Cycling News

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Tessa Neefjes powers through "epic" conditions to win the Netherlands Beachrace series and her Dutch National Championship title. Liv Racing Collective athlete, Tessa Neefjes has reclaimed her Dutch National Championship title with a victory in the latest Netherlands Beachrace series. The race, held on December 21st on the windswept shores of Katwijk, spanned 50 kilometers over three grueling laps of a 17-kilometer course. The race ended with a fierce sprint finish against a full headwind, with Neefjes powering to victory on her Devote Advanced Pro. Reflecting on her preparation, Neefjes credited her recent training. “I had a good training camp...

Thursday, January 2, 2025 With some key roster updates and a focus on World Cup XC and DH competition, the team sets its targets on major wins and podiums for 2025. Building on a successful 2024 season, the Giant Factory Off-Road Team has assembled a talented squad of cross-country and downhill athletes with its sights set on wins and podium placings in 2025. Targeting the UCI World Cup and other major international races, the team made some key acquisitions including XC superstar Alan Hatherly from South Africa and downhill racers Jakob and Dane Jewett, a talented brother duo from Canada. “I’m proud of...

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 The new Faith range of youth-specific mountain bikes has left an impression on testers (including kids) and the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. The new Faith range is a first for Giant. This collection of high-performance, full-suspension trail bikes is right on par with adult mountain bikes, but designed and engineered specifically for young riders. The range includes two models. The Faith features a new Giant TRA WheelSystem that combines the agile handling of the 26-inch rear wheel with the improved rollover capabilities of the 27.5-inch front, while the smaller Faith 24 is equipped with youth-specific...

Friday, November 1, 2024 Liv’s all-new Pique Advanced 29 has been turning heads, with praise pouring in for its increased suspension, race-ready handling and lighter-weight, check out the review recap. Since its launch earlier this year, the new Pique Advanced 29 series has been earning widespread praise for its cutting-edge features and new sleek, modern look. Now in its third generation, this series is celebrated for the lighter-weight design, superior control, and improved suspension system. The more efficient FlexPoint Pro Technology, combined with a slacker head tube angle and increased travel, delivers a powerful, versatile performance on climbs while ensuring precise handling...

Monday, October 28, 2024 Rae Morrison claimed the UCI Cross Country Eliminator (XCE) National Championship at the Whaka 100 in Rotorua, earning the national jersey as she steps into retirement from EWS racing. Liv Racing Collective athlete Rae Morrison took home the XCE national jersey after winning the UCI Cross Country Eliminator (XCE) National Championship, held as part of the Whaka 100 event in Rotorua, New Zealand. The eliminator race features a tight 300-meter course with man-made jumps, berms, and rollers, in a fast-paced head-to-head format. “I practiced starts a couple of times, making sure I was in the best possible gear for...