Vali Hll smashed it by a massive seven seconds, and Specialized claimed the top two in the men's, with Loic Bruni and Finn Iles Vali Hll (YT Mob) and Loic Bruni (Specialized Gravity) won the Elite womens and mens races at the third round Continue reading

The Tour de France is just around the corner and many teams are making their final decisions on who they will take to the most important race of the year. We take a look into UAE Team Emirates lineup, and the riders who will support Tadej Pogacar in search of returning the yellow jersey after two ye...

One thing all riders need to sustain their trips is fuel, and the latest short piece Jacob Martin cooked up explores the topic of bikepacking food. Read about the foods he eats to keep the pedals turning, find the story of his best camp meal ever, and share your go-to snacks and recipes here...The post Keep the Pedals Turning appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The INEOS Grenadiers lit up the final stage of the 2024 Criterium du Dauphine. After working on the peloton all day, Carlos Rodriguez and Laurens De Plus were protagonists on the final climb of the day, with the Spaniard being rewarded for his efforts with a stage win.Whilst Rodriguez will now lead...

Each slick-looking 10k Ariel Dash will be hand-assembled and signed-off by a single technician

The 2024 Criterium du Dauphine went all the day down to the final few pedal strokes in a thrillingly dramatic finale on Sunday afternoon as Primoz Roglic fought with all his might to hold onto the Maillot Jaune. Having the best view of Roglic's struggles on the final climb was Giulio Ciccone.The Ita...

Teased at MADE last year, the new Randi Jo Fabrications x SimWorks Muscovy Bag has a roll-top closure and a magnetic buckle, and it's designed specifically for the Nitto Bag Supporter. Find all the details on that and the new Biggest M.U.T. here...The post Randi Jo Fabrications x SimWorks Muscovy Bag and Biggest M.U.T. appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Like the Hayduke, Lorax, and Jafey, the gang at Esker Cycles continues to pay homage to the defenders of the wilderness. Their new aggressive hardtail is named the Smokey Ti. And yes, the name is a tribute to the friendly, responsible, ranger hat-wearin bear we all grew up with.(Photos/Esker Cycles)Except maybe now hell say, Only you can manual across that rock garden.The new Smokey Ti is their most aggressive hardtail to date. Its longer, lower, and slacker. It sports a head tube angle of 64.5 degrees, with geo optimized for a 160mm fork. The frame can also handle tires up to 2.6 wide.The Smokey Tis frame was constructed from seamless, butted, and cold-shaped 3/2.5 titanium, delivering a durable yet comfortable ride. Like their other hardtail offerings, the new Smokey Ti also comes with the Portage Dropout System. \This allows the rider to run the bike geared or as a singlespeed. Plus, you can use the dropouts to adjust the chainstay length. The dropout system has been updated with a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH).Geometry and Frame DetailsEsker Cycles says that even though the Smokey Ti is the most aggressive hardtail theyve ever made, its still an Esker. Meaning theyve prioritized durability and ease of maintenance. It utilizes external routing, a threaded bottom bracket, and a 44mm headtube. It uses four different water bottle and accessory mounting positions, which include a 3-pack mount on the downtube for a little extra carrying capacity.Esker Smokey Ti PricingFrame Only: $2500Frame + Fork: Starting at $3100Complete Builds: Starting at $4500, with numerous upgrade options available.Complete Single Speed builds start at $4200EskerCycles.comThe post The New, Aggressive Smokey Ti Broadens Esker Cycles Hardtail Lineup appeared first on Bikerumor.

The Baloise Belgium Tour takes place from the 12th to 16th of June and has become one of the most popular preparation races for the Tour de France, specially for the sprinters and classics riders! We take a look at it's profiles.The race starts off in the town of Beringen with a 12-kilometer time-t...

According to reports, Simon Yates' days at Team Jayco AlUla are numbered, with the Aussie-based outfit already having targeted Ben O'Connor as a replacement. Nevertheless, ahead of the 2024 Tour de France, Yates retains full backing the team insists."Normally we go all out for the rankings with Sim...