The upcoming Tour de Suisse will be an emotional edition for Team Bahrain - Victorious. Following the tragic loss Gino Mder one year ago during his home race, the team will be super-motivated to leave every bit of energy on the roads to pay tribute to their friend.With Wout Poels and Damiano Caruso...

Well the big news around here is that our governor just bailed on congestion pricing, which was supposed to start at the end of this month:Were addressing affordability and the cost of living in New York.Watch: https://t.co/rdFzgTf72D pic.twitter.com/cDv3lLHdaN Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) June 5, 2024Ive been skeptical about congestion pricing (not the concept so much as our implementation of it and rationale for it), but the stated reason for not doing congestion pricing is even more spurious than the stated reason for doing congestion pricing. It was supposed to reduce traffic, clean the air, and create funding to make public transit better so the city wouldnt be such a shithole, but now we cant do it since the city has become too much of a shithole? Regardless, clearly whats really going on is that the ruling party is afraid of how this will affect them in the upcoming elections because theres a sense out there that this is yet another case of progressivism run amok, so like a guy without a condom theyre pulling out at the very last moment.Naturally theres been much disagreement over congestion pricing lo these past years, with both sides putting forth arguments both rational and zany, but ironically in this messy post-coital moment everyone is mostly right. The lefty-loosies are correct that the governor is spineless:And the righty-tighties are correct that its insane to trust these people:The unpopularity of congestion pricing, and it's eventual demise, comes down to one thing TRUST.Because if we're completely honest, a nominal toll to entire Manhattan during peak business hours should never have been an 75-25 issue in a place like NYC. Yet congestion pricing Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (@VickieforNYC) June 5, 2024By the way, according to the person whos dedicated his life to advancing congestion pricing, that air pollution it was going to help address isnt even a problem in the first place:First SUVs were melting the planet, now theyre mostly harmless:Its getting harder and harder to keep up with the latest trends in climate change. Its almost like people turn the urgency setting up and down depending on what their own agenda happens to be at the time.At this point it would be both simultaneously interesting and horrifying to learn how much the money the state has spent on the wet spot on the sheets that is the congestion pricing plan over the past five years, but in any case attempts to tame the streets will probably remain decidedly low-tech for the foreseeable future:Breaking news: As summer heats up, were cracking down on the ongoing use of illegal mopeds and scooters on our streets that endanger pedestrians and are often used in crimes.Weve already removed nearly 42,000 of these illegal vehicles from our streets since the start of this pic.twitter.com/fEP3vWoF26 Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) June 5, 2024Unlike congestion pricing, which is way too sophisticated and highbrow, politically speaking crushing scooters is a winner, since New Yorkers pretty much universally detest them, and at this point there are maybe three or four Streetsblog readers left who are still doing the whole but cars! thing when the subject comes up, but thats about it.Like many people across the country I often find myself laughing at New York City and the silly problems its denizens so often bring upon themselves, but then I remember that I live here, so I pretend that I dont by hopping on a bike and heading for the hills:Now that Im finally out of the seemingly interminable overhauling phase I can finally enjoy the bike:And I am enjoying it:It may be a keeper.

It's almost time to throw your winter and spring fitness out of the window, as you settle in to sit on the couch watching three weeks of wall-to-wall coverage of the 2024 Tour de France plus another week in August for the Tour de France Femmes.This year, there's something a little different on offer with the Grand Dpart in Florence, and another three Italian stage starts before the race enters France. Although it skirts Paris, it never makes it to the Champs-lyses, heading back to finish in Nice.If youve got five-plus hours to spend each day, you can watch the entire men's race end-to-end in many territories. For the more time-pressed, plenty of highlight options compress the days action to an hour or so.If youre really stuck for time, daily five-minute highlights on the Le Tour website which are also posted to YouTube will keep you abreast of all of the action.Unlike many other big cycling races, terrestrial broadcasters pay attention to the Tour de France, so you can watch at least some of it subscription-free in most territories. There's a full list of broadcasters by country on the official Le Tour site.Theres also the option to use a VPN to stream from a country with free terrestrial coverage, although most VPNs with decent geographic coverage and streaming speeds will require a subscription and you may have to listen to commentary in French. Don't miss a dpart. - A.S.O./Charly-LopezHow can I watch the Tour de France live in the UK?In the UK, ITV4, and Eurosport/Discovery+ are broadcasting live. ITV4 is free to air, as is S4C for Welsh speakers. Eurosport requires a subscription: 6.99 per month or 59.99 per year. There's coverage on TG4 in the Republic of Ireland.All of the above offer evening highlights and analysis of the days action too.How can I watch the Tour de France live in the US?The route schedule goes right down to intermediate points in each stage. - A.S.O./Pauline BalletViewers in the US can enjoy daily coverage on NBC Sports and Peacock. You can watch on NBC on demand too there's no additional charge above your cable, satellite or telco TV provider's subscription cost.Peacock access requires a subscription to its premium tier, priced at $5.99 plus tax per month. There's currently a deal at $19.99 for a year's access for new subscribers.How can I watch the Tour de France live in Australia?Cycling fans in Australia can enjoy every stage live on SBS. Handily, theres a free on-demand service if youre not an insomniac, while there are daily highlights on the SBS Sport website. There's coverage and more on the SBS Tour Tracker app too.Stages and start timesKeep an eye on the times below to ensure you don't miss an arrive. - ASO/Pauline BalletLike the race itself, stage start times are a moveable feast, with starts as early as 11.15am CET and as late as 2.40pm CET. End times will vary significantly too, depending on stage length, how hard the terrain is and how fast its ridden.Fortunately, the Tour de France has organised a few of these races before, so its got a pretty good idea of when the first riders are likely to reach the finish. Again, thats highly variable anything from 4.28pm CET to 7.30pm CET, so you need to be on your toes to make sure you're watching early enough not to miss the end-stage action.Heres a table, taken from the official Le Tour website, of expected start and end times for each stage. If you want to see particular action, the time the race is expected to reach intermediate points is set out on the site too, right down to railway level crossings and tiny villages in la France profonde. DateStageScheduled start timeExpected arrival 29 June 2024112:0017:34 30 June 2024212:1517:06 1 July 2024311:1516:57 2 July 2024413:0517:05 3 July 2024513:2017:16 4 July 2024613:3517:19 5 July 2024713:0517:29 6 July 2024813:0517:19 7 July 2024913:1517:49 8 July 2024Rest day 9 July 20241013:0517:24 10 July 20241111:2016:54 11 July 20241212:3517:16 12 July 20241313:3017:21 13 July 20241413:0517:17 14 July 20241511:5517:22 15 July 2024Rest day 16 July 20241613:0517:31 17 July 20241712:3516:58 18 July 20241813:0017:30 19 July 20241912:2016:28 20 July 20242013:3517:18 21 July 20242114:4019:30 Edit Table

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Remco Evenepoel tricked everyone into thinking that he wouldn't ride for the victory atCritrium du Dauphin to then completely smash the competition with a stellar performance against the clock. But his opponents won't allow the Soudal - Quick-Step to take any extra time for free and Evenepoel kno...

CyclistWhat is a road bike? Every part explained in simple termsA road bike is a bicycle designed primarily for riding quickly on paved surfaces. Road bikes have drop handlebars, fairly narrow slick tyres and usually place the rider in a position where their backside is higher than their hands.The average road bike comprises component parts that havent changed all that much in over a century. However, if you havent used that time to acquaint yourself with the correct terminology, we wont hold it against you.Below weve broken down the typical road bike into its constituent parts. Once youve read this, youll be able to walk into any bike shop and confidently identify each bit of the bike along with what it does. Related Posts What is a gravel bike? Everything you need to know How to ride your first century: Tips for beginners to reach 100 miles on a bike Best road bikes: Best bikes from under 1,000 to over 10,000 Buyers guide to road bike groupsets Cyclist guide to bike fitting Watch: How to fit and adjust cleats for cycling shoes Road bike frame and fork (or frameset)The frame is the heart of the bike and the central elements to which everything else is bolted. More affordable road bike frames will be made of aluminium or, if you spend a little more, carbon fibre. Older or more niche models can also be made of steel, while some boutique frames are made of titanium. Even bikes with metal frames often have forks made partly or fully from carbon fibre.Whatever its composed of, it will accomplish the same job, namely supporting the rider and allowing for the attachment of the other components. Frames come in different sizes to match their rider. As these get larger or smaller, both the height and length of the frame change to fit the riderss legs and upper body.Accommodating all the other parts of the bike, the frame and fork will determine the maximum size tyres a bike can accept, whether it uses conventional rim brakes or disc brakes and if it can take accessories such asmudguards (fenders),pannier racks or bikepacking bags.The dimensions and angles of the frame and fork or geometry also help determine the handling characteristics of the complete bicycle. Read our bike geometry explainer here.Road bike wheels and tyresMatthew Loveridge / CyclistThe part of the bike that allows the whole assemblage to roll along. Most road bike wheels are 700c, denoting a specific diameter. Smaller bikes or those for children may use different, more diminutive sizes.Affordable and mid-range bike wheels have aluminium (alloy) rims, while more expensive models get carbon rims.Rims are laced to hubs using spokes commonly made from steel, but sometimes aluminium or even carbon. The rear hub on modern road bikes incorporates a freewheeling mechanism knows as a freehub, onto which the cassette (see below) mounts.Compared to those on other styles of bicycle, road bike tyres are narrow, without a pronounced tread pattern, ie, near-slick. Theyre designed to roll efficiently on paved surfaces. Tyres around 23mm in width used to be common, however its now normal to find tyres as wide as 30mm fitted in the interest of improved comfort, versatility and all-round performance.Wheels and tyres have a significant impact on the handling and feel of the complete bike and road riders prize those that are as light as possible.Bike tyre pressure guide: How to choose the best pressureRoad bike groupsetTapestry / CyclistGroupset is fancy road bike-speak for the oily components that help drive your bicycle forward and are also used to bring it to a halt. The groupset is generally considered to be made up of the following key componentsRoad bike levers (incorporating shifters and brake levers)Matthew Loveridge / CyclistModern road bikes use integrated shifters that combine the various levers that control brakes and derailleurs into a single unit.Designed to work with drop handlebars, they provide multiple positions for your hands. The tops of the levers are called the hoods. These provide your main handhold from which to control the bicycle.Road bike crankset (or chainset)Matthew Loveridge / CyclistThe cranks offer leverage and drive the bike forwards. The size of the chainrings attached then combines with the cassette to make efficient use of your pedalling efforts.Traditionally, road bike cranksets have two chainrings with 53 and 39 teeth (or t), respectively. However, to provide easier gears, its now common to find a combination of 50 and 36. Formerly the norm, a combination of 53/39 chainrings is referred to as a standard double crankset.A 50/34 combination is compact, while in between the two, a pro-compact chainset uses 52 and 36-tooth chainrings and offers performance somewhere in the middle.The newest SRAM 12-speed road groupsets offer crank ratios of 50/37, 48/35 and 46/33.Some touring-style road bikes will also have a third chainring. Called a triple, this provides a vast range of gears and is helpful for very hilly terrain.Also increasingly common are single chainring cranksets. Referred to as 1 or one-by, these use a single chainring, do away with the need for a front derailleur and offer a simplified range of sequential gears.Paired to a wide cassette, they give a similar spread of gears but with more significant jumps between each. Theyre particularly popular on mixed-terrain gravel bikes, although they do occasionally feature on road bikes too. Also largely the preserve of gravel bikes are super-compact double cranksets with ratios such as 48/31, 46/33, 46/30 and 43/30.The bearing assembly in the frame that the crankset rides on is called the bottom bracket.Road bike cassetteMatthew Loveridge / CyclistThe cassette is the cluster of cogs attached to the rear wheel. Driven by the chain, they convert your pedalling efforts into forward momentum.The difference in size between the cog on the cassette and the chainring affects how easy it is to turn the pedals. Currently, the maximum number of sprockets on any cassette is 13. However, 11 and 12-speed cassettes are more common. Cheaper or older bikes might have drastically fewer.Having lots of sprockets is good because it lets you pedal efficiently regardless of the terrain. However, just as crucial as having many individual gears is having a wide range of them. A cassette with a big difference between the largest and smallest sprocket is referred to as having a wide ratio. This means itll be well suited to both riding very fast and crawling along very slowly.The cassette ratio is expressed as a range of tooth counts and modern road bikes typically come with 11-28, 11-30, 11-32 or 10-33 cassettes, although there are numerous other options.What cassette do I need?Bicycle gear ratios explainedRoad bike chainA road bike chain is an assemblage of links, rollers, and rivets that connects the cranks to the cassette. Transferring power between them, its width is matched to the number of sprockets. Keep it clean and make sure its well lubricated.How to choose a replacement chainRoad bike derailleurs (or mechs)Matthew Loveridge / CyclistThese mechanisms take care of changing gear. Controlled by the shifters, most derailleurs are operated by Bowden cables that directly transmit the force needed to move them in one direction, with a spring supplying movement in the opposite direction.Matthew Loveridge / CyclistThe rear derailleur pushes the chain across the cassette sprockets, while the front derailleur pushes the chain from one chainring to the other.More expensive bikes might instead have electronic derailleurs. These rely on battery-powered servo motors to do the heavy lifting. Controlled by either electronic cables or wirelessly, theyre otherwise mechanically similar.Road bike brakesMatthew Loveridge / CyclistRoad bikes use either rim brakes (above right, sometimes referred to as caliper brakes) or disc brakes (above left). Typically mounted near the top of the wheels, rim brakes directly clamp the wheel rims to slow you down.Disc brakes are located closer to the bikes axles and use a separate rotor attached to the hub as a braking surface. Disc brakes are generally more powerful and consistent than rim brakes, but also slightly heavier.Disc brakes vs. rim brakes: Everything you need to knowOther key componentsRoad bike saddle and seatpostMatthew Loveridge / CyclistThe bit on which you sit and the post which supports it are the saddle and seatpost. Compared to other bikes, road bike saddles are generally relatively narrow and minimally upholstered.Road bike saddles are relatively minimalist to allow freedom of movement and they work best with padded cycling shorts.The saddle is fixed by a clamp at the top of the seatpost, and saddle height is adjusted by moving the post up and down in the frame. The angle of the saddle can be adjusted at the clamp, as can the fore-aft position.Best womens bike saddles 2023, reviewed by womenRoad bike handlebar and stem (or cockpit)Matthew Loveridge / CyclistOne of the things that makes a road bike a road bike is a pair of drop handlebars. These allow riders to adopt multiple positions, including getting low down, known as riding in the drops.The width and shape of the bar can vary to match different styles of riding or fit riders with broader or narrower shoulders.The stem is the part that fixes the bars to the top of the fork. It allows you to steer the bicycle, while its angle and length affect how the bike fits. It can also be changed to adjust the handling of the bike.Related reading: What length stem do I need?The bearing assembly that connects the fork to the frame and allows steering is the headset.Road bike pedalsMatthew Loveridge / CyclistThe part you put your feet on. While you can put any pedals you like on a road bike, most riders opt for ones you clip your shoes into, often confusingly referred to as clipless pedals, a hangover from the days of toe-clips and straps.The pedals thread into holes at the end of the crank arms and feature a mechanism that engages with cleats fixed to the soles of your cycling shoes.The most commonroad bike pedalsare single-sided, meaning you can only clip in on one side of the pedal. Wahoo Speedplay road pedals are the exception to this, offering double-sided entry.Many road and gravel cyclists opt for mountain bike-style pedals instead of pure road ones, as these are all double-sided and the smaller cleats mean the matching shoes are usually much easier to walk in than road shoes.Got it, so what road bike should I buy?Now that youre an expert on the parts that make up a road bike, read our guide to choosing the right type of road bikeor, if youve already got an idea of what youre after, head to our buyers guide to the best road bikes. Looking for something a bit more versatile? A gravel bike might be even more fun than a road bike. Read our beginner-friendly introductory guide to find out if a gravel bike is for you, and dont miss our guide to the best gravel bikes.If youd like to split the difference between gravel bikes and road bikes, the best all-road bikes will do a bit of both. Related Posts What is a gravel bike? Everything you need to know How to ride your first century: Tips for beginners to reach 100 miles on a bike Best road bikes: Best bikes from under 1,000 to over 10,000 Buyers guide to road bike groupsets Cyclist guide to bike fitting Watch: How to fit and adjust cleats for cycling shoes The post What is a road bike? Every part explained in simple terms appeared first on Cyclist.

Massive crash in the final straight of the fifth stage of the Critrium du Dauphin that caused the neutralization of the stage and involved Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglic and Juan Ayuso among many other riders.The peloton was going through a very fast zone and the ground was completely wet. The lea...

For nearly two decades, Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles has been designing and selling functional steel bicycles fueled by a lifetime of working in the bike industry and an unshakable obsession with drop bars and big tires. We swung by his shop in Point Reyes Station, California, to get to know the Black Mountain story firsthand and take a closer look at a few of his bikes...The post An Afternoon with Black Mountain Cycles: Be Your Own Brand appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

More than 30 riders fall in slippery conditions