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Your riding position can give you an advantage in a road cycling sprint

Post author By The Conversation
Post date August 20, 2019
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Caleb Ewan sprint position — Check the position: Australian rider Caleb Ewan wins stage two of the Tour Down Under in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, 2018. AAP Image/David Mariuz

Many professional road cycling events are hundreds of kilometers long, but the final placings are often decided by what happens in the last few seconds of any race stage.

New research shows that a rider can gain up to an extra 5kph advantage in those final sprint seconds, and it all depends on how they position themselves on their bicycle.

That can be enough to make the difference between winning or losing a race.

Paul Franciscus Johannes Merkes, Edith Cowan University, and Chris Abbiss, Edith Cowan University

Bicycles and Equipment E-bikes

The German company Bulls presents four e-bike models equipped with blubrake

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date July 29, 2019
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There are four Bulls models with blubrake ABS, divided into two categories. The Iconic Evo TR3 ABS and the Adventure Evo AM TransAlp ABS, which are hybrid solutions for those who love off-road but also want to ride in town, followed by two further high-tech solutions: the Copperhead Evo AM 3 ABS and the Aminga Eva TR3 ABS with a double suspension e-mtb ideal for long-distance mountain hikes.

The German company Bulls presents four e-bike models equipped with blubrake, the innovative and invisible anti-lock braking system developed for e-bikes. The company part of the ZEG group anticipates the market’s need for innovative solutions for the safety of cyclists.

Cyclists and Teams Races Tour de France

Thomas De Gendt unblocks his fan on Twitter

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date July 23, 2019
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Tour de France: De Gendt unblocks fan on Twitter: De Gendt: "Even i don’t know why he got blocked. He is unblocked now." Lonyo Pastor: "Thanks!!! Your are amazing. Good luck with the last stages of Le Tour. We support you from Barcelona!!!!" @excusasypupas: "Thank you @DeGendtThomas !! Being a vandal sometimes works!"

A funny video: one of the fans of Thomas De Gendt writes “unblock me De Gendt” on the road during Stage 16 (probably) of this year’s Tour de France. Apparently, the Belgian cyclist had blocked him on Twitter for an unknown reason. His friend Lonyo Pastor (@Lonyo77), who took the video, wrote on Twitter that “Hi @DeGendtThomas one of my friends wants to tell you something. He doesn’t know what he did wrong @excusasypupas“. And De Gendt really unblocked hem! He answered: “Even I don’t know why he got blocked. He is unblocked now.”

Cycling Tourism Cycling Climbs Training and Nutrition

Riding the Gems of Mallorca

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date July 4, 2019
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Mallorca also spelled Majorca, is known as a paradise for cyclists who year after year descend on the island in their thousands. They’re attracted by the country’s unique cycling challenges and breathtaking views. The roads are smooth, winding, and diverse featuring mountain climbs, country lanes, and undulating roads that are a pleasure to ride.

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Races Cycling Wear & Shoes UCI Worlds

The World Championships-inspired Santini line dedicated to Yorkshire

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 24, 2019
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SANTINI 2019 UJACK jersey. Front (left) and rear (right). The UJACK jersey is named after the eponymous Union Jack or Union Flag which was thus named because it is made up of the flags of the countries in the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The front of the jersey features the outline of the Union Jack in an elegant navy blue with the World Champion colors at its center. The official 2019 World Championship logo features on the right-hand breast also. This classic-fit jersey has ultralight mesh fabric sides for maximum breathability. There is also a silicone gripper at the hem to stop it riding up. The jersey is also available for children from five to 13 years and also a baby version for one to two-year-olds. Santini has also created navy blue bib shorts and accessories to coordinate with this and the other jerseys.

Santini has created three special edition jerseys celebrating the UCI Road World Championships which take place this year in Yorkshire in Great Britain. The colors of the Union Jack and the legendary rainbow stripes feature both technical and casual wear. An inspired and inspiring capsule collection celebrating the Road World Championship in which Yorkshire-native and new mum Lizzie Deignan will be battling to take the rainbow jersey on home ground.

History and Legends Cycling Records Hour Record

Graeme Obree, Athlete or Genius? (Short Film)

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 15, 2019
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Graeme Obree in Superman Position — After his "praying mantis" position being banned by the UCI, Graeme Obree developed another riding position, the "Superman" style (pictured above), his arms fully extended in front, and he won the individual pursuit at the world championships with this and Old Faithful in 1995. That position was also banned later by the cycling's governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale.

“Graeme Obree, Athlete or Genius?”, is a short film published by the Endura Official channel on YouTube. Endura is a cycling clothing company which was founded in Scotland in 1993. In this short film, they tested the positions invented by Graeme Obree, “The Flying Scotsman”. Using these positions (the “praying mantis” and the “Superman”), Obree broke the Hour Record twice (1993, 1994) and became the 4000 m pursuit World Champion, also twice (1993, 1995).

History and Legends Races Tour de France

Ottavio Bottecchia arrives in Briançon, Tour de France 1925 Stage 13

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 12, 2019
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July 9, 1925: in this historic photo, the legendary Italian cyclist Ottavio Bottecchia approaches to the finish line at Tour de France 1925 stage 13, a 275 km going from Nice to Briançon. The monster stage had featured three major ascents, all above two thousand meters: Col d’Allos (2,250 m), Col de Vars (2,108 m), and Col d’Izoard (2,360 m).

Fellow Italian Bartolomeo Aymo (sometimes written Bartolomeo Aimo), the Alcyon teammate of Bottecchia’s rival Nicolas Frantz won the stage in 13 hours 5 minutes, and 3 seconds. Bottecchia finished in second at 9 min 57 sec, 3 min 40 sec ahead of Frantz, who finished in third and reinforced his yellow jersey. Bottecchia, who had also won the previous year’s edition and became the first Italian to win the Tour de France, started the 1925 Tour by winning the first stage, then he won 6th and 7th stages, and made his Tour victory complete by also winning the last stage.

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History and Legends Classics Races

Lucien Lesna during the 1901 Paris-Brest-Paris

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Post date May 12, 2019
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Lucien Lesna during the Paris-Brest-Paris 1901 edition. Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) was a long-distance cycling event. It was originally a 1200-kilometer bicycle race from Paris to Brest and back to Paris. The start of the ride is scheduled from the national velodrome situated in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. The last time it was run as a race was 1951.

Today’s historic photo of the day: Lucien Lesna during the 1901 Paris-Brest-Paris, with his support car beside him. I love the heroic era of cycling and the clothing of that era. Lucien Lesna (11 October 1863 – 11 July 1932) was a French racing cyclist. He won 1901 and 1902 editions of Paris-Roubaix.

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Bicycles and Equipment Paris-Roubaix

HiRide passes the grueling Roubaix test with flying colors

Post author By Cycling Passion
Post date April 25, 2019
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HiRide system on the cobblestones — HiRide, a company that emerged from the e-Novia Enterprise Factory and makes highly innovative electronic bike suspensions, received further evidence of the quality and performance capabilities of its front and rear eSAS racing bike electronic suspensions on the notoriously challenging roads of Roubaix. In fact, the HiRide technicians presented the world’s first “full-suspended” electronically-controlled system for road and gravel bikes in the days running up to the Paris-Roubaix. The Hi-Ride system was used on the pavé cobblestones of the French roads as it adapts the suspension automatically and instantaneously to ensure variations in uneven ground are absorbed, guaranteeing a "hard" response on smooth asphalt yet greater stability and a more comfortable ride on rougher surfaces.

eSAS, the world’s first front and rear electronically-controlled suspension system for road and gravel bikes has passed the test of the Paris-Roubaix’s notorious pavé with flying colors. The high-tech solution developed by the Milan-based electronic suspension leader, HiRide, was used with great success both during an exclusive international media road test and on some of the pro bikes during the grueling race itself.

Cycling Tips

How to Put Air in a Bike Tire using a CO2 Cartridge

Post author By Ashley Casey
Post date March 17, 2019
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Using CO2 Cartridge to inflate a bike tire — Gently insert the CO2 Cartridge neck inside the open part of the inflator fitting and then grip the fitting with your left hand, while using the other hand to push the cartridge inside. Turn the fitting in a clockwise direction until you hear the sound of compressed airflow. Hold your CO2 cartridge in one place and then inflate the bike tire for few seconds at a time. It is important that you inflate your tire for a few seconds at a time so that you don’t inflate it too much. Make sure you turn the CO2 cartridge in a counterclockwise motion until the airflow has stopped. To check the tire inflation level, simply squeeze the tire gently with your left hand. If the air within is insufficient, Just turn the cartridge in a clockwise motion for few seconds once again to add extra air.

We all know how it can be frustrating, especially for beginners to put air in bike tires with the use of a pump. I am quite glad to let you know that you don’t need a pump to inflate your bike tires, with these simple tips and ideas. I put this topic together to ensure that you choose the right tools, and also identify the type of valve necessary to inflate your bike tires without the need of using a pump.