Stage 11 of the Tour de France has started off full speed and not only are the stage hunters attempt to all attacks, but the GC riders too. Jonas Vingegaard has not been able to explore the roads of the Massif Central ahead of the race however he certainly knows that he has to be ready for anything....

It was not to be. After winning a stage in 2023, Ion Izagirre's main goal for 2024 was to try to raise his arms again in the Grande Boucle, but in the eleventh stage he had to abandon. He and Alexis Renard were both dropped at the start of the day with the very high pace experienced in the peloton a...

The incidents have left some Westbury Wheelers cyclists too scared to ride through the small Wiltshire village of Coulston after repeated threats, with a club ride leader stressing the importance of running cameras to document video evidence for police

The Tour de France puts in display some of the best leadouts in the cycling world and certainly one of them is that of Alpecin-Deceuninck. Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen teamed up to absolute perfection in 2023 but have had a rough Tour until yesterday's victory. But it was a victory in 2...

In the first report from his most recent travels around East Africa, Evan Christenson shares a look inside World Bicycle Relief's operations in Kenya and the on-the-ground impacts its dependable Buffalo bikes have on the everyday lives of the people who ride them. Read their powerful stories of mobility and find a captivating photoset here...The post Inside World Bicycle Relief, Kenya appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Revealed at Eurobike, the SON 29 S could be the sleekest and most compact dynamo hub out there.SON already enjoys a reputation for compact and powerful generator hubs, with its highly regarded SON 28.But the SON 29 S could be mistaken for an oversized, straight-pull flanged hub, taking compact power generation to a whole new level.A smaller hub shellThe SON 29 S has a small hub shell. - Jack Luke / Our MediaThe 29 S has a smaller-diameter hub shell and casing than SONs other hubs.The 29 S sits behind a six-bolt disc brake rotor mount. It contains a new generator assembly that despite its compact size meets the standard performance values expected of a dynamo hub.SON claims intelligent charging electronics deliver the high levels of power required from a dynamo hub.The company says the 29 S meets the current StVZO requirements for a 29-inch wheel dynamo hub.The same power levers as the SON 28The dynamo sits behind the six-bolt rotor mount. - Jack Luke / Our MediaSON says the 29 S has similar performance figures to its 28 hub, thanks to reworking the system parameters.The new slender hub provides the same power levers, but at the (relatively) lower speeds of off-road riding.The hub itself is designed around straight-pull hub flanges, which optimises the stiffness and robustness of a wheel build, according to SON.The 29 S has SONs Coaxial port on the flange of the non-disc side of the hub.The new 29 S should be available later this summer, priced at 549 (international pricing TBC).With 24- and 32-spoke options and a claimed weight of 410g, we expect to see the 29 S built onto plenty of high-end custom gravel bikes and bikepacking rigs in the not-too-distant future.SON Ladelux lightThe Ladelux headlight has a buffer battery. - Stan Portus / Our MediaSON also had its new Ladelux headlight on display at Eurobike. It says the Ladelux is similar to the SON Edelux II, but it adds a buffer battery that will help keep the headlight on even when you stop pedalling.The light comes with a handlebar control that can be used to charge a smartphone. - Stan Portus / Our MediaThe charging electronic and the buffer battery are integrated into the Ladeluxs housing and can draw 12 watts from the dynamo hub.The light has a high beam of 180 lux and a low beam of 120 lux.The Ladelux also comes with a handlebar switch with a magnetic connector to charge external devices, such as a smartphone, even when the light is on.SON says the Ladelux will be available this summer and will cost 479.

GC contenders Elisa Longo Borghini and Lotte Kopecky duke it out behind, all the way to the line

Remco Evenepoel started stage 11 of the Tour de France in second place in the overall classification, 33 seconds down on the yellow jersey of Tadej Pogacar. The Soudal - Quick-Step rider continues to think long-term in this Tour but he is very much aware of how dangerous today's hilly stage can be f...

Are trail goggles a thing now? Fox Racing has coined the term while introducing their new Purevue goggle, which is designed specifically for MTB riders wearing open-faced helmets.Fox wants trail riders to enjoy the protection and wide field-of-view full-face helmet/goggle combos typically offer, but with tons of airflow to prevent condensation while climbing and to keep you much cooler than normal goggles (and especially a full-face helmet) would.Fox PureVue Trail Goggles Features:The new Purevue is Foxs most breathable and highest clarity goggle available. The frames are made from lightweight and durable injected plastic. The frame design optimizes airflow, and offers great peripheral vision. They should offer a secure fit, and work seamlessly with Foxs Speedframe helmet.Bearing some similarities to Leatts X-Flow 4.0 goggle, the Purevues top is left almost completely open for maximum ventilation. The lower part of the frame is heavily cut away, essentially leaving just two cheek pads and a nose bridge. One new feature Fox brings to the table is that you can ride the Purevue goggle with the nose bridge removed for the most possible airflow.The frames feature three layer foam to ensure a comfortable, snug fit. The Purevue goggles are designed to fit closer to your face than typical goggles, which helps ensure good peripheral vision. A silicone gripper on the inside of the strap helps keep the goggles in place on your helmet shell.VIVID Lenses:The Purevue is the first Fox goggle to offer VIVID lens technology, which provides high-contrast vision in challenging light conditions. This includes speckled light in forests, foggy conditions, or quick transitions from light to dark. While they are not photochromic, VIVID lens technology blocks the spectrum of light that creates flat light conditions, and improves the contrast and color of the trail. This allows the rider to see the trail and surrounding terrain more clearly with less eye strain.VIVID lenses also have an anti-fog coating, and by this fall they will be available for all Fox Racing eyewear including Vue, Airspace and Main goggles.Aside from the VIVID lens, Fox offers grey and gold mirrored lens options for the Purevue goggles. To minimize visual distortion, the Purevue lenses feature aToric shape, meaning they are curved from top-to-bottom and side-to-side.Switching lenses looks pretty easy, with a little tug on the frame they simply snap in and out like many other sunglasses do.Model Lineup and Pricing:Images c. Fox RacingThe Purevue goggles frames come in Black only. Your model/lens choices are Black/Woods (VIVID lens), Black/Mirror lens, Black/Grey lens, Black/Clear lens. Those models come with black straps, but Fox is offering a 50th limited edition version with a green strap.MSRP is $129.99 for the non-VIVID lens models and $149.99 for VIVID models. Both include a soft bag, a hard carrying case, two lenses (one clear lens along with your choice of tint), and multiple nose pads so you can customize the fit.The VIVID Woods lens is available separately for $49.95. Purevue clear, mirror or grey lenses are also available separately with prices ranging from $24.95 to $39.95. foxracing.comThe post Fox Introduces The Trail Goggle, Meant Specifically for Open Face Helmets appeared first on Bikerumor.

There are newbies and old favourites along the six-stage route from Scotland to Suffolk