Anybody knows that sitting down on an uncomfortable surface for long amounts of time can equal discomfort, especially on a bicycle when you still have kilometers to go until the finish line. The Specialized Toupe Team Saddle is a high-performance, lab-tested saddle that actually makes sure that blood flows unobstructed to those sensitive arteries. It also features “medium” rated ultra-light padding and carbon reinforced shell for extra durability. The Specialized Toupe Team Saddle is also lightweight as well as waterproof. Stop by the Specialized online shop to purchase the Specialized Toupe Team Saddle for $170….

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Team Garmin-Slipstream will ride under the name Garmin-Transitions, as eyewear company Transitions Optical has hopped on board as a new team sponsor. The team’s riders will wear Transitions eyewear during races and training; “Our riders are constantly going through different lighting conditions while training and racing. If we can increase visual acuity and reduce visual fatigue, that gives us a big advantage on the road. Like the team, Transitions is driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We are thrilled to work with them,” says Johnathan Vaughters, CEO of Slipstream Sports. Transitions president Brett Craig says “the riders of this team have set the standard for ethical competition while racing and training with the best technology available. As we looked to replicate the success of our PGA relationship in North America with a similar relationship in Europe; cycling, and specifically Team Garmin, was the perfect…

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Forks are a very important and often overlooked bicycle component. Long story short, without forks, you don’t go anywhere. And with bad forks, you might get where you’re going, but you may end up walking back. They support the entire front end of your bike and endure a great deal of stress, so make sure you have good ones. The Bontrager Race Lite Forks feature aero profile HCM carbon legs with enough strength to hold you up, as well as to endure the rigors of everyday riding. They also feature a one-piece steerer tube, and come in a black and carbon finish. Head over to the Trek online store to purchase the Bontrager Race Lite Forks for $279.99….

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Campagnolo’s Chorus 11-Speed chain is designed and built for rapid and fluid shifting, even when under stress. It features an Ultra-Link fastening system and is 5.5 millimeters in width. The Campagnolo Chorus 11 Speed Chain is also designed to be quieter than ever, and features NI-PTFE anti-vibration treatment. The chain’s external links come in a special new steel. You can purchase the Campagnolo Chorus 11 Speed Chain at Wiggle for $56.27….

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Sven Nys, Belgian cyclo-cross champion, has won his 50th career win in the Superprestige series today. His win came about in the fifth round in Gieten. He is off to a bit of a slower start, as this is only his fifth of the season, which may be due to his summer mountain bike racing. “I’ve been waiting on my 50th Superprestige victory, but it was a deserved victory. This is a ‘cross for riders with power. Normally I do not like those, because of lack of technical sections. But today I immediately had good sensations. I quickly took the lead and did not let up. If the condition is good, you can ride away from the rest,” says Nys. There are only three more races left in the series, and Nys has an opportunity to earn his 10th overall win in the series….

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Dare devil Weeman from the hilarious stunt show Jackass recently picked up a 18″ Fit Co BMX bike. The BMC company Fit Co, though fairly new at producing complete bikes, is being widely embraced by BMX riders without much effort, partly due to the A-list of riders the company houses. Many questions have risen about whether or not Weeman can actually ride. His comment “I like my bike like my women – 18 “, has lead some to believe that his Fit BMX is no more than a mechanism for picking up the ladies. If that’s the case and he can’t ride, his willingness to take on risk should put him ahead of the learning curb if he so chooses to become the stunt man that he is with his 18″ Fit Co BMX bike.

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We know that there are hardcore cyclists out there who love to train, no matter how it’s looking outside. Rain, sleet, or snow, these guys have to ride. So you might as well hook your bike up with some all-weather tires, like the Bontrager All Weather Road Tires. They are specially designed to handle rough conditions, with an advanced tread design with rain shedding patterns to get the water away from your tires. They also feature sub-tread puncture protection, because when the weather is bad, there is likely to be harmful objects on the road too. Stop by Bontrager to buy the Bontrager All Weather Road Tires from $29.99 to $54.99….

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