With Tom Pidcock possibly off to Q36.5 and Luke Rowe leaving, the news is not quiet around the British WorldTour squad

Weather conditions at Tre Valli Varesine 2024 were far from ideal. Heavy downpours beat down on the riders throughout the day as they attempted to traverse through the puddles and stay upright. Ultimately, with over 100km to go, it was decided conditions were too bad as the riders headed back into t...

Benevolent Bezos has looked down kindly upon bragain hounds the world over and behested us with a smorgasbord of deals this Amazon Prime Day.Jesting aside, there are good deals of interest to cycling tech nerds to be found amid cut-price air fryers, champagne and hard drives.These are the Amazon Prime Day cycling deals that have caught the eye of this tight-fisted Scot unwilling to pay RRP on anything.Though weve done our homework, Id always recommend checking your favourite retailer to ensure youre not missing out on a better price elsewhere (or, better yet, look for cheaper and greener used equivalents on eBay).Save up to 35% on Park Tool toolsA classic in the world of bike mechanics, the Park Tool PCS-9.3 home workstand is designed and built to professional standards meaning its an investment that will last a lifetime. Oscar Huckle / Our MediaThe savings are modest but a swathe of Park Tools range is on sale this Amazon Prime Day.Highlights include the PCS-9.3 workstand (135.99), DAG-3 hanger alignment tool (109.99) and CG-2.4 chain cleaning system (27.99).Thats about as cheap as youll get these tools anywhere online, with the added benefit of free next-day delivery for Prime members. If youve been eyeing up any of these tools for a while, now could be a good time to buy.Save up to 35% on Park ToolsKryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-lock 119.99 79.9979.99 is a decent price for a Diamond-rated lock. AmazonThis Sold Secure Diamond-rated lock is available for only 79.99 a 33 per cent saving on RRP.Amazon describes this as a Prime Exclusive Deal, and that appears to stand up to scrutiny similar locks, such as this one sold by Sigma Sports, are only Gold-rated. Only BikeParts.co.uk comes close at an oddly specific 91.57 for the Diamond-rated version.Semantics aside, this looks like a good deal for a dependable bike lock.Buy the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-lock with a 33% saving from AmazonXLC spoke ruler and ball bearing gauge 14.99 5.20These are a really helpful addition to any workshop. AmazonA ruler is hardly a product likely to set the heart racing, but options such as this, which include a hook for measuring spokes and ball bearing gauges, are invaluable in a workshop.Better still, this neat one from XLC is only a little over a fiver a 65 per cent saving on RRP.Buy the XLC spoke ruler and ball bearing guage with a 65% saving from AmazonSave 20% on Redshift productsRedshift specialises in comfort-improving tech. Dave Caudery / Our MediaRedshift has reduced the price of most of its range of comfort-improving stems, handlebars and other products by 20 per cent.We rated the brands Shockstop seatpost and stem at four stars each when we reviewed them, praising their effective bump-absorption and simple setup.If youre looking to make the bumping a little less ugly on your gravel bike, these are worth a look.Save 20% on Red Shift products on AmazonSave up to 51% on Panaracer gravel bike tyresIf you're after jazzy gravel treads, head to Amazon. Sam AndrewsAn interesting selection of Panaracer gravel tyres, including its fun limited-edition colourful GravelKing tyres, are on sale this Prime Day.The size selection is, admittedly, limited for some options but if they work for you and your bike you should be able to pick up a mega bargain.Save up to 51% on Panaracer gravel bike tyres on AmazoniFixit Manta precision bit set 54.99 46.74Kits like these are great for fixing electronics. AmazonA micro screwdriver kit is an invaluable investment for obsessive tinkerers and fixers.iFixit popularised the concept with its Manta kits, which are available for 46.74 this Prime Day.I included a rip-off version of the kit from Lidl in my 2023 Gear of the Year round-up.This was significantly cheaper than the iFixit kit but, if you cant wait for a middle-aisle gem, this deal is worth considering.Save 15% on the iFixit Manta precision bit set on AmazonRemember, you need to be signed up toAmazon Primeto take advantage of these deals. Use the link below to so sign up to a30-day free trialgranting you access to the deals, next day delivery and features such as AmazonVideo,Music,Readingand more.Sign up to a 30 day free trial

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CyclistNow you can make your own AR routes on Rouvy with its Route CreatorRouvy has launched what it says is its largest upgrade in years, the Rouvy Route Creator. Its available in beta form to Rouvy subscribers who have signed up to its waiting list, with a gradual rollout to manage demand.Rouvy Route Creator allows you to upload a video of a route and ride it on the Rouvy platform. You can add augmented reality features, adding to the 25,000km of real road video over 1,500 routes already available in the app and recorded by Rouvys own teams.Add augmented reality features to your own footageRouvyWhile Rouvy already supports video uploads, until now youve only been able to ride it in first-person view.The new Rouvy Route Creator functionality allows you to ride video routes with others, interact with them and add your own customisation by dropping other objects on the route video.The functionality relies on the use of GPS-enabled video. At the moment, Rouvy only supports the latest GoPro cameras, but its expanding support to other action cams. There are stipulations on camera height, speed, distances and other parameters for the recording, which need to be met for the AR functionality to work.Also note that not all GoPros have a GPS chip, with that functionality left out on the Hero12 Black to improve battery life. Thats despite incorporating GPS at launch in almost all its top top spec models since 2016 (and including it in the latest Hero13 Black model).Once uploaded, you can edit the footage in the Rouvy Route Creator app to remove stops or interruptions such as halts at junctions. Rouvy uses a traffic light system to flag if the footage is ready for its augmented reality processing.Once ready, Rouvy processes the footage to create a 3D world, where other riders avatars behave as they would in the real world, disappearing when they pass around bends or buildings, for example.RouvyRouvy allows you to set a lane limit, so that avatars dont ride through oncoming vehicles. You can also drop start and finish gates, route segments, other riders, spectators or other objects, including sound effects, onto the route. Rouvy mimics the real-world route gradients too, based on the imported GPS file and Google data, so you can suffer on the climbs on the turbo, just like in the real world. Alternatively, you can edit the route gradient, making it steeper or easier.Once youve finished, the route will be saved on Rouvys servers and can be made public or private, so you dont have to store gigabytes of data on your own device. Its a nice addition to what was already one of the best indoor training apps, providing a richer experience when re-riding your favourite routes and allowing you to share them with others. Related Posts Rouvy review Insta360 Go 2 action camera review Best cycling indoor training apps to make you a better cyclist in 2024 Best cycling action cameras: capture your cycling adventures Best smart turbo trainers: Top Zwift compatible indoor trainers The post Now you can make your own AR routes on Rouvy with its Route Creator appeared first on Cyclist.

In miserable, wet and downright dangerous conditions at Tre Valli Varesine 2024 this Tuesday afternoon, only after the women's race had been completed and nearly 60km of the men's race in the legs, the decision was finally made to cancel this year's edition.For some, the decision came as a relief,...

It appears the All-City team still has some tricks up their sleeve, and they just released limited edition framesets for the Gorilla Monsoon and Cosmic Stallion models. Check them out here...The post Limited Edition All-City Gorilla Monsoon and Cosmic Stallion LTD Framesets appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Sean Quinn took the biggest victory of his career earlier this year, outsprinting Brandon McNulty and Neilson Powless to claim the US national road title and the iconic 'Stars and Stripes' jersey. Just 24 years old, the EF Education-EasyPost man seemingly has a big future ahead of him, but that hasn...

Today marks the day that British bikepacking specialists, Tailfin, fully completes their Tailfin bikepacking gear. Thats right, with the inclusion of the new Bar Bag System, Tailfin says it now offers a full Tailfin setup for your bikepacking adventures.(Photos / Tailfin)Calling it the most stable and user-friendly bar-mounted storage system out there, Tailfin gives you four options to choose from. Also, the Bar Bag System is unique in that it offers specific options that are designed for drop bar or flat bar use.The new Bar Bag System utilizes a two-piece design that provides a high level of stability, adjustability, and quick attachment. There are four different sizes to help make it easier for users to pick just the right size for their adventure. The system is modular, so if you want to buy more than one size and swap them out depending on the adventure, its easy to do.Unique FeaturesThe drop bar version of the bags features a patented Wavelock closure. This allows the user to maximize capacity and eliminate closure guesswork. The bags will not interfere with brake or shifting controls. The Bar Bag is 100% waterproof and uses a CNC aluminum mount system that uses multiple axis points of adjustment for the perfect fit. The two-piece design keeps the bag away from the bars, allowing for the full range of hand positions that are associated with using drop bars.The mount is compatible with all round 31.8 and 35mm bars, and the narrow (11.6mm) clamp width takes up minimal real estate on the handlebar. The clamps are adjustable to accommodate the different width stems and aerobar setups, and the X-Clamp allows for instant release from the bars.Drop Bar VersionThis version of the Bar Bag System, as mentioned earlier, uses the unique new WaveLock closure system. This helps with bag symmetry while maximizing capacity as well as gives your hands room while on the hoods.To use the WaveLock system, simply roll the bag as per a standard dry bag (two complete rolls make it waterproof) and clip the metal bars into the corresponding wave shape for a solid and secure lock. When keeping the bag symmetrical on the other side, just repeat and utilize the same position wave shape.To keep things symmetrical on the other side, repeat and utilize the same positioned wave shape. Positioning of the WaveLock has been deliberately chosen to eliminate any hard edges that could catch on shifters and hands.There are two volumes available: 9.1 liters and 12.5 liters, measuring 160mm and 180mm in diameter, respectively. The smaller volume bag can effectively fit a narrower 36/38cm handlebar width.Flat Bar VersionFlat bars are less restricted and easier to work with regarding the available bar real estate, so Tailfin offers two larger capacity versions. Tailfins bags are wider than most which they say is mostly due to the extra stability of their system.But to eliminate tire buzz, the flat bar bags are wider but use a smaller diameter. Available in 14.7 and 18.9-litre volumes with diameters of 150 and 180mm.Tailfin kept things simple with the double clip closure mechanism, providing a completely waterproof storage solution without limiting available space. Large-capacity external pockets provide a huge amount of additional storage and enable quick access to your kit.Optional AccessoriesThere is a complete range of accessory mounts available for the Bar Bag System. They provide an interference-free fit of typical handle-bar mounted accessories like computers, lights, and even action cameras.GPS device mount Independently adjustable and compatible with Garmin and Wahoo devices also compatible with K-Edge inserts.Universal mount 22.2mm diameter, side fitment, to attach any compatible device. Go Pro/action cam compatible mount standard triple prong fitting. Available for center or side positioning. Bar Bag System RetailBar Systems (bag + handlebar mount)Small Drop Bar | 230 | $300 | 280Large Drop Bar | 240 | $315 | 290Small Flat Bar | 240 | $315 | 290Large Flat Bar | 250 | $325 | 300Accessory Mounts22.2mm Bar (side) | 12 | $15 | 15GoPro (central) | 12 | $15 | 15GoPro (side) | 12 | $15 | 15GPS (combine with GoPro mount) | 12 | $15 | 15All Accessory Mounts | 40 | $55 | 50Check out all of the bikebacking goodies at the link below. Tailfin.ccThe post Tailfin Bar Bag System Is Most Stable & User Friendly Way to Hang at the Bar appeared first on Bikerumor.

Scouring Amazon for the best Prime deals can be addictive. Which products do I like the look of? And how much are they discounted by? Read on for my pick of the best cycling bargains.Jeff Bezos sure knows how to fill a warehouse with tempting goodies, and if youre an Amazon Prime subscriber, there are some seriously good-value deals on offer.There are plenty of non-cycling related bargains too, but let me unveil four carefully targeted products Ive picked for you, my fellow cyclists.Krcher K2 Power Control Pressure Washer 149.99 100.99 (save 33%)The Krcher K2 pressure washer includes a dirt-blaster gun attachment and a Vario Power spray lance. If youre a jet-washing believer, this Krcher pressure washer could be a great upgrade for your garage or garden.Ive been using a Krcher portable power washer for nearly five years and the quality, design and usability have been amazing, so a full-sized jet washer is on my wishlist.The K2 from Krcher is a starter pressure washer. Its cheaper and lighter than the bigger Krcher K4 but only offers a maximum pressure of 110 BAR instead of the blistering 130 BAR of its bigger sibling. On Prime Day, the K2 is reduced to just over 100.It comes with three attachments; most importantly for cyclists, a dirt blaster and a Vario Power spray lance. You also get a T1 surface cleaner and 500ml of patio detergent, so you can keep the outside of your house clean as well as your bike.Its currently rated at 4.6 out of 5 stars in the customer reviews, which suggests it's up to the job.Buy the Krcher K2 Power Control Pressure Washer with a 33% saving from AmazonBose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Wireless Waterproof Speaker 149.95 99.95 (save 33%)You can save a third on the price of the Bose SoundLink Flex speaker. I spend a lot of time in BikeRadars awesome bike cave working on all the bikes your favourite writers are testing.When Im working, I love having some ambient music on, perhaps a bit of chill hip-hop or, if Im flagging slightly, some hair metal.Headphones are great, but can be a little anti-social with peopleoften wandering in for a chat. A portable speaker is much more sociable, and the fact its battery-powered means I can take it to different bike-repairing locations for tunes on the go.The Bose SoundLink iseven waterproof for peace of mind when using it near the bike wash.Bose is renowned for high-quality audio and well-built products, and the SoundLink shouldnt be any different. As a bonus, it even enables you to make and receive calls. A 4.8/5-star rating is pretty impressive, so this could be one to purchase.Buy the Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Portable Wireless Waterproof Speaker with a 33% saving from AmazonGarmin HRM-Pro Plus 99.99 73.99 (save 26%)The Garmin HRM-Pro Plus chest strap is fully waterproof. I dont often use a GPS bike computer, but when I do I want to get as much functionality as possible.A heart-rate strap is a great way to add another dimension to your riding, learning which training zone youre in and monitoring your performance on the go.Theyre not cheap, but this Garmin HRM-Pro Plus chest strap should fit the bill nicely, with its ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity. Its reduced from 99.99 to 73.99 for a Prime Day bargain.I used one of these straps when I rode every trail at BikePark Wales in one day and it gave me some really accurate statistics. Its rated for use when swimming, so you can be confident even the most prolific sweating or monsoon-esque autumn deluge will be shrugged off.Buy the Garmin HRM-Pro Plus chest strap with a 26% saving from AmazonShokz OpenMove wireless headphones 79.95 55 (save 31%)The Shokz OpenMove wireless headphones use bone-conduction technology. I love riding in headphones and theres nothing quite like a soundtrack to your shredding or a podcast to elevate your long rides. However, I'm not a fan of earbuds because I worry about losing them. My earholes seem particularly reluctant to grip the buds, so these bone-conduction headphones with a neck band seem as though they could be just the job.Cleverly, the bone-conduction technology works by vibrating the bones of your head instead of the air in front of your eardrums. Unlike regular wireless earphones, they sit in front of your ears, leaving them open and free.They also weigh a scant 29g, so they should be as unobtrusive as possible!The Shokz headphones are water-resistant to deal with the wet weather were going to be experiencing this autumn and earned a place on our list of the best headphones for cycling.Buy the Shokz OpenMove wireless headphones with a 31% saving from AmazonRemember, you need to be signed up toAmazon Primeto take advantage of these deals. Use the link below to so sign up to a30-day free trialgranting you access to the deals, next day delivery and features such as AmazonVideo,Music,Readingand more.