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UAE Team Emirates has been to the fore in signing very young riders on long-term deals, even getting their names on contracts when they are still first-year juniors. But this time the Emirati-financed team has really pushed the envelope, signing 18-year-old Pablo Torres on a deal until 2030. It is the longest defined-length contract in []The post UAE Team Emirates signs 18-year-old until 2030 in unprecedented deal appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

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Tom Pidcock has become quite a divisive figure in the cycling community of late. Although some appreciate his multi-discipline success and put the Brit close to on a par with the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, others are critical of the Olympic MTB champion's somewhat inconsistent...

Avid cycling memorabilia collectors will be devastated to discover one of Geraint Thomas' bikes has sold on eBay for the staggeringly low sum of 50.Given the affable 2018 Tour de France winner is usually seen chipping about on a 12k+ plus Pinarello Dogma F, there must be a catch right? Well, kind of. Regardless of its racing provenance, this is an absolute steal. eBay / peacepedalerThe bike in question is a Bob Jackson tandem frameset that, according to the eBay seller, was purchased from Courtney Rowe the father of Thomas' Ineos Grenadiers teammate, Luke.The bike was raced with the then-teenage Thomas as stoker back in the 90s: "apparently they beat all the adults he was a machine even at 14", reads the listing.According to a 2018 article, this was about the time Thomas began to shine, beating much older competition to win a medal at the National Track Championships while riding for the Maindy Flyers.Tandems of this era are very versatile. eBay / peacepedalerThe frameset is a handsome example of a typical tandem from that era. Built with Reynolds 531 steel tubing, including an oversize ovalised boom tube (the tube joining the two bottom brackets), this bike could easily be turned to most tasks with generous tyre clearances, mudguard mounts and cantilever bosses.After its life as a racing whip, the tandem was repainted and repurposed as a "gentle tow path explorer".We hope whoever has since bought the frameset enjoys many more happy days riding and, even, racing it.

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This weekend, we're set for a mouth-watering showdown between Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and more at the season's final monument... Il Lombardia. Notably absent from the fight though, will be Mathieu van der Poel, who looks to have ended his campaign following his recent Gravel World Championshi...

Women's freeride takes a leap into the limelight today as eight women take to the red dirt of Virgin, Utah, for their first Red Bull Rampage. For Robin Goomes, it's perfect timing.Robin Goomes of New Zealand rides the course during day 2 practice at the Red Bull Rampage in St. George, Utah, USA on October 8, 2024. // Christian Pondella / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202410090062 // Usage for editorial use only //Today marks a historic first for womens freeriding, and womens mountain biking in general. It is the first time that Continue reading

Canyon Scampr adds another pair of shoes to their ever-growing product offering, this time a simple set of more walkable kicks built to transition from gravel to XC, trail, and eMTB. Their highlights appear to be a soft but secure fit dialed in with a single Boa Li2, a wide grippy Vibram sole, reasonably light weight for a nylon-soled shoe, and simple good looks. Canyon calls them, the perfect platform for your wildest adventure rides and off-grid excursionsCanyon Scampr all-rounder gravel & mountain bike shoes(Photos/Canyon)The new Canyon Scampr MTB-style shoes feature a unique soft upper construction with a structured wrap and a single Boa Li2 dial, a wide grippy Vibram sole, and a level of versatile all-around performance Canyon describes as adventure-ready. The new shoes inherit key fit tech from their latest top-tier Tempr CFR shoes, but the new Scamprs prioritize comfort on-bike and walkability off-the-bike, all at half the cost of those carbon XC racing shoes.Its really the wrap-around PerformFit Wrap floating strap design that comes from the Temprs. The idea seems to be a softer, more comfortable fit thanks to a well-ventilated bootie-like stretch mesh upper that you just slip your foot into. Then, the stiffer and more supportive PerformFit microfiber straps wrap over and cinch your instep down and locks-in your heel. Asymmetric, single Boa retentionThe asymmetric and overlapping design of the 3 straps is secured with a single Boa Li2 dial on the outside of the shoe, pulling a single zig-zag of woven fiber lacing through webbing lace guides. The middle strap appears to pull more around the midfoot of the sock-like upper from the instep, while the top & bottom straps pull all the way around the foot from attachment points at the heel & toe of the sole.Not having tried this shoe in particular, my experience with similar Boa solutions suggests that instep & heel lock security should be solid. However fine adjustment of forefoot tension will likely be harder to achieve. But Id be curious to see how the overlapping strap layout impacts the fine fit control you will naturally sacrifice with a single dial pulling across 3 sets of lace loops.Canyon says the new Scampr is the ultimate go-anywhere do-anything shoe for every adventurer, developed to navigate rough, uneven and technical terrain with a stable yet walkable sole no matter where or how far off the map youre riding and walking.Tech detailssingle BOA Li2 dial retentionBOA Lifetime Guarantee on dial & lacesPerformFit Wrap structure over sock-like, stretch mesh uppersoft Vibram Megagrip rubber outsolesupportive Solestar insoles, with neutral arch support standard 2-bolt SPD MTB cleat compatibilitylight 390g claimed weight (per shoe, size 42)undefined nylon sole construction & no stated stiffness ratingCanyon Scampr Pricing, options & availabilityThe new Canyon Scampr all-rounder gravel & mountain bike shoes sell for 160. They come in whole EU sizes 36-48, and in either two-tone gray with a black sole or all-black with a natural gum rubber sole. Pick a pair of Scamprs up now consumer-direct from Canyon online and in their app, or in person at one of the Canyon Factory Service locations in Europe where you can try on their fit.Canyon.comThe post Canyon Dials-In Scampr Kicks, Simple Boa Off-Road Shoes for Gravel & Trail appeared first on Bikerumor.

There has been joyous news from the house of former Giro d'Italia winner Tom Dumoulin over the last few days as the 33-year-old Dutchmanwelcomed his first child with partner Maxime Nieman.A baby boy, Dumoulin junior has been given the name Oscar. "Welcome dear Oscar Dumoulin. 08-10-24. Mom and Os...