{"id":252333,"date":"2026-07-10T14:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:30:34","slug":"whatll-they-think-of-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019ll They Think Of Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the Whirled Cup and the Annual Touring of the France there is much to consume the attention of the international sports (or \u201ccommie sports\u201d as we call them here) enthusiast, and while as usual I\u2019ve managed to miss most of the latter event thus far, I did happen to note <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/rules\/huub-artz-drops-out-of-tour-de-france-breakaway-after-being-pulled-up-on-illegal-position-on-the-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this story<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, Huub Artz is a great name for a boutique company that makes overpriced hubs that are way too loud:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hub Sound Check \ud83d\udd0a\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pff83o8Rfsk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">[Sorry, your loud hub sounds stupid.]<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondly, ,this is absurd:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Dutch rider was pulled up by the vehicles of the UCI race commissaires, and on the television coverage he could be heard asking them: \u201cWhat\u2019s the limit? Can you explain what\u2019s wrong? Everybody does it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The cameras then showed one of the officials inside the car bending forward to mimic an aerodynamic position on the bike. Along with earlier footage of Artz in the race, it was soon apparent that this related to\u00a0the rule that states a rider cannot use the forearms as a point of support on the bike.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m sorry, but this is America, and even in an event that doesn\u2019t take place anywhere near America I say that riders should be free to assume whatever position they want on a bicycle.  It\u2019s called Freedom of Movement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/about-us\/universal-declaration-of-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">look it up<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"288\" data-attachment-id=\"44109\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-094709\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?fit=1776%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1776,693\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 094709\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?fit=736%2C288&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=736%2C288&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=1024%2C400&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=300%2C117&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=768%2C300&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=1536%2C599&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=1200%2C468&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=1400%2C546&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?resize=600%2C234&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?w=1776&amp;ssl=1 1776w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-094709.png?w=1472&amp;ssl=1 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re free to leave and return to your own country then it goes without saying you should be able to visit any part of your bicycle with any part of your body that you choose, and penalizing someone for doing so is nothing less than a violation of their human rights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only that, but allowing riders more on-the-bike flexibility (literally and figuratively) would bring new talent to the pro peloton by encouraging athletes from other UCI disciplines such as artistic cycling to make the transition to stage racing:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WM2025 - Single Men Final (Artistic Cycling)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uCCQd2wVwro?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, last time I checked, pro cycling was <a href=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2023\/07\/03\/its-time-for-your-annual-guilt-trip-around-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hastening the Climate Apocalypse<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"490\" data-attachment-id=\"18369\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2023\/07\/03\/its-time-for-your-annual-guilt-trip-around-france\/tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818.webp?fit=750%2C499&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,499\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818.webp?fit=736%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818.webp?resize=736%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818.webp?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tour-de-france-protests-3-3e96ee7a1bb545efae068ae285523818.webp?resize=600%2C399&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So shouldn\u2019t we be doing something about all those support vehicles?  Well, if artistic cyclists take over the peloton and they\u2019re allowed to assume whatever on-the-bike position they want, then we can finally get rid of team cars altogether!   This is because if a rider flats or otherwise falls victim to a mechanical he will then be able to share a bike with a teammate without having to wait for a spare wheel or bike change:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pair Open winning routine | 2021 UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f2QRPkx5kwU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s called \u201cteamwork,\u201d and you can look that one up too\u2013though it may not be safe for work to do so:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"882\" data-attachment-id=\"44087\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-082435\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435.png?fit=718%2C882&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"718,882\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 082435\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435.png?fit=718%2C882&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435.png?resize=718%2C882&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435.png?w=718&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435.png?resize=244%2C300&amp;ssl=1 244w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435.png?resize=600%2C737&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of the Tour de France, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/tech\/tour-de-france-2026-tyre-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everybody\u2019s still making a big fuss over tire width<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"44089\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-090156\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090156.png?fit=610%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"610,678\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 090156\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090156.png?fit=610%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090156.png?resize=610%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090156.png?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090156.png?resize=270%2C300&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090156.png?resize=600%2C667&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People have been using \u201cwide\u201d tires on road bikes forever, so why the hell are we supposed to care about a few more millimeters of rubber on a Tour rider\u2019s bike?<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The data paints a fascinating picture of how modern race bikes are being optimised, and why the number printed on the tyre sidewall no longer tells the full story.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the same story every year and it\u2019s really not fascinating at all\u2013but not only is this somehow newsworthy, but we\u2019re also supposed to care about whose tires are the biggest:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"642\" data-attachment-id=\"44091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-090343\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?fit=645%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"645,642\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 090343\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?fit=645%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?resize=645%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?w=645&amp;ssl=1 645w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090343.png?resize=600%2C597&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s always a dick measuring contest, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sorry, but it\u2019s truly exhausting to watch the cycling world rediscover the same thing over and over again:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1005\" data-attachment-id=\"44097\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049.jpg?fit=1460%2C1994&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1460,1994\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049.jpg?fit=736%2C1005&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049.jpg?resize=736%2C1005&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049.jpg?resize=750%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 750w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049.jpg?resize=1400%2C1912&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049.jpg?resize=600%2C819&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bicycle_guide_jul_1987_bridgestone_mb_1_ad_6_page_insert_p1_75pct_abab9f81e408a94cd671965dcc1596318d30d049.jpg?w=1460&amp;ssl=1 1460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I mean people knew pretty early on that drop bars were useful on mountain bikes:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"507\" data-attachment-id=\"44099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-091142\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091142.png?fit=973%2C670&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"973,670\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 091142\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091142.png?fit=736%2C507&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091142.png?resize=736%2C507&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091142.png?w=973&amp;ssl=1 973w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091142.png?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091142.png?resize=768%2C529&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091142.png?resize=600%2C413&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But 39 years later <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/canyon-exceed-cfr-gravel-adventure-ready-dropbar-option-for-refreshed-xc-hardtail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u2019s Canyon to the rescue<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"726\" data-attachment-id=\"44093\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-090520\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090520.png?fit=782%2C771&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"782,771\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 090520\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090520.png?fit=736%2C726&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090520.png?resize=736%2C726&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090520.png?w=782&amp;ssl=1 782w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090520.png?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090520.png?resize=768%2C757&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090520.png?resize=600%2C592&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s built for \u201cultra-distance adventure bikepacking racers,\u201d which is <em>way<\/em> too many words:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Who rides XC hardtails anymore? Canyon has the answer with this new Exceed CFR Gravel bike build\u2026 and it\u2019s ultra-distance adventure bikepacking racers\u2026 in addition to classic cross-country and marathon riders. Dropbars on a mountain bike? Yes, please, say the backcountry\u00a0<s>lunatics<\/s>\u00a0riders\u00a0taking on tough multi-day adventure bikepacking races like Tour Divide, Silk Road, Atlas &amp; Hellenic mountain races.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now they won\u2019t have to \u201cpiece together compromises\u201d when embarking on their ultra-distance adventure bikepacking races, because they can order a compromise straight from the factory:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"719\" data-attachment-id=\"44095\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-090701\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090701.png?fit=826%2C807&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"826,807\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 090701\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090701.png?fit=736%2C719&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090701.png?resize=736%2C719&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090701.png?w=826&amp;ssl=1 826w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090701.png?resize=300%2C293&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090701.png?resize=768%2C750&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-090701.png?resize=600%2C586&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is certainly convenient, but you know what\u2019s even better than a mountain bike that comes with a factory drop bar conversion?  A bike that you don\u2019t have to forget to leave on your roof rack because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingweekly.com\/products\/the-lightest-endurance-bike-on-the-market-second-generation-pinarello-dogma-x-is-difficult-to-fault-but-the-lofty-price-tag-makes-it-easy-to-overlook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it comes pre-driven into the garage<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"764\" data-attachment-id=\"44101\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-091424\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091424.png?fit=830%2C862&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"830,862\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 091424\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091424.png?fit=736%2C764&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091424.png?resize=736%2C764&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091424.png?w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091424.png?resize=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1 289w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091424.png?resize=768%2C798&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091424.png?resize=600%2C623&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They really should have called it the \u201cFrontal Impact\u201d or the \u201cCrumple Zone,\u201d though I suppose that wouldn\u2019t have evoked its key feature:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"812\" data-attachment-id=\"44103\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-091525\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091525.png?fit=785%2C866&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"785,866\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 091525\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091525.png?fit=736%2C812&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091525.png?resize=736%2C812&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091525.png?w=785&amp;ssl=1 785w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091525.png?resize=272%2C300&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091525.png?resize=768%2C847&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-091525.png?resize=600%2C662&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a male born between, oh, let\u2019s say 1965 and 1978, you\u2019re still (barely) able to ride a Fred bike.  Not only that, but you\u2019re also at at your peak purchasing power, and etched into your subconscious is this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"415\" data-attachment-id=\"44104\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/heritageauctions-xwing-4-h-2023\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?fit=1296%2C730&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1296,730\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?fit=736%2C415&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?resize=736%2C415&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?resize=1200%2C676&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HeritageAuctions-Xwing-4-H-2023.webp?w=1296&amp;ssl=1 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So sure, they can make up all the crap they want:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pinarello says, \u201cThe new configuration disperses road vibrations more efficiently through the four connection points, while the lower linkage minimises rebound, delivering a smoother, more controlled ride.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that, and nothing else, is what the Dogma X and its signature X-Stay is all about.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, well that\u2019s not entirely true, it\u2019s also about Fifteen Thousand American Fun Tickets\u2122:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing is on the upper end of the spectrum and in line with the current Dogma F range. The Dogma X frameset will set you back \u00a35,500 \/ $6,950 \/ \u20ac6,700, while full builds are \u00a312,600 \/ $15,500 \/ \u20ac14,900.`<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though that isn\u2019t so bad if you go halfsies with a friend:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"882\" data-attachment-id=\"44114\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/screenshot-2026-07-10-082435-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435-1.png?fit=718%2C882&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"718,882\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-07-10 082435\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435-1.png?fit=718%2C882&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435-1.png?resize=718%2C882&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435-1.png?w=718&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435-1.png?resize=244%2C300&amp;ssl=1 244w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bikesnobnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-10-082435-1.png?resize=600%2C737&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikesnobnyc.com\/2026\/07\/10\/whatll-they-think-of-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between the Whirled Cup and the Annual Touring of the France there is much to consume the attention of the international sports (or \u201ccommie sports\u201d as we call them here) enthusiast, and while as usual I\u2019ve managed to miss most of the latter event thus far, I did happen to note this story: Firstly, Huub [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":252336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-252333","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252333"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252333\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/252336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}