Firefly Bicycles is a relatively new frame building company. However, the builders, Tyler, Jamie and Kevin, have a combined 38+ years of experience. The trio formed Firefly out of passion and their appreciation to detail and quality materials. One of their latest creations is the 650B Randonneur. It’s a titanium frame that combines modern aesthetics [...]
Zipp’s new Vuka Stealth breaks barriers for what’s possible with an integrated aero system. It’s sleek, clean and almost endlessly adjustable. The Vuka Stealth ($1,070) provides a stunning 1,920 fit options. The Vuka Stealth integrates the stem, basebar and mounting hardware into a single streamlined aero system. The base bar uses a truncated airfoil shape [...]
In last months interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong spoke about his systematic doping program and rampant bulliyng of those who tried to take him down. The disgraced cyclist said in the interview that he absolutely loves to compete and not being able to let his competitive side out is one of the most difficult [...]
Race organizer ASO has confirmed the route for the 71st edition of Paris-Nice, commonly referred to as the ‘Race to the Sun.’ The weeklong WorldTour event will kick off with a 2.9km individual time trial and finish with 9.6km brutal individual time trial up the Col d’Èze climb, which overlooks Nice. Bradley Wiggins, who won [...]
A new world champion was crowned in the elite women cyclocross world this past Saturday. If you’re a cross fanatic and missed out on watching some great and muddy racing, don’t worry. We’ve got a full replay here so that you can watch the 2013 UCI Elite Women Cyclocross World Championships for the first time [...]
A new world champion was crowned in the elite men cyclocross world this past Saturday. If you’re a cross fanatic and missed out on watching some great and muddy racing, don’t worry. We’ve got a full replay here so that you can watch the 2013 UCI Elite Men Cyclocross World Championships for the first time [...]
The CX 002 is a brilliant custom creation from Troy Selvaratnam of Vigo Cycles. The bike is the combination of a passion for cycling and a keen eye for design. Selvaratnam was sought out by Nicholas Simon, an old college friend, to build this gorgeously handcrafted cyclocross machine. The frame is a combination of TIG [...]
French company LOOK is one of the only classic brands to maintain a unique and unmistakable styling throughout its long history. While carbon fiber has been used in the bicycle industry since 1975, the KG 196 was the first bike to reliably use the material. In fact, the KG 196 had so many reliable technologies [...]
The Luxembourg anti-doping agency (ALAD) has enacted a backdated suspension of one year on Frank Schleck, the agency’s president, Robert Schuller, announced. During the 2012 Tour de France, Schleck tested positive for the banned diuretic Xipamide. Schuller explained that the sanction “is subject to appeal” and begins “at the date of 14 July 2012.” Because [...]
The British Council recently posted this 17 minute video that teaches viewers about the design and manufacturing process of classic Raleign bicycles. The short film, which was shot in 1945, is narrated by a designer and you essentially shadow him as he shows his son around the bike manufacturing facility.
