Gear Break: MAAP New Season New Pursuits, Hammerhead ANT+ LEV E-Bike Support, Zwift Personal Leaderboards, Muc-Off Utility Toolbox, Lezyne Light Your Way & Gaerne Shoes for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty
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Gear Break: MAAP debuts their most comprehensive road collection yet, Hammerhead introduces ANT+ LEV e-bike support, personal leaderboards gives Zwifters a new way to analyze ride data, Muc-Off utility toolbox, Lezyne light your way and Gaerne is the new cycling shoe partner of Intermarché-Circus-Wanty.
MAAP: New Season, New Pursuits
MAAP Debuts Their Most Comprehensive Road Collection Yet. Empowering Riders in a Collective “Pursuit of Progression” in Whichever Corner of the Planet They Choose to Ride.
For the first road cycling collection of 2023, MAAP are focusing on the pursuit of progression. Going beyond performance goals, the pursuit of progression is also about a wider desire to do better; for ourselves, the people around us and our planet.
With those fundamental goals in mind, the new season of road clothing features more recycled fabric content than ever before, as a small but important step towards sustainability which guides the company every day.
“We believe that progression itself is the ambition, a continual exercise in innovation and betterment,” said Oliver Cousins, co-founder of MAAP. “For example, our transition from virgin to Sustainably Preferred Materials (SPM) is not in itself the end goal, but an important progression towards greater positive impact with the planet we all share.”
As Cousin’s states, The Evade Jersey, one of MAAP’s most popular with riders – available in long and short-sleeve silhouettes – is now made with Sustainably Preferred Materials (SPM) using over 70% Italian-made recycled nylon in the primary body, adding a strong push towards reducing environmental impact. Along with the new materials, both Evade and Evolve jerseys kick off the season in a suite of new colourways. The Evade line will also re-introduce off-bike apparel, including sweats, tees, hoodies, beanies and caps. All-gender kit that has any rider covered whatever their off-bike pursuits.
New for this season, MAAP introduces the Women’s Short Team Bib Evo. Ergonomically designed in a female-specific cut, the updated bib features a new style with a 5cm shorter leg length, silicone-patterned leg band and higher-cut mesh waist alongside the same breathable and moisture-wicking materials riders can expect from Team Bib Evo.
As any committed rider can agree, progression never stops, no matter what the weather throws at them. Evade thermal long-sleeve jerseys, windproof Draft jackets and vests for damp conditions, are all released in a set of new colours to aid riders as they transition into a new season. And as some parts of the southern hemisphere move into the deep winter season, there are new colours of waterproof Prime jackets and vests plus refreshed versions of the brand’s two top-end jackets; Ascend, for heavier rain and wind, and Apex, the warmest riding jacket in the range.
Dropping later in March will be the Sphere collection, MAAP’s own visual and technical progression on the Emblem capsule released in 2022. The Sphere Pro Hex Jersey 2.0 features an exclusive MAAP hex-tech sleeve for aero optimisation alongside breathable micro-perforated fabric on the back and side panels. Featuring an upgraded bonded front hem, larger pockets with anti-sag material and UPF 50+ sun protection factor, the Sphere Pro Hex Jersey is ready to ride.
- The New Season Road Collection is available now on MAAP.cc and your local retailer.
Hammerhead Introduces ANT+ LEV E-Bike Support
Leveraging existing E-Bike data, Karoo 2 offers new intuitive displays to maximize your ride.
Hammerhead, innovators of cycling technology and makers of the Karoo 2 cycling computer, released ANT+ LEV E-Bike support allowing riders to better visualize and manage battery usage so they can see the road ahead.
As E-Bikes continue to grow in popularity, Hammerhead remains committed to developing new technologies that will improve all rider experiences. The latest Karoo 2 update delivers real time visual displays of battery life and drain rate as it relates to route, all with the goal of minimizing range anxiety and empowering riders with the data they need to maximize their ride.
With the release of ANT+ LEV E-Bike support, riders will be able to conveniently add new E-Bike data fields into new or existing ride profiles. The integration provides quick visual data so riders can remain focused on their personalized data and route preferences.
When connected to ANT+ LEV enabled E-Bikes, Karoo 2 users are able to view:
- Battery Life
- Range Remaining Vs. Route Distance Remaining
- Battery Burn Rate
- Estimated Range Remaining
- Assist Mode/Level
- Bike Motor Power & Combined Power
Additionally, riders now have the ability to analyze post-ride bike battery usage via Hammerhead’s Dashboard Ride Review. Riders can easily view historical battery usage, assist levels, and drain rates to better understand riding habits and optimize for future rides.
All E-Bike data will be written to the FIT file, and E-Bike rides properly tagged will be categorized automatically when uploaded to Komoot and Strava.
To see a full list of features, and learn more about ANT+ LEV E-Bike support please visit the Hammerhead Support Karoo-2-eBike-Integration page.
Hammerhead® is a cycling technology company with a mission to inspire & empower all people to unlock their athletic potential through cycling. Hammerhead currently operates as a stand-alone brand within the SRAM® portfolio. www.hammerhead.io.
Personal Leaderboards Gives Zwifters A New Way to Analyze Ride Data
New Companion App feature lets Zwifters compare and track their progress on segments over time
Zwift, the global online fitness platform for cyclists, triathletes, and runners, is excited to launch new Leaderboards in their latest update to the Zwift Companion App.
The new Personal Leaderboards, first announced in December’s This Season on Zwift, will give Zwifters the opportunity to compare their times on segments, tracking progress over time, and giving them a new way to analyze ride data.
To access Personal Leaderboards, Zwifters will go to the “More” section of their Zwift Companion App, and will then be able to select from each of Zwift’s worlds, see which routes have been completed in each, and then select routes. Once in an individual segment, efforts will be broken down into quarters, and times will be displayed on a chart for easy viewing. Zwifters can also click into each effort to see an overview of the ride on which they set that time.
Segment times for all Zwifters are now available in Personal Leaderboards, with times going back to each rider’s first day on Zwift.
Zwift’s Companion App is the perfect complement to Zwift, allowing riders to interact with others on the platform via in-app messaging. Zwift Companion also allows riders to share Zwift’s distinctive Ride On – a sign of camaraderie and encouragement – change camera angles and capture images, navigate, and create and join clubs.
To check out Personal Leaderboards, Zwifters should make sure their Companion App is updated to 3.44.
- More info on Zwift at: zwift.com.
Muc-Off Utility Toolbox
- More info on Muc-Off at: https://muc-off.com.
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Lezyne: Light Your Way
- More info on Lezyne at: ride.lezyne.com.
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Gaerne is the New Cycling Shoe Partner of Intermarché-Circus-Wanty
Since season 2023, the riders of Intermarché-Circus-Wanty are equipped with Gaerne shoes of Made in Italy, with which they already obtained six victories and twelve podiums.
The shoes worn by the riders of the World Team and Circus-ReUz-Technord are the new top of the road collection: CARBON G.STL in white color, remarkably light and high-performing.
The upper is made of one-piece of microfiber with laser drilling to provide hear dispersion and a perfect climate. Infit Closure System features six fixing zones to grant a precision fit and Li2 BOA reels for a customized closing, fast and without any pressure point. The Anatomic Heel Cup, the Tarsal Support System and the full Carbon Sole complete this latest lightweight, high-performance road shoes.
Gaerne is one of the world’s leading companies for motorbike boots and cycling shoes, founded in 1962 with a Made in Italy production that has remained faithful to its origins and to the Treviso area, representing Italian excellence in the World. Skills and more than 60 years tradition of expert craftsmen, rigorous selection of materials, uncompromising pursuit of quality, innovation and design to new and original solutions is the philosophy of the brand.
Niccolò Bonifazio: “I have the chance to use the new model G. STL of Gaerne, which is both comfortable and rigid. For a sprinter like me, that’s perfect. There’s no loss of power during this violent effect thanks to this rigidity and the carbon sole. I also feel the advantages uphill, thanks to the BOA closing system, which secures the shoe around the foot. I noticed that this model is lighter than the previous models I used a couple of years ago. Gaerne innovated a lot and today we can rely on high performance models such as this one. Thanks to an individual follow-up, Gaerne offers tailor-made shoes for each rider. We can comfortably go all out on the bike!”
Ernesto Gazzola (President Gaerne): “We are delighted to welcome Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, they are one of the most competitive teams in the peloton. We are proud of this new cooperation and we are looking forward to achieve accomplishments which are important both for Gaerne and for the team and to celebrate new victories together with them! “
Gaerne, a name that derives from the initials of GAzzola ERNEsto, is one of the world’s leading companies for motorbike boots and cycling shoes, founded in 1962 with a Made in Italy production that has remained faithful to its origins and to the Treviso area, representing Italian excellence in the World.
Since the beginning, Gaerne started producing good quality mountain footwear. In the following years, along with the firm’s growth, the production was diversified into other sectors, motorcycling boots in the mid-Seventies and then cycling shoes in the mid-Eighties.
Skills and more than 60 years tradition of expert craftsmen, rigorous selection of materials, uncompromising pursuit of quality, innovation and design to new and original solutions: this is the philosophy of a brand which has, in its own history, the basis for a continuous momentum and innovation for the international success of its products and its Italian style.
- More info on Gaerne at: http://www.gaerne.com.
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