After a dramatic final two stages, full of attacks, Juan Pedro Lopez battled bravely to mark moves and follow his rivals, successfully securing the biggest victory of his career in the general classification of the 2024 Tour of the Alps.Post-race, the Spaniard was understandably excited and emotion...

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Although he's still waiting to taste victory, Tiesj Benoot has shown some impressive legs throughout the Spring Classics this year. At Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Team Visma | Lease a Bike will once again look to the experienced Belgian."I hope to be back at the start on Sunday with good legs. Liege-Basto...

On day one of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, Logan wandered around the endless maze of brands and makers, discovering a few exciting finds along the way. Check out his photo gallery and report here, featuring several new bags from Revelate Designs, bikes and bags from Kyoot and Split, fresh grips from Wolf Tooth and Ergon, a Micro-spline singlespeed kit, new tires, and a whole lot more...The post 2024 Sea Otter Finds: Part One appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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The two pre-race favourites for this Sunday's Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar, have opted for different preparation methods this Friday afternoon.With both coming to the Ardennes having spent the earlier part of the week preparing in the sunshine, van der Poel decided a...

Created by our friend Claire Tayler, "From Scratch & Other Stories" is a fascinating compilation of seven video shorts highlighting the cycling culture of South Korea's capital city. From bike messengers to frame builders and clunkers to cycle cafes, the nearly one-hour video captures many facets of Seoul's bike scene. Watch it here...The post From Scratch & Other Stories (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

It seems like a small update, but Restraps new Race Top Tube Bag Short fills the short gap thats been lurking on the top of their adventure racing bikepacking bag line-up for four years. Newly adding an option for direct bolt-on mounting, its a more compact solution for easy-access storage.On that same line, Restrap also just introduced some unique sideloader Side Release Cages that will be especially interesting for bikepackers and mountain bikers cramped for space, who need a super secure way to carry water bottles in their frames.Restrap Race Top Tube Bag Short easy-access storage(Photos/Restrap)More than simply shrinking down one of their most popular bikepacking bags, Restrap updated and overhauled their Race Top Tube Bag, while at the same time making it Short. Its now the third size with the original and later Long sharing many of the same details. But this new Shorty bag adds the option for a direct bolt-on mount to toptube bosses (in 2 positions).Tech DetailsThe 1.2L Restrap Race Top Tube Bag Short is designed for shorter off-road adventure rides, or for bikepackers who prefer extra clearance over their frame. The smaller bag is made of waterproof X21 fabric like the rest of the Race series, backed by another waterproof 6oz nylon lining in bright orange to make it easier to fit small items inside. A YKK aquaguard zipper keeps all your goodies inside safe. Stretch mesh pockets on either outside will keep a snack close at hand, or stash your trash after youve eaten them.Inside a light plastic insert gives it structure and keeps it upright, whether you bolt or strap it on. Theres also a foam pad to cushion and quiet its contents. And a stretch strap to secure heavier items inside while riding over rough terrain.Plus, Restraps tall front half-wrap sheath + cord and clip fits around pretty much any headset and stem combo. It offers stability to pull against for the traditionally sticky waterproof zip, whether bolted or strapped to your bike.Bag Size Specs & PricingThe black with reflective logos bag sells for 60 / $84 / 72. The 1.2L Short bag is 24cm long overall. Compare that to 37cm for the 1.5L Standard and 49cm for the 2L Long. The new Restrap Race Top Tube Bag Short weighs as little as 115g in bolt-on mode. Or 120g with its single rear attachment Fast Strap. Restrap Side Release water bottle cagesSideloading cages are a mainstay of full-suspension mountain bikers, loaded bikepackers, and really any cyclists riding small bikes. So what makes the Restrap Side Release cages stand out? Yes, they are kinda just another side-opening plastic cage. But Restrap Side Release cages molds a hook into either side of the opening. So, you can snap a heavier-duty o-ring across to keep the two sides from opening up and ejecting your bottle over rough surfaces. The rubber ring can be tucked securely away when not needed. But will secure you bottles when the going gets rough.Restrap Side Release bottle cages sell for 15 / $21 / 18 and weigh 51g a piece. And their symmetric design with a flip-down base means one cage can work for either right or left-handed release. Plus, theres 25mm of up-and-down adjustment to tuck your bottles in tightly. And Restrap ships the cages with a rubber Grip Strip. You can mount between the cage and your frame for a more sure mount or to protect your frame.The new Race Top Tube Bag Short, new Side Release cages, and two sizes of recycled BPA-free Tacx Shiva water bottles are available now direct from Restrap.Restrap.comThe post Restrap Race Top Tube Bag Gets Short Bolt-On Update, Plus Secure Sideloader Cages appeared first on Bikerumor.