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Watch the final 10km of stage 17 of the Vuelta featuring a brutal climb at the end. The climb averages 10% but kicks up to a muscle lacerating 21% in places.
Quintana and Contador mercilessly attack Froome while he desperately tries to hang on…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4mAGiYEERU
Not much to go on, but from what I can gather, Attila Atay is a 50 year-old Turkish cyclist attempting to break the cycling speed record.
We’ve all had it at some time, pain. And I don’t mean the sweet pain of going full gas, I mean the niggling, sometimes agonizing pain of a poor fit or misalignment.
Usually new cyclists are the most vulnerable, as they tend to go looking for a bike and either buy it used, regardless of size, or who buy their bikes from a clueless shop assistant who just wants to make a sale.
I bought my first bike from a very reputable local bike shop. The only adjustment they made was the seat height, but the bars were too narrow, the stem was too long, and due to the slightly awkward reach, my back and shoulders hurt. I just thought that was normal.
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It was a year later that I was fortunate to meet pro mechanic who ran a bike shop who measured and fitted me to a new bike…. and suddenly I was one with the machine and my cycling experience was completely transformed. Cycling became painless and a pleasure.
My go-to guy won’t sell you a bike until after he’s measured you. Then he’ll recommend a make and model based on your measurements and your style of riding. Then he’ll fit you on your new bike on a raised trainer and tweak everything while you ride. He’ll shim your shoes if you need it. The bike will be truly yours, it will fit like a glove.
Never underestimate the power of a good fit. It can optimize your power output, your aerodynamics and your comfort.
If things don’t feel quite right on your bike, I recommend getting fitted by a pro. But sometimes you can tweak just one thing on your bike and eliminate that nagging pain or discomfort. This guide shows you what to look for.
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Bicycles are a popular way to get around in Japan, so parking can be a problem. The Eco Cycle aims to solve that problem by automatically storing and retrieving bicycles out of sight, out of the way, and underground.
With land values extremely high in Japan, parking bikes underground makes sense. It saves space above ground for pedestrian areas and more high value use.
Since this is Japan, the underground parking garage is built to withstand seismic activity, so your ride may be shaken, but not destroyed.
Here’s a bike that looks like it’s a 3D rendering, but it’s not. It’s a genuine working prototype. And it looks like no other bike you’ve seen before. See for yourself…
“From this point on, regular bicycles will appear like nostalgic collector’s items…”
Its most eye-catching feature is its hubless, spokeless wheels. But the designers behind it say the bike is packed with innovative features, and they’re filing for 15 patents.
They’re seeking funding now on Kickstarter, and a pledge of $1,100 can land you their basic model, to be delivered in June 2017.
The Cyclotron Bicycle on Kickstarter
Here are the highlights of each stage of the 2016 Tour de France, courtesy of GoPro.
Martyn Ashton, star of the incredible road bike trick videos, is at it again. This time on a mountain bike. The remarkable thing is Ashton is paralyzed from the waist down. He was injured in a ride that went wrong when he fell off a 9 ft high bar in 2013 and injured his spine.
About his recent downhill challenge, Ashton said:
“I never really thought, ‘I’m never going to ride my bike again.’ I was just thinking: how am I going to ride my bike again? I don’t like to think about what I can’t do, but what I can do.”
Ashton rode a specially modified mountain bike, with a ski seat and an electric motor to keep him moving at critical parts of the course.
Just four months after his tragic crash, Ashton was back on a bike, this time a hand cycle.
Read about Martyn Ashton’s incredible career.
Here’s a few gift ideas for the favorite cyclist in your life…
Raise the style of any room in the house with the “Amazing Bicycle” wooden wall art. Your guests will gravitate towards it, cyclists and non-cyclists alike. Striking and thought provoking, it rekindles the wonder in the simple but efficient bicycle.
The bicycle is a truly an amazing machine, and these stylish stone coasters capture it perfectly and add a touch of class and fun to any room. Choose from a range of stones so you can get the look you want, rugged or refined. Available in marble, limestone, travertine, and sandstone.
Rekindle the fascination of the humble bicycle with this striking and thought-provoking design. Available in light and dark designs.
Keep your priorities straight with this watch reminding you it’s “always time to ride”.
Our most popular item, so popular you’ll wish you’d bought two, one to gift and one for yourself.
This lightweight but warm tee is perfect for lounging around or a casual night out.
Get quick access to an video encyclopedia of bicycle repairs that covers you in every situation, and teaches you insider’s tips and short cuts used by the pros. And if you’ve ever considered becoming a pro bike mechanic, then this comprehensive library of videos from pro bike mechanics covers everything you need to know, from road bikes to mountain bikes and more.
Nyx’s carbon ebike frame provides 16 liters of space to hold your batteries, just add your components to build whatever you like around it. You do need to provide your own batteries, controller and hub motor.
Tejay van Garderen has withdrawn from consideration for the Rio Olympics over concerns about the Zika virus. His wife is pregnant and the virus has been linked to birth defects. Two high profile golfers have also withdrawn from Rio, and I expect we’ll see more athletes bail.
The World Health Organization insists the games should go ahead. 150 medical experts disagree and have signed a letter saying it would be unethical for the games to proceed in Rio.
I think there’s a simple solution. Bring back DDT.
It is very effective, and contrary to the hysteria surrounding it, not the life-threatening, planet-annihilating chemical it’s been demonized as.
Nearly 1 million people a year die from mosquito-borne diseases, notably malaria. But did you know that malaria deaths worldwide were nearly eliminated… until they banned DDT? Then there was a massive resurgence.
The alleged downsides of DDT are insignificant next to the lives it has saved… and still could.
Read: Tejay van Garderen Pulls Out of Rio Over Zika Risk
Look, it’s not a mug, it’s a work of art!
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