One of the Tour de France’s most famous customs will end this year when the post-race podium ritual of the winnerbeing flanked by two young, attractive women comes to an end. Instead, organizers said Wednesday that there will be just one hostess on one side of the celebrating cyclist with a male host on the other when the 2020 Tour starts in Nice on August 29.“You used to see the champion surrounded by two hostesses, with five elected officials on one side and five representatives of the sponsors on the other,” said race director, Christian Prudhomme.“Now, it will be different with only one...…One of the Tour de France’s most famous customs will end this year when the post-race podium ritual of the winnerbeing flanked by two young, attractive women comes to an end. Instead, organizers said Wednesday that there will be just one hostess on one side of the celebrating cyclist with a male host on the other when the 2020 Tour starts in Nice on August 29.“You used to see the champion surrounded by two hostesses, with five elected officials on one side and five representatives of the sponsors on the other,” said race director, Christian Prudhomme.“Now, it will be different with only one...WW…

With the shortest days on the calendar now behind us, many are looking to eke out some miles to burn off the extra calories gained over the holidays or simply get some time to ourselves with whatever opportunity arises. With daylight saving time months away, night riding offers often overlooked possibilities to put in some much-needed time in the saddle.While powerful lights are more accessible than ever, power alone is not always the best solution. Smartly designed lights are what’s preferable to prevent blinding other cyclists and road users. Industry-wide, the latest updates to cycling...…With the shortest days on the calendar now behind us, many are looking to eke out some miles to burn off the extra calories gained over the holidays or simply get some time to ourselves with whatever opportunity arises. With daylight saving time months away, night riding offers often overlooked possibilities to put in some much-needed time in the saddle.While powerful lights are more accessible than ever, power alone is not always the best solution. Smartly designed lights are what’s preferable to prevent blinding other cyclists and road users. Industry-wide, the latest updates to cycling...WW…

In addition to the new X series bikes, Pinarello is rolling out a new F series of bikes. No, not the Pinarello Dogma F made famous by the Ineos Grenadiers team, but a performance-inspired three-bike F series that, starting at the top, includes the one-color F9 with Shimano Dura-Ace components, the two-color F7  that is spec’d with either Shimano Di2 Ultegra or SRAM AXS Force, and the two-color entry-level F5 which is built with either Shimano Ultegra or 105 components.The F7 will sell for $8800 while the  F5 that rolls on Pinarello’s in-house Most wheels will cost $6950 and the...…In addition to the new X series bikes, Pinarello is rolling out a new F series of bikes. No, not the Pinarello Dogma F made famous by the Ineos Grenadiers team, but a performance-inspired three-bike F series that, starting at the top, includes the one-color F9 with Shimano Dura-Ace components, the two-color F7  that is spec’d with either Shimano Di2 Ultegra or SRAM AXS Force, and the two-color entry-level F5 which is built with either Shimano Ultegra or 105 components.The F7 will sell for $8800 while the  F5 that rolls on Pinarello’s in-house Most wheels will cost $6950 and the...WW…

Exclusive to Road Bike Action readers, use code ACTION23 at registration 25% off. You can register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.event&eventid=1455Press Release: The California Coast Classic, known to cyclists for decades as “The Ride of a Lifetime” because of its epic route down the California Coast and its fully supported bike tour format, will once again be presented by Amgen in 2023. The 23rd edition of the tour, scheduled for September 30 to October 7, 2023, will span eight days of riding 525 miles down the California Coast and is expected...…Exclusive to Road Bike Action readers, use code ACTION23 at registration 25% off. You can register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.event&eventid=1455Press Release: The California Coast Classic, known to cyclists for decades as “The Ride of a Lifetime” because of its epic route down the California Coast and its fully supported bike tour format, will once again be presented by Amgen in 2023. The 23rd edition of the tour, scheduled for September 30 to October 7, 2023, will span eight days of riding 525 miles down the California Coast and is expected...WW…

Welcome to the future of electric biking with Addmotor’s latest innovation, the Foldtan M-160. This groundbreaking folding electric bicycle combines convenience, versatility, and performance in one sleek package. Whether you’re a city commuter, a weekend adventurer, or simply looking for an eco-friendly mode of transportation, the Foldtan M-160 is designed to meet your needs. Join us as we take a closer look at this remarkable electric bike and discover why it is set to revolutionize the way we ride.Cutting-Edge Foldable Design:The Foldtan M-160 features an innovative folding mechanism that...…Welcome to the future of electric biking with Addmotor’s latest innovation, the Foldtan M-160. This groundbreaking folding electric bicycle combines convenience, versatility, and performance in one sleek package. Whether you’re a city commuter, a weekend adventurer, or simply looking for an eco-friendly mode of transportation, the Foldtan M-160 is designed to meet your needs. Join us as we take a closer look at this remarkable electric bike and discover why it is set to revolutionize the way we ride.Cutting-Edge Foldable Design:The Foldtan M-160 features an innovative folding mechanism that...WW…