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SRAM announces major recall on brake levers and warns “consumers should stop immediately”
SRAM has just announced a recall of AXS levers sold through July 1, 2023. The recall affects all four AXS groupsets: Red, Force, Rival, and Apex . In a note on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, the brand…
Cyclist survives bite from one of the world’s deadliest snakes
In a terrifying and unusual experience, Australian cyclist Andy Barlow survived after being bitten by an Australian brown snake while cycling through a forest. Fortunately, the bite was found to be non-venomous, also known as a “dry bite”.…
Cyclist loses his bicycle wheel during competition and continues anyway; Watch the video
In 2009, during a Cyclocross competition in Gavere, Belgium, Belgian cyclist Klaas Vantornout suffered a curious incident: suddenly, his tire simply fell off the frame of his bike.In the images, it is possible to see the exact moment…
Competitors from 42 different nationalities in the 2024 WorldTour, check out how many…
The 2024 WorldTour season brings together 521 cyclists representing 42 different nationalities. This diverse group of athletes comes from various corners of the planet, however, some countries stand out more than others in terms of…
Cyclist loses his bicycle wheel during competition and continues anyway; Watch the video
In 2009, during a Cyclocross competition in Gavere, Belgium, Belgian cyclist Klaas Vantornout suffered a curious incident: suddenly, his tire simply fell off the frame of his bike.In the images, it is possible to see the exact moment…
Geraint Thomas climbs 3,718 meter volcano in Spain
In the world of cycling, preparing for major competitions is never a simple task. Geraint Thomas, leader of the INEOS Grenadiers and winner of the 2018 Tour de France, is preparing for a great challenge in 2024: the double dispute in the…
Cyclist faints after crossing the finish line in the National Championship, watch the video
Colombian cyclist Freddy Avila became national time trial champion in the under-23 category this year. Avila completed the 42-kilometer course just six seconds before second place, Brayan Vargas. Héctor Ferney Molina, from Team…
Wout van Aert often gives unusual gifts, one of his friends received a message from Bruce…
Wout van Aert is one of the most charismatic cyclists in the professional peloton. His performances attract thousands of fans all over the world. However, in a recent interview with Knack magazine, one of his friends, Andreas Buts,…
Portuguese António Morgado among the 10 youngest cyclists in the World Tour cycling, check the list
The trend of drivers securing their first professional contract at an increasingly younger age continues to gain prominence. An example of this is Andrew August, who made the transition from juniors directly to the pros this winter.
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Mathieu Van der Poel made an enigmatic gesture in his World Cup victory, find out what it meant
Van der Poel crossed the finish line with a curious gesture, which was later explained: “It was the gender reveal for my nephew,” he said with a beaming smile in an interview after the event.“I had the honor of making the gender…