Cycling News

Friday, April 19, 2024 Rae Morrison debuts the all-new Intrigue X at the Sea Otter Classic Enduro and takes first place. Liv Racing Collective athlete Rae Morrison wins the Elite Women's Enduro at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic. The opening event of the four-day bike festival held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey, California. Completing the four unique stages in 9:47.78, Morrison raced on her new Intrigue X Advanced 0, which proved well-suited for the pedal-heavy course. Reflecting on the race, Morrison shared, "I swapped bikes from the Intrigue LT to the Intrigue X in favor of the trail bike for the...

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 Two new mountain bike helmets from Giant, the Rail and Roost, have been grabbing attention on the trail and in the media with rave reviews. Both the Rail and Roost feature redesigned head forms that offer a better fit for a wider range of riders. Both also have Mips rotational impact protection systems and have earned five-star safety ratings from the world-renowned Virginia Tech Helmet safety lab. The Rail uses a super low-profile Mips Air Node® system integrated into its featherweight padding, while the Roost features a standard Mips system. Pinkbike reviewed both helmets and came away impressed. “Giant have hit the mark...

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Ingvild Gåskjenn of Liv AlUla Jayco surprises at the Amstel Gold Race with a third-place finish, securing her first WorldTour podium. Liv AlUla Jayco team member Ingvild Gåskjenn surprised many by clinching third place in the Amstel Gold Race, marking her first WorldTour podium finish. Aboard her team EnviLiv Advanced SL, the Norwegian rider's impressive sprint saw her finish behind Dutch cyclists Marianne Vos and Lorena Wiebes. Gåskjenn, who had been supporting her teammates until the final moments of the race, found herself in an ideal position during the chaotic sprint to the finish line. Seizing an opportunity...

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 The new Revolt X range has grabbed the attention of gear editors and testers, collecting awards and glowing reviews for its rugged capabilities aimed at rugged gravel and adventure riding. The Revolt X range includes both composite and aluminum frameset options with suspension-optimized geometry that makes them ideal for riding rough gravel and dirt. The Revolt X Advanced Pro is built on a lightweight Advanced-grade composite frameset, and the Revolt X is engineered with Giant’s industry-leading ALUXX aluminum technology.  All models come with a 40mm suspension fork designed specifically for gravel riding. The fork is combined with a unique dropper/suspension seatpost and a...

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Liv Factory Racing athlete Jenn Jackson earned her first-ever US Pro Cup wins, taking the top step all three days in an impressive sweep. Jenn Jackson of Liv Factory Racing secured a remarkable triple-victory at the second US Pro Cup in Fayetteville. After achieving two podium finishes at the season opener in Temecula, Jackson and her Pique Advanced 29 prepared diligently in the Thousand Oaks area for the upcoming races in Arkansas. Held in iconic Centennial Park, the courses featured elements like rock drops, punchy climbs, ledges, and roughly 500 feet of elevation gain per lap. Despite feeling less than optimal...