32" Wheels & X-Lab Are Taking Over

'Judging by the team's reaction, they didn't want it spotted': Pre Tour de France bike leaks including that Tarmac SL9

In this episode of "Off the Back," a Cycling Weekly podcast, Simon, Adam and Aaron are joined by special guest Jamie to chat about the bike spotting he did at the Tour Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes, or the Dauphiné, if you prefer the old name.  First, though, there’s some chat about an exciting end to the Giro d’Italia Women, which saw victory for Demi Vollering after a final stage turnaround. There’s also talk of bike paths, which was the subject of a popular article on our site last week. The meat of the podcast, though, is Jamie talking us through the exciting tech he saw in France at the weekend, including the upcoming Specialized Tarmac SL9, an intriguing new climbing bike for Ridley, and also some riders using MTB computers… #cyclingpodcast Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Giro’s 20g bike weight debate & an epic Unbound year

In this episode of "Off the Back," a Cycling Weekly podcast, Simon, Rook, and Andy dive into an exciting week in the cycling world.  Jonas Vingegaard quite handily won the Giro d'Italia, earning a rare place in cycling history as one of just 8 male cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours while teammate Sepp Kuss Earned this trifecta by winning a stage in all three tours, and delivered a very touching post-race interview.  We also cover the epically muddy Unbound edition, which certainly delivered a spectacle and lots of tech to talk about. We spoke at length about the emergence of a Gravel Super Team and  Keegan Swenson's selfless act to help his teammate, Mads Wurtz Schmidt, to take the win.  And, of course, we also delve into the controversial disqualification of Lorena Wiebes at the Giro, sparking debates on UCI regulations. #cyclingpodcast #unboundgravel  Find us here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Rain means mud, mud means disaster - Unbound Week is here

nowhere, USA, for Unbound Gravel, the world’s premier gravel race. In this episode, Rook, Andy and Meg explore the course challenges, tech breakthroughs, and inspiring stories behind this event.  Take, for example, 93-year-old Fred Schmid, who’s taking on Unbound yet again. Or an ultra-endurance athlete Heather Jackson who’s aiming to defend her XL title just weeks after completing the 250-mile Cocodona trail running race. We also talk about Cam Jones’ prototype Scott bike with 32” wheels, when to replace your cycling helmet and why tensions between cars and bikes are running high in the UK. #GravelRacing #Unbound #cyclingpodcast  Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Giro Carnage, Bike Leaks & LEGO Nerddom

In this week’s episode of Off the Back, Rook, Adam and Pat unpack the chaos unfolding at the Giro d’Italia — brutal weather, huge crashes and controversial fan behaviour. They also dive into Specialized’s leaked bikes, Lynskey filing for bankruptcy, why free cycling coverage matters more than ever, the top speed of e-bikes, and the surprising reader debate around handlebar mirrors, Varia lights and dropper posts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

32" Wheels & X-Lab Are Taking Over

This week’s episode is all about the latest tech news from the cycling world. 🚴‍♂️ The industry gathered in California this April, and two topics dominated the conversation: 32” wheels and X-Lab. Why are all the tyre brands offering a wheel size for which there are so few bikes?  Chinese manufacturer X-Labs is shaking up the market with top-spec products at a fraction of the price compared to brands like Specialized, Giant Manufacturing and Trek. How are they able to do it? Is this the start of a major shift in the cycling industry? And should the “big three” be worried? Tune in as we break down the latest trends, tech, and industry intel. #CyclingTech #BikeTech #xlab Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.