Interbike organizers have pulled an about-face on their decision to move the industry expo show to Anaheim, CA, in August. After announcing the change, members of the bike industry as well as Cyclocross Magazine online readers were vocal in support of keeping the event in Vegas in mid-September. The good news for cyclocross fans – [...]
While exploring Interbike booth-to-booth, we came across some interesting new shoe options from both Louis Garneau and Bont. We also got a peak at the 2011 Louis Garneau Steeple-X, which was tucked away in a back room since it won’t be imported into the US this year. by Josh Liberles Bont Shoes Bont may have [...]
by Josh Liberles Why would a cyclocrosser want to invest in a power meter? The obvious benefit is to use one during training, whether for hitting prescribed wattage marks for intervals, or for tracking progress and fitness from week to week – and, potentially over years of cycling. But more and more ’crossers are bringing [...]
Spanish company BH Bikes (Beistegui Hermanos, which means Beistegui brothers) has been around for 100 years, but only recently has become a known brand in the US. The American branch opened in 2007, and in that time we’ve seen three cyclocross iterations – an aluminum offering, the Carbon Cross and now the 2011 RX1, which [...]
As cyclocross continues to grow, it’s not surprising that many brands are re-purposing existing products and branding them for cyclocross to cash in. And ’cross has a history as a hodge-podge of a sport; it started with left over, hand-me-down road and mountain bike bits given second lives in the “off-season.” Well, times have changed [...]
by Josh Liberles The Montreal, Canada-based company Guru has made getting a custom bicycle relatively fast and easy. Go through a Guru dealer and take advantage of their new Dynamic Fit (DFU) system, or supply your numbers if you already know them. Pick your materials – right now, steel and titanium are available, but full [...]
by Josh Liberles I had the chance to test out Mad Fiber’s tubular creations a few weeks ago at a shop demo in Portland, and got to follow up with the creators here at Interbike today. One look reveals that the company’s recently-released wheel offerings aren’t just another addition to the carbon hoop market. First [...]
Chris Grealish, founder of the Cross Vegas cycling event, leaves that organization to focus on securing the National ‘Cross Championships for Boulder, Colorado, in 2012. Boulder, Colorado – Cyclocross fanatic and cycling event promoter, Chris Grealish, will no longer be affiliated with the Cross Vegas event. Grealish built the race into one of the mainstays [...]
While the international cyclocross season winds to a close in Belgium, planning for the largest ‘cross race in North America is at full speed. CrossVegas 2010, the highlight of the early season cross scene, is scheduled for Wednesday evening, September 22nd, in Las Vegas.
We’ll tell you what happens in Vegas. We’re blabbermouths. We’re off to Interbike to report on the new gear in the pipeline as well as Cross Vegas. Check back soon for updates from Sin City.
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