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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

Tadej Pogacar wins the 2023 Il Lombardia

2024 Road Season Wraps up at 2024 Il Lombardia

  • Ron 

There may be some races left on the calendar, but Saturday’s Il Lombardia, the “Race of the Falling Leaves” marks the sentimental end of the season as the final memorial of the race calendar each year.

Black Diamond releases new gear for FW 2024/25

  • Ron 

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

  • Ron 

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

  • Ron 

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

  • Ron 

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

  • Ron 

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

  • Ron 

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.

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