The Man or Bear debate recently went viral online, with women sharing their thoughts on whether theyd rather be stuck in the forest with a man or a bear. In this piece, long-term bicycle traveler Laura Killingbeck reflects on question and adds her unique perspective to the conversation. Read it hereThe post A Woman Who Left Society to Live With Bears Weighs in on Man or Bear appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

There isn't much left for the sprinters at the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Aside from the processional final stage in Rome, it's pretty much all climbs for the fast men to labour their way over until Rome. As such, a number of sprinters have abandoned in the last few days, the latest being David Dekker.The...

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The future of former Vuelta a Espana winner Simon Yates looks very much undecided at the moment. Having spent his entire professional career to date riding with Team Jayco AlUla in its various guises, Yates is yet to extend terms in his contract year.According to Team Jayco AlUla's Brent Copeland,...

The latest short video in Wahoo's "Why I Roam" series profiles Lael Wilcox as she prepares for her around-the-world record attempt this summer and illuminates her passion for helping girls start their cycling journey. Watch it here...The post Why I ROAM: Lael Wilcox (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Just recently, I had the opportunity to try one of Shimanos newer gravity shoes. The GE900 and GE700 were released last Summer. And out of the two new shoes, I chose to try the GE700. For me personally, I like a laced cycling shoe, as I feel that laces have infinite adjustment capabilities.Laces are one of the main reasons I chose to try out the GE700 over the GE900. In comparison, the GE900 has both a large velcro strap along the top and the BOA L6 dial for adjustment (which Zach loved enough to give an Editors Choice award). It also has a neoprene ankle collar to keep dirt shrapnel out of your shoe.(Photos/Ron Frazele)On the other hand, The GE700 loses the BOA dial, and the neoprene which seemed perfect for me. So, the GE700 was the way to go.GE700 First ImpressionsOutta the box, its a handsome shoe. The light gray they sent me looked low-key and understated, just like I like it. They didnt have the flashy, futuristic looks of a typical cycling shoe, or the alternative, out-of-the-ordinary look that I prefer. But, that being said, I really liked the way they looked. Old MX70s (Photo/RetroBike)Old MX70s (Photo/RetroBike)The location of the velcro strap along with the laces, was reminiscent of my old Shimano SH-MX70 shoes of yesteryear. A Wide Toe Box?With a few other cycling shoes Ive been reviewing over the past few months, Ive been leaning towards trying shoes with wider toe boxes the Stomp Lox Slack and Vaude TVL Sykkel shoes to be more specific. Nice padded tongue and comfy heel cupShimano does mention a wide-toe box in their feature list (below) for the GE700s. And, when reading what some users had to say, a wider toe-box was mentioned more than once. So, I was optimistic that the GE700 would not have a narrow fit like some other Shimano shoes Ive tried. When I tried them on, they did feel a lot more snug than I had hoped, but the toe box was a bit wider than the other models of Shimano shoes Ive tried. Off the bike hiking while on a ride is where I tend to feel a toe box that is too narrow for me. So, after the initial fit, I laced them up, attached the strap, and walked around the house, keeping them on for five hours or so. They have a stiffness rating of 6, and that seems to track with how they feel while walking around. Plus, the real good news, they worked themselves in and got more comfy in the toe box area. Whew! Cool GE700 Features Shimano says that the GE700 lets you confidently tackle technical terrain. It has a TORBEL 2.0 midsole that will allow the heel section of the shoe to move torsionally. This claims to maintain a full range of motion that, in turn, allows for improved comfort, fluidity, and on-bike control. With Enduro in mind, the ULTREAD GE outsole will deliver superior grip while trudging through slippery hike-a-bike sections. The large molded pedal channel will provide a stable shoe-to-pedal connection, even in unclipped situations where cant clip back in right away. The GE700 comes in sizes 38/M5-5.5 through 48/M12.5. For a size 46 it weighs in at 487g.GE700 Retail and Feature SummaryRetail: $180Feature SummaryDurable construction and SPD-compatible, the GE700 is a trail-ready gravity shoe built to handle technical, rugged terrainTORBAL 2.0 Midsole: Unique midsole structure allows the heel section to move torsionally, maintaining a full range of motion for improved rider comfort, fluidity, and on-bike controlULTREAD GE: Enduro-optimized outsole provides enhanced grip on slippery hike-a-bike sections, and has an extended SPD landing strip for smooth and fast pedal engagementVolume Trail Last: The tuned upper is tighter around the ball of the foot for enhanced bike control and pedaling efficiency, and it has increased volume at the toe box and heel for improved walking comfort and shock absorptionArmored Design: Asymmetrically raised ankle collar and thick, quick-drying synthetic leather upper with perforations protect against scuffs and scrapes and help keep you coolTotal Security: Lace closer and instep strap deliver precise fit and superior foothold for efficient power transfer during aggressive pedaling on technical trailsEfficient Pedaling Platform: Reinforced fiberglass midsole enhances pedaling efficiency and cushioning, keeping you comfortable even on the longest days in the saddleReady to RideIm excited to get these shoes out and about. Ill be using the GE700s for regular old all-mountain-type trail use. I wont be bombing downhill courses, and for sure will not be taking part in any crazy Red Bull-type shenanigans. Im excited to give the shoes a good romping this Summer and see how the claimed features hold up. Ill most likely be using these on the new Haro Saguaro 1 Im bringing in for a nice, long-term review.So, stay tuned here for the full review of the Shimano GE700s. Ride.Shimano.comThe post First Look: Shimanos Lace-Up New Enduro/DH Shoe, the SH-GE700 appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Geraint Thomas was one of the more notable casualties of the shortened, rain-affected stage 16 at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, losing considerable time to his rivals and dropping from 2nd to 3rd in the general classification in the process.Notably, despite Thomas clearly struggling, the Welshman's INEOS...

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