Dunno if we have the streaming rights for this one yet, so we’ll tentatively file it under ‘News.’ The XTERRA Trail Run and Off-Road Triathlon World Championship races have received the green light from Maui County to proceed as planned on December 4-5, 2021, at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui. All participants must be vaccinated OR test negative for COVID-19 every 72 hours (12 years old and over – 11 and under not required). Proof of vaccination or a negative test will be required prior to packet pick-up and/or race. The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship 21K and associated trail…
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Harold Dalton
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Nairo Quintana in Chameleon Costume on The Masked Singer Nairo Quintana in Chameleon Costume on The Masked Singer Did we mention: Nairo Quintana in Chameleon Costume on The Masked Singer? He was the first dancer eliminated. Getting shelled out of the back even on reality TV. Can we give this guy an honorary Tour victory or something?
One of New England’s most beloved cyclo-cross races returned from the dead on September 11 this year, now titled the GP Beverly. Or rather, the Goldberg Properties Gran Prix Cyclocross Beverly. But that’s kind of a mouthful, so we’re just calling it the GP GP CX Beverly for now. The details of the race’s return are a little complicated. Until recently, there was a race called the Gran Prix of Beverly. However, that was a criterium. The new cyclocross race even took over the social accounts of the criterium with the same name, but of course it isn’t really the…
Óscar Rodríguez (Burlada, Navarra, ESP; 1995), a current member of the Astana – Premier Tech squad, has signed a contract for the next two years (2022 and 2023) with the Movistar Team. Having cut his teeth at his home Club Ciclista Villavés and earned a place in the pro scene at the strong development outfit Equipo Lizarte, Óscar soon showed his WorldTour climbing caliber, other than good abilities for all kinds of terrains, including TTs. A member of the Murias team in 2017-19, he claimed a great victory in his maiden La Vuelta appearance, 2018, with a solo effort up the…
Coverage The European Cross Triathlon will be streamed live on Sunday 26 September at 10:00 (UTC+03). The Elite and Under-23 Men’s race kicks off at 11:00 (UTC), with the Elite and Under-23 Women’s Race starting shortly after at 11:03(UTC). You can watch for free on Cyclry TV. Race Preview The countdown is on for the next event on the XTERRA Europe calendar as athletes gear up for XTERRA Trentino Dolomiti Paganella on September 24th to 26th. XTERRA Europe is partnering with Europe Triathlon to bring you the 2021 European Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon Championships, promising exciting racing as athletes battle it out…
Mantra Labs has launched HYDRATE (capitals their own, and we’ll be writing it normally for the rest of the article), a new “broad-spectrum hydration drink mix packed with what the body needs for optimal performance and everyday health.” That means electrolytes, marine minerals (huh?), something called PureWay-C®, something else called Aquamin®, prebiotic fiber and other plant-based, vegan and environmentally friendly ingredients. Well, we know what the vegan part means, at least, and we’ll always elevate vegan companies and products on this website. Mantra is a nutrition company that exists to “ignite greatness through daily, simple, science-backed nutritional habits.” And true…
Monuments of Cycling has partnered with Specialized on its inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride KS (BWR KS) event to be held on October 29 – 31, 2021 in Lawrence, Kansas. Specialized will be the Official Bicycle and Bicycle Fitting Technology (Retül) partner of the event working closely with Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop to host the grueling bike race for the Steve Tilford Foundation. For the first time, Monuments of Cycling is bringing its iconic form of racing to Kansas, where a vibrant cycling culture anxiously awaits this new spectacle to be known as The Hell of the Mid-West. Now with…
Giro Sport Design, the cycling world’s design leader, today announced the release of Latch, a brand new, all-mountain flat pedal shoe that incorporates breakthrough Mute™ Foam midsole technology and an innovative Tack™ Rubber outer sole compound that work together to greatly increase foot to pedal contact, grip, and rider stability. Additionally, Latch features a breathable microfiber upper, hydrophobic structural inners for faster drying, and minimal seams and stitching for increased durability. The Giro Latch mountain bike shoe is available immediately from authorized Giro retailers and www.giro.com for $150 US MSRP / €139.95 / UK TK. “Latch is a culmination of years of R&D…