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Ron

Ron is the chief cook and bottlewasher at Bike World News, doing everything from website design to bike reviews. Websites: Bike World News Ron's Bike Garage Current Bike Quiver: Bird Bikes Zero 29 29" hardtail mountain bike Commencal Absolut 26" Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike Commencal Tempo 29" full suspension mountain bike Felt ZA 700c race bike Kona Kilauea vintage 26" mountain bike Niner RLT9 700c road/gravel bike Specialized Stumpjumper vintage 26" mountain bike Day Job: Digital Marketing Night Job: Digital Marketing, eCommerce Consultant, Web Consultant, Bike Shop Operator, Husband, Dad, Tenor

Black Diamond releases new gear for FW 2024/25

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Black Diamond is more than a climbing company and their recent product releases show their expansion into being more of a full-fledged outdoor brand. On tap for fall and winter are some new releases we definitely want to check out.

Swatch Nines 2024

Full course review released for Swatch Nines 2024

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After months of dreaming and sketching, followed by weeks of digging and sculpting, comes the official reveal of the 2024 Swatch Nines MTB course. Here’s all you need to know about the course and the week to come at Bike Republic Sölden.

Factor Track bikes

Factor Bikes makes Olympic track bikes available to public

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After a successful debut with the Australian team in the 2024 Olympics, Factor Bikes and Black Inc have partnered to release a complete track fleet for the general public with the HANZŌ Track pursuit bike, the RAIDEN Track mass start bike and Black Inc ZERO disc and SIXTY wheelsets.

Chris King Ready To Ride wheels

Chris King Ready To Ride wheels roll out

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Hand built to the same exacting standards as product they make the all-new Chris King Ready To Ride wheelsets are in stock and ready to get rolling now.

YT Dirtlove

New & Updated DJ Bikes from DK Cycles and YT Industries

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Be it climate change or just a wet summer, we here at BWN HQ have been spending more time on our local pump tracks than on dirt it seems, so we’re happy to see a couple of brands leaning into the discipline a little more.

USA Cycling for 2024 Olympics

Meet Your U.S. Cyclists for the 2024 Olympics

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The 2024 Olympics kick off on Friday in Paris and the cycling events will again be a big part of the games. USA Cycling will be sending 23 athletes to compete across five disciplines.

2024 Tour de France: Stage 21 / Final Results

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Sunday’s final stage of the 2024 Tour de France saw Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) confirm his third overall Tour victory with first place in the ITT from Monaco to Nice.

2024 Tour de France: Stage 19 Results

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In Stage 19 of the 2024 Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) bolstered his grasp on the GC lead, gaining an additional 1’42” over his podium rivals Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step) on the run into Isola 2000.

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