Post by bendo on Jun 17, 2021 14:49:24 GMT
Cyclingtips is well-known in the speedy end of the cycling world. It started life as a one-man blog and now it's a huge cycling portal. It's got lots of the latest news from the world of lycra, like did you know apparently your spokes loosen quicker if you run tubeless tyres than if you use tubes? That sort of thing. But it's comprehensive and interesting to check out from time to time, expecially if you like racing.
Fyxo is much more irreverent. Started by Andy White when he was a bike courier in the early 2000s, it was originally called Fyxomatosis. It has evolved somewhat from its fixie era obssessions. They have lots of content, news and such, e.g. their coverage of the recent Handmade Bike Show. They sell a fun range of merch that rips-off famous brands (check out the fine print on the back of the 'WD-40' bidon). They've also designed some hilarious kit over the years: their revival of Marco Pantani's faux-denim was an inspired pisstake/homage. But mainly it's about having a laugh and getting out on a bike.
He also runs the 'Melburn Roobaix' in my hometown: a 'race' through the cobbled laneways of my hometown that's a homage to the famous Paris-Roubiax one-day race and its notorious pavé. The course is different every year and makes no sense at all. Run in the depths of winter of course. Numbers are capped at 2000 riders and every year tickets sell out quickly.
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