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British pro cyclist Alex Dowsett is Mexico this week riding a customized Factor Hanzo time trial bike converted for the track in an attempt at the prized Hour Record, reclaiming it in fact. Aiming for at least 55.09km in 60 minutes on the same Aguascalientes velodrome where Victor Campenaerts set the current record 2.5 years ago

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For the inaugural 2021 Big Sugar Gravel Race, recovering roadie Pete Stetina rode his “B” bike to a 13th place finish in the Men’s pro field (15th overall), about 35 minutes off the blistering pace set by Adam Roberge. Since his main “A” bike is a custom painted Canyon Grail that he’s weary of throwing

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What kind of mountain bike do you need to send it big at the Red Bull Rampage? We take a closer look at several of the custom bike builds and unique setups rocking the Rampage today down the brutal cliffs of the Virgin, Utah desert – from modified downhill, freeride & enduro bikes to custom paint

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If you’ve followed USCX American Cyclocross, or even the UCI World Cup really, you’ll be familiar with Maghalie Rochette. The Canadian crosser has been dominating the USCX series as of late, taking wins in 3 of 4 races so far. Rochette resides in eastern Canada, Ste-Adèle, Quebec to be exact, but spends lots of time

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Sunday’s World Cup at Snow Shoe West Virginia was the last of the 2021 OXC season, and riders were looking to best their previous result. Luca Braidot from Santa Cruz FSA found himself in the lead group for most of the race, trading wheels with Blevins, Schurter, and Cink. The 30-year-old Italian XCO specialist is

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