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How Remco Evenepoel would fare on his Tour de France debut was a topic of much discussion ahead of the 2024 edition. As the race reaches its first rest day, the Belgian has so far been almost faultless and sits 2nd overall, just 33 seconds off the Maillot Jaune.On Sunday's thrilling gravel stage 9...

After taking his second stage win of the 2024 Tour de France on Saturday, Biniam Girmay was impressive again on Sunday's gravel stage, taking a heap more points for his Green Jersey classification goals and eventually finishing 9th."I had fun at the beginning, but after 50 kilometres I was complete...

CyclistVires Velos new Buckinghamshire studio is the perfect place to buy a Factor bikeThere has never been a better time to buy a Factor bike. The brand is going from strength to strength and has solidified its range in the upper echelons of road bikes with its OSTRO VAM, O2 and Hanz models list of victories in the worlds biggest bike races growing by the day, and rave reviews coming in for each new release.In the UK, Vires Velo is the exclusive UK partner for Factor Bikes and Black Inc and its Norfolk Experience Centre offers an unmatched process for customers looking to buy a new bike. Now, with the opening of a second showroom in Buckinghamshire, Vires Velos services have become easily accessible for a huge selection of cyclists.The new facility is in Lane End in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding National Beauty, just outside of London, and is home to the complete range of Factor Bikes, covering road, gravel, time-trial and mountain bikes, as well as Black Inc wheels and components. But thats not all.Vires Velo isnt just a shop, its a destination for riders to experience Factors bikes. To that end, the new studio will have demo bikes available to book for hour-long test rides in the Chilterns, so customers will always know what theyre getting before they buy. At Vires Velo, we have a proven track record of providing Factor customers in the UK with an exceptionally high-level of service, says managing director John Bailey. Our clients demand an experience and standard that is inline with the quality and performance of the bikes they are riding.Its also home of the revolutionary idmatch bike lab bike-fitting system, which is operated by Vires Velos team of experienced bike-fitters and is open to cyclists of all abilities and can be used whether buying a new bike or optimising a current one. The most scientific and data-driven analysis ever seen in bike-fitting is applied by idmatch to ensure riders find their ideal setup whether its for road cycling, gravel cycling, mountain biking, time-trialling or competing in triathlons.With demo ride and bike-fits in the bag, Vires Velos experts help customers to configure and order their new Factor, with all bikes custom built to spec to suit every want and need of the rider including bar width, stem length, seatpost offset, stack height, saddle height and saddle position as well as groupset, wheels and gearing. Once thats all sorted, the bike is built in the companys Norfolk HQ.Fully customisable bike specs, bike fitting, test rides, good coffee and most importantly the dedicated time and space to fully understand the requirements of each customer. This is the only way a premium bike should be ordered, Bailey says. We look forward to expanding our reach with a more centrally located studio in Buckinghamshire.At Vires Velo you can get complete builds of the Factor OSTRO VAM from 8,999, the Factor O2 from 6,200, and the Factor Hanz from 10,199. An idmatch bike fit costs 300.Book a bike fit or Factor experience here: https://bit.ly/3Rr0FuY Related Posts Cyclist Magazine Podcast episode 107: Factor Bikes owner Rob Gitelis New Factor Ostro leaves old design in its wake Factor O2 VAM review Factor Ostro Gravel review The post Vires Velos new Buckinghamshire studio is the perfect place to buy a Factor bike appeared first on Cyclist.

Taking advantage of the rest day of the Tour de France 2024 after the first week of competition, INEOS Grenadiers have been busy renewing the contracts of their riders.37-year-old Spanish veteran Jonathan Castroviejo has signed for one more season, until the end of 2025, and his stay at INEOS will...

Envisioned by Elias Durst of Endless Bikes in Munich, Germany, Lasti is a charming new cargo bike for children ages three to six. Find details on the Kickstarter campaign Elias just launched in hopes of turning it into a reality here...The post Lasti is an Adorable Cargo Bike for Kids appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Lore Cycle says its new 3D-printed LoreTwo cycling shoes are the best fitting and biomechanically efficient shoes ever made.Announced at Eurobike 2024, the new shoes use a scan of your feet to create a custom fit that should feel like a glove but leave your feet free in certain places, as if you were barefoot. Lore Cycle says the shoes enhance pedalling efficiency and comfort compared to conventional cycling shoes.This could be a blessing for those who have wide feet or struggle with foot pain. But it will come as little surprise that a fully custom 3D-printed 'continuous carbon fibre' cycling shoe doesnt come cheap. The LoreTwo will set you back at least 1,069 / $1,349 / 1,259 and up to 1,539 / $1,849 / 1,819. Increased wattsThe LoreTwo is constructed from 3D-printed 'continuous carbon fibre' or nylon for a more affordable shoe. - Stan Portus / Our MediaLore Cycle describes the LoreTwo as the commercial version of its LoreOne shoe, released last year. It claims the new design is the worlds first 3D-printed carbon fibre hardshell shoe.A hardshell shoe for cycling may sound like an odd proposition. However, Lore Cycle says its shoes can be firm due to their customisation. Other cycling shoes need to be soft to accommodate a range of foot shapes.The LoreTwo is available with a low cut (pictured) or high cut for greater power. The latter costs $1,849. - Stan Portus / Our MediaUsing the trademarked Morphic scanning and printing technology, Lore Cycle says its shoes firm roof captures the energy that is bled off from typical cycling shoes, increasing efficiency and power transfer.The brand says it hasnt conducted any controlled studies yet, but it reckons the shoes increase watts by 3 to 8 per cent at tempo pace, adding that higher efforts increase the recordable efficiency.The LoreTwo is said to bridge the gap between the extremity of the LoreOne and what people expect from typical cycling shoes, providing a more forgiving fit but retaining the same custom design.Growing distribution and future applicationsThe manufacturing process starts with a scan of your feet. - Stan Portus / Our MediaOne of the main differences between the LoreOne and the new LoreTwo is how you get the custom design.The LoreOne enables you to scan your feet at home, but you need to visit a bike fitter or shop to get a scan for the LoreTwo shoes. Following the scan, Lore Cycle manufactures the shoes in California and ships globally.The foot scan displayed in Lore Cycle's software. - Stan Portus / Our MediaSpeaking to BikeRadar at Eurobike, a Lore Cycle employee said there are around 30 retailers of Lore Cycle shoes globally. It hopes there will be more than 100 by September.The employee described distribution as very good across North America and said there are also retailers in England, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, Hong Kong and Singapore.Cycling shoes are just the first application of the Morphic technology. The manufacturing process could be applied to other products that interact with the human body, such as running shoes, ski boots or driving seats.

For the second day running at the 2024 Giro d'Italia Women, there has been an Italian winner. After Elisa Longo Borghini took the stage win in the opening time-trial, Chiara Consonni has powered to a sprint win on stage 2.In a frantic finale inVolta Mantovana, Consonni narrowly took the win ahead...

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Whilst Primoz Roglic scratched and clawed to keep his general classification dream alive at the 2024 Tour de France on the thrilling gravel stage on Sunday, now though, the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe leader has been dealt a rest day blow.One of the expected mountain super domestiques for Roglic to...