Elite
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Mountain Hardwear Alakazam Jacket Review
Feed the Habit &bull Yesterday
Mountain Hardwear has made quite the leap in the past year. They dropped all things Gore in favor of their own fabrics and materials. The new Alakazam Jacket is built using Mountain Hardwear's new Dry.Q Elite fabric and packed full of ski-specific features. Luckily, I've had this jacket for a year now, so I've had plenty of review time at this point. At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2011, I was introduced to Mountain Hardwear's new fabric… Full Story »
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BMC Team Elite TE29 X.O: Short Term Test
Twenty Nine Inches &bull Feb 2, 2012
BMC Teamelite TE29 X.O: Short Term Test: by c_g In our last post we had presented you with the verdict on the BMX Speedfox SF29. While being completely different in riding style and background, both I and Banks have come… Full Story »
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The Obree Way
The Bike Show &bull Jan 31, 2012
Obree is a two time individual pursuit world champion, has twice broken the world hour record and is multiple winner of British national time trial championships. He is renowned not just for his athletic prowess but for his technical innovation… Full Story »
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Red Bull Hill Chasers 2012
Pinkbike.com &bull Jan 26, 2012
Red Bull Hill Chasers will see 16 elite and 16 amateur cyclists from BMX, mountain bike, road cycling and fixed-gear compete in a series of gruelling head-to-head knockout rounds on the unforgiving incline. Riders will be paired randomly giving amateur… Full Story »
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Interviews: Sven and Anka Martin
NSMB.com: Home Page &bull Jan 25, 2012
For the week of January 24 to 27, NSMB will be bringing you exclusive content about Enduro racing. There are more of these races popping up each year fed by enthusiastic organizers and keen competitors who want value for their money - Enduros generally mean a lot more time on your bike than downhill or even cross-country races - and a bit of biking fun. So what next? Sven and Anka Martin may be the most experienced and opinionated voices in the world of Enduro. We picked their brains on the topic to see where they stand... Sven Martin is… Full Story »
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Interviews: Arthur Gaillot and Dylan Wolsky
NSMB.com: Home Page &bull Jan 25, 2012
For the week of January 24 to 27, NSMB will be bringing you exclusive content about Enduro racing. There are more of these races popping up each year fed by enthusiastic organizers and keen competitors who want value for their money - Enduros generally mean a lot more time on your bike than downhill or even cross-country races - and a bit of biking fun. So what next? Arthur Gaillot and Dylan Wolsky are two BC racers who have their sights set on the international Enduro circuit for 2012. We caught up with Arthur and Dylan to find out what… Full Story »
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Specialized Sirrus Elite Review
Tredztalk &bull Jan 23, 2012
The Specialized Sirrus Elite is up there with our favourite fast and comfortable commuter hybrid bikes and is perfect for purchase on a cycle to work scheme. As the name suggests, a hybrid is a cross between two bikes. You can think of the Sirrus Elite as a road bike frame and… Full Story »
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2012 Aussie Nationals - Brosnan and Hannah win Round 2
Pinkbike.com &bull Jan 22, 2012
The second round of the Real Insurance MTB Gravity Cup/Aussie National Series has wound up at Mt Buller with Troy Brosnan beating out Sam Hill by 5.35 seconds to take the win, Bryn Atkinson in 3rd. On the women's side it was Tracey Hannah over Jill Kintner, and then Shelly Flood. Connor Fearon beat out Thomas Crimmins for the Jr Men's win,… Full Story »
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2012 Specialized Secteur Elite Road Bike
BikeReviews.com &bull Jan 22, 2012One of the topnotch elite road bikes for 2012 is the Secteur from Specialized Bikes. To make this road bike even more reliable and efficient, Specialized features a 10-speed Shimano Tiagra compact drivetrain and an upgraded wheelset. What makes the… Full Story »
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- Elite
- Specialized
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Graeme Obree at Look Mum No Hands!
The Bike Show &bull Jan 20, 2012
Yesterday evening Graeme Obree was at Look Mum No Hands! Graeme Obree is a two time individual pursuit world champion, has twice broken the world hour record and is multiple winner of British national time trial championships. He is renowned… Full Story »
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Nationals
Tristan Schouten &bull Jan 10, 2012
What to say after a race like that. Not the kind of way I wanted to end my season. Most of the time after a bad race it's hard not to wish for a do-over but I haven't decided that yet on this one. If I knew it would change the result yeah, of course I would but December was a pretty mediocre… Full Story »
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Questioning the Athertons
NSMB.com: Home Page &bull Jan 10, 2012
Dan, Gee, and Rachel Atherton have long held a positive influence on DH racing-and for the past five years they've been flying the Commencal flag. While their impending move was leaked in a course of bureaucracy, the official statement was made just today. Seb Kemp went all the way to Britain to exercise his stunning good looks and persuade the Atherton three to spill the beans on their new ventures. What follows are the answers to a good number of questions from the NSMB crew-and more than you'll get out of any press release. Dan - Yes. It is kind… Full Story »
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2012 Trek Rumblefish 29 Elite Mountain Bike
BikeReviews.com &bull Jan 9, 2012For those who are looking for a reliable companion on the trail, Trek Bikes has released an elite mountain bike called Rumblefish 29. Its 29in wheels improve momentum, strength, and obstacle clearance with G2 geometry, guarantees reliable handling under any… Full Story »
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- Mountain Bike
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Trek Elite 9.9 SSL By Firefox Is India's Costliest Bicycle - CrazyEngineers VoiCE
Google Cycling news &bull Jan 7, 2012
IBNLive.com Trek Elite 9.9 SSL By Firefox Is India's Costliest Bicycle CrazyEngineers VoiCE This year, a bicycle takes it all. Not just any bicycle , but one costing INR 4,30000. That's a lot of bucks to shell out for a… Full Story »
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At Rs 4.3-lakh, Firefox launches India's costliest bicycle - Hindustan Times
Google Cycling news &bull Jan 6, 2012
Hindustan Times At Rs 4.3-lakh, Firefox launches India's costliest bicycle Hindustan Times The showstopper is a Rs 4.3-lakh bicycle - Trek Elite 9.9 SSL, costlier than the Maruti Swift. Manufactured and designed by Firefox Bikes, this costliest bicycle in India… Full Story »
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Auto Expo 2012: Firefox launches Rs 4.25 lakh bicycle - Economic Times
Google Cycling news &bull Jan 6, 2012
NEW DELHI: Bicycle-maker Firefox Bikes on Friday launched one of the costliest cycles in the country, priced at Rs 4.25 lakh. The cycle, TREK ELITE 9.9 SSL, which is a full carbon frame bike, weighs only 10 kg. The premium… Full Story »
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StilettosOnWheels 2012
Singletrack Podcasts &bull Jan 4, 2012
Hot news (in hot pink) from the south coast for female riders. StilettosOnWheels is a new two- and four-hour MTB race for women only. With this event, we hope to create greater focus on women in the mountain bike sport.… Full Story »
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Western Open ~ Presented by Mojo Wheels
Pinkbike.com &bull Jan 4, 2012
As director of the Western Open I am pleased to announce the title sponsor for the 2012 edition of the Western Open: Mojo Wheels, one of the largest online and local bike shops in North America based out of Denver, Colorado. Blaze and Filip from Mojo Wheels North with their Demo 8s "MOJO WHEELS NORTH is pleased to co-sponsor one of North America's… Full Story »
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Guide to using a heart rate monitor
Tredztalk &bull Dec 22, 2011
A heart rate monitor is, in case the title doesn't give it away, a device that records your heart rate. Whilst 'a' is always good - we're most concerned with 'b' here. Training in the right 'heart rate zone' is a fantastic training tool for both total amateurs and… Full Story »
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Judge could send Barry Bonds to jail Friday - San Francisco Chronicle
Google Cycling news &bull Dec 15, 2011
Judge could send Barry Bonds to jail Friday San Francisco Chronicle Bicycle racer Tammy Thomas lied to a grand jury about her use of steroids, then fought perjury charges in court. Convicted, she was sentenced to house arrest. It was… Full Story »
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