The beef and sheep farmer saw the cyclist camping against the hedge and drove his tractor to spray a wall of manure on him, saying: You wont be staying in anyones fields ever again

Matteo Jorgenson made the move to Team Visma | Lease a Bike and has been having a dream season. Recently selected to the Tour de France, winner of Paris-Nice, runner-up at Criterium du Dauphin... And the American is coming into the Tour de France with freedom according to team DS Merijn Zeeman."Lo...

Sam Bennett has marked his Tour de France selection by Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale by saying he is ready to fight it out to win a stage, to add to the two career victories he already has on the French Grand Tour. Though the race, which gets underway in Florence on Saturday, will be packed with []The post Sam Bennetts Tour | Theres eight sprints, I cant wait to fight appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

Fizik will now custom-fit 3D-printed saddles for individual riders after introducing its 'game-changing' One-to-One service. Other manufacturers, including Specialized and Selle Italia, also make 3D-printed saddles, which some riders find very comfortable. The lattice of polymers used in their padding is deeper and softer than traditional foam padding.But Fizik will become the first major saddle brand to tailor the density of 3D-printed padding according to a riders individual bike fit data, rather than to a generic formula.The Italians brands One-to-One service will cost 499 / $599 / 499 for its carbon R1 saddles and 459 / $499 / 459 for the brands alloy R3 models. That adds about 200 / $200 to the cost of Fiziks road bike saddles.The custom fitting service is now available in certain Fizik dealerships and you will receive your saddle within two weeks. How will the Fizik One-to-One 3D-printed saddle service work?Fizik will design your saddle's padding based on where you place pressure. - FizikFizik One-to-One in briefCustomer is analysed riding their own bike in a Fizik dealershipPressure mapping data is collected to determine their best saddle shapeData is recaptured on the correct saddle shapeNew measurements inform design of the bespoke 3D padding structureFizik makes the custom saddle and sends it to the riderThe rider can return to their Fizik dealership to test the saddleAt the Fizik dealership, the customer rides their own bike set up on a Wahoo Kickr Rollr.Technology developed by Fizik and bike-fitting specialist gebioMized captures their saddle pressure data in 64 points in a range of riding positions. For example, on the tops and hoods, and in the drops.Pressure data recorded from a variety of riding positions goes into a fitting algorithm. - FizikData from this assessment is fed into a fitting algorithm. This pairs the rider with the most appropriate saddle shape from Fiziks Adaptive range of 3D-printed saddles.Next, the customer undergoes another pressure-mapping session on the new saddle. Fizik says the One-to-One service focuses on eliminating hotspots on the saddle.Fizik claims the software pays particular attention to hotspots on the colour-coded pressure map. These are places where the rider puts excessive pressure, a key cause of saddle sores.Another algorithm uses this pressure data to create a three-dimensional padding structure that's uniquely suited to the rider. For example, the honeycomb of hexagon-shaped polymers will have more layers where more cushioning is required. 3D-printed saddles don't require a mould, so manufacturers can make several designs at once. - FizikThe client can choose alloy Kium or carbon rails before ordering their saddle.Fizik then makes the saddle at its northern Italy HQ and the customer will receive their order within two weeks of the initial consultation. The way in which 3D-printed saddles are made enables this rapid turnaround.Fizik will be the first major brand to make custom 3D saddles. - FizikEvery time manufacturers want to change the design of a traditional saddle they have to make a new mould, sometimes taking weeks. The template of a 3D-printed saddle is stored in a digital file, so the design can be changed almost instantly and the saddles produced much quicker. Once finished, the customer can test their bespoke saddle in a Fizik store. - FizikOnce theyve fitted the saddle to their bike, the customer can return to their dealership for a final consultation.Fizik claims this last pressure-mapping session will indicate how the custom saddle has improved the riders comfort.The brand says it does not have a formal refund policy if a customer is unhappy with their saddle. The Fizik retailer would have to handle such a scenario on a case-by-case basis.

I have trawled the Evans Cycles website so you dont have to. Here are some of the best deals to be had this summer.

It's Monday morning after the national championships and it's time to give an outlook on what has happened over the past week. Although a few races took place before June, most nationals were on the road over the past few days and in the men's field, it was Lidl-Trek who racked the most victories.T...

Billed as an off-road, all-terrain adventure machine, the Bassi Coyote sports a Chromoly steel frame and matching fork, loads of mounting points, clearance for cushy 27.5+ tires, and many thoughtful details. Miles has been exploring his backyard in the Pacific Northwest on one for nearly six months to see how it stacks up against a growing list of steel ATBs and where it falls between a big-tired gravel bike and a rigid mountain bike. Find his Bassi Coyote review hereThe post Bassi Coyote Review: Over Deliver appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The new Coros Dura cycling computer has stats that on paper look hugely impressive, with claimed battery life of 70 hours using dual-frequency GPS or 120 hours with single-band GPS. Coros is also claiming highly efficient solar charging for its new GPS, with one hour of riding said to generate up to two hours of additional ride time.Despite the impressive stats, the Coros Dura is priced at only 249 / $249 / 289. Well examine, further down, how that compares to the best bike computers and well be posting a full review of the Dura soon.Designed to go longThe top part of the Coros Dura's face is devoted to solar charging.Coros, which has previously focused on smartwatches, says the Dura is designed for users who want a GPS bike computer with sufficient battery life for gravel riding, gravel racing and all-road riding. It incorporates a colour touchscreen that can be used to control most functions, while the top of the units face is devoted to solar charging.Theres a physical lap/return button, while other functions can be controlled using a dial on the side of the unit. Turning the dial navigates you through on-screen menus, while pressing it confirms a menu choice and stops or pauses an activity.The claimed battery life is huge at 70 hours plus, even without solar charging. That compares very favourably to the Garmin Edge 540/840 Solars 32 hours, the Wahoo Elemnt Roams 17 hours and the updated Hammerhead Karoos 15 hours' claimed runtime. The range-topping Garmin Edge 1040 manages a claimed 45 hours with solar charging, although turn everything off and Garmin says it will run for up to 90 hours without solar charging, or 180 hours with solar.The claimed solar charging efficiency of two hours per hour ridden appears very impressive. If accurate, thats significantly greater than Garmins solar gain. Garmin claims up to 25 minutes of solar charge per hour for the Edge 540/840 Solar, although in UK conditions weve found a couple of minutes to be more typical, particularly in winter.The Coros Dura can lock onto the complete range of GPS satellite constellations, including the Japanese QZSS, with dual-band reception. Thats in line with the latest updates from the competition. It will automatically choose the best GPS system for a robust position fix, while optimising battery life.Coros Dura functionalityThe Dura links up to Coros' smartphone app for rerouting and other functionality.On-board functionality includes turn-by-turn navigation, off-course alerts and climb profiles. When connected to the Coros app, the Dura will use Google Maps for smart rerouting. Theres the typical range of safety and collaboration features, including a crash alert via the phone app, a bike alarm and group ride support.If you want to use the Dura for training, there's a range of workouts and training plans available, as well as FTP test protocols. The Dura will track your training load, recovery time and base fitness, as well as recommending your optimal training load. You can also set heart rate and power zone alerts.Coros supports a wide range of third-party apps, to which the Dura interfaces, including Strava and Komoot, as well as RideWithGPS, TrainingPeaks and more. The unit can be linked up to SRAM and Shimano electronic shifting systems.The Dura has six pre-configured activity modes; road, indoor, gravel, MTB, ebike and e-MTB. Most riders are likely to find those sufficient, although some other devices allow you to set up your own modes rather than having a pre-set menu.You can link the Dura via both BLE and ANT+ to up to 12 simultaneous connections. Data sync is supported both via BLE to the Coros phone app and by WiFi directly over an internet connection. Theres a full range of onboard sensors including a barometric altimeter, an accelerometer and gyroscope, a compass and a temperature sensor.The Dura integrates via the Coros app with Coros cycling watches, to give you other stats such as sleep and heart rate variability. Triathletes with a Coros smartwatch can use the Dura for the bike leg, transitioning back to the watch for the run.Coros Dura size and price versus the competitionIf you have a Coros smartwatch, you can get 24/7 fitness stats in the app.The Coros Dura GPS has a 2.7in colour touchscreen, the same size as the Wahoo Elemnt Roam, and a little larger than the Garmin Edge 540/840, which has a 2.6in screen, but smaller than the Hammerhead Karoo's 3.2in screen. Theres a memory-in-pixel display, which helps to keep power consumption low. The Dura is always on, with automatic sleep when not in use, although you can still upload routes and edit data pages via the app.The Coros Dura measures 99.5x60.8x15.7mm, slightly larger than the Garmin Edge 540/840 and Wahoo Elemnt Roam, but marginally smaller than the Hammerhead Karoo.The Dura comes with a streamlined out-front mount that uses a standard quarter-turn connection.The claimed weight of the unit is 97g, while the reinforced polymer, aero Coros quarter-turn out-front mount adds another 44g. That compares to the Garmin Edge 540/840 at 85g, the Wahoo Elemnt Roam at 94g and the Hammerhead Karoo at 118g for the unit.The Coros Dura is priced at 249 / $249 / 289. That significantly undercuts the competition; a Garmin Edge 840 with solar charging will set you back 520, although its currently discounted to 470. An Edge 1040 Solar costs 630 and is currently discounted to 580.The latest Hammerhead Karoo costs 450, while the Wahoo Elemnt Roam is priced at 350, although that has neither a touchscreen nor solar charging.The Coros Dura is available to purchase immediately, with shipping scheduled from 1 July. We've got a unit in for testing, so look out for BikeRadars full review.

Cofidis are ready for the Tour de France. This Monday, most teams have made the decisions for their lineups and are revealing their '8'. Cofidis will likely fully aim for a stage win throughout the two weeks, to match what they have achieved last year with Victor Lafay and Ion Izagirre.Izagirre ret...

Its been quite hot this past week, and as I understand it from reading Streetsblog this is due entirely to the climate change which would have been immediately undone if only our governor hadnt paused congestion pricing:Transportation pollution accounts for 28% of greenhouse gas emissions in NYS, yet #CongestionKathy, who now tweets warnings about climate change, killed congestion pricing, despite a glowing review from the feds: https://t.co/MZ7GjtCNmr https://t.co/zZLzcbOL9w Streetsblog New York (@StreetsblogNYC) June 17, 2024Not only that, but due to the heat the governor made admission and parking free at state parks, which outraged the Streetsbloggers further:Parking at Jones Beach is already subsidized: $10 per car, no matter how many people you've crammed inside.But for 4 Manhattanites to make the same trip, it's $11.60 for 4 subway rides, $92 for 4 round-trip LIRR tickets, and another $11.60 for the return subway. That's $115.20. https://t.co/qJv9scRq2v Streetsblog New York (@StreetsblogNYC) June 20, 2024I realize that in the social media age its no longer important to be consistent, but what can I say? Im old-fashioned, and I wish theyd decide whether car ownership is crippling us financially or its a subsidized free-for-all, because they seem to tell me one or the other depending on whatever their agenda happens to be at the moment:I mean, I guess driving to Jones Beach from Manhattan and parking for free is cheaper than taking public transit there, just as long as you assume the car fell from the sky and costs nothing to own and operatethough to be fair this probably rings true to many urbanists, who have ready no-strings-attached access to their parents cars whenever they need them. And hey, I know my harping on Streetsblog is tedious, but I really resent them for constantly making arguments so specious that I find myself defending all these asshole drivers, which really is quite a feat on their part. There are a million things wrong with cars and driving, but no matter how right you are you start to run the risk of losing people once you start simply making stuff up.(Also, pro tip to Manhattanites: a round-trip to Rockaway via public transit costs under six bucks, and a bike ride is free. (Okay, thats assuming the bike fell from the sky and costs nothing to own and operate, which rings true to semi-professional bike bloggers who get free Marinonis sent to them. (And yes, thats a parenthetical statement inside of a parenthetical statement, and this is a parenthetical statement inside of a parenthetical statement inside of a parenthetical statement, making this a veritable Russian doll of tedium.)))As for me, I got plenty of quality bicycle-cycling in this past weekend despite the heat:And while Im generally noted for my avian photography, so honed are my senses that even the fishes escape neither my peripheral vision nor my lens:I spotted these whilst traversing the mighty Saw Mill River via the bridge pictured above. At the risk of offending any Ichthyology Freds out there, as far as I can tell they must be carp, but I stand ready and willing to be corrected. And while youre at it, Id also love to hear from any of you pedantic types what the difference is between a storm and a storm event:If I had to guess Id say a storm event is just a storm for which you need to purchase tickets in advance, but I admit Im not a Meteorology Fred. Either that, or a storm is just weather, but a storm event is one caused by the cancellation of congestion pricing.Regardless, from there I took to the dirt for awhile:And I was nearly home when I incurred my very first puncture on a tire that has proven so profoundly durable over the past four years that I had just assumed by now that they must be flat-proof:Alas, into every tire a small sliver of metal must protrude, and the puncture was so tiny I elected to patch it instead of deploying the spare tube:In all it was only a minor inconvenience; nevertheless, I blame Kathy Hochul entirely for my flat tire event.