Sam Bennett made things look effortless at the recent Four Day of Dunkirk, winning four stages plus the overall. But in reality a whole lot of work went into getting back on track. After an early season that hadnt gone quite to plan following a 2023 very much in same vein Bennett was []The post Big Read | How Sam Bennett got his sprinting Mojo back appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

Chrome paint and new Roval road wheels for Tour de France favourite at Criterium Du Dauphine

Sandwiched between the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, theCritrium du Dauphin has as ever, drawn a star-studded list of riders to the startlist. The question we ask you today however, is when all is said and done, who will be wearing the Maillot Jaune?Both Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic...

Cycling Ireland has confirmed the biggest dates for the upcoming 2024-25 cycling season, though there is still a lot of road rsing to be done before the home scene turns to the muddy stuff again. However, there is now certainty for those who want to give the season a good rattle, including targeting international selection []The post The seven biggest dates for the Irish cyclocross season 2024-25 appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

I feel like its been decades since I last saw a new ti Moots XC hardtail, but this MXC means the Colorado bike builder still has cross-country racing on the brain. Their PR team hints it could be prepping for Olympic racing, but Moots also describes the new bike as their most progressive XC bike yet. Any way you shake it, this new Moots MXC cross-country hardtail looks quick whether you plan on racing hot laps on your local singletrack or heading to Paris to hunt for some shiny Gold to play off this matte titanium2024 Moots MXC lightweight ti cross-country hardtail(Photos/Moots)The MXC is the solution to riders looking for a lightweight titanium hardtail designed for buff trails, demanding climbs, hours of hard pedaling, and those areas in the world where downcountry trends dont apply.Yeah, just looking at it, and its clear this a rabid race bike. Moots calls the MXC progressive, but that just means its up for modern XC racing. That means its 1x specific, its got room for high-volume 29 x 2.4 race tires, a racy steep 69 head angle, but built for a 100mm fork. Think of it as an updated Mooto X & MX RSL, mashed together with extra tire clearance, a bit longer fork, and slightly more modern geo.Think Leadville 100, Chequamegon, and Sea Otter Classicfast, efficient, and fun.It certainly isnt a trail hardtail, though. Theres still the Womble aggressive trail bike for that, with a 140mm fork, fatter tires, and slacker geometry. But, IFYKYK.Tech details4 stock sizes (S-XL)Lightweight titanium tubeset with a double-butted front triangle & S-bend seatstaysStraight 44mm matched headtube for a Chris King headset and 1.5 tapered steererT47 threaded bottom bracketmax 38T chainring30.9mm seatpost, with internal dropper post routingBoost 12x148mm160mm Post Mount disc brakeUDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)Fully external rear brake routing, optional mechanical shift routingup to 3 sets of water bottle cage mounts for full marathon modemax 29 x 2.4 tiresMoots MXC ti hardtail Pricing, options & availabilityComplete Moots MXC bikes start at $9,999. But with that, you already get a full XTR groupset, SID Ultimate fork, and Astral Outback carbon wheels! Sure, you can also opt for SRAM & AXS wireless if you are looking for something more techy, but heavier, more complex, and reliant on you keeping batteries charged. An XX SL AXS build with Zipp 1Zero wheels will run you at least $11,200.A thousand dollars down will get you a build slot, and kick your new Moots MXC into production. Then you have to think if you want to upgrade from the classic Moots bead blasted ti finish to something like this thousand dollar extra Frostbike look!Moots.comThe post MXC or Moots Cross-Country: All-New Light Titanium Hardtail Race Bike from Steamboat appeared first on Bikerumor.

Taking victory by just a touch short of ten minutes, Tadej Pogacar was a dominant and comprehensive winner at the 2024 Giro d'Italia. In the days since, seemingly the whole cycling world has weighed in with an opinion on the all-conquering UAE Team Emirates leader.Groupama - FDJ boss Marc Madiot had...

This is our review of the Arkel Bug Pannier. This combination bike pannier and backpack is an ideal item for a bike commuter. It's a strong, spacious, quality bike pannier that converts easily from bike pannier to backpack, making life much simpler and more organized.The post Arkel Bug Pannier Review appeared first on Average Joe Cyclist.

Team dsm-firmenich PostNL offers the jerseys that its riders wore during the most recent Giro d'Italia for sale online. Fans can bid on the clothing via the website matchwornshirt.com.According to the description of the items, the money will be used to 'continue the development and growth of the tea...

Just as rumours of Demi Vollering's move to FDJ - SUEZ intensify, the team boss Stephen Delcourt has dropped another hint that Volleringwell be on her way to the French womens WorldTour team in 2025."Our budget is 4,000,000, but I think it will be higher than my projections at the start of the y...

Unbound Gravel 200 is to challenge more than just riders' legs this weekend. The well-known US gravel race is popular among Dutch riders, Thijs Zonneveld included. The Dutch journalist/cyclist extensively previewed the 320-kilometer race in his podcastIn het Wiel.Zonneveld is at the start of Unboun...