"Coast to Kaiserschmarrn" is a 30-minute video that tracks Till Schenk and Annika Vossen on a 2,500-kilometer journey mixing bikes and skis throughout the Dolomites and the Alps. Find the video and a wintry photo gallery here...The post Coast to Kaiserschmarrn: A Winter Bikepacking and Ski Adventure (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Sometimes its the little things that stand out, and Crank Brothers booth highlight was this new Cleat Tool. Designed to fit their own cleats (obvi), as well as SPD, Look, and Look Time cleats, too, it helps you hold them in position while tightening the bolts.The tool snaps onto the cleat, so you dont have to keep holding it in place. When its time to crank down on the bolts, it gives you more leverage so the cleat doesnt twist on the shoe, messing up your perfectly calibrated placement.The prongs on the side have four distinct depth measurements, all with 1mm variations, so you can check your shoes tread heights. This helps you determine if you need to use spacers under your cleats (or not). The dots on each corner tell you the depth in millimeters.The Crank Brothers Cleat Tool price is just $5.99, and itll be available in Julyunless you buy a pair of Crank Brothers shoes. We found out theyll be including them with new shoes starting in late May as a bonus surprise!CrankBrothers.comThe post Crank Brothers Cleat Tool Makes Any Cleat Install Easier appeared first on Bikerumor.

From the 16th to 19th of May the women's peloton tackles another high-level stage-race in Spain. This time around it is in Burgos... The Vuelta a Burgos Feminas takes the riders through four days that provide opportunities for several types of riders in a busy moment of the season. We preview the st...

Alaphilippe wins enthralling stage in Fano after long day in two-man breakaway with Mirco Maestri

Julian Alaphilippe has had very difficult seasons since 2022 and struggled to take big wins. He made a comeback today, where his aggressive style of racing rewarded him with a victory at the Giro d'Italia which completes the Grand Tour treble."I didn't plan it. I was expecting a big group to be in...

The Fools Gold 420 is a 420-kilometer bikepacking event that traverses the Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia. The second edition of the event saw 17 finishers, and Em Keogh beat the previous women's fastest known time by more than 24 hours. Find Em's story and a collection of photos from the event here...The post New Records and First Timers at the 2024 Fools Gold 420 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

It caps out at 20mph like every other trail-legal eMTB, but with a massive 852W of peak power and plenty of torque, the new McLaren Extreme 600 will get you there quickly.Known for their very expensive (and very fast) supercars, McLarens new line of e-bikes includes a hardtail and this full-suspension e-mountain bike, the Extreme 600. Its the flagship, and has 145mm rear travel with 160mm forks, 29er front wheel, and 27.5 rear wheel.The bikes, like much of their cars, is made with carbon fiber. Weve inquired as to the motor and battery specs and will update when we get them.Just like McLarens cars, youve got selectable power modes, all displayed on the handlebars integrated cockpit:Off No motor assistEco Energy conservation for long riderTrail A set-it-and-forget-it balance of power and efficiencySport Extra power output for when the trail demands moreRace Max power and max torqueThe Extreme models get SRAM XX Eagle AXS, and Sport models get SRAM mechanical GX Eagle. Note the internal cable ports on the front of the cockpitthe bike shown has UK/moto-style brake routing, but theres a port on either for internal routing for all brake setups.All versions are shod with Pirelli tires. Pricing and more info on Sport and hardtail models TBA, but you can check out the collection at link below.McLarenBikes.comThe post McLaren Unleashes Most Powerful (Legal) e-Mountain Bike Ever appeared first on Bikerumor.

McLaren Automotive has announced its return to two-wheel transport with a new electric mountain bike range.The flagship Extreme 600 and Sport 600 feature a 600W motor providing 161Nm of torque. McLaren says this makes it the most powerful electric mountain bike.Four models will be available across two platforms. The Sport is a hardtail and the Extreme is a 145mm travel trail-focussed eMTB.Only US residents can purchase the 600 series bikes equipped with the 600W motor. The rest of the world can access the 300 series bikes, which use a restricted 300W motor.In the UK, you can only have an electric bike with a maximum power of 250W before you are required to have a licence.The new bikes inherit design features from the brand's supercars, with the handlebars incorporating an LCD panel mimicking an instrument cluster.McLaren says the bikes are available in limited numbers and can only be ordered through its website. Prices are yet to be confirmed.This isnt the first time weve seen McLaren entering the cycling sphere. The brand partnered with Specialized in 2009 to create a limited number of Tarmac and Venge models. The relationship lasted until 2018.From track to trailThe battery looks to be removable from the bike. - McLaren AutomotiveAll models feature a hand-laid carbon fibre construction. Like its supercars, the McLaren Extreme and Sport use a mid-mounted motor.Mid-mounted electric bike motors provide better handling characteristics than hub-drive motors. This is because the weight is positioned more central and lower to the ground improving corning ability and reducing unsprung mass from the wheels.McLaren hasnt revealed much about the motor, including who manufactures it, but the flagship models claimed 161Nm of torque should make for punchy acceleration on steep terrain.Thats nearly double the 85Nm peak torque of Boschs Performance Line CX motor.This is one of the larger eMTB screens on the market. - McLaren AutomotiveThe bikes have five power modes Off, Eco, Trail, Sport and Race. The latter offers 852W of peak power and a top speed of 20mph for the 600W motor.These modes are selected via the digital display on the integrated one-piece cockpit, which also displays speed, battery life and range.The Extreme appears to have internal headset cable routing for a clean finish. - McLaren AutomotiveA front light mounted under the cockpit appears to be powered by the bike's battery.McMulletA raw carbon and orange colourway is reminiscent of the F1 team's livery. - McLaren AutomotiveThe Sport hardtail model will run on 29in wheels, while the full-suspension Extreme model will use a mullet setup.Mullet, or mixed wheel setups provide better cornering ability thanks to the smaller wheel out back, while still having the fast rolling ability of a larger wheel on the front.The Extreme has 145mm of rear wheel travel matched to a 160mm fork.McLaren hasnt released any battery size or geometry data for the bike.Extreme models will be supplied with SRAMs XX Eagle AXS Electric Transmission, which weve found to be very good for eMTB application, while the Sport models will come with SRAMs mechanical GX drivetrain.RockShox Deluxe Select provides control to the rear suspension. - McLaren AutomotiveFrom the images provided, it appears the Extreme model will feature a RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork up front and a Deluxe Select+ in the frame.In keeping with the Formula 1 theme, the bike appears to be rolling on Pirelli Scorpion tyres, a name used across Pirelli's car tyres and mountain bike tyres.

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Everything pointed to stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia 2024 to be an exciting day of cycling from start to finish, and it finally lived up to expectations. Julian Alaphilippe took the win with an attack 125 km from the finish line that kept him in the head of the race until the end of the day, where he...