Karpeil shows us what they have in store for 2010, the Holeshot mountain bike hardtail frame. The Karpiel Holeshot 2010 mountain bike frame is meant to be one of the best for hardtail racing, and uses CNC machined dropouts and yokes, 6061 hydroformed tubing, while the head tube gussets are designed by Jan Karpiel. As of now, the frame is in “beta” mode and is being tested, so the look of the frame may change. Retail price is unknown, but should be available in Spring 2010.
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This is one of those products that’s concept is really cool, but we don’t recommend you using it. The Performance Book Caddy is a mount you attach to your handlebars that allows you to place a book or even a laptop, and pretty much enjoy your ride while reading. You could hook the Performance Book Caddy to a stationary bike, or even use it with a trainer, but on the roads should be a no no. If you are feeling frisky and want to try it out, Performance Book Caddy is on sale for $15.
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Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming 2010 outdoortrophy in Vorarlberg, Austria. This event is known as one of the grandest and biggest in extreme sports, featuring the world’s best athletes competing in their respective disciplines: para-gliding, mountain running, kayaking, and mountain biking.
Fans will be able to see Olympic medalists, World and European champions, professional athletes, and top-notch amateurs from all over the world slug it out for the 12,000 Euros prize, as well as winning the (unofficial) outdoor sports championships.
Chris Alge, head of the outdoortrophy organizing body, says that they have been receiving inquiries from interested countries about joining the extreme sports event, and that they look forward to seeing the “top-class international athletes in Austria.”
The 2010 outdoortrophy will begin with a mountain run that stretches for 15 kilometers, then continuing with the paragliders taking off after the runners arrive at the mountain top. The whitewater…
Ag2R La Mondiale introduced its lineup at their Paris headquarters after completing the Santos Tour Down Under, the French team’s first pro tour race for 2010.
The lineup includes stars such as Martin Elmiger, Rinaldo Noncentini, Nicolas Roche, and Dimitri Champion, the French national champion. Team Ag2R La Mondiale looks to continue and improve upon its successful season last year. The 2009 season saw an impressive performance from Roche in the Tour de France, while Noncentini enjoyed a stint with the maillot jaune (yellow jersey).
After the Tour Down Under, Ag2R La Mondiale looks to their four star riders to net victories for the team in the upcoming Classics and grand tours. The team management also expresses confidence on the rest of their riders like Sebastien Hinault and David Lelay to provide support.
The team is preparing for their next race in the Grand Prix La Marseillaise, with Dimitri Champion…
The upcoming Pan American Mountain Bike Championships will be held in Guatemala on April 7 to 11, 2010. 12 countries are already confirmed to be attending the event, which will be the first time that a Central American country will be hosting the Pan Am Championships.
This rare chance to host a world-class cycling event in Guatemala comes in light of the rising popularity of mountain biking in the country. Representatives say that the Guatemalan Cycling Federation has “worked very hard to get the Pan Am games” as well as provide a world-class venue befitting the event.
The Pan American Mountain Bike Championships offers a great opportunity for countries looking to amass valuable UCI points that are critical in improving national as well as individual rankings. These rankings will help decide the number of athletes that each competing country will be allowed to send to London to compete in…
The UCI has issued rules this year against the use of studded tires for cyclocross competitions. Reports say that UCI had decided to put these regulations into place after rumors circulated about cyclocross star Sven Nys using new Dugast tires with embedded metal spikes, called the ‘Diabolo’.
The new UCI regulations (1.3.018) specifically state that “For the cyclocross bicycle… the tire shall not exceed 35mm and it may not incorporate any form of spike or stud.”
News reports from Belga said that the Dugast spiked tires had been tested by Sven Nys in icy conditions in The Netherlands, and that the ‘Diabolo’ tires had performed extremely well with excellent grip. The Belgian cyclist himself had reportedly proclaimed the tires as “phenomenally good” after the tests.
The UCI ban comes into effect in time for the approaching Cyclocross World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic. The event will be held on an…
Bianchi has joined forces with Team Ceramica Flaminia for 2010, and the first model we have a look at is the Bianchi 928 SL road bike, apart of the HoC line. For those that don’t know about the Bianchi 928 SL, it features a carbon monocoque frame, that is a high performance racing bike that fuses technical and innovative features. The Bianchi 928 SL is the brands flagship model, and product manager Lars Svalin stated “In Bianchi we are very proud to supply the 928 SL IASP model to Team Ceramica Flaminia for 2010 season”. Team clothing and the actual Bianchi 928 SL will have Celeste green paying tribute to Bianchi history, plus logos from both Bianchi and Team Ceramica Flaminia.
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