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Battle of the electric tire inflators: Fumpa vs Xiaomi Mijia

Xiaomi Mijia vs Fumpa electric air inflator

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the Fumpa portable air pump, a handheld device that lets you accurately check and top up tire pressure with the press of a button. As one of my most loved products of 2019, I regularly use it instead of a floor pump, it’s become my go-to travel …

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País Vasco and Romandie called off, Quintana’s flying form: Daily News Digest

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(Want the Daily News Digest delivered directly to your inbox? Here’s the sign-up.) Hello again, CyclingTips readers. As the week gets underway with more races called off, you have to wonder what Nairo Quintana is up to with all that form he has right now. As a story over at AS.com points out, he has had …

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Nerd Alert Podcast: Peek behind the carbon curtain

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This is a coronavirus-free podcast. Just a bunch of nerds sitting around talking bikes.  This week’s episode kicks off with a look into the somewhat shadowy world of carbon manufacturing. We speak with someone who has built bikes for big brands and small, and who provides insight into the way the whole system works.  Then, …

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Fizik Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave shoe review: Perfect for summertime heat

Fizik’s first attempt at woven road shoes, the Infinito R1 Knit, was a decidedly halfhearted attempt; it was basically just a mildly adapted version of its more conventional synthetic leather cousin. The Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave, however, is an entirely new shoe designed from the ground up with cutting-edge textiles and a vastly different feel. …

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Opinion: The UCI’s response to coronavirus is too little and too late

On Sunday, from its base in Switzerland, surrounded by a continent that is shutting down borders and battling a worsening health crisis, the UCI released a self-congratulatory press release outlining the “strong measures” it had taken to combat the spread of COVID-19. You have to admire the chutzpah. The UCI’s claims — that its measures …

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