Cycling News

10 December 2020 The inaugural UCI Cycling Esports World Championships took place on December 9, where elite male and female cyclists from around the world competed on the same course in Zwift’s Watopia. CCC-Liv athlete Ashleigh Moolman Pasio took the virtual road cycling rainbow jersey. 55 women from 20 counties around the world lined up for a chance to compete in the first UCI Cycling Esports World Championship race on December 9. Participants were a mix of professional road cyclists, mountain bikers, and digital pros from online cycling platform Zwift. Racers cycled four laps of the virtual course titled “Figure 8 Reverse” in...

12 November 2020 Liv's first gravel bike was unveiled just two weeks ago, but the praise has already started pouring in. Reviewers from top cycling media outlets like Bicycling and VeloNews got the opportunity to try out the Devote before anyone else. Here’s what they had to say about the long-awaited, adventure-ready and gravel race-capable bike from Liv: Devote – the all new gravel bike from Liv – has been stirring things up since it was launched in early August. With integrated mounts for racks and fenders, three water bottle cage mounts, clearance for 45c tires, tubeless wheelsystem, and supremely comfortable...

04 DECEMBER 2020 With daylight dwindling in the fall season of the Northern Hemisphere, Singletracks.com published a roundup review of this year’s top light systems for night riding. Their list of 12 includes two models in the Giant Recon series: the Recon HL 1800 and the Recon HL 800. Tester Brian Gerow named the Recon HL 1800 the “Best trail and commuter combo,” claiming that it “is a bright beam at a reasonable price that spreads its light to the sides well, making it an ideal handlebar floodlight.” Gerow was impressed with the HL 1800’s Smart Mode feature, writing: “The light stands out from the...

12 NOVEMBER 2020 Road.cc published a feature on the year’s best sportive bikes and included two Giant selections on its list of 19. Editors highlighted the Defy range and the Contend range as bikes they recommend “for long, fast endurance rides.” Describing the criteria for road.cc’s selections, tester David Arthur wrote: “Sportive bikes—also known as endurance bikes—are ‘softer,’ more comfortable versions of race-oriented road bikes. They have slightly more relaxed handling, frames tuned to smooth the ride and capacity for wider tyres along with a less stretched-out riding position.” The Defy and Contend ranges include a wide variety of models and price points. Road.cc claims both...

11 NOVEMBER 2020 Bicycling Magazine selected the Contend road bike for a feature story titled “The Best Road Bikes You Can Buy Right Now.” Editors named the Contend 3 model the “Best for New Riders.” “Giant’s entry-level road bikes have consistently amazed us with their performance and smooth ride,” claimed Bicycling’s test team. “The newest generation Contend is a little sharper handling without losing its less aggressive riding position. And it still offers superb performance that far exceeds expectations.” Test editors Matt Jacobs and Gabriel Lodge wrote a full review of the Contend 3 last year, stating: “I can plainly say that this frame is on...