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 5 fro...

A cyclist in her 20s has been killed in a crash involving a driver in a truck during Wednesday morning rush hour in south Dublin. While the injured woman was taken from the crash scene, in Dun Laoghaire, to hospital she was pronounced dead there. Garda have begun an investigation into the fatal crash and []The post Cyclist (20s) killed in crash involving truck driver in Dublin rush hour appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

The start of the 2024 season saw the return of Nairo Quintana to the WorldTour with Movistar Team. However, this return was not well received by some riders in the peloton, as is the case of INEOS Grenadiers duo, Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe.On their 'Watts Occurring' podcast, the Welsh pair called...

Silcas Josh Poertner gets his new product ideas from the craziest places.Take the new Strip Chips, for example. These hot melt chain wax additives were inspired by the food industry, where theyre trying to find a replacement for trans fats and hydrogenated oils. Turns out, they can make it a whole lot easier to wax your chain, too, by eliminating the need to degrease your chain before waxing!In this episode, we geek out on how that product works, the nuances of wax temperatures for proper chain waxing, and talk a lot about where his ideas come from, what else hes excited about, and why his stuff costs more than everyone elses.I always love talking to Josh, and I think youre going to really enjoy this one, too.Want More?Find every episode of the BikeRumor Podcast on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, Podbean, and through RSS, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play! Cant find it? Let us know which players you use so we can get them up to speed! And let us know who you want us to interview, justuse this form to send us your suggestions!Follow BikerumorKeep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear, and tech on The Worlds Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Follow TylerLike us? Love us? Follow your host, Tyler Benedict, on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.The post Podcast #100 Silca Explains Strip Chips, Chain Waxing & More! appeared first on Bikerumor.

At the recent La Fleche Wallonne, it was perhaps Mother Nature who landed the decisive blow to most of the peloton, with pre-race favourite Mattias Skjelmose worryingly forced to abandon the race shaking uncontrollably with hypothermia symptoms.Pictures such as those of Skjelmose being literally car...

Welsh Borders Gravel Epic17th August 2024 | Llandegla ForestLong Route79km | 1250mMedium Route49km | 800m BOOK NOWRide OverviewAs the leaves fall and the 2024 gravel season comes to an end, join us in the beautiful Cannock Chase for this glorious 79km & 49km gravel sportive.Taking in a mix of gravel trails through the forest and quiet backroads, this season ending ride is suitable for riders of all abilities and is a lovely route with a mix of flat, fast sections, some exciting bits and a few climbs to give you one last big ride in 2024.HighlightsStunning off:road forest sections through Cannock Chase.Free camping available on the Friday night at the lovely Tackeroo Campsite.A nice early season mix offlat, some exciting sections & a few climbsto get you ready for bigger rides ahead in the gravel season.Included in EntryFully Signed RouteOur team work tirelessly to create the best gravel routes in the UK. All courses are fully signed so you can just enjoy the ride.Checkpoints with Proper FoodAn epic ride deserves proper support. We have tea, coffee and cake at the first feed and sandwiches & crisps at the main feed. Checkpoints are approx every 30 - 35kmAccurate GPX FilesA few days before the ride, we will send GPX files for all of the route options so you can follow the course on your GPS as well as the signs.Mechanics AvailableAt the rider village & at selected feed stops we have mechanics available to help with any bike issues. We also have spare inner tubes, CO2 & more .Rider Support VansWe are here to make sure you have a great day on the gravel. If you have any major mechanicals or need collecting, support vehicles are a phone call away.Beer at Finish LineYou will be greeted at the finish line with a beer & food available from our food truck. Perfect to chat about your day with fellow riders.Event Program10th October: GPX files and pre ride briefing sent by email to each rider.12th October 8.15am: Ride village at Tackeroo campsite opens. Collecting your ride number takes approx 10 mins.12th October 8.30am to 9.30am: Ride start. We will give you a short ride briefing and set you off in small groups.12th October 5.30pm: Rider village closes12th October 7pm: Link to ride times & rider photos sent to each participant by emailLong RouteThe route starts with a few kms of great meandering trails in the forest before gaining momentum on some quiet back lanes on the way to the first feed stop.After the first feed stop, the route takes more back lanes and farm tracks before climbing back into Cannock Chase.The second feed stop provides a chance to refuel before tackling some more classic Cannock forest trails and gravel roads. Feed well as the second half of the ride has a few climbs along the way!Percentage of Route Off Road: 65%Distance:79kmElevation:1250mDifficulty: 3.5/5Medium RouteThe medium route follows the long route but chops off the final lumpy 30km. This makes the medium a great option for new gravel riders or those looking for a quick route to do in the morning. But be warned, all the climbing is at the end of the route!Percentage of Route Off Road: 65%Distance:49kmElevation:800mDifficulty: 2.5/5Short RouteThe short route follows the medium for the majority of the day but cuts off a section in the middle and near the end to make this nearly 20km shorter. With some nice variety on the off road sections & very little climbing, this is ideal for riders of all abilities.Percentage of Route Off Road: 55%Distance:47kmElevation:350mDifficulty: 1/5Bike Selection & Packing ListBike Choice: With some longer sections on back roads and most of the off road on smooth forest trails, this ride is ideal for gravel bikes. Mountain bikes will be fine but slower, road bikes are not allowed. E-bikes are allowed on all of our rides.Tyre Choice: We will send an update on conditions closer to the ride. The terrain holds up well to rain so a fast rolling or all rounder 35mm to 40mm tyre should be ideal.Packing List: Bring equipment to be self sufficient on the route (inner tubes, sealant, multi-tool, pump or CO2 etc). We recommend a bell to warn walkers / runners of your presence.Clothing: Likely to be fresh at this time of the year so layer up accordingly (arm & leg / knee warmers, gilet, waterproof jacket etc). Helmets are mandatory, you will not be able to ride without one.FAQsWhere does the ride start / finish?The ride starts and finishes at Tackeroo Campsite. There is free parking onsite as well as toilets & refreshments. We will send the ride village address by email.Are E Bikes Allowed?Yes, e-bikes are allowed on all Glorious Gravel ride. These must comply with UK law.What Happens if I have a mechanical / accident?We have first aiders & mechanics at the feed stops. There will be a phone number on the back of your ride number call this if you need collecting.Can I Start with my friends?Yes, we start between 8.30am and 9.30am and set people off in small groups so the off road sections are not too busy. Please come to the start line with anyone you want to ride with, we will give a short ride briefing and set you off.The post Welsh Borders Gravel Epic appeared first on Glorious Gravel.

Just before Sea Otter, Munich Composites announced the opening of a new factory in South Carolina where theyll make woven carbon fiber bicycle rims using resin transfer molding (RTM) construction. Boyd Cycling founder Boyd Johnson is part of the group thats bringing them here and is the first to show off a prototype rim and sock using the technology.While these are early samples, they show off some of whats possible with the technology. The rims main structure is woven as a tube, which gives them a high degree of control over fiber placement, type, and eventual thickness.Then other carbon fiber sections can be added where needed during layup, but the overall structure is one piece with continuous fibers running all the way around the rim.The sock is dry carbon, but can be laid into the mold with pre-preg sections typically used in other rims or bike frames. Once in the mold, resin is pumped in under high pressure to soak the dry fibers, and heat helps cure it.They also had the brightest outfits for the show.BoydCycling.comThe post First Look at Boyds Woven Carbon Rims appeared first on Bikerumor.

Lige-Bastogne-Lige concluded the week of racing in the Ardennes and by the end of it, we came out with an updated UCI ranking that features Tadej Pogacar at the top, increasing his lead due to his recent triumph, over the injured Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel.With the points from the Giro...

Thule isnt one to rush into things, often delaying new hitch racks to put them through longer, more rigorous testing. Its why weve basically never had a problem with anything weve tested from them, and why their racks often seem overbuilt.Its also why they are (almost) the last major rack brand to enter the vertical hanging bike rack category. Come Fall, thatll change with the new Thule ReVert Vertical Bike Rack. And it introduces a clever new feature to make it super easy to lift and lower.Available in 4-bike ($899) and 6-bike ($1,099), its off-road rated and carries up to 55 pounds per bike. For the 4-bike model, thats a total of 220 pounds, and the rack itself weighs 73 pounds.The 6-bike rack has a maximum load of 250lbs, so if you have it fully loaded, your per-bike weight allowance will be a bit lower. Rack weight is 88lbs. For four bikes, though, the limit easily allows it to carry lightweight eMTBs.The unique feature is the Dual TiltAssist Damper, which makes it extremely easy to lift and lower no matter how many bikes you have on it.The gas shock is so strong youll need to physically pull the rack down to lower it, where itll stay put while you access the back of your vehicle or load bikes. Then, just give it a nudge and it basically lifts itself up, even when fully loaded.Its operated with a large paddle lever near the top, so its easy to reach even if the rack is fully loaded. Pull it down to release it and pull the rack down, and then pull it again and let go and itll lift the rack for you.The wheel trays are carefully angled so as not to put too much of a twisting force on the wheel, fork, or frame. They say some racks they tested ended up damaging the wheels on big bumps because the angle at which theyre held is too severe. But they needed a little bit of an angle to help the handlebars nest together.Wheels are held in place with thick rubber straps bolted into the cross bars. Theyll have adapters available to fit smaller wheels for carrying kids bikes, too. Available in September, it has attachment points for their looped cable lock (sold separately).Thule Santu Hitch Rack-Mounted Cargo CaseThe new Thule Santu cargo case adds 11 cubic feet of storage to their Epos bike racks. Its rated to carry up to 100 pounds. A locking lid keeps your goods secure.It straps around the beams on the Epos Rack, making it relatively quick and easy to install. Thule says its easy enough to be practical, but not so easy that someone can quickly unstrap and steal itit takes just enough work to make it an unlikely victim of crimes of convenience.It covers two bike trays, so itll leave one bike spot open for your bike closest to the car on a three-bike rack.The straps are bolted to the case from the inside, where youll also find tie-down straps to secure the cargo inside. MSRP is $799, available in August 2024.Thule.comThe post New Thule ReVert Hanging Hitch Rack Basically Lifts Itself appeared first on Bikerumor.

UAE Team Emirates have many of the world's best climbers, young developing riders and also domestiques. Domen Novak has certainly proved himself as a right-hand man for the Slovenian this season, and the team is looking to keep him onboard for many seasons to come.UAE is truly building out a block...