As part of our New Worlds issue in Travel Month, Chris Marshall Bell travelled to Slovenia to find out why it produces so many WorldTour riders per head of population.

Arguably the rider most synonymous with Soudal - Quick-Step over the last 11 years, Julian Alaphilippe will not get the chance the end his time with Patrick Lefevere's team with monument glory after being left out of Soudal - Quick-Step's lineup for Il Lombardia.It's been known for some time now tha...

As has become the custom towards the end of the year, a host of big names from the peloton travel to Asia to showcase the sport to new eyes. One such event this year will be theTour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium with the first few star attractions now announced.Headlining the field is th...

Spare a thought for the hard-pressed Germans:Forced to buy lowly bicycles instead of cars:Oh, the humanity!Meanwhile in the Netherlands theyve perfected cycling for humans so now theyre moving on to dogs:If a dog could design a bike seat, this is what it would look like, claims the narrator:This is completely untrue, and I have a schematic for a bike seat drawn by an actual dog to prove it:[It just clamps onto the handlebars if youre wondering.]Dogs prioritize food, comfort, and waging eternal war against their sworn enemy the cat, in that order. Sadly this product never made it into production, though it did get the dog a job as an engineer at Lockheed Martin.As for the United States, a.k.a. Canadas hairy dog bed, unlike those hard-pressed Germans we soft-middled Americans always find money in the sofa cushions to spend on cars:And unlike the Dutch were not really comfortable cycling with our pets because were too preoccupied with helmetsfor them:Canine access to quality bicycle helmets has long been one of the biggest problems facing our society, if not the entire world, but our best and brightest are hard at work on solving the problem:In the meantime, fortunately cat helmets are readily available:The eternal war between dogs and cats has taken an enormous toll in lives but has also yielded some tremendous technological advancements.Speaking of bicycle accessories, when the hell was someone going to tell me the Rev-X is back?!?And it even has an ACTIVE TURBULATOR!!!What the hell is an active tuburlator?, youre probably wondering.Well, its this:So basically some bumps. This may or may not be the same concept as those Zipp wheels that used biomimicry and were modeled after a humpback whales pectoral fins:Cycling may be a terrestrial activity, but more than any other elementeven gravelcyclists are obsessed with air. Either were trying to get our bikes to pass through it as smoothly as possible, or else were fretting over how much of it we have in our tires. So we ride around on whale fin wheels with self-inflation systems:The device is called the GRAVAA:And Im sure Im not the only one who thinks its about time someone invented a pair of wheels you have to charge:Between this and your power meter and your electric drivetrain and your electric dropper post youll need to carry a list of all the batteries and charging ports on your bike because theres no way youll remember them all. Its like trying to remember where you put all the roach baits in your kitchen.If we could work out a way to channel the air flow around the rim directly into the valve then wed really be onto something.Finally, I am a firm believer in free speech, but Im no longer sure it should apply to bike reviews:There really ought to be a law, because no language deserves this sort of abuse, not even English:Oh, the humanity.

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CyclistBrompton folding bikes: A full guide to the rangeBrompton makes arguably the worlds best folding bikes. To help prospective owners and participants in the nextBrompton World Championshipsnavigate the range of options available, this guide explains all of the Brompton folding bikes main features and the range currently on offer.Based around a robust steel frame in standard form and rolling on diminutive 16-inch wheels, a Brompton can be folded into a package measuring 585mm 565mm 270mm in under 10 seconds. It is, as its inventor intended, like having a magic carpet you can unfurl anywhere.Despite tweaks and upgrades over the years, including electric models, all Bromptons follow a similar pattern to the bike as created by founder Andrew Ritchie back in 1975. But now theres also the 20-inch wheel Brompton G Line. It folds in the same way and looks the same, but its larger, has disc brakes and can come with tyres for off-road riding. Brompton folding bikes: The range explainedAll Bromptons fit into one of the brands five lines: A Line, C Line, T Line, P Line and G Line, with the C Line, P Line and G Line all offering electric versions.The A Line is Bromptons most basic model: a sturdy 3-speed folding bike which has a one-size-fits all concept The C Line range offers more options, and comes in a 2-speed, 3-speed or 6-speed as well as a range of different seatposts, saddles and handlebars TheElectricC Line is what it says on the tin and comes in a 2-speed or 6-speedThe P Line is a lightweight titanium and steel 4-speed Brompton which comes with or without a roller frame The ElectricP Line is the electric version of the P Line and Bromptons lightest electric bike TheT Lineis Bromptons lightest bike, made from titanium and offered in a 1-speed and 4-speed The G Line is Bromptons 20-inch wheel, 8-speed option, with or without a roller frame The Electric G Line adds a motor to the 20-inch wheel G Line, as well as a roller frame and 4-speed driveBromptons renewed Bikes Related Posts G is for Gravel? Grande? New Brompton G Line is big and versatile Changing the Game: How the Brompton G Line came to be Now even Brompton has gone 12-speed Two wheels good: Will Butler-Adams, the man behind Brompton The new Brompton Ti titanium folding bike is the brands lightest ever Welcome to the fold: behind the scenes at Brompton Brompton folding bikes: From A to G, via TBrompton A Line950 | View offer3-speed11.5kgSeen as a one-size-fits all bike, the Brompton A Line has a hand-brazed folding steel frame and comes with a mid-rise handlebar. It comes in 3-speed which is suitable for most eventualities when commuting or pedalling around a city.The A Line is offered in one colour white and does not come with mudguards or a luggage carrier, although these can be added.Brompton C LineFrom 1,295 | View offerThe Brompton C Line comes in two different versions: C Line Urban and C Line Explore. The main differences between the two are the speeds and weight.The C Line Urban is 2-speed an weighs 11.4kg. The C Line Explore is 6-speed and also weights 11.4kg The Urban and Explore versions are available with three types of handlebar low, mid and high. In the past, Brompton has also offered different seatpost lengths and saddle options when purchasing, but these are now sold as separate parts. See below for further details on these options.Both are offered with a luggage carrier block on the head tube and mudguards fitted as standard and in a variety of colours: currently 11 for the Urban and eight for the Explore.Read our full Brompton C Line Explore reviewBrompton Electric C LineFrom 2,900 | View offerCreated in conjunction with Formula 1 constructor Williams, the Brompton Electric C Line is offered in Explore and Urban models. Its narrow front hub drive is powered by a 300Wh battery that sits in a backpack-style bag on the front mount.Readily detachable, the great benefit of this system is it doesnt compromise the foldability of the bike. With the battery popped over your shoulder, this leaves the bike on your arm just about manageable to carry.The Electric C Line Explore is 12-speed and weighs 17.3kg.The Electric C Line Urban is four-speed and weighs 15.6kg. Both options come with a Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle and incorporate a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag. You can spec a roller frame when purchasing.The Electric C Line Explore range is offered in an array of different colours: 12 without a roller frame and 11 without. The Electric C Line Urban range is offered in ten colours. Read our full Brompton Electric reviewBrompton P Line2,270 | View offerReleased in November 2021, the P Line uses different materials and is designed to offer a lighter, faster ride with refined key elements.The P Line Urban is four-speed and weighs 10kg.The P Line Explore is 12-speed and weighs 10.5kg.Weighing around 10kg (nearly 2kg less than the A Line), the P Line is made from a combination of titanium and steel and can be folded into a package measuring 645mm 585mm 270mm.The rear frame and fork are made from titanium, weighing a claimed 700g less than the all-steel equivalents, and come with a redesigned rear suspension block.The P Line also features a dual locking seatpost system which has two positions, either fully down which is ideal for storing, or halfway up which is meant to make it easy to transport the bike around a city.Both P Line models are also available with a roller frame, which increases the weight by about 200g. Read our fullBrompton P Line Urban reviewRead our full Brompton P Line Explore review Brompton Electric P Line3,695 | View offerThe lightestelectricBrompton bike ever, the P Line combines titanium frame elements with external four-speed gearing for a low weight of 15.6kg. Saving around 3kg over the brands all-steel framed models, you will, of course, pay for the privilege. At around 700-800 more than equivalent all-steel models, youll have to decide if the balance is right.The Electric P Line Urban is four-speed and weighs 15.6kg.The Electric P Line Explore is 12-speed and weighs 16.3kg.Using the same battery and hub motors as previous electric Bromptons, the assistance is pleasingly familiar. The battery is also removable and features a useful USB port for charging your devices.While electrical assistance and titanium might be this bikes headline selling points, the four-speed gearing is also worth mentioning. External rather than hub-based, its lighter and quicker to shift. And although you wont be able to change gear while stationary, its sportier performance will better suit more athletic riders.Like all the other models, the Electric P Line is also available with a roller frame at a weight of 15.9kg for the Urban and around 16.9kg for the Explore. Read our full Brompton Electric P Line previewBrompton T LineFrom 4,250 View offerThe lightest Brompton ever, the T Line weighs in at just 7.45kg for the One model, 7.95kg for the Urban model or 8.8kg for the Explore model. This is thanks to Brompton re-engineering 150 components on the bike to help with weight savings, and using titanium main frames for the first time in its history. The frame ishandmade in Sheffield and then built up in London.The T Line One is single speed and weighs 7.45kgThe T Line Urban is four-speed and weighs 7.95kgThe T Line Explore is 12-speed and weighs 8.8kgThe handlebars and saddle are carbon fibre as is the seatpost, which has a protective steel shell. The carbon cranks have been created in association with FSA and feature a press-fit bottom bracket.The only part to have carried over from previous models is the brake levers.The key utilitarian elements of the Brompton have been retained its folding method, longevity and ride feel but at around 3kg lighter than a regular steel Brompton, performance and everyday practicality has been stepped up a notch.Read our full Brompton T-Line Urban review Brompton G LineBromptonFrom 2,399 View offerThe G Line throws away the Brompton rule book, or at least the part on wheel size, with 20-inch wheels replacing the 16-inch wheels that all other Bromptons have sported since the brands genesis. Its also the first Brompton with disc brakes. In other respects the G Line toes the Brompton line, with similar looks and folding mechanism and the same front luggage block and accessory options, including mudguards and a rack.The G Line eight-speed weighs 13.9kgThe bike can also be purchased with a roller frame, increasing the weigh to 14.8kg. There are three size options, although all that changes is the stem and seatpost length and there are currently three colour options. The bike is equipped with new, wider handlebars and pedals and the tyres are wider too, with an option for either 54mm gravel tyres or 50mm slick road tyres.Get the full details on the Brompton G LineRead about how Brompton developed the G LineBrompton Electric G LineBrompton From 3,499 View offerThe Electric G Line has the look of Bromptons other electric bikes, but its been re-engineered with a new rear hub motor and new battery in the front-mounted battery pack. The Electric G Line four-speed weighs 16.1kgThe Electric G Line is equipped with a roller frame and has four speed gearing. It comes in the same three colour options as the non-electric G Line and has the same wider handlebars and pedals. Claimed range is between 30km and 60km from the 345Wh battery, with a four hour full charge time and theres an app to customise and manage the e-bike system. Get the full details on the Brompton G LineBrompton OptionsBrompton handlebarsThree handlebar options are offered for the C Line and P Line range, and the different handlebars are useful to match the bike to a riders height and style of riding.LowThis flat handlebar is the lowest of the three. Its suited to smaller riders or average size users after a more aggressive position. If you like a racier position on the bike and arent massively tall this is the one to go for.MidThe classic option. Not too upright, not too aggressive. Generally good for leisure riding or sedate commuting, it offers a more upright position for short riders or a more aggressive one for taller people.HighThe high bar provides the straight-back riding style found on traditional Dutch bikes. The go-to option for most very tall riders, anyone of medium height will find it easy on the neck and shoulders.Brompton seatpostsAll Bromptons now come fitted with a standard seatpost apart from the G Line, which comes in small, medium and large sizing with appropriate seatposts. For the rest of the range you can buy other seatposts as an accessory.StandardThe standard seatpost is for riders with an inside leg of 84cm/33in. It allows riders to get the saddle down as low as possible when folded.ExtendedThe extended seatpost should suit riders with a maximum inside leg of 89cm/35in so is for those just a bit taller than the standard seatpost.TelescopicAimed at taller riders with an inside leg of 89-99cm/35in-39in, the telescopic seatpost is for those with the longest of legs.CarbonThe carbon seatpost is available as both a standard and an extended option. Brompton claims a weight from 0.3kg, shedding over 100g from the standard steel option and 700g from the extended steel seatpost.Brompton saddlesBrompton saddleA standard feature for the A Line, the Brompton saddle comes in at 147mm and with an integrated carry handle. It also incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag.Brompton wide saddleThe wide version of the Brompton saddle boasts a larger seated area for added comfort and support (167mm). Like its narrower counterpart it comes with an integrated carry handle and incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag.Brooks B17The B17 is made from thick leather and includes copper-pleated rails and hammered-copper rivets. It is Brooks flagship model and Brompton says it is ideal for log distance sports touring, trekking and ATB use. Its available in both male and female versions.It comes in both male and female specific versions.Superlight The P and T Line bikes come with Superlight and Superlight Carbon saddles, which weigh 280g and 100g respectively, and the Superlight Carbon has a grippy texture on the underside to make it even easier to carry.Brompton lightsBattery lightsBrompton offers a range of conventional lights. These are either made by Busch & Mller or created by Brompton to fit directly onto the bikes rear rack.USB lightsSome Bromptons come with USB-rechargeable front lights made by CatEye (shown above) that can be easily removed from their mount above the front wheel.DynamoThis system uses a high-quality Shutter Products SV-8 hub dynamo to offer a reliable fixed lighting solution. This means youre never at risk of a flat battery, though cost, weight and the efficiency of modern battery lights count against it.Brompton tyresMost Bromptons come with Schwalbe Marathon Racer tyres a good thing too as we feel these offer the ideal balance of protection and ride feel.The Brompton A Line uses 349 35c puncture resistant Schwalbe Marathon Race tyres which have a reflective sidewall.Some riders like fitting lighter and narrower Schwalbe Kojaks. However, given the work such a diminutive tyre has to do, we prefer something more durable.Another alternative is to go the opposite way and fit puncture-resistant Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres. In our experience, these are a pig to get on, which combined with their increased weight means we arent fans.Continental Urban Contact tyres come with the lighter models as they save weight through a Kevlar bead and they also add grip in varying conditions.The G Line comes fitted with 20-inch tubeless-ready Schwalbe G-One All Round 54mm width tyres and you can also buy it with 50mm Continental slick tyres.Brompton luggageThe best place to carry weight on the Brompton is via its front carrying block, which is attached directly to the head tube. Once here it wont adversely affect the steering, and if anything actually makes the bike more stable to ride.Brompton now makes a huge range of different panniers, while brands like Carradice, Ortlieb and even the Cambridge Satchel Company also produce options.Find a variety of Brompton luggage available at Condor CyclesBrompton special editionsBrompton produces regular special editions with limited runs and custom paint jobs. Examples include the 2024 Team GB Olympic Brompton, the adventure-focused Brompton x Bear Grylls C Line Explore shown above and the CHPT3 edition created in collaboration with former pro cyclist David Millar.Read our full review of the Brompton CHPT3Brompton bike hireBrompton offers a bike hire service from 70 locations across the UK. Many are in train stations and you can hire for 24 hour periods and, in most cases, drop off at a different location from pick up. The bikes are equipped with three speeds and dynamo lights, plus labelled up to help you to fold and unfold them.Its all controlled and paid for via the Brompton Bike Hire app and you can reserve in advance. If you decide to buy a Brompton after hiring, you can offset the hire fees against the purchase price.Brompton servicingBrompton controls more of the manufacture of its bicycles than any other bike maker we know of. It keeps a complete range of spares, and Bromptons are therefore Land Rover-like in their ability to roll through the decades.While most workshops or home mechanics will be able to fix the majority of problems, some occasional jobs like replacing hinge bushings or seatpost shims are best tackled by a trained service centre.Shopping for a commuter? If you dont need to fold, consider a single-speed bike for fun and simplicity. Related Posts G is for Gravel? Grande? New Brompton G Line is big and versatile Changing the Game: How the Brompton G Line came to be Now even Brompton has gone 12-speed Two wheels good: Will Butler-Adams, the man behind Brompton The new Brompton Ti titanium folding bike is the brands lightest ever Welcome to the fold: behind the scenes at Brompton The post Brompton folding bikes: A full guide to the range appeared first on Cyclist.

Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar have had a Tour de France rivalry for the ages over the last few years. Although the Slovenian can be seen competing for victories across the year and in various different kinds of races, Vingegaard is more accustomed to exclusively stage races. Could that change i...

Red Bull Rampage is back in the Utah desert, and for the first time ever, 8 amazing women riders will show off their freeride skills today, 2 days ahead of the men get their shot. Its been 23 years since the first Rampage, and finally, the Worlds Best Women Freeriders get their time in the spotlight jumping of the red rocky cliffs and hitting handbuilt dirt jump lines to show off wild slopestyle tricks on the biggest stage in freeride mountain biking!Watch it directly on Red Bull TV starting at 7pm local time in Virgin, UT (9pm on the East Coast, 1am GMT).2024 Red Bull Rampage: Women take the freeride MTB stage(Robin Goomes, photo by Robin ONeill/RedBull)After first teasing us with a separate, smaller Red Bull Formation event for women in 2019, now Rampage invites 8 of the worlds best freeriding women to the iconic big mountain bike hotspot in Utah, just days before the men compete. Its the 18th running of Rampage, and the first to give the women a spot at the event.(Vinny Armstrong, photo by Robin ONeill/RedBull)Red Bull says the Formation freeride progression sessions paved the way for this years step up. Through exposure to the dirt and steep lines, the entire womens field advanced their skill set on the Utah terrain at Formation then linked together top-to-bottom runs on previous Rampage venues. Fearless riders like Casey Brown and Camila Nogueira are known for their hard-charging style and ability to tackle big drops while riders known for flips, whips, and superwomans such as Robin Goomes, Vaea Verbeeck, Vero Sandler, and Vinny Armstrong will also star.(Vaea Verbeeck, photo by Bartek Wolinski/RedBull)Later today well see 8 women take on the worlds toughest mountain bike competition. They will ride an all-new course that theyve been dialing in, starting nearby the biggest & steepest lines from 2018/2019. Thats also where the men and their small dig teams are now out scratching new tracks into the side of the loose cliffs and building new jumps to create flow out of the jagged landscape. (Robin Goomes, photo by Robin ONeill/RedBull)Watch the women here, later today!(Kind of like how you should #watchthefemmes on the road-side of pro cycling.)(Casey Brown, photo by Emily Tidwelll/RedBull)Watching Rampage (on site previously as a fan) felt like I was witnessing the pinnacle of the sport and you knew you were part of something special. Whether or not they have Rampage as their goal, I think the trickle-down effect of having women at the event will be massive for mountain biking. Casey Brown, Canadian freerider2024 Red Bull Rampage Invited Women Riders(Photo by Emily Tidwelll/RedBull)Camila Nogueira (ARG)Casey Brown (CAN)Robin Goomes (NZL)Vaea Verbeeck (CAN)Vero Sandler (UK)Vinny Armstrong (NZL)Georgia Astle (CAN)Chelsea Kimball (USA)plus alternate Micayla Gatto (CAN)(Vinny Armstrong, photo by Emily Tidwelll/RedBull)Anytime: Freeride mountain bike filmIn the meantime to get in the freeride mood, check out Red Bulls latest Anytime film an immersive film featuring the worlds best female and male freeride mountain bikers. If that trailer piqued your interest, you can head over to RedBull.com here to watch the full one-hour film. You werent going to be productive at work today, anyway.Men will Rampage this weekend, tooOn Saturday morning, 18 men will line-up on top of the mountain, including 2023-winner Cam Zink, 4x champ Brandon Semenuk, World Cup DH racer Brendan Fairclough, 2022 runner-up Szymon Godziek, and moreRedBull.comThe post The Best Women in the World Get a Jump on the Men Today at 2024 Red Bull Rampage appeared first on Bikerumor.

Although it only lasted around 60km before being cancelled, the 2024 edition of Tre Valli Varesine is one that will last long in the memories of all the riders involved. One of those, was the INEOS Grenadiers' former time-trial world champion Tobias Foss.Awful downpours of rain that refused to relen...