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The Challenge Grifo HTLR now comes in a new 38mm wide version, in addition to the "classic" 33mm. I put them side-by-side, including real-world weights on my gram scale, to help you choose between them.

Choosing between the Challenge HTLR Grifo 33mm and 38mm cyclocross tir Comparing the pros and cons of the Challenge Grifo in 33mm width against the newly-released 38mm wide version. Learn how to choose between these two popular cyclocross tires.

Back in stock today: new Challenge Grifo and Limus Team Edition HTLR with red sidewalls, plus the just-released Grifo 38mm for athletes in races with no tire width limit rules.

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The USCX series, kicking off this weekend at the GO Cross Cyclocross Race won't have live streaming this year. But there are still some ways to follow the action - check out these ideas for email subscriptions, Twitter accounts, and Youtube channels:

USCX livestream status for 2024 Looking for a livestream of the 2024 USCX cyclocross series? Sadly, it does not appear that a livestream will exist for the 2024 edition of the USCX series - that means no live streaming coverage of Go Cross, Rochester Cyclocross, Charm City, and Trek CX Cup - the 4 race weekends that make up the US...

Just took delivery of a fresh batch of newly-released tires, including Challenge Team Edition Tubeless with red sidewalls, plus the 38mm wide Grifo for riders who want to run a bigger tire and aren't concerned about tire width rules.

Check out models ready to ship:

https://www.ridecx.com/collections/challenge-tires-cyclocross-tubes?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.availability=1&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

While supplies last, get special savings on the top-end World Cup version of the Donnelly X'Plor MSO adventure and gravel tire. The World Cup version uses an ultra high 240 TPI supple casing for high performance gravel racing.

Donnelly X'Plor MSO World Cup WC Adventure and Gravel Tire Donnelly's WC (World Cup) line brings a new level of performance for gravel racers and riders who demand the very best from their tires. The MSO X'Plor tire is designed to handle multiple conditions like gravel racing, adventure rides, or even off-road touring. Made in Europe. Available with black o...

Ready to watch some cyclocross this Fall? Here are the streaming service(s) you'll need, updated for the 2024/2025 season:

How to stream cyclocross during the 2024/25 season How to stream cyclocross during the 2024/25 season. Here's how to stream elite, profesional cyclocross, including World Cup, Superprestige, X²O Badkamers Trofee series, and Exact Cross.

With the 2024 Tour de France now just 5 weeks away, here's what you need to know about TV and live streaming options to watch from the USA.

Live cycling on Peacock, NBC, USA, and CNBC - pricing, availability, r Let's take a look at the races offered on Peacock, pricing, and a review of the Peacock service, plus some info about cycling on NBC/USA/CNBC for cycling fans with cable and satellite subscriptions. Peacock is the streaming provider for the Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix, Liège–Bastogne–Liège, ...

Special savings on tires, inflators, tools, and more for Memorial Day Weekend. While supplies last, first come, first served. Orders will ship Tuesday following the holiday.

https://www.ridecx.com/collections/memorial-day-sale?sort_by=best-selling&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

Starting with Paris-Roubaix this weekend, the next few weeks of racing can be found mostly on the Peacock streaming service, including Amstel Gold, Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

Here's how to stream what's left of the Spring calendar: https://www.ridecx.com/blogs/learn/how-to-stream-the-spring-classics-2024-edition

USA fans looking for live streaming of tomorrow's Gent-Wevelgem will find it on the FloBikes subscription service. Here's more info about how to stream all the Spring Classics this year on FloBikes, MAX, and Peacock:

https://www.ridecx.com/blogs/learn/how-to-stream-the-spring-classics-2024-edition

Reminder: the paid rollout of the Bleacher Report (B/R) Sports add-on to the MAX streaming service has been delayed. That means MAX subscribers can watch live cycling (including Milano Sanremo coming up this weekend) without the second monthly subscription.

Eventually you will need TWO monthly subscriptions - one for the MAX base product, and another for the Bleacher Report sports add-on.

That means now is a great time to try out the cycling coverage without having to pay extra for it (yet).

How to stream the Spring Classics, 2024 Edition List of streaming providers for the 2024 Spring Classics for viewers in the USA. Watch Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, the Amstel Gold race, and others on MAX with Bleacher Report, FloBikes, and Peacock.

Inflator shoot-out: get an air compressor hooked up and ready to work on tubeless tires with an Arundel Shop Inflator, VIAIR TLC Inflator, Prestacycle Prestaflator Professional, or Park Tool's INF-2. See pros and cons of each option:

https://www.ridecx.com/blogs/learn/inflator-shootout-viair-tlc-arundel-shop-inflator-prestaflator-professional-and-park-tool-inf-2-compared

Rise and shine! You still have time to catch the finish of Strade Bianche on the new MAX streaming service with Bleacher Report:

https://www.ridecx.com/blogs/news-from-the-world-of-cyclocross/live-cycling-on-hbo-max-with-bleacher-report-pricing-availability-review

The recent 20% price cut on the Zwift Hub One indoor trainer changes the way it stacks up against the KICKR CORE from Wahoo Fitness - here's what you need to know to choose between them:

Wahoo KICKR CORE vs. Zwift Hub One - direct drive trainer shootout Comparing the Zwift Hub One with Wahoo's KICKR CORE - price, features, and recommendations for these two competing direct-drive indoor trainers. KICKR CORE and Zwift Hub One both work with subscription services for indoor cycling - which is best for you?

Since this article was originally written, new products for your bike have been released that use Apple's "Find My" network, without an AirTag. You can even buy a power meter with Find My built-in to help track your bike!

Here are some creative ways to hide an AirTag on your bike, and other trackers for bikes based on the AirTag technology:

How to hide an Apple AirTag on your bicycle Cyclists have noticed that AirTags can be used to help recover stolen bicycles, and have begun hiding them on their bikes. Let's take a look at some of the various ways to mount or hide an AirTag on your bike for theft prevention and recovery. We'll also look at alternative products that use Apple's...

The 2 year suspension of Toon Aerts concludes today, and he plans to race this weekend in the Exact Cross series:

Toon Aerts returns to cyclocross following doping suspension Belgian Toon Aerts is set to return to cyclocross racing in the coming days, as he serves the final portion of a doping suspension. Aerts has a new team and will be able to return to catch a few races at the tail end of the 2024 season. Here is his schedule, new team information, and reasons for the...

Here are all the details of the Bleacher Report live cycling streaming package that starts on February 1 (today). It's free until February 26, and then $9.99 a month afterward.

If you've been using GCN+ for live streaming, this is the likely replacement; but you need the MAX service, plus the Bleacher Report add-on, making it a much more expensive proposition.

Live cycling on HBO Max with Bleacher Report - pricing, availability, Starting February 1, 2024, the Max streaming service (formerly HBO Max) will offer live bicycle racing coverage through the subscription Bleacher Report B/R Sports add-on. Learn how much this service will cost, the pros and cons, and see the schedule of races coming to Max.

If your season is over, give your wheels and tires a little TLC before you put them in storage. Here's what to do:

How to care for cyclocross tires in the off-season Learn how to take care of tubular, tubeless, and clincher tires during the cyclocross off-season.

We're one week away from the Cyklokros.cz 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Championships in Tábor. Here's everything you need to know, including live stream info, dates and times, and riders to watch - including what will be the final race of the legend, Zdeněk Štybar:

2024 Cyclocross World Championship - live stream, preview, predictions The 2024 Cyclocross World Championship is just a few weeks away! The world's fastest 'cross riders will tackle a challenging course in Tábor, Czech Republic (Czechia) on February 2-4, 2024. Let's preview the course, review your options for live stream race coverage, and meet the favored riders.

We're just weeks away from the 2024 Cyclocross World Championships in Tábor, Czech Republic.

Let's preview the course, review live streaming options, and take a look at the likely medal favorites:

2024 Cyclocross World Championship - live stream, preview, predictions The 2024 Cyclocross World Championship is just a few weeks away! The world's fastest 'cross riders will tackle a challenging course in Tábor, Czech Republic (Czechia) on February 2-4, 2024. Let's preview the course, review your options for live stream race coverage, and meet the favored riders.

Register now for SoCalCross PRESTIGE SERIES championship weekend in Woodland Hills. Join me for a free beginner clinic at 8am each day to help you get started in .

SoCalCross SCPS 7/8: CACX-CXLA Championship Weekend - Woodland Hills! Online Registration BikeReg - online cycling event registration

Registration is now open for the 2024 Redlands Strada Rossa:

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What is the Kerstperiode of Cyclocross? What is the "Kerstperiode" of cyclocross? Find out more about this special time in the heart of the Belgian 'cross season. 11 races are packed into a 2 week holiday period. Learn more and how to stream these events.

Pre-register for Santa Cross today - the final race weekend in 2023. Spectator-friendly course is perfect for holiday guests to take in a race.

Also, free "getting started" clinic for those new to cyclocross starts at 8am sharp tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. Bring a friend to introduce to 'cross!

SoCalCross SCPS 5/6: Santa Cross Weekend - Woodland Hills! Online Registration BikeReg - online cycling event registration

What we know so far about the cycling coverage (including cyclocross) coming to the MAX subscription service with B/R Sports add-on in 2024:

How to stream cyclocross for the 2023/2024 season How to stream cyclocross during the 2023/24 season, including the cyclocross World Cup, Superprestige races, X²O Badkamers Trofee series, and Exact Cross events. This article covers GCN Race Pass (aka "GCN+"), MAX with the B/R Sports add-on, FloBikes, and Peacock.