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On stage 3 of the Tour of Turkey this afternoon, BORA - hansgrohe's Danny van Poppel initially thought he had secured the victory after a frantic sprint for the line. The race jury however, quickly quietened the celebrations.With van Poppel adjudged to have deviated from his sprinting line in the f...

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The Tour of Turkey takes place from the 21st to the 28th of April. It is one of the longest stage-races in the calendar and covers a meaningful portion of the country, in a race that features opportunities for all kinds of riders. We preview the race ahead.As we read on CyclingUpToDate, stage 4 beg...

In Esker Cycles' latest video, they meet up with the crew at Transit Cycles in Tucson, Arizona, for a little mid-week bikepacking adventure. Learn more about the Bitesized Bikepacking series and watch the four-minute video here... The post Bitesized Bikepacking with Transit Cycles: Tucson, Arizona (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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In an emphatic display, Tudor Pro Cycling Team's Maikel Zijlaard powered to victory in the prologue of the 2024 Tour de Romandie and into the first race leaders jersey.It was a really super technical time trial. I had explored the course a few times and was therefore well prepared at the start," re...

From the minds and quirky beach trailer of Hudski Bikes comes a brand-new bike that's an evolutionary sequel to the Doggler. Read on for details about the Hudski Dualist, an interesting, do-it-all aluminum ATB featuring adjustable front/rear axle placement, added tire clearance, and a few clever upgrades to the acclaimed platform...The post Introducing the Hudski Dualist (Sea Otter Classic) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

This might have been the biggest Sea Otter yet, so of course there was plenty to see. Judging by the onslaught of product release emails leading up to the show, the bike industry is fully ready to get all of their newest products out there and Sea Otter 2024 did not disappoint. Of all the new we saw at Laguna Seca, the following were some of our favorites. Madrone CyclesMadrone Cycles is a brand-new company that has a lot going for it. Not only are they offering replaceable parts for certain SRAM MTB derailleurs, but theyre also including or selling the tools needed to perform the swap. If that wasnt enough, Madrone was also showing a rear derailleur of their own design that can use SRAM or Shimano shifters and is customer-rebuildable. KAV Nova HelmetWe first covered KAV helmets about three years ago, but their new Nova 3D-printed helmet is by far the best yet. Now third-party tested including a 5-star Virginia Tech safety rating, the Nova includes a dual-density honeycomb core that includes a shear plane thats built-in. Its also 20-25% lighter, more comfortable, better fitting, and now fully customizable with their color configurator and still custom fit to your head. FiftyOne Sika Road bikeThe FiftyOne Sika is the latest stock bike from FiftyOne Bikes, and its a beauty. Calling it a modern performance road bike, the Sika has clearance for 40mm tires, but also includes a 690g frame weight for a medium. The frame also has a taller stack height without giving up on the race look and without requiring riders to run a huge stack of spacers to get comfortable. Also? The finish is gorgeous in the sun. Trek CarBack Radar Tail LightThe Trek CarBack radar tail light launched just before the show, and Zach had a chance to try it out on the way to the show literally. The radar performed surprisingly well on the roads from Pescadero to Monterey and did a great job differentiating between riders in the group and oncoming cars. The light includes an easy-to-see battery gauge, and lasted all day, on a long day, having left at 8am, and rolled into the venue near 6pm. On one of the lower settings, the light wasnt blinding to other riders, but was still plenty visible. Prevelo ZuluThe Prevelo Zulu is the bike that first drew us to the Prevelos booth at Sea Otter years ago. Now better than ever, the new Zulu received a makeover, not just a color refresh (excluding the Zulu 1 and 2). The shred-it-all hardtails are now 15% lighter, come with Heir kids specific pedals, and an optional (and first ever) Pivotal-compatible dropper post developed by Prevelo, KS, and Pivotal. So your kiddo can slam the seat and get the absolute most bang for your buck out of the bike.If you want the absolute package, the Zulu has many cool upgrades, including carbon kid-sized cranks and shin-friendly-er (rounded pin) flat pedals. The Prevelo bikes come highly recommended because of excellent customer service and a passionate team of cycling parents. They are live now on the Prevelo site if you want a summer ride for the kids.Vision SC 45/60 WheelsThe new Vision SC wheels (45 and 60 models) will share the exact same rim as the top-of-the-line Metron 45/60SL wheels, bringing added value to the rider. Like most who take this wheel approach (Roval being one of them). The SC wheels arrive with a beefier build and a slightly heavier hub with less engagement. The Metron version arrives with the PSR hub, with 5 of engagement. The SC wheels arrive with the newly redesigned Vision 6-pawl hub with more significant bearings. The easy-to-service hub is the same one used on the SC AGX 30 gravel wheels.When manufacturers dont dumb the rim down for the middle-tier wheel offerings, riders get to experience the full value of the wheel at a nice price. If they say I wish this was lighter they can plot on how to upgrade to the Metron SL versions. New Clog-Free Tubeless Valve DesignsWhats the most annoying thing about a tubeless setup? If you dont have a compressor, Im guessing youre coming to say airflow. Once you set the tires up and ride, the next issue is clogged valves keeping the flow open or preventing you from getting air in.Well, tubeless valves seemed to be having a moment at Sea Otter with new high-flow, clog-free valves from Stans, Muc-off, and Bontrager. Each brand has gone about it a bit differently, but the end result is better airflow, reduced clogs, and improved durability. Note that for Muc-Off and Stans have completely redesigned the presta valve using new method of controlling the airflow. The Bontrager option is a high-flow adapter that you add to the valve once the core is removed. Omnium Cargo BikeOmnium Mini-Max V3 (Photos/Ron Frazelle)This cargo bike was a bike that we could see ourselves enjoying. Omnium was started in 2012 by founder Jimmi Jimbo Bargisen, a bike messenger since 2002. He designed his dream bike in the Omnium cargo bike. This was nice to see a lot more cargo-type bikes at the Sea Otter this year. The frameset for the Mini-Max V3 retails for $1530. With a full SRAM Apex 111 build the complete bike retails for $3130. Both it and their full-size cargo bike are available to be purchased in titanium.Po Campo Crescent Bike Basket(Photos/Ron Frazelle)The Po Campo Crescent Bike Basket is named after the Capital Crescent Trail, a rail-trail that runs from Washington D.C. to Maryland. Its a cool, well-thought-out little soft basket the perfect bike companion for the rider who doesnt want a large bulky, hard basket. The Crescent is easy to attach to any bike and with a 5-liter capacity, its the right size for just about any small to small-ish errand. The basket has a wide opening allowing you to store and grab your goods easily, and comes with a flexible mesh lid that attaches to the basket at four points, making it safe for your goodies when the road gets rough. A zippered pocket and key fob for the important pieces, and it retails for $55.5DEV New Road/Gravel/XC Cranks(Photos/Ron Frazelle)The new 5DEV road/gravel/XC titanium cranks are pretty darn sexy. These hollow laser-welded titanium cranks are CNC machined and laser welded in San Diego, California. With a road spindle and 170mm length arms, they weigh in at 446g. They use a three-piece spindle interface and can be used with 68, 73, or DUB Wide Widths for Road, Gravel, and XC bottom brackets.Retail is $999.99 and they are available now for pre-order. 5DEV says they will be shipping in late April. Zeno ReactionEX floating brake rotorMost floating rotors let the braking surface slide slightly but without any real resistanceits just a gap, and a way to trap it from sliding too far out of the carrier. Zenos new ReactionEX rotors add a small clip with a leaf spring-like backside that gives it a larger range of lateral movement, then pushes it back to center when youre done braking. Very cool, and you can check the full post to see more detail photos and other cool gadgets they had on display.OnGuards grinder-proof U-LockThe new OnGuard Rock Solid U-Lock was continually attacked by an angle grinder throughout the show, but you couldnt tell. The pile of spent grinding discs lying next to it showed how well its diamond-ceramic shackle coating resists cutting attacks, helping justify the $199 price point.Gulos ultralight wheelsA 29er mountain bike wheelset with tough composite spokes, wide rims with pinch flat protection, and a complete front-and-rear weight thats less than some rear wheels alone? Yes, please, sign me up. Gulos new XC wheels have a claimed weight under 1,150g, but are fully featured and made for modern wide tires.They also showed off prototype gravel wheels that are wide enough to give you aero benefits even when youre running 40-42mm wide tires. Check it all out in this post.AHHA Toaster folding bike standTheyre not cheap, but AHHAs Toaster folding aluminum bike rack packs down flat for easy transport and holds up to five bikes. Inserts adapt them for skinnier road bike tires, and theyre working on a fat bike version and other options, too. Theyre made in the USA from aluminum with steel pivot and latching hardware.Cane Creek Invert Gravel ForkWe covered the new Invert fork before the show, and you can read Tylers first impressions here, but Cane Creek showed off a custom-painted version that matches their Chroma Studio blue headset that looked amazing (and also slightly reminiscent of a SID!). The fork is fantastic not just for being different, but for combining performance and aesthetics in a way that should appeal to everyone from hardcore roadie converts to rowdy mountain bikers looking to build base miles on something other than tarmac. Parlee Ouray road bikeThe new Parlee Ouray launched just before the show opened, so weve seen the studio shots and read about the unique monocoque construction. And then it totally lived up to the hype when we saw it in person. The carbon layup was spot on, and the bare finish made it easy to appreciate the work that goes into making each frame. We cant wait to ride this bike!The post Sea Otter Best of Show Award 2024: The Best New Bike Products from Monterey appeared first on Bikerumor.

Majority of riders opted for road bikes on technical course around the Swiss city of Payerne