This weeks Debrief features a collapsible framebag, limited edition Sand Carradice bags, a new U-loop drop bar, a hardtail giveaway from Sanitas Cycles, Korean bikepacking, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all hereThe post Friday Debrief: Z Bar Tool, SHREDLY x Marley Blonsky, Bikepacking in Korea, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The UCI MTB DH World Series kicks off this weekend. Here's who to watch and how.

With Tadej Pogacar starting his Giro d'Italia debut tomorrow, the UAE Team Emirates leader is widely expected to claim the Maglia Rosa and according to ex-pro turned NBC analyst,Christian Vande Velde, Pogacar could completely dominate."Look, there's a good possibility he could win like eight stage...

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CyclistMonument Cycling TV launches new streaming service for the best of British bike racingThe rebirth of British racing continues with the announcement of a new streaming service set to cover the biggest races in the British domestic scene. After years of hazy domestic coverage, Monument Cycling TV sets its eyes on delivering a sustainable British pro cycling scene where fans can enjoy the coverage that pro cycling in the UK deserves.Similar to the GCN+ subscription of old, Monument Cycling TV will offer extended highlights, expert analysis, exclusive content as well as live broadcasting of races such as the Lincoln and Otley Grands Prix.The new platform promises 24/7 access to live coverage, analysis, extended highlights and exclusive content for its subscribers. This is passionate cycling coverage, built by real fans of pro cycling for fans of pro cycling, Monument Cycling says in its launch video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monument Cycling IRL (@monument_irl) Released on Thursday 2nd May via Instagram, Monument Cycling TV will bring an integrated platform for all things cycling on the UKs domestic scene. In line with the platforms mission to make cycling the most engaging, accessible, and inclusive free-to-attend sport in the UK, this new streaming service will allow domestic cycling to turn a crucial page.Live broadcasting of the UK racing sceneAlex Whitehead/SWpix.com/Ilkley Crit OrganisersMonument Cycling TV will broadcast the final hour of the races included in their package.Yes, the new service will only cover the final hour of racing, not full gun-to-tape coverage. A post-race show and extended highlights will also be available to watch after the race.The team behind the service is also aiming to provide fresh and engaging content regularly, typically released on a weekly basis.The new platform will spring into action on 12th May for the mens and womens Lincoln Grand Prix. The full streaming schedule for the 2024 season on Monument Cycling TV is as follows:Lincoln Grand Prix (Sunday 12th May)Otley Grand Prix (Wednesday 26th June)Ilkley Grand Prix (Friday 28th June)Guildford Town Centre Races (Wednesday 3rd July)Sheffield Grand Prix (Wednesday 17th July)Rydeale Grand Prix (Sunday 18th August)Cambridge Criterium (Sunday 25th August)Subscriptions for the price of a coffeeGeorge Wood/Getty ImagesIn the launch video released on Instagram, the subscription was billed as the price of a coffee per month.There are two tiers of subscription: standard and premium. The standard membership comes in at 4.49 per month. This grants you accessto the highlights, expert analysis and exclusive content. The premium subscription is a 5.99 per month commitment. Premium subscribers will be able to watch the racing live on the platform.There are also year-long plans available for 39.99 and 49.99 respectively. This saves around 30% over a years worth of monthly membership payments.Help create a sustainable British pro cycling sceneGeorge Wood/Getty ImagesSustainability is at the core of the new Monument Cycling project. Profits from subscription fees are put back into helping the British pro cycling scene. Importantly, the service hopes that athletes and staff can make a living competing here in the UK.We fund highlights for the National Road Series entirely from our own pocket to help support riders, teams, and organisers to build a sustainable racing scene in the UK, the Monument Cycling website describes.This is an important element to this new phase of domestic racing. The British scene has long been marred by tight wallets and turbulent team timelines. Riders at this level face great difficulties in making cycling a full-time living. With fewer British teams at the UCI ProTeam level since the beginning of the 2010s, sustainability and financial aid will be a big step towards making the domestic scene a more prosperous platform for all.Fully committed to sustainability and sporting inclusivity, Monument Cycling will also organise their own race, the Cambridge Criterium, this August Bank Holiday weekend.A game changer for British racingCharlotteville Cycling ClubSince the pandemic, the domestic scene in the UK has struggled to return to full speed. A decade ago, a healthy calendar of local races and criteriums allowed British teams a chance to race almost every week at the national level. These races were sometimes broadcast onto free-to-air TV.Since the pandemic, however, the sport has suffered large financial cutbacks. The racing calendar has been gutted, and the race broadcasts took a more amateur approach through in-house streaming on YouTube.The domestic scene has been crying out for an existential re-think. The blue-sky thinking behind Monument Cycling TV could be the electric shock needed to help the British scene return to its former glory days.The post Monument Cycling TV launches new streaming service for the best of British bike racing appeared first on Cyclist.

In a thrilling summit finish to stage 6 of La Vuelta Femenina 2024, Evita Muzic has denied Demi Vollering back-to-back stage wins on a brutal climb.With a summit finish looming at the end of the day, the four-woman breakaway that formed relatively early on was allowed to build up a relatively big ad...

Mayo County Council is developing a proposal for a Ballina-Castlebar-Westport Interurban Greenway and has started the first round of public consultation on the project.The full route will be around 50km, although around 7km is already in place between Castlebar and Turlough village. This stage of the project is before any route options are selected. Two broad study areas are being examined: one between Ballina and Turlough and the other between Castlebar and Westport.Mayo County Council is now inviting all interested parties to participate in a non-statutory public consultation on the study area. The purpose of Public Consultation 1 is to bring information to the public on the project and to invite feedback on the current study area, the constraints identified and any other opportunities that the project team should consider, the council said on a new dedicated project website launched today at bcwmayo.ie.The council said: As part of Phase 1 (Concept and Feasibility), a Study Area has been identified and the project team are now in the process of identifying constraints that may influence option selection, and any key features or opportunities that would enhance the user experience.The council said that feedback received will be considered by the project team and will help to inform the development of the project.After this, phase two of the process involves the development of all reasonable options and then these are assessed to identify and determine that there is at least one feasible option. The consultation will run from May 3th 17th, 2024 more details and a system of booking virtual appointments with the project team can be found at bcwmayo.ie.

The Giro d'Italia 2024, which starts this Saturday, May 4, will mark the Grand Tour return of Nairo Quintana. Self-admittedly however, the Colombian isn't coming into the race with his top-level."Thrilled to be in a Grand Tour. You never stop dreaming. I've had a difficult start to 2024 because of i...

Tour De Los Padres is a challenging 185- or 300-mile bikepacking route that traverses some of the most scenic areas of the Southern Los Padres National Forest, California. Around 30 riders showed up for this year's grand depart, and Drew Raney, the organizer of this year's Tour Route, put together a recap of how things played out. Find Drew's story and photos from the event here...The post 2024 Tour De Los Padres: A Tour to Remember appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Team CEO Ralph Denk says further big money signings, similarly to Primo Rogli, are unlikely as Red Bull money gives German team wings