Racing
CHAPTER 5: Hell or High Water
Unbound in the Flint Hills of Kansas is a proving ground for the ever-quickening sport of gravel racing. In a discipline where rules and possibilities are continually redefined, we discover the story of four riders at the feed zone – where for a moment, the race stands still.
Southwest Super Tour
Anton Krupicka is an icon of mountain running in the USA. At 23-years-old he won Leadville 100 in Colorado and more recently has blazed a high altitude trail on extensive bikepacking tours. This March, Anton took on a near-2000 mile loop southwest from his base in Colorado through Arizona and New Mexico, with the intention to also run and climb five desert peaks. He is, unquestionably, an athlete of the wilderness.
OROPA '99
Award-winning sports writer Herbie Sykes flashes back 25 years to Marco Pantani’s most promethean exploit on Monte Oropa at stage 15 of the 1999 Giro d’Italia – the scene for stage two of this year’s edition of the race. He reflects on witnessing firsthand how Il Pirata captivated a nation during cycling’s most explosive era.
The Perfect Fit: Accessing the RCC Bike Hire Fleet
Finding the perfect road bike size is an art, not just a science of numbers. A perfect frame fit brings your bike, body, and gear into harmony. This article breaks down the essentials: a clear road bike size guide, an explanation of key measurements like stack and reach, and a few fit adjustments that turn a good setup into a great one.