Landing a backflip is a dream of many young mountain bikers. Very few of those riders go on to landing a double backflip. But a quadruple? Thats just nuts. Or its just the natural progression of the sport when youre as dedicated as Christian Arehart. Following Jed Mildons quad flip on a BMX bike in 2015, Christian just became the first person to land a quad flip on a mountain bike. The jump went down at Mid America Outdoors after Christian drove his own ramp cross-country to take on the challenge. After dialing it in on the airbags, Christian landed the quad flip to the massive resi landing. Clearly a quad flip is possible. Will we see more in the future?The post Christian Arehart Lands the First Ever Quadruple Backflip on MTB appeared first on Bikerumor.

We review the Enve Melee, a carbon bike from the Utah-based brand that is making its WorldTour debut this season.

Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia is another day that is expected to finish in a bunch sprint but after today's action in the finale, the fast men will have to fear Tadej Pogacar who can take advantage of a late hilltop to try and make the difference once again. We preview the fourth day of racing.Stage...

Although he secured himself the Maglia Ciclamino at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Jonathan Milan managed just the one stage win, being forced to settle for second on four occasions. In the first bunch sprint of the 2024 edition, it was again second place for the 23-year-old Italian.It was very chaotic,"...

The first of cyclings Grand Tours this year kicked off in northern Italy this past weekend, and Bravur has a new La Corsa Rosa IV watch to celebrate. Once again the Swedish watchmaker gives followers of the Giro dItalia a new way to show off their cycling fandom. Its undeniably a luxury to buy an expensive hand-crafted mechanical watch. But cyclists are already known for spending a lot more than this on high-tech bike kit they dont necessarily need. There are plenty of wheelsets alone that weve covered that cost more than one of these watches. Not to mention a slew of bikes 4-6x as much. So maybe, its not such an extravagance?What do you think? Let us know in the commentsBravur La Corsa Rosa IV luxury watch celebrates Giro dItalia(Photos/Bravur)This new Bravur La Corsa Rosa IV watch actually sells for either $2550 / 2550 with a polished stainless steel case or $2590 / 2590 in a black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finish. Its the 4th in their Giro dItalia series hence the name with an updated design over the sold-out original that adds pink jersey inspired details to the otherwise classic styling.Inspired by the rich racing heritage of the annual Italian stage race, the watch features three shades of pink the Tricolore on its sub-dials, in admiration of the race leaders jersey. Intricate details such as the upside-down 13 on the minute track reference cyclists superstition of rotating that particular race number on their jerseys, whilst the dial features an asphalt texture, symbolizing the tarmac roads of the Giro. At the 12 oclock position, a pink and white index pays tribute to the recognizable road signs of the race, reflecting the watchs deep connection to the sport.In their Grand Tour collection, there are also 3 Tour de France models if you prefer yellow jersey accents or 3 Vuelta a Espaa models if red is your style. Tech DetailsAll of the Grand Tour Chronographs are hand-made to order in Bravurs Bstad, Sweden workshop. And all feature a Swiss-made automatic movement inside 62 hour power reserve, with 27 jewels. They feature sapphire crystals front & rear for durability, with the back revealing the movement inside. They get a start/stop chronograph thats ideal for timing intervals, 10 ATM water resistance, and glowing Lume hands and indices for nighttime visibility.Pricing and features are pretty much the same for all models, with options for metal mesh, rubber, or leather watch bands. And all include free global shipping, although buyers outside of the EU will have to deal with customs/taxes.So what do you think?We live in a world where there are $10,000 $15,000 road and mountain bikes sold from even the normal bike companies. Not even counting premium ebikes or custom bike builds. Where a GPS setup can cost you $700. And the top smartwatches sell for over $1000. So is a $2500 watch for cycling fans still opulent?Let us know in the comments!BravurWatches.comThe post Bravur La Corsa Rosa IV Do You Want a $2500 Grand Tour-Inspired Swedish Watch? appeared first on Bikerumor.

In the first opportunity for the sprinters at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's powerhouse sprinter, Fabio Jakobsen was notably absent from the finale, crossing the line in 130th position.I had to let go of the wheels 500 meters from the top.My legs exploded, the 27-year-old Dut...

This is a complete guide plus narrated video about the flat, family-friendly Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail - one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Vancouvers Stanley Park was recently named the top urban park in the world by Trip Advisor. It's the third-biggest park in North America, comprising 400 hectares of rain forest, right in the heart of Vancouver. Flanked by English Bay and Burrard Inlet, the entire park offers magical water views, and shade from towering, ancient trees.The post Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail, Vancouver Guide plus Video appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist.

Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia 2024 was decided by sprint, and although Tadej Pogacar didn't have to defend the Maglia Rosa, the Slovenian UAE Team Emirates leader attempted to take back-to-back stage wins with a thrilling attack. In the end, though it Tim Merlier who sprinted to victory.Although the...

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A run-of-the-mill Grand Tour sprint stage this was not! Stage 3 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia had plenty of drama mid-stage as an elite group of sprinters formed a breakaway but in the finale, it was the fastmen's turn to be put on the back foot.With a small climb coming within the final 3km of the day...