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Dunbar Takes Stage win at Vuelta a España!

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Dunbar Takes Stage win at Vuelta a España!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Irish rider Eddie Dunbar of Team Jayco AlUla took an emotional victory on Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España. Attacking from a group of 14 riders with 650 meters remaining, Dunbar piloted his Propel Advanced SL equipped with a CADEX Max 40 WheelSystem to victory, two seconds ahead of the chasing group. It was the first victory for Dunbar at the WorldTour level, and his fourth win in seven years racing as a professional. Upon crossing the line, Dunbar was immediately congratulated by teammate Filippo Zana, who was also in the front group. Dunbar was on the verge of...

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New Trance X Range Stomps the Landing in Ride Reviews!

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New Trance X Range Stomps the Landing in Ride Reviews!

Monday, August 26, 2024 Since its launch in April, the all-new range of Trance X trail bikes has received universal praise among the cycling media for its versatility, efficiency and overall ride quality. The new Trance X range contains multiple offerings, from superlight composite frame builds to aluminum frame models, with added suspension travel and even greater adjustability compared to the previous generation. Most models come with 29-inch wheels front and rear, with the ability to change to a 27.5-inch rear for a mixed-wheel setup. The longer-travel SX models come with the smaller 27.5-inch rear wheel for optimal performance on the most...

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Paton Scores Podium at Leadville Trail 100!

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Paton Scores Podium at Leadville Trail 100!

Monday, August 12, 2024 Cole Paton scored a podium finish at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race, finishing third to record a career-best finish at the high-altitude marathon race in Colorado. Paton, a privateer who races as part of Giant’s gravel collective, rode a superlight Giant XtC Advanced SL 29 hardtail to conquer the legendary Leadville course with his fastest time ever. Following months of preparation, the Washington native rode a smart race to achieve his goal of a podium behind repeat winner Keegan Swenson and second-place finisher John Gaston. A second member of Giant’s privateer collective, Australian Brendan Johnston, also had a solid result,...

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Jenn Jackson Wins Two Canadian National Champion Titles!

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Jenn Jackson Wins Two Canadian National Champion Titles!

Monday, July 22, 2024 Jenn Jackson secures two National Champion titles in Nova Scotia, Canada, extending her reign as the XCO National Champ and claiming the XCC Champion title. At the Cycling Canada National Championships this past weekend, Jenn Jackson achieved a double victory, securing titles in both the Cross-Country Short Circuit (XCC) and Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) categories. She successfully defended her current title as Women's Elite XCO National Champion and added the XCC National Champion title to her impressive list of achievements, she will proudly wear the national maple leaf jersey in both disciplines for the upcoming season. The event, hosted...

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Linda Indergand Claims Swiss National XCO Championship Title!

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Linda Indergand Claims Swiss National XCO Championship Title!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Liv Factory Racing athlete Linda Indergand wins the Swiss XCO Championship title for the first time and claims a podium spot in the Swiss XCC Championships. Linda Indergand of Liv Factory Racing wins the Swiss National XCO Cross-Country Olympic Championships as part of the CIC Swiss Bike Cup, in Echallens, Switzerland, racing on her Pique Advanced 29. The race course was steep and technical with a flat grassy finish. After the race, Indergand shared "I fought hard to have a good position leading into the technical part of the track so that I wouldn’t lose time behind slower riders. I...

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