What’s going on in the world of curly bars? velo digest Introducing articles from sister sites. Vero. Each installment covers endurance ranges, power-to-weight ratios, gravel bike technology, and of course Lycra.
Get in my DMs: Strava announces new messaging features
Author: Betsy Welch
Sounds harmless enough, but what do Strava athletes think?
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The Cervelo Rouvida is the company’s first e-bike. Wait, what?
Author: Alvin Holbrook
Cervelo assures us that the sky is not falling and that their first e-road and e-gravel bikes are Cervelo through and through.
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‘The Big Change’: How the Carb Revolution Will Accelerate Pro Cycling
Author: Jim Cotton
Advances in nutritional science mean riders can now consume more carbohydrates than ever before. How far can “carbohydrate breakdown” go?
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Commencal 365 gravel bike review: no carbon, no issues
Author: Alvin Holbrook
The Andorran company, best known for its enduro bikes, builds gravel bikes the best way they know how.
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Watch a flying deer about to go off the rails on a group ride
Author: Will Tracy
George Hincapie Gran Fondo cyclists had an even more memorable day on their bikes after coming across a flying deer.
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Caitlin Armstrong convicted of murdering Moriah Wilson
Author: Betsy Welch, Frederick Dreier
A Texas jury has convicted Caitlin Armstrong of murdering Moriah Wilson. The court sentenced her to 90 years in prison.
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A friendly reminder that professional cyclists are much faster than you
Author: Will Tracy
Sergio Higuita switches on his jet against amateur cyclists in Rigoberto Urán’s Gran Fondo.
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The Niner MCR 9 RDO full suspension gravel bike was ahead of its time, but now it’s obsolete
Posted by: Troy Templin
The Niner Magic Carpet Ride is ending, so get yours now.
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Scott Foil RC Pro Road Bike Review
Posted by: Troy Templin
The Scott Foil RC Pro is a top-level road race bike that is lightweight yet aero.
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UCI continues the fight against long socks: strengthens sanctions for ‘garments that violate regulations’
Author: Jim Cotton
Penalties for violating the “sock height rule,” drafting, and receiving sticky bottles are all part of the review that will take effect in the 2024 professional season.
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New SRAM patent reveals potential for 3rd generation red AXS levers
Author: Alvin Holbrook, Jesse Mae Morgan
A recent patent from SRAM reveals an all-new brake lever design that could be realized as part of the next-generation SRAM Red AXS group.
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Knog Blinder 900 Front Light Review: The Almost Perfect Road Ride Light
Posted by: Troy Templin
The Knog Blinder 900 front light is a near-perfect combination of durability, weight, and convenience.
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Forget driving a Mini and pedal the latest electric bikes
Author: Alvin Holbrook
Mini’s new range of electric bikes shows off some very smart features.
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Watch Peter Sagan go over the bars on his mountain bike
The recently retired road cycling star is returning to his MTB roots and regaining his bearings.
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‘The UCI doesn’t really listen to us’: What does the future hold for the Cyclocross World Cup?
Author: Shane Stokes
Leading cyclocross riders have spoken out after UCI president Lapartient threatened to suspend them from the world championships.
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Long Term Review: SRAM Force AXS Groupset
Posted by: Dave Everett
Shoddy Dave has been riding the latest SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset for about a year. How does it stack up?
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