Tobias Lund Andresen has powered to victory on stage 7 of the 2024 Tour of Turkey, his third stage win of the race and Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's 5th!After the general classification shake-up on yesterday's Queen Stage, just two riders had the desire and the energy to attack early on and form the d...

After finishes of 3rd and 2nd overall in her last two attempts at La Vuelta Femenina, Demi Vollering returns for the 2024 edition determined to finally get her hands on the prestigiousMaillot Rojo at the first Grand Tour of 2024."Demi has shown in the Ardennes classics that she is in top form. Aft...

It's our pleasure to announce that we have partnered with Bicycle tool company, Prestacycle, with USA headquarters in San Diego, California. Whereby all our bikes will come with the premium Prestacycle Torqratchet tool.Our partnership with Prestacycle comes from our focus in creating the best user experience for our customers, andthis tool is our weapon of choice toprecisely tighten nuts and bolts of your Crow.At the same time Prestacycle aims to broaden their BtoB relationships, as Brandon Hirowaka,Director of Marketing and Strategic Developmentsaid:"I am happy to push Crow out there and it helps develops Prestacycle's brand ID as a OEM supplier. I think that Crow has developed a great product and look forward to having more of your bikes on the road here in the US". As of it, all Crow Bicycles are shipped with a Prestacycle Torqratchet to ensure safe assembly and adjustments of components that require specific torque ratings. The Torqratchet is a pocket multi-tool and 2-10Nm torque ratchet with the unique advantage of being able to loosen bolts without damaging the torque calibration. David Finlayson, President and Founder of Prestacycle, said, Including the proper tools to prevent damages by overtightening bolts keeps the rider safe on the bike, helps prevent liability issues, and decreases warranty claims. The Torqratchet lets the end user safely make the adjustments that are necessary with new bikes.Crow Bicycles is building a bridge between core purists and those who want the benefit of electric assistance by providing a premium performance bike that operates comfortably in both worlds, said David Toledo, co-founder, and CEO of Crow. Our mission is to disrupt the industry with a premium quality, performance bikes that seamlessly enhances human power output.About Prestacycle Prestacycle is a USA-based Bicycle tools and components brand with a focus on innovative multi-purpose products ideal for both Consumers and Professional Mechanics. Prestacycle is a strong industry partner with full support for Dealers and Distributors, and additionally offers opportunities to other Bicycle Companies in the form of Product Development, Manufacturing and Private Labeling. Prestacycle also operates as North American Distributor for Wolfpack Tires and Edco.

I know what you're thinkingnot another kit brand. There are so many cycling kit brands on the market these days and 3 that dominate the premium end: MAAP, PAS and Rapha. Of course, there are other well respected kit brands like Cafe du Cicliste and Velocio, and hundreds if not thousands of others trying to make it like them.La entrada 5 Reasons Why you should give Eat Sleep Cycle kit a try se public primero en Eat Sleep Cycle.

As Ive mentioned before, cyclists have been waging an anti-cotton fear campaign for decades now, and this is the subject of my latest Outside column:Someone on Twitter suggested this was a straw man argument, which is entry-level Internet discourse, like using one of those adjustable stems on your road bike:[Instead of those pointless angle indicators all adjustable stems should have a QR code on them that takes you straight to the Rivendell website]However, the fact of the matter is that if someone hasnt Fred-splained to you why you shouldnt ride in cotton then you havent been riding for very longor youre extremely lucky. (And yes, I realize its hypocritical to endorse riding in regular clothing while making fun of adjustable stems, but the site is called Bike Snob, not Bike Person Whos Really Nice To You.)Meanwhile, as a number of you noted recently, Cane Creek has a new gravel suspension fork:Crucially, they want you to know that theyre not trying to turn your gravel bike into a mountain bike, theyre just trying to make it better for riding more demanding trails:Im old enough to remember when the exact definition of a mountain bike was a bike suited to more demanding trails. But now I guess thats what a gravel bike is, and a mountain bike is just for airborne watermelon-fucking:[Warning: Professional Watermelon-Fucker, Do Not Attempt]Of course, Cane Creek recognizes that adding a suspension fork makes your bike more complicated, so theyre making servicing as easy as possible.Thats very thoughtful of them, but its worth noting that nothings easier than a fork that never, ever needs to be serviced, which describes pretty much every rigid fork. Granted, weve all got difference tolerance levels when it comes to how much regular maintenance were willing to do, but as far as Im concerned absolutely no bicycle components service intervals should be measured in hours. With the exception of stuff like brake pads, tires, and chains, which may need to be replaced seasonally or more depending on circumstances, bicycle component service intervals should be measured in years if not decades; otherwise, the only service interval that should be measured in hours is how often you do your laundry. (Though even that can be measured in months if you ride in wool and merinono offense to cotton of course, but youre probably not going to want to try to get 100 hours out of your cotton t-shirt or undergarment without washing it.)But the real question is, Does the Cane Creek Invert gravel fork come in one-inch threaded?Its been a little over four years since I first got the Homer and while Im tempted to try to articulate for the umpteenth time just why I love it I dont think theres really any point since I dont think Ill ever do better than this:This is true even without a gravel suspension forkthough maybe I should add that its like sliding into a bathtub full of warm mac and cheese whilst being swaddled in cotton:Also, I should be clear that I dont mean that the bike is mushy or vague, because its certainly not; over the years Ive nudged it over towards the more sporting end of the spectrum by adding a large chainring drop bars, and its perfectly well-suited to doing roadie-type stuff like climbing out of the saddle or pushing a big gear while riding in the drops. Some people see the long chainstays on a bike like this and get scared:This can lead to doing dumb stuff like attempting to strike an aesthetic where rear wheel to seat tube clearance was intentionally minimal:A lot of people think short chainstays automatically mean sporty and long chainstays automatically mean ponderous. This is silly. As far as I can tell, the way a bike responds to steering input or whatever people who try to sound smart try to call it is a matter of stuff like rake and trail and head tube angle and stem length and all that crap. If Im riding the Homer and I want to quickly change my line in the way I might if I was riding in a pack and I wanted to suddenly jump on the wheel of an attacking rider I can totally do it. Obviously the bike is designed to be stable and comfortable, but its still sporty and responsive. The long chainstays and concomitant ample wheelbase dont reduce the bikes ability to change direction, they just enhance stability and comfort by spreading out the load and getting the real wheel out from under your ass. Yes, a long wheelbase helps keep you from falling over when moving slowly, but it doesnt keep you from making adjustments when moving quickly. Meanwhile, a short wheelbase nets you a more compact bike that will fit better inside a bunch when youre racing, and that will be easier to bunny-hop over surface irregularities precisely because you usually dont usually want to change direction quickly when racing, unless you want to take out the whole pack. (The exception of course is attacking or responding to an attack, though as I say even a Homer is responsive enough to quickly change direction with the flick of the bars.) And of course a bike with a short wheelbase is a little easier to wrench back and forth in a balls-out sprint. But outside of actual racing the long chainstays have no downside that I can think ofunless youre concerned with the space between the rear wheel and the seat tube, though if you are you should just fill that with a frame pump or something.Finally, speaking of changing direction quickly, heres a trailer for a new movie starring Matthew Modine:I have not seen it yet, though the producer was kind enough to reach out to me on a number of occasions. As such, I dont want to jump to any conclusions, but judging from some of the taint complaints in the preview I cant help wondering if they wouldnt have been happier on Rivendellsthough I guess if they did ride Rivendells and were immediately comfortable they couldnt have done the whole overcoming pain and adversity thing, now could they? Easy Miles just doesnt have the same ring to it.

Terry is well-known in the cycling industry for being women owned and operated and making cycling clothes and saddles specifically for the female body. They lived up to their reputation when they made the Mixie Bike Liner. Its a fun, comfortable chamois that pairs perfectly with a cycling skirt or dress. The padding in the chamois is supple enough to last you up to two hours of riding but thin enough for quick commutes without feeling like youre wearing your grandmas pad. It is the perfect addition to your cycling wardrobe and is extremely affordable. In fact, we liked the Mixie so much that we added it to our list of the best womens chamois liners. Review in a NutshellPros:Urban Chamois which is perfect for shorter mountain bike rides or commuter ridesComfortable waistband that doesnt dig into your stomachThe padding in the liner is less bulky to avoid chafingThey are very affordableCome in a variety of colors and designsWide size range XS to XXL5 inseam which is perfect for us tall galsCons:Not as breathable as some other linersOnly recommended for 1-2 hour rides- anything longer and youll be regretting your life decisions.Reviews on their website indicate mixed opinions about sizing- make sure you use you the sizing chart to ensure the perfect fitPrice: $53 ListBuy at Terry.comBuy at Amazon.comThin Padding for Commutes and Shorter Mountain Bike RidesThe one really neat thing about Terry is how they offer different types of padding in their cycling shorts and liners. The Terry Mixie Bike Liner comes with their Urban Chamois and is designed for less bulk and riding in an upright position. According to the Terry website, the urban chamois is, Compact size, seamless chamois with 4-way stretch Elastic Interface Technology and multi-density foam padding. Shorter front to back and less bulky, for riding in a more upright commuter position. Light microfiber fabric reduces bulk at inner thigh to avoid chafing.The longest ride I did with these liners was about 2 hours. For me, that is the max I would wear these for. Even though I have the best saddle, I still like supple padding for longer rides and I do not think these liners are made for that WHICH is totally fine. I like having a plethora of options when it comes to liners, and these have been my go-to for short rides or just bumping around town.Its also important to note, that chamois thickness and size is such a personal preference. Kristen tested the Terry Universal liner which has the same chamois, and really liked that the pad had a smaller surface area than most. Sizing: Mixed ReviewsWhen I looked up the reviews on these liners, several people said that the thighs were too tight and the waist was loose. I did not have this problem, but I can see where somebody with a different body shaped than mine would.I am about 59 and 165 pounds with thick thighs and went with the large. These liners are tight around my thighs but not too tight that is uncomfortable. They do give my thighs the look of a busted can of biscuits, but there arent many shorts or liners that dont do that to my legs. With that being said, I find these liners to be more comfortable than my Club Ride ones and they dont dig into any part of my body like others do.Longer Inseam for Longer LegsI love the length of these liners because they dont ride up into my crotch. They are a 5 inseam and are the perfect length to wear under all my baggies and would even look super cute under a cycling dress or skirt.If youre on the shorter side, they might show underneath your shorts so looking for something with a shorter inseam like the POC Re-Cycle Liner might be your best bet. Fun DesignsOne of my favorite things about these liners is the different options they have for colors and designs. So many companies dont think about color and design option, but this is where Terry shines. There are 5 different designs on the Terry website and if you look into their skirts you will find these liners are meant to match them.The Terry GuaranteeSomething unique to Terry is that they stand behind their products like no other company Ive seen. They have a return policy that states if youre unhappy with your purchase you can simply return it for up to a YEAR! That is unheard of, especially in the clothing industry. The only stipulation is that Final Sale items may not be returned or exchanged so take advantage of their excellent sizing guide to ensure the items you choose will fit you.If You Dont Think This Chamois Will Work, Terry Offers Several OthersThe nice thing about Terry is they offer several different options for padding. Whether you want a thing chamois for cruising around town, one for triathlons, or one to ride a hundred miles with, Terry has you covered. They all come designed specifically for female anatomy and antimicrobial properties to keep you clean and dry.If you cant figure out which chamois will work best with you, Terry always recommends reaching out to their customer service department. They can help you find the right fit for your body and riding style. This is something that many other companies do not do and I think it is awesome they want everyone to feel comfortable on their saddle.Bottom-Line: The Mixie Bike Liner Is An All-Around Awesome Chamois for Short Rides or CommutesI highly recommend adding the Terry Mixie Bike Liner to your collection of liners. Not only are the designs unlike another company out there, but Terry prides themselves in making women feel comfortable in their clothes while pedaling their bikes. This thin, moisture wicking chamois is perfect for a short mountain bike ride or even a day of brewery hopping. Pair it with Terrys stylish cycling skirt and youll be the talk of the town without breaking the bank. You cannot go wrong with anything Terry makes and if you absolutely dislike the chamois you can send it back for a refund or exchange for up to one year, making it a win-win for everyone. More Stuff You Might Like7 Solutions For Saddle Pain & Discomfort Down There9 Best Womens Bike Saddles & How To Choose!7 Best Bike Skirts And Skorts For WomenAbout The ReviewerMalorie Gagehas been mountain biking, road, gravel cycling for many years. She lives in Colorado where shes raising two tiny humans and balancing biking and motherhood.The post Terry Mixie Bike Liner Review appeared first on Femme Cyclist.

What do you see in the picture above? Three cyclists on a podium? The Flche Wallonne podium? Right now some team managers see 400, 320 and 260 UCI points as they and their teams aim for promotion to the World Tour or worse, stress about relegation.An update on the promotion and relegation standings as were now about halfway through the three year cycle. The relegation contest is raging and if its not front page news, well youre already reading a niche blog about the sport so youll probably be thinking of this contest when looking at results in the coming monthsRelegation reminderIts a three year process between 2023-2025 based on the sum of each teams rankings for each year. The top-18 teams qualify for a World Tour place, a World Tour team below 18th place faces relegation. Riders score UCI points with race results and a teams ranking is based on the total of its 20 best scorers.Here are the current standings for this week. Were almost exactly halfway now in the three year promotion/relegation cycle because the season is lop-sided with more points in the first half of the year than the second half thanks to a denser calendar and more World Tour events. The red line signifies the promotion-relegation barrier.Lets start with a quick look at the top of the table. UAE lead to the point of distorting the chart, if they werent so far ahead on the x-axis the gaps between others lower down would look wider. So here is the scoring for 2024 only, WorldTeams in blue, selected Proteams in red:We can see Visma-Lease A Bikes relative woes here, last spring all that was missing was the Ronde and Roubaix and they rightly made plans to fix this, now theyre well short of rivals UAE and instead scoring similar to Lidl-Trek and Alpecin-Deceuninck, top table but not table-topping. Bahrain start the year with a big cushion but have not been scoring much.Promotion candidatesLotto-Dstny and Israel-PremierTech scored well in 2023 and have kept on doing so, even if the Belgian squad didnt score big with Arnaud De Lie this spring because of injury and illness. Both are consistently scoring more than some World Tour teams.Uno-X are the best of the rest and have expressed ambition to move up but start from behind this season and need to score more, theyre roughly 3,000 points short of the red line today.Relegation battleGoing to the relegation battle Arka-B&B Hotels and Astana are below the line. Both started the season in 19th and 20th place but Astana have scored few points since, Alexey Lutsenko won the Giro dAbruzzo but its a 2.1 race and his GC and stage placing haul brought 150 points; team mates Christian Scaroni and Simone Velasco have scored more placing here and there. Collectively they dont yet have 20 riders with UCI points.Arka have picked up speed lately, this year theyre they 11th best team but hampered by last years bad start. New signings Arnaud Dmare and Florian Snchal havent been scoring much, instead Luca Mozzato is their big winner with over 1,000 points today with 640 from finishing second in the Ronde.DSM Firmenich-PostNL is only 500 points above the relegation line. Two of their three top scorers Oscar Onley and Warren Barguil are now out with injuries. After Astana theyre the other team not to have 20 riders scoring. Its not a big deal if a team has a 20th rider with 1 point, its more about the top scorers but shows how theyre all finding it hard going to score. They need a good Giro, with Fabio Jakobsen, Romain Bardet and Max Poole able to score. The Firmenich corporate merger and the arrival of PostNL has come with talk of budget increases so they could buy themselves out of trouble too.If Astana have the lowest score this season, of the current 18 World Tour teams next come Cofidis. They look only have a small cushion above DSM and ought to be worried. Top scorer Bryan Coquards had a more discreet start to the season but you can see in races hes having to do more work for himself, the team has lost engines (and scorers) like Max Walscheid. Guillaume Martin is picking up pace.Movistar cant be sitting comfortably either. On paper Enric Mas should score in the summer but his traditional Tour-Vuelta combo is risky, a window to score big but it means he often doesnt score much before and then it is subject to him avoiding illness and injury. Ivan Sosa should pick up some points too.OutlookTheres still a year and a half to go but Lotto-Dstny and Israel-PremierTech look like solid promotion candidates, they did well last year and have kept this up. If anything theyre improving, Lotto are uncovering more talent like Maxim Van Gils and Lennert Van Eetvelt.Promotion of two teams comes at the expense of two others and here Astana though have the proverbial uphill battle and to extend the metaphor, not enough climbing power to win it. They looked doomed although Lotto and IPT show relegation isnt the end of things: if we can see Astana sent down to the ProTeam ranks, the question is really about their long term stability, do there sponsors settle for this? If they can sit 19th or 20th and harvest invitations thanks to some marquee riders its a sweetspot.The other relegation spot is not easy to call from this far out. Arka are below the line so the obvious candidates but starting to score wide, DSM ought to have the quality to stay up but sport can be unjust while winless Cofidis look weak all round. So theres a contest to watch in the coming months.The post World Tour Promotion-Relegation Rankings first appeared on The Inner Ring.

The 107th Giro dItalia heads out from Venaria Reale on Saturday 4 May 2024, with the first stage finishing in Turin. While previous editions have seen either starts abroad or, as last year, sorties into surrounding lands, this year's race is an all-Italian affair. The Giro d'Italia finishes on Sunday 26 May, as last year with a circuit in Rome. Between its start and end, the riders will have covered 3,400km, a little less distance than last year, and 44.6km vertically, a whole 6km less than in 2023.Despite the lack of ascent, the race takes on some big climbing days in the Apennines on its way to its furthest southern point in Naples, as well as the usual mountain-packed final week in the Alps and Dolomites. It also packs in two time trials: 40.6km on Stage 7 and 31.2km on Stage 14.This year's showcase final-week climbs include the Mortirolo and Stelvio, and a double ascent of Monte Grappa on the penultimate stage.The 2024 Giro loops down the west coast of Italy and up the east coast, before a final week in the mountains.This year, Tadej Pogaar (UAE Team Emirates) is slated to take to the start line, as a first step in a mooted attempt at the Giro-Tour double. Several of his potential rivals are out of action after early-season crashes and last year's winner Primo Rogli (Bora-Hansgrohe) is opting to ride the Tour de France this year.That leaves Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) as his greatest rival on paper. The Welshman came close to winning the Giro in 2023, only being ousted from the maglia rosa by Rogli on the penultimate-stage mountain time trial. The Giro has a habit of unearthing less fancied winners though, such as Jai Hindley in 2022, Tao Geoghegan Hart in 2020 and Richard Carapaz in 2019.Unlike the Tour de France, the Giro dItalia has limited free-to-air coverage in many countries, so its quite difficult to keep up with the action unless you have a paid subscription. How can I watch the Giro dItalia 2024 live in the UK?Early-season weather in Italy can be a handicap for riders. - Luca Bettini/Getty ImagesEurosport 1 and Discovery will show live coverage of the Giro dItalia 2024 and, as usual, theres an on-demand option. There's a warm-up one-hour summary of the 2023 race, starting at 12.30pm UK time on Saturday 4 May, with live coverage of Stage 1 from 1.30pm to 5.45pm.A standard Eurosport/Discovery subscription costs 6.99 per month or 59.99 per year. Its available on a range of platforms, including tablets, mobile, TV with Chromecast or AirPlay, Android TV and Apple TV.How can I watch the Giro dItalia 2024 live in the US?This year, Giro coverage will be on Max. A subscription costs from $9.99 per month/$99.99 per year, or you can escape the ads with plans from $15.99/$149.99. The B/R Sports add-on is being introduced later this year, which will add a further $9.99 a month to the sticker price, although Giro watchers may escape this.As usual, there's a wide range of platforms supported, on-demand coverage and, with premium subscriptions, the option to download.How can I watch the Giro dItalia 2024 live in Australia?The 2024 Giro finishes in Rome after 3,400km. - Luca Bettini/Getty ImagesSBS will be covering the Giro dItalia live and on demand, with hour-long highlights on SBS Channels 3 and 30. The full schedule is not yet available, but is expected here.How else can I watch the Giro dItalia 2024?Theres live terrestrial coverage in many European countries, with Italian chain Rai showing the racing live on Rai 2 and Rai Sport (times TBA), and on Rai Play for on-demand access. If you have a VPN, you may be able to sign in to watch, complete with Italian commentary to get the full Giro experience.There's a full list of broadcasters by country on the Giro d'Italia's site here.How can I watch the Giro dItalia 2023 if I cant watch live coverage?YouTube is a good option if you want shorter highlights and you dont have on-demand access to any of the above sources. You can also watch short highlight videos on the Giro dItalia site, although the Giros own highlights are often patchy and appear at variable intervals after the end of the stages.Both are also good sources for highlights of previous editions to get you geared up for the racing.