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CyclistIn The Drops: Tour de France book, Pas Normal cycling trousers, smart Sunski shades, trendy Chrome sling and NomadlandIts been almost a full five days without our web leader Will Strickson and yet somehow were still struggling on. The classics are here, the sun is out, and hes missing it all doing whatever it is you do in the icy big apple.Depending on when you log on today, the E3 Saxo Bank race may well have already kicked off. Coverage starts at 12:50 on HBO Max/3pm UK time on TV and Robyn has all the information you need right here. Robyn also shared news of Nairo Quintanas retirement and Chris Froomes new hustle in Pro Log.If youre after some more timeless content, our tech editor Sam Challis has written a full history of the BMC Teammachine, and the icon it has become. Sams review of Shimanos new gravel groupset GRX GX827 is now on the website too.If its kit youre thinking about, then weve had a huge tranche of reviews drop in this week. From gilets to baselayers, a good place to start is Assos new springtime base layer or Sportfuls Fiandre Pro gilet. Talking of kit, deputy editor James Spender has had Castelli and Sportfuls global manager Steve Smith on the podcast to talk all things apparel.Otherwise, youre stuck with me and my drops.We Rode All Night bookAnother of Gareth Cartmans cycling books, We Rode All Day, was a fictionalised account of the 1919 Tour de France. With artistic license, Cartman recounted the experience of a brutal tour from the minds and mouths of the participating riders.We Rode All Night is the story of the 1926 Tour de France, again from the perspective of the riders. Their task is to complete the 5,745km race (the 2025 Tour was just 3,320km) without expiring; easier said than done when the Pyrenees are disappearing into a fog peppered with thunder and lightning.Organiser Henri Desgrange, the man with the power to mount rescue operations or simply do nothing, is thrust into the spotlight. Cartman unwinds spools of narrative, uncovering failing marriages, grieving domestiques and struggling champions, all under the umbrella of this one brutal race.Pre-order now from Pitch Publishing (14.99)Sunski Bernina GlassesSometimes full-fat cycling glasses arent whats required. For those days when youre maybe commuting in the morning but will need some civilian shades at lunch time, glasses that cover both bases like the Sunski Berninas, are far more appropriate.Firstly, the lenses are great. The CR-39 polycarbonate lenses are polarised with 100% UVA and UVB protection, meaning the field of vision is clear, sharp and safe.For additional sun protection, there are perforated sidewings built into the outer edge of each frame, meaning your peripheral vision gets a genuine block of shade exactly where it needs it. (Think a dialled-down version of glacier glasses from early arctic explorer photographs.)The other materials used feel refined and sturdy, from the tortoise-shell recycled plastic through to the electroplated stainless steel arms and nose bridge. Handily for a klutz like me, Sunskis warranty runs for as long as you own the glasses. If they break under normal use, you will get a replacement, or theyll be fixed.Buy now from Wild Bounds (97.95)Pas Normal Studios Off-Race Tech PantsIve flogged the life out of my previous commuter-friendly cycling trousers to the point where theyre neither waterproof, quick-drying, or remotely snug around the waistband so the launch of these Off-Race trousers from Pas Normal Studios comes at just the right time. PNS says the trousers are designed for spring and early summer which makes sense as the nylon and spandex material, which is both brushable and textured, sort of like a sturdy version of crepe paper, is thin and not insulated.Because of this, Ive found them to be nicely breathable on the commute though Pas says dont expect much waterproofing beyond the DWR added to the coating. The elasticated drawstrings at each ankle are really useful for keeping material away from the drivetrain and there are two zipped valuables pocket that I use constantly.And yes, they are Pas Normal, so theres a decent sprinkling of Gen-Z trendy baked into the general fit template. Im normally a large (and XL in PNS on-bike kit) but these are a medium and still a little on the loose side. So, make of that what you will. Buy now from Pas Normal Studios (195)Chrome Industries Kadet slingChrome Industries has a bag for more or less every occasion. The courier-adjacent design of the Kadet model has most bases covered if youre looking to transport small cargo while on the bike or running. This isnt the totally waterproof edition locate the Kadet WP for that feature but its super durable and features the signature buckle so that you know its a Chrome youre wearing. The Kadet comes in three different sizes, 5L, 15L and 9L (pictured) and slings super securely over one shoulder, courtesy of an additional interlocking strap.As well as a wire-reinforced ripstop material to enhance durability, there are also specific cycling-friendly design features like the padded D-lock holster, built-in bottle opener (essential) and reflective detailing. The dimensions allow for a 7 tablet to be stored, while the 9L volume means it can carry a load of essentials at once.Plus, it looks very fetching in this dirty pinky mauvey colourway. Because its Chrome, you benefit from its excellent reputation for making hard-wearing and long-lasting gear. Theres a lifetime guarantee and I think they actually match the trousers. Well I never.Buy now from Chrome Industries (100)What were into this week: NomadlandOne of the things people tend not to mention about becoming a parent (for the second time in this case) is quite how much reading its possible to get done. With a small human strapped to your body, no possibility of sitting down and absolute silence required, a book or magazine is the way to go.Having rewatched the film recently, I decided to dig a little deeper and pick up a second-hand copy of the non-fiction masterpiece the film is based on. And boy am I glad I did. Where the film clearly at the behest of Amazon- skims over some of the grimmer elements of this modern nomadic lifestyle that relies so oddly on the very heart of the corporate machine, the book lays everything bare.Excoriating polemics about the hateful impact of Amazon on almost every element of our capitalist society. Miles and miles and miles of tat in warehouses, none of which will last more than a month, inevitably ending up in landfill, is just one of the powerful images passed down by the people who pack those boxes up close.The film is nice, the cinematography is pretty, and the use of the actual characters in the book as actors is inspired. But if the film is a keyhole, the book is the door. Go on and push it open.Buy Nomadland from The Guardian Books (8.99)The post In The Drops: Tour de France book, Pas Normal cycling trousers, smart Sunski shades, trendy Chrome sling and Nomadland appeared first on Cyclist.

The fifth stage of the Volta a Catalunya is going to provide a lot of action, with 4500 climbing meters and a difficult summit finish in La Molina, on the Coll de Pal. Jonas Vingegaard is the man to beat at the start of the day, but both Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock are expected to be headliners...

There are people who push the sport of mountain biking, and then there is Gee Atherton. The man seems to be on some sort of terrible mission, riding the most insane lines with very, very little room for error.And, he has suffered the consequences when that room for error runs out.Despite some of the most terrifying crashes weve seen and some of the worst injuries, Atherton keeps coming back. In Rita Mae Browns 1983 novel, Sudden Death, she defines insanity as doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. In this case, some may say Atherton must be insane.Yet, somehow, Atherton seems to find different results in his latest film, The Last Forbidden Kingdom. In this seventh release of his Ridgeline series, Atherton and his team travel to Nepal for some truly spectacular and terrifying riding.Think backcountry and multiply it by 100. The mission takes place in the Himalayas, more than 4,000 meters above sea level. If the raw, steep, and jagged terrain isnt fighting him, the elevation certainly is.The team filmed the project over 18 days, and Atherton, in normal fashion, rode some of the gnarliest lines on the planet. And, of course, Atherton did it on his A.200 downhill bike, chosen for being the lighter option considering the literal mountains he would climb.And, along the way, they were met with unmatched Nepalese hospitality. If you have 24 minutes to spare, give it a watch!The post Gee Atherton Releases Ridgeline VII Nepal: An Early Contender for MTB Film of the Year appeared first on Bikerumor.

Stage 5 of the Volta a Catalunya will see the peloton finally head into the mountains, and with a profile that is rather brutal, featuring several climbs and a very different summit finish. Remco Evenepoel is having his first post-altitude camp climbing test in-race, but Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe...

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Nick in Washington, a new dad who shares the Fairlight Secan 3.0 he built to haul his son on trails all over the Pacific Northwest. See Nick's Fairlight and read his reflection on the values he hopes to teach his son through the joy of traveling on two wheels here...The post Readers Rig: Nicks Fairlight Secan 3.0 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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