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Wise words from Jonas Abrahamsen: "Maybe having the fastest bike is the reason I won"

Wise words from Jonas Abrahamsen: "Maybe having the fastest bike is the reason I won"

It was meant to be. Last Wednesday, Jonas Abrahamsen claimed a prestigious stage victory in the Tour de France. Already during the winter training camp, the Norwegian dreamed of such a standout performance, and with Project Breakaway, the team – together with all its partners – unveiled the entire tactical plan. The dream seemed to fall apart on Belgian roads, but the opposite turned out to be true.

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ASTR RS versus Kanzo Adventure: a choice between performance or adventure?

ASTR RS versus Kanzo Adventure: a choice between performance or adventure?

In autumn 2024 we launched our ASTR RS, which quickly became an instant hit. Thanks to its groundbreaking 52 mm tire clearance, this bike is perfectly suited for gravel performance. Naturally, the riders of the Ridley Racing Team also used the ASTR RS on the biggest stages, such as Traka and UNBOUND. The Kanzo Adventure, on the other hand, is a bike designed for adventurers and bikepackers. So what are the main differences between the ASTR RS and the Kanzo Adventure?

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Ciao, Bella Italia! Uno-X sees life through rose-colored glasses in the Giro d’Italia Women

Ciao, Bella Italia! Uno-X sees life through rose-colored glasses in the Giro d’Italia Women

This Sunday marks the start of the 35th edition of the Giro d’Italia Women in Bergamo. The organization of this Grand Tour lies in the hands of RCS Sport, in collaboration with the Italian cycling federation. Formerly known as Giro Rosa and Giro Donne, this stage race has grown into a major highlight on the calendar, and the Uno-X women ensure that our bikes are beautifully represented in the battle for pink!

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E-ASTR Sets the Electric Standard for Gravel Performance

E-ASTR Sets the Electric Standard for Gravel Performance

In the fall of 2024, we launched the ASTR RS—a gravel bike that was hailed by multiple specialized reviewers as the new benchmark in gravel performance. With its combination of tire clearance up to 52 mm and a performance-oriented geometry, it immediately impressed. Today, we expand this acclaimed ASTR family with an electric variant: the E-ASTR. As our second e-bike, the E-ASTR offers every rider the chance to enjoy the unique ride characteristics of the ASTR—with a subtle boost.

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Rens Teunissen van Manen claims prestigious World Cup victory in Val di Sole

Rens Teunissen van Manen claims prestigious World Cup victory in Val di Sole

The KMC Ridley MTB Racing Team enjoyed an absolute highlight this past weekend. Dutch rising star Rens Teunissen van Manen took first place in the U23 World Cup race in Val di Sole. There was also an outstanding performance from Julian Schelb, finishing 6th in the elite category. U23 riders Sasha Hudyma (6th) and Tom Schellekens (8th), along with Kelsey Urban (10th), all secured top‑10 results!

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Team Nowak follows in the footsteps of the Polish world traveller on the Kanzo Adventure Alu through Africa

Team Nowak follows in the footsteps of the Polish world traveller on the Kanzo Adventure Alu through Africa

Nearly a hundred years ago, Polish explorer Kazimierz Nowak was one of the very first bikepackers in the world. He stepped out of his front door to cycle to the southernmost tip of Africa. Along the way, he wrote hundreds of articles that were published in newspapers in his home country. Cultural scientist Tom Ysewijn wrote the masterpiece Alone Across Africa about this journey. The story was picked up by actor Titus De Voogdt, who, together with content creator Jeroen Franssens and Ysewijn himself, will head to Africa this October on our Kanzo Adventure Alu for the podcast Nowak.

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