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You maybe wondering. . . “How do you know it’s a tri-athlete?” Well, he’s not wearing socks. Duh!
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There really is no reason to go as big as Emil Johansson. Serioulsy. Why? But, if you fancy yourself as some kind of ripper who might try, then by all means pad up with good gear.
“As a rider constantly pushing my limits, protection is essential—but never at the expense of movement and comfort,” said Emil Johansson. “With G-Form, we’ve found the perfect balance of safety, breathability, and fit, keeping the pads unrestrictive even for the most extreme moves. I truly believe these are the ultimate protective guards, and I’m beyond stoked to collaborate with G-Form and share this collection with the MTB community.”
Sure, fine. To check it all out, click the link.
[Link: G-Form]
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The crew at San Diego’s Gravelstoke put on some of the best roots gravel rides in the West. . . that is for the lucky few who get in. Here’s the teaser for the upcoming GWR (May 17, 2025).
The 8th Annual Great Western Reroute is set for Saturday, May 17, 2025, and registration is officially open! This year’s edition is our most ambitious yet—a 70-mile gravel epic through the breathtaking backcountry of East County San Diego, featuring 7,500 feet of elevation gain across a mix of rugged gravel, pavement, and exhilarating singletrack. Starting and finishing at Mike Hess Brewing in Alpine, the event welcomes 100 riders for an unforgettable day in the Cleveland National Forest.
This ride is limited to 100 people. Sign ups are open, but we’re guessing they’ll sell out pretty quickly. Click the link to check it out and get in on some of the best gravel in Southern California.
[Link: Gravelstoke]
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Have to be honest. After following NBA legend and hardcore cyclist Bill Walton around downtown San Diego, running red lights, ignoring stop signs, and rolling right out into traffic on a Tour of California promo ride on October 22, 2015, we were pretty confident that news of his death yesterday (May 27, 2024) would involve a bicycle. It didn’t.
Walton reportedly died surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. As cyclists, we never know which is worse. Either way, we’re going to miss his outsized personality both on and off the bike. And our thougths are with his family and his fans.
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So, look who just got a new e-bike? It’s Nina Dobrev (girlfriend of pro snowboarder Shaun White). Looks like their new Surron is working out pretty well. And yeah, we know, it doesn’t have pedals.
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There are people who capture the mood of an entire subset of the human species. George Christensen (left in the photo above) did that for adventure cyclists. He rode his bike everywhere, all the time, and documented it on his website George The Cyclist. He rode the Americas, Africa, India, and followed the route of the Tour de France 20 times. Sadly, George was killed by a semi truck driver on Monday, April 22, 2024 just outside Ridgeway, South Carolina. It was Earth Day and George was doing what he did most days: riding his bike until the sun went down.
According to a report in The State by Noah Feit, on Monday, April 22, around 7:30 p.m. Christensen was cycling west on Highway 34, about three miles southeast of Ridgeway, near Autumn Drive. The sun would set a little after 8 p.m. that night. . . the driver of a westbound 2022 Mack truck with a trailer hit the back of Christensen’s bike, killing him.
If you have a minute, read the story, and his blog and soak for a minute in thoughts of all the wonderful people who ride bikes. Especially those who are no longer with us.
[Link: StreetsBLOGChicago]
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Almsthre, our favorite maker of great bags that we’d never use because we don’t like bags, is now the official bag of the world famous Belgian Waffle Ride series of gravelish events. And if you’d like some good bags that will match your BWR kit on race day, then by all means, click the link.
[Link: Almsthre]
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Monuments of Cycling, producers of the world famous Belgian Waffle Ride series of gravel events is proud to announce that they have signed Canyon Bicycles as the “official bike sponsor of the Tripel Crown of Gravel series.
“We are genuinely excited to extend our longstanding partnership with Canyon to include our reimagined Tripel Crown of Gravel Series,” remarked Michael Marckx, CEO of Monuments of Cycling, and creator of BWR. He added, “Canyon’s new bike lineup and roster of athletes, coupled with their leadership in engineering, design, and quality assurance, have made them the ideal partner to elevate riders and the BWR to new heights. Their athletes will undoubtedly inject color and excitement into the series of Unroad events.”
For all the official details, please follow the jump.
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Those soulful Walmart siblings behind the cycling brand Rapha would like to wish you a pouty, hipster, cool kid holiday season and remind you to get out on your bikes and ride 500 km between Christmas and New Years Day. Because the brand is all about “camaraderie and community, motivation and mistakes, and moments of personal effort.” But don’t smile. No. Never smile. No one looks cool showing emotion. And cycling is all about being cool.
And if you can ride 500 km wearing their latest, overpriced oeuvre of black and semi-black clothing, please do. Remember to share all your outings on your socials with the hashtag #buymorerapha.
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[Editors Note: The following is an apology letter written by Google Bard to the car that cut me off yesterday.]
To the Dazzling Dazzlemobile that Almost Became My Bicycle Blender,
Greetings, fellow traveler of the asphalt jungle! I write to you not with groveling apologies, but with a symphony of sarcasm so potent it could make a mime faint. Yes, you read that right. Buckle up, buttercup, because this ain’t your grandma’s Hallmark card.
Let’s rewind, shall we? Picture this: me, a humble cyclist, gracefully gliding through the urban undergrowth, spandex shimmering in the midday sun. And then, there you were, a majestic chariot of sheet metal and questionable taste, emerging from a side street like a startled gazelle with GPS issues.
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