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The Transcontinental Race: crossing Europe by bike in 16 days

Over the past few weeks Swiss rider Alain Rumpf has been posting to our Instagram account with inspiring photos from the Transcontinental Race, a self-guided solo adventure across Europe. Now safely back at home having completed the 4,000km+ journey from Belgium to Turkey, Alain took the time to...
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Daily News Digest

In this morning's edition of the CyclingTips Daily News Digest: Taylor Phinney wins stage 1 of the USA Pro Challenge; Froome undergoes physiological testing; Crew filming Rio Olympics test race robbed at gunpoint; Canyon to sponsor women's team after fall of Velocio-SRAM; Chloe Hosking's injury...
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Fatback introduces two new fat bike frames

One of the original trendsetters in the fat bike market was Fatback out of Anchorage. Pioneers of the wider hub spacing that made 4-inch tires possible in the first place, the company's latest products continue to push the envelope of fat bike mountain biking. Both are suspension corrected for the...
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USA Pro Cycling Challenge: Stage 1, Results

Taylor Phinney captured victory on Stage 1 of this year's USA Pro Cycling Challenge, taking an impressive sprint win at the end of a 98-mile circuit race around the city of Steamboat Springs. Phinney launched what appeared to be an early dash for the line, but was able to power his way well in...
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An inside look at Trek

A factory visit and a chance to meet to president of the company gave James Stout a new appreciation of the Trek brand. It may be one of the major players in the global cycling market but that doesn't mean it's a company with no soul. Before the launch of the new Trek Madone, a group of journalists...
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TrainingPeaks Releases New WKO4 Analytical Software

Boulder, CO - July 22, 2015 - TrainingPeaks has announced the latest release of WKO analytical software. Available now for Mac users, WKO4 will change the way endurance coaches analyze and prescribe training.... to read more click here
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Being There: Inside Schwalbe Tires Testing Lab

Each of the different machines in Schwalbe's testing lab has a unique name and an accompanying plaque.As part of the official press launch of their latest Pro One tubeless road tires, the folks at Schwalbe invited RBA to tour the company's world headquarters in the city of Reichshof, in the western...
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What’s your speed? Slowing down to go faster

We all have a choice-What speed would you like to live your life? Tackle the obstacle or revel in the moment? As a professional cyclist and just all around bike lover, I've learned a lot about speed throughout my life and career. When I was younger and a downhill mountain bike racer on the World...
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Melissa "Missy" Giove

Missy forged the path for mainstream professional downhill mountain bikers around the globe. A serious force of nature, Missy (42) did not earn her nickname The Missile for nothing.

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Jane Eccles


In 2005, a few days after giving birth, Jane and her family were told she had just hours to live. She had contracted Necrotising Fasciitis (NF) and it was very quickly ripping through her body.

Thankfully their prognosis was not correct, but for Jane this was only the first battle of many. Extensive surgery was required to get rid of the NF, one which involved the removal of her abdominal muscles. As she lay in intensive care, it was becoming clear that her physical ability would never be the same again.

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Tara Llane

Tara Liane's incredible story is not one of how she became paralyzed crashing in a downhill mountain bike race back in 2007 but rather one of determination, drive and the positivity.

The four-time national bike champion may have lost the use of her legs but she is living proof that you can always come back fighting and if you have the will, energy and competitive spirit can help you to achieve what others would deem impossible.

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Eileen Gray

One of the pioneers and champions of women's racing is Eileen Gray. It's a name that might not be familiar to many, but the incredible vision and hard work of this woman made a significant contribution to establishing women's cycle racing on the national and international stage.

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