For 17 seasons now, the figure ofGorka Izagirre has been a familiar sight in the peloton but after the vastly experienced Spaniard completes the upcoming Tour of Guangxi in China, it will be time to hang up the cycling shoes for the final time 37-year-old.Having added 9 victories to his palmares o...

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It was a perfect weekend for both road:And trail:And so I toggled between both on the Roaduno:At one point I even ducked into the forbidding Trails Behind The Mall for a bit:Yes, its Roaduno, but if there happens to be some singletrack between one road and another itll do what it has to do.In two-speed mode the bike really does have a toggle switch too. Currently, Im using the 38/26 chainrings it came with, and a 17-tooth rear cog, which is one tooth more than the stock 16. In this configuration, on a typical mixed-terrain ramble around these parts, I almost never feel the absence of any additional gear combinations. The big rings good for everything from the flats to short and/or gradual inclines, and the little ring takes care of pretty much everything elseits about the equivalent of the low gear on a road bike with a standard crank, so you need to get out of the saddle on a steep road climb, but itll still get you over pretty much anything.I could certainly see one day adding a third ring as sort of an overdrive for long stretches of flat road or the sorts of descents that arent quite steep enough for gravity to completely take over, and no doubt I will eventually, but Im in no particular rush to do it since Im so pleased with the gearing as it is and Im not exactly riding in pacelines these days, plus I like the simplicity.So are wide-range front-shifted two- or three-speeds poised to be the new 112?I dunno, but theyre certainly the exact opposite, which naturally appeals to the contrarian in me. In fact, awhile back a reader offered to send me a quad:If ever there was a bike that would benefit from a quadruple chainring its the Roaduno. For that matter, maybe I should just go quintuple:As much as I adore the Roaduno, even I have to admit that once youre bolting a five-ring crank to it instead of just riding a bike with a rear derailleur youre really just being obstinate. Even so, the site specifies that the quintuple is only recommended for a bicycle with a long chainline like a recumbent, trike or tandem, and I cant help wondering if those trademark Rivendell chainstays would qualify. Gearing aside, the fit is sumptuously comfortable, and I am very pleased with the drop bars:Obviously the bike is happy to be set up as a true singlespeed, but in toggle switch mode it really does manage to combine the fun and simplicity of a singlespeed with the convenience of a geared bike, and it realizes what I was trying to accomplish with the erstwhile Artisanal Singlespeed when Id gear it up and change the tires for longer rides:All of which culminated in the bikes eventual dingle-ization:In retrospect I suppose I was simply getting too old for a singlespeed mountain bike and clearly what I really needed to keep the flame of irreverence alive was a two-speed fat-tired road bikethough looking at the Artisanal Singlespeed again does make me miss it.Speaking of road bikes with fat tires, people call them gravel bikes now, and theyre everywhere. Even when I dont see them I know theyve been here. Thats because Im a tracker, like Leonard Smalls:Just by looking at the trail I know a small group of people have ridden through here on Gravel Kings:Its also clear from the tracks that they hand handlebar bags and MAAP clothing and rode up from Brooklyn.Just call it a hunch.

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The big news this year is the inclusion of a womens event, which takes place on Thursday. The men will return on Saturday.While a race down some of the most jaw-dropping, hand-sculpted gravity lines ever constructed may seem a bit frightening, riders and their dedicated diggers hope for fortunate days to reach a coveted podium spot.Diggers will have their shovels and pickaxes hard at work at the Virgin, Utah, venue during the days before Red Bull Rampage 2024. They will cultivate lines for their riders while the riders themselves are busy plotting courses and tricks sure to shock and awe anyone with the stomach to watch.Heres our guide on how to watch Red Bull Rampage, 2024 edition.How Does Red Bull Rampage Work?Szymon Godziek hucking a huge gap at Red Bull Rampage 2023; (photo/Christian Pondella, Red Bull Content Pool)Red Bull Rampage is a unique mountain biking event. Riders and their crews spend days handcrafting unique lines filled with drops, gaps, and enormous, sketchy descents that drop around 1,000 feet over the entire course.After several days of work, riders have 4 days to practice and refine their lines before the final event.Riders get two runs during the event finals to send the cleanest and most exciting run possible. Judges score riders on a scale of 1 to 100 based on difficulty of line choice, tricks and style, fluidity and control, and air time. Its not just about successfully making it to the bottom. Riders have to provide ample amounts of style and big sends as they do so.Red Bull Rampage 2024: The CompetitorsReed Boggs airs it out during Red Bull Rampage 2023; (photo/Garth Milan, Red Bull Content Pool) Mens FieldOn the mens side, the top eight competitors from last years event were automatically entered in this years Rampage. Ten other wildcard entries were granted based on a selection committee of former competitors, other pro athletes, judges, and cycling industry experts. This committee used competition results and video submissions to judge overall ability.This group of 18 men includes four former winners and two Red Bull Rampage rookies and promises to showcase a diverse set of styles and skills at the event. Additionally, the selection committee chose five alternates. Fan favorite Kyle Strait will compete in the 2024 Red Bull Rampage; (photo/screenshot/Kyle Strait)Prequalified AthletesCam Zink (USA)Tom Van Steenbergen (CAN)Carson Storch (USA)Brendan Fairclough (GBR)Talus Turk (USA)Kyle Strait (USA)Emil Johansson (SWE)Bienvenido Aguado Alba (ESP)Slopestyle king Emil Johansson is on the start list for the 2024 Red Bull Rampage; (photo/Christian Pondella, Red Bull Content Pool)Wildcard AthletesAdolf Silva (ESP)Brandon Semenuk (CAN)Clemens Kaudela (AUT)Kurt Sorge (CAN)Luke Whitlock (USA)Reed Boggs (USA)Szymon Godziek (POL)Thomas Genon (BEL)Tom Isted (GBR)Tyler McCaul (USA)AlternatesEthan Nell (USA)DJ Brandt (USA)Jaxson Riddle (USA)Hayden Zablotny (USA)Dylan Stark (USA)Long-time competitor Gee Atherton will not be at this years Rampage; (photo/Christian Pondella, Red Bull Content Pool)Last year, Cam Zink scored a 95 on his final runs to snag the victory. Tom Van Stennbergen nabbed second with an 89, while Carson Storch took the final podium spot with a score of 87. Look for these three to perform well again, as well as the veteran Emil Johansson and fan favorite Kyle Strait. Notably missing this year is Gee Atherton, which may be a relief to the rest of the mens field.Womens FieldEight women were invited to the first womens edition of Red Bull Rampage, which takes place 2 days before the mens competition. The same committee chose these top women as the men based on recent competition results, video submissions, and overall ability. Four alternates are also listed on the womens inaugural competitors list.Invited AthletesCamila Nogueira (ARG)Casey Brown (CAN)Hannah Bergemann (USA)Jess Blewitt (NZL)Robin Goomes (NZL)Vaea Verbeeck (CAN)Vero Sandler (UK)Vinny Armstrong (NZL)AlternatesHarriet Burbidge-Smith (AUS)Chelsea Kimball (USA)Georgia Astle (CAN)Micayla Gatto (CAN)Whoever wins the 2024 Red Bull Rampage will go down in history as the first womens winner! Red Bull Rampage 2024 VenueSzymon Godziek rides his bike at Red Bull Rampage 2023 in Virgin, Utah; (photo/Bartek Wolinski, Red Bull Content Pool)The course should look pretty familiar for the riders who have competed in Rampage in the past. This years venue is the same one from 2023 and has previously hosted the event from 2008 through 2013.The mountain is a short distance from Zion National Park and covers roughly 1,000 feet of elevation from start to finish. It includes huge drops of roughly 70 feet, exposed ridgelines, and a smattering of ramps for riders to traverse.Starting in 2022, though, the course looked different from the course of 2008 to 2013. Rampage rules changed in 2015 to allow only sandbags in trail construction, without any wood features common to free-ride and downhill courses. Thats part of what makes Rampage unique and even more challenging.How to Watch Red Bull Rampage 2024Heres how to watch Red Bull Rampage via different streaming services and media channels:ESPN+: The womens broadcast will be on October 10 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, and the mens broadcast will be on October 12 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.Red Bull TV: You can watch the event live on Red Bull TV.Red Bull Bike YouTube channel: You can watch the event live on Red Bull Bikes YouTube channel.ESPN2: You can watch highlights on Sunday, October 27, with the womens competition at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT and the mens competition at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.Hulu: You can stream the event on Hulu (with ads) for $14.99 per month or Hulu (no ads) for $24.99 per month.Roku: You can find where to stream the event for free or at a low cost on any Roku device.This post originally appeared on GearJunkie.The post How to Watch Red Bull Rampage 2024 appeared first on Bikerumor.