bottom bracket shell then cutting a triangle between them to lose excess material.Aluminium followed steel, with Italian manufacturer Alan creating the original mass-production aluminium frame, which weighed as little as 1.6kg, in 1972. A few years later titanium joined the party, among the first the 1974 Teledyne Titan whose 2kg frame was a third lighter than comparable steel. And then carbon fibre came along and started chipping away, bike by bike, at weight targets once thought impossible to reach.The biggest target was the UCI weight limit of 6.8kg, which might have seemed optimistically low when it was introduced in 2000 but is now embarrassingly outdated. As early as 2004 Canyon engineer Hans Christian Smolik created the experimental Projekt 3.7, a 3.7kg, 16-gear bike.In 2006 the Germans were at it again, debuting the Projekt 6.8, a 6.8kg disc brake road bike. In fact weight seems a bit of a theme in Germany, with the record for the lightest rideable bike standing at 2.7kg a custom project started by German Gunter Mai, then finished off by Jason Woznick of Fairwheel Bikes in Tucson, Arizona.As for production ie, not custom bikes, the feathery crown rests with German brand AX Lightness, whose Vial Evo Ultra tips the scales at 4.4kg thanks in part to a frame weighing under 600g. More recently Specialized hit the headlines with its Aethos, a sub-6kg fully built racer that the company claims has the lightest disc-frame ever built just 585g for a size 56cm.Its incredible stuff, but there is a big but. When we put together the list of the best lightweight bikes it soon became clear that weight wouldnt actually be the defining factor. Otherwise a bike such as the Tifosi Mons, which stole 15 minutes of fame by dressing up in the most expensive parts and weighing a claimed 4.6kg, would be on the list.Not that its a bad bike, but it is an example of how if you throw enough money at a light-ish frame (780g) you can hit crazy-light numbers 790g AX Lightness tubular wheels anyone? That isnt really cricket. No, bike design has come so far that at the top end riders can and should expect a more holistic approach, such that stiffness, comfort and even aerodynamics need not be sacrificed.Weight matters and it underpins our choices here, but theres much more to these bikes than meets the scales.Why you can trust Cyclists adviceWeve been riding and writing about bikes since 2012, when Cyclist magazine first hit the newsstands and over that time weve reviewed many hundreds of bikes, among them the cream of the crop. Low weight has always been the holy grail of bike design, since before aero became significant, so weve slung a leg over a fair number of the best lightweight bikes.Our review team, led by tech editor Sam Challis, has unrivalled expertise. Even if some of the bikes below dont look that lightweight from the numbers, because weve reviewed a lower spec, weve included them because we understand that their premium spec siblings really will trouble or undercut the UCI 6.8kg weight limit. Related Posts Aero vs lightweight vs all-rounder: which is the fastest road bike? Aero vs lightweight bike: Which is better for climbing? What is the UCI weight limit? Best road bikes 2024 reviewed by Cyclists experts Best aero road bikes 2024: Ride faster for less effort Best lightweight bikes ridden and reviewedBMC Teammachine SLR014,995 (RRP: 7,600) |View offerWeight (as tested): 6.8kgPros: Comfortable and reactive Cons: Stiff cockpit is a little firmAlthough it may appear that the Teammachine SLR01 has been superseded by the latest Teammachine R, launched in 2023, and incorporating Formula 1 tech derived from a collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the Teammachine SLR will continue to live alongside the newer bike. Thats because, although less aero, the SLR shaves a useful few grams from the newer bikes 7kg claimed weight, making it still the choice for the mountain goat, just with slightly less honed aerodynamics.We found that the Teammachine SLR offers excellent handling and stiffness, alongside its 6.8kg weight, so that it rockets out of the gates and up hills. Its comfortable at the rear too, although less so at its stiff cockpit.Read our full BMC Teammachine SLR reviewCannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71Lizzie Crabb12,500 |View offerWeight (as tested): 7.2kgPros: Impressive ride feel, more aero than last generation bike, new BSA bottom bracket should be reliable Cons: Potentially awkward Di2 battery placement, specced with narrow 25mm tyresWeve yet to get our hands on the top spec LAB71 SuperSix EVO, but weve ridden the latest fourth generation bike in (slightly) less fancy Hi-Mod guise, which weighs 7.2kg. Opt for the LAB71 bike though, which comes equipped with Dura-Ace, and the bike should head down close to 6.8kg. Cannondale says that the latest bike is 12 watts more aero than its predecessor and it now comes with a standard BSA bottom bracket in place of BB30a, which should make for easier serviceability. At the rear, the new bike is extra skinny, with flex built into the seatpost, which has resulted in the battery for Shimano Di2 builds being moved to the bottom of the down tube. That has preserved the ride comfort of the previous generation, despite the newer bikes deeper seatpost. Wed like to see 28mm tyres as standard rather than the 25s specced, though theres room for up to 34mm.Read our Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod 1 reviewCanyon Ultimate CFR7,499 (RRP: 9,299) |View offerWeight (as tested): 7.3kgPros: Comfortable, nimble, aero profiles Cons: One-piece bar-stem reduces adjustability (although its still width-adjustable)Another bike where weve not been let loose on the lightest, highest spec model in this case the Ultimate CFR which has a 6.3kg claimed weight. We rode the CF SLX 8 Di2 with Ultegra Di2, which tipped the Cyclist scales a whole kilo heavier at 7.3kg.We reckoned that the SLX 8 was still light, stiff, nimble and aero though, while still being comfortable enough for extended rides. It shares its geometry and some components with the Aeroad, while retaining the classic road bike profile. You can fit 32mm tyres or wider as proved by its winning line-up in the first UCI Gravel World Championship in 2022.Read our full Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 reviewCervlo R56,122.49 (RRP 8,189.46) |View offerWeight (as tested): 7.6kgPros: Stiff and reactive, racy up hills, planted down Cons: Not the smoothest ride, expensive for top spec buildsYet another bike that can scrape the UCI weight limit, with a frame weight claimed at 703g. Weve ridden a heavier spec, in this case with SRAM Force AXS and Reserve wheels for a 7.6kg weight. Cervlo claims that the latest R5 is not just lighter but more comfortable, with room for 34mm tyres. Of course, its also more integrated although Cervlo has kept to roundish tubes rather than trying to up the aero quotient.The R5 remains a stiff, fast racing machine though and although the tyres take the edge off the ride, its still not endurance bike smooth. Head uphill and its super-effective though and descending is equally impressive.Read our full Cervlo R5 reviewFactor O2 VAMSam Challis9,999 |View offerWeight (as tested): 6.5kgPros: Very light, and also stiff and aero Cons: High price of entry Unlike Cervlo, Factor claims to have upped the aero on its 2023 O2 VAM, while increasing the frames stiffness by 35% and keeping the bikes weight impressively low. At pro speeds, it says that aerodynamics retain their importance even on gradients up to 8%. The 1,146g carbon spoked Black Inc wheelset helps to keep weight off, as do a range of other O2 VAM-specific Black Inc components and the seatmast design. Its an impressive ride both uphill and on the flat, with the ultra-skinny top tube and the 28mm tyres, for which the aerodynamics are tuned, helping to take the edge off the frames stiffness.Read our full Factor O2 VAM reviewGiant TCR Advanced ProJoseph Branston6,699 |View offerWeight (as tested): 7.3kgPros: Great handling, more aero, comes with power meter Cons: Narrowish 28mm tyres The Giant TCR has been around since 1997 when its sloping top tube was a radical departure from the race bikes of the day. Ten generations later, weve reviewed the 7.3kg Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0, which has again upped the aero quotient with new tube profiles and integrated cabling, while improving claimed compliance and losing around 10 percent in weight, with a claimed 800g frame weight. The bikes weight is low down, which along with the frame stiffness leads to a snappy feel on climbs and stable descending. Theres now 33mm tyre clearance, although Giant fits 28mm tyres on its own 40mm deep wheels and we reckoned that wider tyres on slightly deeper wheels could up the performance. Read our full Giant TCR Advanced Pro reviewLiv Langma Advanced SL Disc6,399 (RRP: 7,999) |View offerWeight (as tested): 6.7kgPros: Womens specific geometry and touchpoints Cons: Exposed front-end cabling as with the mens bike The TCR Advanced SLs impressive weight is matched by Giants womens version, the Liv Langma Advanced SL. The womens bike shares the tube profiles of the TCR, although the geometry and components have been tweaked to better suit women and theres a seatpost in place of a seatmast.We were impressed by the Langmas responsiveness and handling when riding the hills of the Lake District. The built-for-women feel was also hard to beat.Read our full Liv Langma Advanced SL Disc reviewOpen Min.D $3,900 (frameset) |View offerWeight (as tested): 7.1kgPros: Relaxed position, geometry leads to great handling Cons: Seatmast may make resale more tricky Open took a different turn in the road with the Min.D, having made its name for its gravel bikes. The Min.D is designed around 32mm tyre clearance, but with a more gravel-like and relaxed geometry than many road bikes. A seatmast with 35mm of vertical adjustability allowed Open to build more flex into the elongated 25mm diameter seat tube, while the 405mm chainstays and short wheelbase avoid a ponderous feel.The result is a buttery smooth ride, with a 7.1kg weight for a size 56 bike equipped with SRAM Force AXS and DT Swiss CRC 1400 Spline wheelset, with an all-in cost of around 8,450 as tested. Weve also reviewed the even lighter, but now discontinued Open Min.D California, which weighed in at a UCI-busting 6.4kg.Read our full Open Min.D reviewOrbea Orca M10i LTD11,999 |View offerWeight (as tested): 6.85kgPros: Race bike handling combined with ride comfort, decent 32mm tyre clearance Cons: Non-aero frame profile, fragile 25mm tyres dont fare well on poor roads Orbea has prioritised low weight over aerodynamics with the Orca M10i LTD, with round tube profiles, which help the full build nudge the UCI weight limit. Theres space in the frame for 32mm tyres, although 25mm Vittoria Corsa Speeds were fitted to the own-brand Oquo wheels, which weigh a claimed 1,370g in the 35mm depth reviewed. A power meter comes as standard.We didnt find many mountains to test the lightweight cred, but the Orca is just a really nice bike to ride, even on the flat. Theres race bike handling and frame stiffness, while the unfashionably wide bars help keep neck and shoulders happy and make for more stylish climbing. Read our full Orbea Orca M10i LTD reviewSpecialized S-Works Aethos12,500 |View offerWeight (as tested): 6.2kgPros: Impressively low weight, practicality Cons: Round tubes and external cabling lower the aero quotient Staking its claim as the lightest production bike available, the S-Works Aethos has a claimed 585g frame and 270g fork. With a smattering of choice lightweight components, that leads to a 6.2kg build, light enough for an unmodified bike to show up at the 2023 National Hill Climb Championships. But despite that, we were impressed with the bikes day-to-day usability and its ease of servicing and adjustment. Its geometry comes from the Tarmac, but the light weight lends the Aethos an extra dose of responsiveness, while the stiffness and handling endure. Our only complaint was the lack of tubeless-compatible wheels, one that Specialized has now addressed with the latest version of its Roval Alpinist CLX wheelset, although the bike still ships with tubes.Read our full Specialized S-Works Aethos reviewTrek Emonda SLRFrom 7,000 |View offerWeight (as tested): 6.8kgPros: More aero than its predecessor, quality wheelset Cons: Loses a little in comfort and handling Trek has sacrificed some of the previous generation Emondas low weight on the altar of aero, saving a claimed minute of ride time every hour on the flat. Despite this, its still impressively light and responsive once you hit a hill, helped by the 1,350g Bontrager Aeolus wheels. We did feel that the comfort and handling had suffered a little for the Emondas aero makeover though, making it more of a bike for the pros than the everyday rider.Read our full Trek Emonda SLR reviewWilier Verticale SLRLizzie Crabb11,000 |View offerWeight (as tested): 6.6kgPros: Low weight without compromise in stiffness, 30mm tyres for comfort and grip Cons: Wheels a little heavy on a bike of this price, non-aero design A new, premium carbon fibre mix has allowed Wilier to shave 150g off the frameset module weight of the 0 SLR, its previous lightweight bike. There are no aero flourishes, but thats compensated for by the 6.6kg weight for a size L, even with not-so-light 1,400g wheels and 30mm tyres. An aggressive ride position and flared bars help make bike-plus-rider more aero though.Despite the low weight, the Verticale is stiff and engaging to ride, while the ride position, tyres and brakes allow you to come down as well as you can ascend. It may not be aero, but we found the Verticale a joy to ride.Read our full Wilier Verticale SLR reviewSome of the best aero bikes now weigh under 7kg, so read our guide if youre looking for more aerodynamics. Related Posts Aero vs lightweight vs all-rounder: which is the fastest road bike? Aero vs lightweight bike: Which is better for climbing? What is the UCI weight limit? Best road bikes 2024 reviewed by Cyclists experts Best aero road bikes 2024: Ride faster for less effort The post Best lightweight bikes reviewed 2024: Road bikes for climbing appeared first on Cyclist.

The new Wilde Dark Star is a steel hardtail mountain bike with clearance for 29 x 2.6" tires, sliding dropouts, multiple mounting points, and geometry suitable for 120 or 130mm travel forks. Find everything you need to know about it and their new Future Proof MTB Fork here...The post Pre-Orders Open for Wilde Dark Star and Future Proof Fork appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Hurricane Helene has come and gone. Now many communities are attempting to dig out from the catastrophic damage throughout western North Carolina and the Appalachian Mountains. There has been mass destruction. Entire towns have vanished. Homes and lives have been lost and people are getting by without electricity, food, and water.The surrounding mountains of Western North Carolina are one of the main reasons so many iconic bike brands have made it their home. To save that home, the entire community is banding together to rebuild but they could use all the help they can get. So far, most of everyone that weve reached out to have reported that their teams are safe, and some, like Industry Nine, even have power. As a result, those brands have put their bike business aside to focus on aiding the community, and some are offering products where the proceeds will go towards relief efforts. DeFeet(Photo / DeFeet)Defeet has emerged from the nightmare without damage and is ready to help the surrounding communities in western North Carolina. 100% of the proceeds from the MTN Strong Helene Recovery sock will be donated to support relief efforts. (Photo/DeFeet Facebook)In addition to selling the MTN Strong socks, the DeFeet team has been busy collecting and delivering donations to some of the hardest hit communities. DeFeet also shares some additional ways to help, with a list of verified fundraisers and non-profits if youd like to donate. Mutual Aid Disaster ReliefThe North Carolina American Red CrossOutdoor Business AllianceRecover Brands FundraiserGo Fund Me Hurricane Relief FundWorld Central KitchenAll Hands and Hearts / Hurricane Helene ReliefAmericares Hurricane Helene ReliefOperation BlessingSave the Children / Childrens Emergency FundAsheville Buncombe Community Christian MinistryAsheville Dream CenterBaptists on MissionBeloved AshevilleFoothills FoodhubFoster Family Alliance of North CarolinaGlobal Empowerment MissionMANNA FoodbankNorth Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in DisasterOperation AirdropReach Out WorldwideRotary International Zones 33/34Salvation Army of the CarolinasSamaritans PurseThe United Methodist Church (Western North Carolina Conference)United Way of Asheville and Buncombe CountyW.A.M.Y COMMUNITY ACTIONRelief Resources for AppalachiaIndustry NineIndustry Nine sent out the update below to inform everyone of their status, but the update doesnt tell the story behind the scenes. Given that I9s headquarters now have power, instead of building and shipping hubs and wheels, they have been using their building as a donation collection and distribution center. Industry Nine Vice President, Jacob Mcgahey, tells us that we have power back and we are organizing members of our staff for food deliveries to those in need as well as sending out a big chainsaw crew to help clear some of the roads in areas where folksare still trapped and cut off from resources. We are also clearing and organizing our loading dock area to serve as a drop-off and redistribution center for a relief effort put togetherby another local company that is providing food and supplies to send out to the community.We have alsobeen purchasing and collecting donations for food, water, diapers, generators etc., and delivering them to areas that need them. Im really proud of how our crew is handling this, but all of the collective actions by the community, utilities, etc. are a drop in the bucket for what will be needed to address the impacts of Helene.From Industry Nine:Friends, Customers, Bike Community,First off, thank you to everyone who has reached out since Helene devastated Western North Carolina. As of today, all Industry Nine employees have been accounted for but we are still waiting to hear from a few of our Turnamics staff (Industry Nines Machine Shop). Needless to say, our efforts have been focused on the safety our of families, team and community.Our leadership team has finally been able to connect and recovery/rep efforts are only beginning to shape. At minimum, we will be closed for the rest of this week, as we are still without water and other basic needs.For those of you waiting on your order or repair status, we ask and value your patience while we work though this disaster in our community. While our team is currently focused on helping each other and our community, we cant wait to get back to work and catch up on communication and order fulfillment.On behalf of our entire crew, we appreciate and value all of you. Thanks again to everyone who has reached out. We feel your love.Cane Creek Cycling ComponentsAlthough their offices are temporarily closed, and systems are down, Cane Creeks Facebook page has some info on it as well. They point out that local officials are still urging people not to self-deploy into affected areas, and to call 2-1-1 if youre local to connect with local resources, reunification services, food banks, and other support centers. They have also put together a list of what to donate and where to donate or find assistance hit right here.Pisgah Area SORBACurrently, all of the USFS trails are closed, and all Pisgah Area SORBA events are canceled until further notice. Obviously, the priority is on the recovery efforts of the surrounding communities, while the trails will have to wait. Unfortunately, when that time comes, its almost guaranteed that a huge amount of work will be required to reopen the MTB mecca that is the greater Asheville area. Before the hurricane was even expected, Pisgah Area SORBA had teamed up with Earth Mountain Bicycle, Fox Factory, SRAM, Industry Nine, Cane Creek, WTB, Race Face, Crankbrothers, Bivo, and the MTB Skills Factory to offer this incredible custom Revel Rail 29 (large frame only) along with two hours of tailored lessons from the MTB Skills Factory to one lucky winner worth around $13,000! We are assuming the giveaway is still going to end on Oct. 14th as scheduled with the drawing on the 18th, and have reached out to confirm. Many people are still struggling just to communicate with loved ones, so be patient here. Entries start at 10 for $10, with increasing numbers as the dollar amount increases (200 for $100, etc.). You can also make a general donation. Pisgah Area SORBA set a $30k goal for the fundraiser which initially was set to benefit trails in the Pisgah Ranger District. Its currently not even halfway there, so lets help them get over the top!Seths Take (2 days ago)Finally, well leave you with one of the latest videos from Berm Peak where Seth is hosting a fundraiser of his own, with proceeds going to the American Red Cross. Know of other ways to help? Drop them in the comments below. We wish all of our friends and immediate family in the Asheville area (and those in the path of Helene in general) the best! The post Appalachia Needs Your Help: North Carolina Bike Industry Rallies Support to Rebuild appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Im not a fan of this war between cyclists and motorists. There should be no such thing. Were all the same human beings

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Nico in Germany, who shares the classic steel all-terrain rando bike he had custom made by esteemed builder Jacek Orlowski in Poland. Find a deep dive into Nico's cycling journey and a look at his one-of-a-kind rig here...The post Readers Rig: Nicos Custom Orlowski appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Sidi teamed up with LEroica to create the Tenacia, a classic road biking shoe made with modern materials for fans of vintage cycling. A classy but low-maintenance synthetic construction for good looks in any conditions. A flat rubber sole that will stick to any style of flat pedals. And key reinforcements that mesh well with traditional metal toe clips & straps, and will keep the shoes looking good for years to come. Sidi calls the shoes a smooth blend of tradition and innovation, so you can ride your retro bike in comfort and good looksSidi x LEroica Tenacia retro modern cycling shoes(Photos/Sidi)The Sidi Tenacia shoes are inspired by the style of shoes road racers last wore in the 1970s. Their name meaning tenacity in Italian, is a callout to the strength of will and determination it took to race the steel bikes of yesteryear in all weather conditions, over a mix of smooth tarmac and dusty white gravel roads, and all with skinny tires and huge gearing that we wouldnt dare to ride today. Well, except for at LEroica. Thats when otherwise sane modern cyclists break out those vintage bikes and pedal that old-school tech over the beautiful white gravel roads and rolling hills that have made Sienna famous among road cyclists.But while the Tenacia exude old-school cool style too, Sidi makes them with a modern synthetic upper for easy care and improved durability. Plus, they give the shoes a simple rubber sole that mimics leather sole looks, but delivers more versatile grip on- and off-the-bike.Tech detailssupple, hand-stitched 1.5mm thick synthetic microfiberembroidered 1974 Sidi logoperforated tongue for breathability with embroidered L-Eroica logoclassic lace-up closurereinforced toe-cap & red contrast stripe with metal rivets to protect against wear from traditional toe-clips & strapsreinforced heel scuff guards and padded opening around the anklenatural-colored rubber sole for good pedal grip and walkabilitywhole EU sizes 38-46Sidi Tenacia cycling shoes Pricing & availability at LEroicaThe new Sidi x LEroica Tenacia classic cycling shoes sell for 189, and then come only in this classic black with its red contrast band. They are available now direct from Sidi. Or you can pick up a pair in person on-site in Italy this weekend at LEroica in Gaiole in Chianti during the retro classic event, where theyve been designed to shine.Sidi.comThe post Sidi Tenacia Laces Up Modern Classic Cycling Shoes for LEroica appeared first on Bikerumor.

UPDATED October 4, 2024BY The TDA TeamINPub Ride no comments I Highly Recommend This Tour! Reviews From The The Pub RideIn June, the riders of the 2024 Pub Ride Cycling Tour raised their glasses in Copenhagen for a group Cheers to mark the end of their cycling journey through Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany & Denmark. Heres what they thought about their time on their bikes.I highly recommend this tourwarm hearted and fun participants, careful route planning, wonderful places to explore and great riding all made it a near-perfect bike tour. Val Ohanian (USA)Amazing tour. Michael Doucet (Canada)All-in-all, an excellent experience facilitated by amazing staff! 5 stars!!!! Peter Donkers (Canada)I loved every day and I wish I could have kept riding. Jude McDaniel (USA)Cycling through countries is a remarkable way to experience the way people live, to see the countryside and experience the thrill of riding long distances and conquering the hills. Tim Forde (Ireland)This was an incredible experience! The staff was very supportive and helpful. Ted Davis (Canada)RELATEDTOURPub RideOver 5 weeks well cycle from storied Dublin to the waterfront of Copenhagen. Through Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "I Highly Recommend This Tour! Reviews From The The Pub Ride" Cancel reply