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Stage 10 of the Tour de France was not a very calm day with the threat of echelons floating over the peloton, but there were no CG differences or major attempts to split the race. It was a day for the sprinters, but the Tour is a three-week race and a few important riders have climbed up the overall...

Designed to sit between the semi-slick Thunder Burt and oblong-treaded Racing Ralph, the new Schwalbe Rick XC serves as a dry conditions race tire that works front and rear.But its more than just a new tread pattern for the brand, its also their first 2.4 width in a cross country-specific tire. As such, it looks like a great rear tire to pair with something a little grabbier on the front for mixed conditions, but at the moment their other fastest tires top out at 2.25 and 2.3. For now, anyway.L to R: Thunder Burt, Rick XC, and Racing Ralph. All photos c. Schwalbe.Small, low-profile center knobs provide more climbing and braking traction than the barely-there nubs on the Thunder Burt, but roll faster than the Racing Ralphs paddle-like tread. Rectangular transition knobs with files between them lead to taller shoulder cornering knobs.Combined, they say it combines grip and low rolling resistance like no other Schwalbe XC tire. Its also E-25 e-bike rated, and comes in two versions and two sizes:29 x 2.25 Super Race I Addix Speed29 x 2.25 Super Ground I Addix Speedgrip29 x 2.40 Super Race I Addix Speed29 x 2.40 Super Ground I Addix SpeedgripThe tan-wall Addix Speed models have a higher durometer rubber that rolls faster but has slightly less grip. The black wall Addix Speedgrip models are a bit softer and gripper, but with slightly more rolling resistance. Weights are the same between them by size 292.25 are 680g, and 292.4 are 760g.Available now, MSRP 68.90 (about $90 USD).Schwalbe.comThe post Schwalbe Rick XC is that new In-Between Race Tire appeared first on Bikerumor.

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In 2023 the Tour de France, and much of the season, was like a dream for Alpecin-Deceuninck but specially for the newly-discovered sprint duo of Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen. But no two seasons are the same and at this year's Tour, the duo had failed to succeed or even come close to a p...

Hot on the heels of the Tour Divide, the race it was designed for, the latest Salsa Cutthroat now features SRAM UDH dropouts, an updated carbon fork, and fresh build kits. Check out the new 2025 Salsa Cutthroat here...The post The New 2025 Salsa Cutthroat is Here appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

As the worlds biggest cycling trade show, Eurobike is a chance for brands to show off their stock bikes and parts. But one of the joys of wandering the shows massive and many halls is discovering bikes you'll struggle to see elsewhere.These include bikes from bespoke builders, unreleased models from big brands and race bikes professional riders have specced out to their hearts (and sponsors) content.While Euorbike 2024 has drawn to a close, we thought wed bring you four of our favourite custom bikes from the show, to give you a taste of what was on display.Amapola Cycles technicolour race bikeThe Amapola Cycles race bike at Eurobike 2024. - Jack Luke / Our MediaWhatever your feelings about custom-painted components, theres no denying that this Amapola Cycles race bike makes a strong case for a matching cockpit.Its hard to imagine a technicolour paint scheme like this not spilling over the bar and stem.The Deda stem and handlebar are painted to match the frame. - Jack Luke / Our MediaAmapola Cycles bikes are handmade in the Netherlands. This steel bike is fillet brazed and uses a mix of Dedacci, Reynolds and Columbus tubes for a superlight build.The frame is completed with a carbon fibre fork from Columbus, which like the frame routes everything internally.Elsewhere, there is an integrated headset and a T47 bottom bracket, completing this modern steel road bike.The technicolour steel bike is complete with Shimano wheels and Continental tyres. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe build is completed by components from a range of brands. The painted stem and bar are from Deda. The bike has Shimanos Ultegra groupset and C60 wheels wrapped in Continental tyres. The seatpost is supplied by Thomson, and the saddle and handlebar tape are from SQ Lab.Giants prototype Trinity TT bikeThe latest Giant Trinity broke cover at this year's Tour de Romandie. - Jack Luke / Our MediaEurobike can often feel like a treasure hunt. Buried in its labyrinthine halls are yet-to-be-released groupsets, wheels and bikes, all waiting to be photographed and written about or at least thats our view. The brands may have a different opinion.One example of an unreleased bike that wasnt exactly hiding at Eurobike 2024 was Giants prototype Trinity time trial bike, dressed in custom colours for Jayco AlUla.This new Trinity isnt the biggest secret in cycling Jayco AlUlas Luke Plapp raced it at the Tour de Romandie in April but its certainly a latecomer to road cyclings disc-brake era.The new Trinity has deep, aero forks. - Jack Luke / Our MediaWith time trial bikes being updated less frequently than racing road bikes, the Trinity was one of the last existing models from a big brand to have rim brakes.There are different ways of looking at this switch to disc brakes. The debates around the aerodynamics of disc brakes may have been put to bed. Developments in bike tech, such as disc-brake specific groupsets and wheels, could have forced Giants hand. Or maybe the improved braking and cornering that come with disc brakes are just too valuable when racing against the clock.Whatever the explanation, the Trinity was getting old and this new version brings it up to date. Well have to wait for the official release to find out more.A Sturdy Cilla with 3D-printed titanium partsSturdy uses 3D-printed titanium across the Cilla gravel bike. - Jack Luke / Our MediaSturdy says its new Cilla is an adventure-focused gravel bike, sharing its DNA with the brands Fiadh but with extra clearance, accepting tyres up to 50mm wide.The bike is named after founder Toms late mother and is a tribute to her curiosity for the great British countryside and love of the natural world.The bike has 3D-printed cranks. - Jack Luke / Our MediaLike all of Sturdys bikes, the Cilla uses titanium tubing and 3D-printed titanium parts. The 3D-printed parts include the fork, bar, seatpost and cranks. But look closer and youll spot more even the rotor lockrings are printed titanium.The bike is covered in neat details, including the titanium thru-axle and the brand name on the chainstay. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe advantage of building a titanium gravel bike such as this is the geometry of every Cilla is customisable.While its billed as a titanium gravel bike, Sturdy says the geometry can be tweaked to suit any riding style and that you can also think of the Cilla as an all-road, cyclocross or touring bike.Anne Terpstras Ghost LectorThis is the Ghost Lector Anne Terpstra raced to victory at the Cape Epic. - Jack Luke / Our MediaAlongside teammate Nicole Koller, Anne Terpstra won the 2024 Cape Epic racing this custom Ghost Lector.As you might expect from a bike ridden at the Cape Epic, Terpstras Lector has a top-spec build.Terpstra's bike is fitted with Bike Ahead Composites' six-spoke, monocoque wheels. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe cross-country mountain bike has RockShox Flight Attendant throughout, including the front fork, rear shock and dropper post.The Lector also has SRAMs top-spec XX Eagle AXS transmission with a power meter crankset thrown in for good measure.There is a smaller bottle mounted under the top tube to fit in the small frame. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThere are also SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth brakes, whose silver bodies are nestled next to Terpstras custom grips emblazoned with her name. One of the most eye-catching features of Terpstras bike is the Bike Ahead Composites six-spoke, monocoque wheels. These appear to be the Biturbo RS wheels, which are made in Germany and cost just over 3,000.The bike still has Terpstra's Cape Epic race number. - Jack Luke / Our MediaAs is a bit of a trend for pro bikes at Eurobike, the bike hadnt been cleaned. Instead, it had all the dust and muck of racing on show. It still had Terpstras bottles in place, too, including a smaller top-tube mounted bottle to fit inside the small frame.

CyclistPro Log: Cycling mourns Andr Drege, Marta Cavalli hit by driver, Michael Mrkv to retireWelcome to another edition of Pro Log. The Tour de France enters its second week with Tadej Pogaar (UAE Team Emirates) wearing the maillot jaune, 33 seconds ahead of Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) after what some have described as the greatest first week of action in the races history.The Giro dItalia Women has also kicked off, with Elisa Longo Borghini (Lidl-Trek) wearing the first maglia rosa after her individual time-trial victory on Stage 1. She leads the general classification by 13 seconds over Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) after Niamh Fisher-Blacks breakthrough win on Stage 3s summit finish. Related Posts Was that the best first week of racing in Tour de France history? The winners and losers of the first week of the Tour de France 2024 Giro dItalia Women 2024: Route, how to watch, start list and everything you need to know Mens Tour de France 2024: Route, how to watch and all you need to know Andr Drege dies at the Tour of AustriaWe are devastated by the tragic passing of Andr DregeOur thoughts and prayers are with Andrs family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Andrs family has requested privacy as they mourn their loss, and we kindly ask that their wishes are respected. pic.twitter.com/qtD79ItOnI Team Coop Repsol (@TeamCoopRepsol) July 6, 2024 Cycling is in mourning following the news of Norwegian up-and-comer Andr Dreges death at the Tour of Austria on 6th July. The Coop-Repsol rider crashed on the descent of Austrias highest mountain, the Grossglockner, on Stage 4 of the race and died from his injuries. He was 25 years old.In a statement posted on social media, Coop-Repsol said, We are devastated by the tragic passing of Andr Drege. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrs family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Andrs family has requested privacy as they mourn their loss, and we kindly ask that their wishes are respected.The following and final stage of the Tour of Austria was cancelled and replaced with a memorial ride for the Norwegian rider and some riders at the Tour de France wore black armbands the next day.It comes just over a year after Gino Mder died on a descent at the Tour of Suisse.Marta Cavalli hit by driver on training rideA.S.O./Romain LaurentOn Friday, FDJ-Suez announced the news that Marta Cavalli had been hit by a car while training near her home in Italy. Fortunately, after 24 hours of medical observation, she has avoided serious injury with no fractures reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation.Cavalli has not had the best of fortunes with injuries in recent years. She was hit from behind by a rider on Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes in 2022 in a horrendous crash that resulted in concussion and many months recovering before being able to race again. Cavallis 2023 was also affected by the after-effects, taking more time off the bike before Strade Bianche to prioritise her recovery.Michael Mrkv to retire VIDEO: @MichaelMorkov We are really proud and happy that the final year of your career you are spending with us, being part of the cycling history!You are great champion and great teammate, Michael!#AstanaQazaqstanTeam #AstanaIsMyTeam pic.twitter.com/DljVPGNCjJ Astana Qazaqstan Team (@AstanaQazTeam) July 8, 2024 Legendary leadout man Michael Mrkv will retire at the end of the 2024 season. The 39-year-old Dane will end his career with the Astana Qazaqstan team after being part of the squad that helped Mark Cavendish to his record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage victory.Mrkv not only established himself as the greatest leadout man across other teams such as Saxo-Bank, Katusha and QuickStep, but also won the Danish Road Race Championships in 2013, 2018 and 2019. He excelled on the track too, becoming an Olympic Champion in the Madison with Lasse Norman Hansen in 2021 and World Champion in the event in 2009, 2020 and 2021.In the video announcing his retirement, he said, Im very proud of what Ive achieved as a track cyclist, as a road cyclist. Being a part of the biggest races in the world, being a part of some of the biggest teams as well, being surrounded with great teammates and Ive made a lot of friendships during the years.Im very proud of what I got out of my talent, to be honest. I was never the most talented rider as a young rider but I really managed to work hard and I feel I achieved all I could.See you next week. Related Posts Was that the best first week of racing in Tour de France history? The winners and losers of the first week of the Tour de France 2024 Giro dItalia Women 2024: Route, how to watch, start list and everything you need to know Mens Tour de France 2024: Route, how to watch and all you need to know The post Pro Log: Cycling mourns Andr Drege, Marta Cavalli hit by driver, Michael Mrkv to retire appeared first on Cyclist.

Jasper Philipsen has had it all in the first week of the Tour de France. Second places, relegations and swearing on the bus behind camerasbut that was the path to take into his first victory of the edition. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider finally showed his best level today alongside his leadout and m...