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Features, Strava, Tech, Tech news - October 31, 2019

Strava moves to activity-friendly topographic maps

Strava overhauls maps - before and after

Strava has partnered with digital mapping specialist Mapbox to overhaul its in-app global static maps. Strava suggests the new topographic maps are tailor-made for cyclists, mountain bikers and runners, and take the focus away from the car-centric features of more common (and previously used) maps. “Most maps are optimized for cars, but Strava’s new maps …

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Exeger, Features, POC, smart helmets, Tech, Tech news - October 31, 2019

Power up! POC apparently has big plans for smart helmets

POC has just announced a new partnership with Exeger, a fellow Swedish company that has pioneered a novel “carbon positive material” that converts ambient light — be it solar or artificial — into electricity without resorting to conventional-looking photovoltaic panels. Exeger’s technology is still in the development phase, but its vision is impressive, including personal …

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Van der Poel announces busy November cyclocross schedule: Daily News Digest

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Welcome to your Daily News Digest. Here’s what’s happening today: Mathieu van der Poel to start cyclocross campaign at Superprestige Ruddervoorde, Sam Bennett could be free to sign with Deceuninck-Quick-Step soon, Jumbo-Visma completes 2020 roster with Christoph Pfingsten signing. Those stories and more in today’s Daily News Digest. Story of the Day: Van der Poel …

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British Cycling unveils wild track bike for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The British Cycling Federation has concocted a number of unusual machines for its track racers over the years, and the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, will clearly be no different. With aerodynamic input from Lotus Engineering and manufacturing by Hope Technology, British Cycling’s latest track bike is arguably its wildest yet. The airfoil profiles …

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The 10 most impressive performances in men’s road cycling in 2019

The WorldTour is over for another year and the pros are off enjoying a well-earned break. The 2020 season will be here before we know it but before it is, let’s look back at the season that just finished. In this post we dive into the most impressive performance in men’s road cycling in 2019. …

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