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Mavic Cyclo Tour shoes review

Touring shoes

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As their name suggests, these shoes from Mavic are designed to be your companions on long days in the saddle.

Deep heel cups and Velcro straps let you achieve a snug fit, mesh inserts help keep your feet cool, reflective outlines add visibility, and the rubber outsole is good and grippy.

However, the midsole has a nylon shank for stiffening the front portion that our testers found uncomfortably prominent, leaving them with aching feet after a few hours.

If you’re looking for some shoes for shorter rides or commuting, then the Mavics will serve you well. But the uncomfortable midsole means we wouldn’t fancy touring any great distance in these. They’re available in half sizes from 3.5-13.

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MAVIC CYCLO TOUR Cycle Touring Shoes Black

Made for cyclotourism, the MAVIC Cyclo Tour Shoes in Black offer all the comfort and reliability needed for cycle touring. The double density OrthoLite® sock liner keeps your feet dry and cushioned, improving your pedalling comfort. Lightweight and high performing, the Cyclo Tour shoes from MAVIC are also equipped with a rubber Contagrip® sole, which offers optimal grip and strength both on and off your bike.

Colour : Black

Size : 40, 40 2/3, 41 1/3, 42 2/3, 42, 43 1/3, 44, 44 2/3, 45 1/3

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Mavic Cyclo Tour Road Touring Cycling Shoes

Mavic’s Cyclo Tour road cycling shoes are comfortable yet stiff for maximum energy transfer through the pedals. This blend of characteristics make the Mavic Cyclo Tour shoes ideal for long-distance riding.

 Mavic’s Ergo Fit OrthoLite toe space with increased volume and comfort straps running along the upper create a comfortable fit, mile after mile. Mesh venting on the shoes upper improves airflow to your feet helping to regulate your body temperature.

The Mavic Cyclo Tour cycling shoes are great for commuters as well with reflective highlights that enhance your visibility in low light conditions.

Key Features

Fit and comfort :

• 3 Comfort Strap Ergo Fit OrthoLite® for exceptional comfort on and off the bike More volume around the toes

Access to the Mavic performance :

• Tour Grip Outsole, a touring specific outsole Contagrip®, for excellent grip

Contagrip® :

• The best in traction and durability

Comfort Strap :

• Traditional hook and loop closure straps

Tour Grip Outsole :

• Touring specific outsole

Ergo Fit OrthoLite® :

• Dual density OrthoLite® sock liner, For cooler, drier, healthier cushioning for increased on and off the bike comfort.

Ergo Ride :

• Comfort Strap, Ergo Fit OrthoLite®

Energy Ride :

• Contagrip® , Tour Grip Outsole

Product Details :

• Synthetic heel counter
• Synthetic and mesh upper
• Integrated toe cap
• 3 Comfort straps
• Reflective highlights
• Higher volume fit
• Size: 40, 41, 42, 42.5, 43, 44, 44.5, 46, 46.5, 47
• Colour: Black

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Mavic Cyclo Tour Sport

Long distance cyclo touring shoe.

This shoe combines the exceptional comfort of the Cyclo Tour with enhanced better energy transfer thanks to the Ergo Lite Ratchet technology for optimal long distance riding.

Color: Black/ Metallic Silver

Size: US 5 - 13.5

Weight: 380 grams (8.5)

Technologies:

PRODUCT DETAILS Synthetic heel counter Synthetic and mesh upper Integrated toe cap Low profile 2 position ratchet support 2 Comfort straps Reflective highlights Higher volume fit

ERGO RIDE Ergo Lite Ratchet Comfort Strap Ergo 3D EVA tongue insert Ergo Fit OrthoLite®

ENERGY RIDE Contagrip® Tour Grip Outsole

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Comfort in every circumstance The Ergo Fit Pad technology offers exceptional comfort thanks to progressive padding and shaped design. - No pressure head hold - Low density open cell foam close to the skin pulls moisture away while higher density foam provides support - Ergo Ride Technology

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Optimal adjustability, comfort and head hold The Ergo Hold Retention System offers unbeatable comfort thanks to a precise adjustement system which perfectly fits all head shapes and a double-density foam pad to pull moisture away. - 6 cm of size adjustment on the fly with the ergonomically designed, dual density high grip dial - Integrated ergo pad for optimal comfort and moisture management - Ergo Ride Technology

Ergo Hold SL Retention System

Compact and lightweight, with no compromise on optimal adjustability, comfort and head hold - 6 cm of size adjustment on the fly with the ergonomically designed, dual density high grip dial - Integrated ergo pad for optimal comfort and moisture management - Smaller size and lighter weight - Ergo Ride Technology

Ergo Protec Alutex

Extra reinforcement with Alutex glass fiber It allows for larger vent openings with no loss of protection. - Six layers of glass fiber in a one piece construction - Ergo Ride Technology

Ergo Protec Carbon

Extra reinforcement with Carbon composite It allows for larger vent openings with no loss of protection. - Six layer carbon composite one piece construction - Ergo Ride Technology

Assymetrical zip that is ergnomically positioned to limit irritation and pressure points in sensitive areas

Womens specific short construction with a highly elastic waist insert that maximizes comfort

Energy Carbon Comp Outsole

Light, stiff and thin carbon reinforcement Composite glass fiber and nylon insert with carbon for increased stiffness. - Light stiff and thin (6 mm) - Low stack height (7.5 mm) closer to the pedal for improved energy transfer - 5 mm front/rear cleat adjustability - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Composite Outsole

Light, stiff and thin. - Composite glass fiber and nylon insert - Low stack height (7.5 mm) closer to the pedal for improved energy transfer - 5 mm front/rear cleat adjustability - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Frame Carbon

Ultra supportive for maximum foothold. - Carbon fiber woven with a flexible polymer for maximum support and energy transfer - Lateral TPU frame for pressure free ratchet support - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Frame +

Exceptional foothold, support and optimal energy transfer. - Lateral and medial TPU frame - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Lock

Enhanced heel hold - 3D heel counter provides excellent heel hold - Low weight for maximum energy transfer - It precisely holds the heel above the calcaneous bone - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Lock Carbon

Excellent heel hold. - Full carbon 3D heel counter - Minimal weight for maximum energy transmission - It precisely holds the heel above the calcaneous bone - 50% lighter than injected heel counters - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Frame Carbon SL

Highly supportive for excellent foothold. - Carbon fiber woven with a flexible polymer for maximum support and energy transfer - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Grip Outsole

Optimal energy transfer and grip for Cross-country. - Glass fiber enhanced nylon insert - Contragrip® rubber lugs - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Grip Carbon Comp Outsole

Optimal energy transfer and grip for Cross-country. - Composite carbon - Glass fiber and nylon insert with Contragrip® rubber lugs - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Full Carbon Outsole

Extremely lightweight and stiff outsole. - Stiff and thin (5.5 mm) - Low stack height (7 mm) closer to the pedal for optimal energy transfer - 5 mm front/rear cleat adjustability - Energy Ride Technology

Energy Full Carbon SLR Outsole

The lightest Mavic outsole with optimal stiffness. - Extremely thin 5.5 mm sole thickness - Integrated 6 mm of fore/ aft cleat adjustment - Energy Ride Technology

External elastic gripper with silicone for maximum grip and elasticity.

Fully waterproof construction featuring GORE-TEX® membrane. - Breathable - Durably waterproof - Engineered to keep feet dry and comfortable at all times

Strategically placed micro laser perforations that increase breathability and moisture management

Neoprene Ankle Gusset

Hot and water-resistant construction increasing ease of movement. - Breathable construction - Keep your feet dry

Closer fitting cut, carefully tailored to better match the fittest cyclists body shape. Fit adjustments on the Men's jerseys include 4cm smaller chest circumference compared to the standard Mavic fit.

Terra Grip Outsole

All around All mountain outsole. - Rugged combination of Contragrip® rubber lugs - Excellent grip and tuned fibreglass and polyamid insert for reliable trail riding comfort and control - Energy Ride Technology

Trail Grip Outsole

All terrain grip, high abrasion resistance and all day comfort. - Contragrip® rubber outsole with trail tested lug pattern - EVA midsole for extra shock absorption - Energy Ride technology

Tour Grip Outsole

Touring specific outsole. - Contragrip® rubber walking surface for excellent grip - Glass fiber reinforced nylon insert for comfort and pedaling efficiency - Energy Ride technology

Extra ventilation for maximum breathbility. - A full length front zipped vent - Mesh allows maximum ventilation while keeping the jacket in place - Clima Ride Technology

Ergo 3D Pro Insert

Full 3D construction for excellent fit. - Low profile construction with high density foams for minimum bulk - High density progressive cushioning with 3 different densities and 4 different thicknesses - Ergo Ride Technology

Ergo 3D Insert

The state of the art in comfort. Engineered mesh for excellent moisture wicking. Progressive cushioning with 3 different densities and 6 different thicknesses of preshaped foam.

Ergo Grip Race

A pure performance version of the Ergo Grip concept. - Secure leg hold with a non-binding elastic for increased comfort and circulation - Lightweight, highly elastic fabric with silicone printing for increased grip - Ergo Ride Technology

Patented lightweight lacing system for one-pull tightening. - Featuring ballistic strength kevlar/aramid lace wire - Ergo Ride Technology

Ergo 2D Women's Insert

High performing women's specific insert with 2 densities and 2 different thicknesses of perforated foam for maximun comfort, support and moisture management.

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The organisers of the Tour de France Femmes confirmed the seven teams that will be joining the 15 Women's WorldTour squads in this year's race.

Cofidis and Tashkent City earned automatic invitations under UCI rules as the top UCI Continental Women's teams in 2023.

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Results have arrived, the mavic wheels story: a storied history of 130 years in cycling innovation.

Mavic is best-known for its high-performance road and mountain bike wheels. But Mavic’s history is also the history of cycling. Its innovative components, ideas, and designs have shaped the sport into what it is today. It may be one of the most important bike brands ever. Here's why.

Written by: Bruce Lin

Published on: Apr 27, 2021

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My memories of watching the Tour de France are a blur, and the names of most riders have faded in the hazy corners of my mind. But there are a few famous (or infamous) names that I won’t easily forget: Froome, Armstrong, Ullrich, Pantani, LeMond… Oh, and one more: Mavic .

Sadly, it was announced earlier this year that neutral service at the Tour will be taken over by Shimano. It’s the end of an era. But Mavic’s legacy is much bigger than a fleet of yellow cars and motorcycles.

I’ve always had a soft spot for Mavic . The first bike upgrade I ever purchased was a set of Mavic Ksyrium Elites. Fifteen years later, I ride a set of Ksyrium Pro Carbon SLs, and there have been countless Mavic road and mountain bike wheels in between. To honor this iconic brand, I decided to take a ride down memory lane. Mavic’s history is the history of cycling, and you may be surprised to learn how much its innovative ideas and designs have shaped the sport into what it is today.

• The beginning
• The breakthrough
• Wheel innovations
• The dawn of wheel systems
• The age of aero
• A shift in performance

Mavic and the mountain bike

• The race saviors

The beginning: Pedal cars and mudguards

Mavic was founded in 1889 by Charles Idoux and Lucien Chanel in Lyon, France to provide spare parts for the growing bicycle market. The name “Mavic” is actually an acronym which stands for “Manufacture d’Articles Vélocipédiques Idoux et Chanel,” which roughly translates to “Idoux and Chanel’s Manufactory of Articles for Velocipedes.”

What’s a velocipede you ask? Well, Mavic is so old that the bicycle as we know it today, the “safety bicycle,” had only just been invented. The word “bicycle” hadn’t even entered most people’s vocabulary. Instead, the term “velocipede” described any human-powered land vehicle with one or more wheels. It was first coined as a French name for the Laufmaschine (which some might know as a “ dandy horse ”) that was first developed in 1817.

Mavic first specialized in manufacturing wooden bicycle rims and other small components. In the 1930s, Mavic expanded its manufacturing capabilities to make toy pedal cars for children, outfitted with spoked wheels, decorative hub-cabs, a chain drive to the back axle, and even a working hood and trunk.

The company’s crown jewel, however, was the 1934 “apron mudguard.” Mavic took the standard mudguard design and added a flexible rubber apron to the trailing edge to deflect water and mud away from riders’ shoes. Today, countless bike commuters still benefit from this nearly 90-year-old Mavic invention.

The breakthrough: Dura alloy rims

In 1934, cycling was an established sport experiencing huge growth. But bike technology hadn't caught up with the times. Riders were still limited to fixed-gear bikes that rolled on wooden rims. These rims usually weighed a hefty 1,200 grams. Many modern rims are 300-500 grams.

The new rim was also the first to be constructed with eyelets. Eyelets spread the stress of the spokes between the lower and upper walls of the rim, allowing the rim to use a lighter, hollow design. Interestingly, a solo Italian designer, Mario Longhi, had the same idea and managed to register his patent two hours before Mavic could. Fortunately, Longhi allowed Mavic to exploit the design under license.

When the Dura rim came out in 1934, metal rims were banned by the rules of the Tour de France. Because of this, the new rim had to be tested secretly. 1931 Tour de France winner, Antonin Magne, rode a set that was painted to look like normal wooden rims so they wouldn’t attract attention.

Magne used the rims to take the yellow jersey on the second stage of the 1934 Tour. He won two more stages along the way, including the Tour’s first-ever individual time trial, and won the yellow jersey with a 27-minute lead. The next year, the rules changed, and in 1935, all racers in the Tour were riding on Dura rims. For the next 60 years, alloy rims would dominate professional cycling.

Wheel innovations: Clinchers, UST tubeless, and carbon

When inflating the Elan tire above 90psi, riders had issues with tubes blowing the bead off of other rims. The Module E solved this issue with hooked beads that kept the tire seated. This new design set the standard for modern clincher wheels and enabled the development of modern, high-pressure clincher tires.

In the last decade, tubeless wheels and tires have become commonplace. But Mavic was already working on the technology in the late-’90s. It collaborated with Michelin and Hutchinson, the world’s two largest tire manufacturers, to create the Crossmax UST tubeless rim in 1999.

UST stands for Universal System Tubeless, and it is a technology patented by Mavic. A UST rim and tire are manufactured to specific tolerances. A UST tire bead is square-shaped and the tire casing has a butyl liner to make it 100% airtight. A UST rim has a matching well for the tire bead to seat and generally has no exposed spoke nipples. This means a UST tubeless set-up doesn’t require any additional tape or sealant to hold air pressure (though sealant can be used). Tubeless systems had long been the standard for cars and motorcycles. UST successfully brought that technology to bicycles.

Currently, “tubeless-ready” systems are now more popular because they’re simpler to manufacture. Tolerances don’t have to be as precise because sealant can compensate, and in many cases, the tires are lighter because they don’t use a fully airtight casing. Fortunately, Mavic’s UST rims are compatible with both UST and tubeless-ready tires.

And then there’s carbon. By the early ‘00s, it was clear that carbon fiber rims were the next big thing. Mavic already had ample experience building carbon disc wheels (more on that later) and began developing prototype carbon road wheels with the American Garmin-Barracuda team, including prototype M40 carbon rims for Paris-Roubaix.

Zipp managed to beat Mavic to the punch by winning Roubaix with Fabian Cancellara in 2010, but not everyone was convinced, and the "Hell of the North" was still dominated by hand-built alloy wheels. In the 2011 edition, Garmin-Barracuda rider, Johan Vansummeren, rode Roubaix on carbon wheels for the first time. He later commented that the difference in weight and improved aerodynamics gave him a noticeable advantage on paved sectors.

Vansummeren became the second man to win Paris-Roubaix on carbon wheels, and their durability was proven when Vansummeren rode the last three miles with a flat tire to hold off a charging Cancellara. Cancellara’s 2010 win showed that winning on carbon was possible, but Vansummeren’s 2011 win proved carbon was the future. Now, you won’t find a single alloy rim in the pro peloton.

The dawn of wheel systems: Cosmic, Helium, and Ksyrium

Up until the mid-’90s, buying a wheel meant choosing a separate hub, spokes, and rim. If you lacked wheel-building skills, then you also needed to find someone who could lace it all together. Mavic decided to change the status quo by offering pre-built, complete wheelsets that it called “wheel systems.”

French competitor, Roval, had experimented with complete wheel systems a few years earlier, but it was the Mavic Cosmic, released in 1994, that was the first widely available pre-built wheel. The cycling public was unaccustomed to the concept at the time, so the revolutionary Cosmic saw lackluster sales and garnered little attention.

Cycling fans will likely remember the Helium-equipped carbon Look ridden by Laurent Jalabert in the Tour. The red anodized rims and hubs stood out and quickly became iconic. And because the wheels were sold as a complete, pre-built wheelset, everyday riders were able to get their hands on the exact same wheels that the King of the Mountains was riding.

The Helium’s success led to Mavic’s Ksyrium wheel in 2000, which improved on the Helium wheel by introducing stiffer, oversized aluminum spokes. Because the Ksyrium was a wheel system, Mavic engineers could design the entire hub and a rim around these new spokes, using lower spoke counts and new rim drilling methods to create a wheel that was similar in weight but much stiffer. Lance Armstrong famously used a pair of prototype Ksyriums to “win” his first Tour de France in 1999.

Mavic’s move to pre-built wheels was risky. Bike shops profited from the hefty labor margins from building wheels, so Mavic was a threat to their businesses. For many years, some shops refused to stock Mavic wheels. But eventually, the convenience of purchasing a complete, ready-to-ride wheelset won over most riders. Though there are still hand-built wheel aficionados out there, pre-built wheels now dominate the market.

The age of aero: Comete carbon disc wheel

In the 1970s, Mavic engineers developed an interest in aerodynamics after seeing results from early studies conducted at the French Study Bureau. In 1973, Mavic used those findings and data to produce its first glass-fiber lenticular disc wheel.

This new disc wheel was tested on the track and the road, but since it was against the rules at the time (unlike the first alloy rims and there’s no way to disguise the fact that it’s a disc), it was never used in a race.

Later, Mavic partnered with Gitane-Renault and the Aerotechnical Institute at the Saint-Cyr engineering school to produce the first aero road bike. The bike had modified aero tube shapes, integrated handlebars, internal cable routing, and most importantly, deep-section Mavic CXP25 alloy rims. Bernard Hinault rode the Mavic-equipped Profil aero bike to victory in four of the five individual time trials at the 1979 Tour de France, taking the final yellow jersey as well.

Then, in 1984, Mavic debuted the Comete carbon fiber disc wheel at the Tour de France. The Comete was the first commercially available disc wheel. It did away with fiberglass used in the original 1973 disc wheel but kept the revolutionary lenticular shape. The rim and hub were joined together with two specially shaped carbon discs.

Carbon disc wheels quickly became the hot new trend and professional cyclists began demanding them for prologues and time trials. Other manufacturers followed Mavic’s lead, but without aero expertise, many designed flat discs which didn't reduce drag as much as the lenticular-shaped Comete.

Mavic’s aerodynamic prowess translated well to track racing. Boardman won the 4km pursuit in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics using Mavic’s carbon tri-spoke 3G front wheel with a Comete disc rear. Four years later, Mavic introduced the iO lenticular carbon five-spoke wheel which won five medals in Atlanta.

The Comete disc, 3G, and iO have been favored by Olympic track powerhouses like Great Britain, France, and Australia. They’ve won medals in Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio, as well as countless medals at track world championships, becoming the most successful track wheels ever produced.

A shift in performance: Tout Mavic, Zap Mavic System, and Mektronic

Though Mavic is best-known for its wheels and hubs, it dabbled in other components, including pedals, cranks, and headsets. In 1979, it made the leap to produce its first complete group, the Tout Mavic (which translates into “All Mavic”).

Sean Kelly was the first big name to achieve success on Mavic’s new group. In the spring of 1984, while riding a Tout Mavic-equipped Vitus, Kelly took victory in Paris-Nice, Liège–Bastogne–Liège, and an incredibly muddy Paris-Roubaix. That same year, he was also runner-up in Milano-Sanremo and the Ronde van Vlaanderen.

In 1989, Greg LeMond took Tout Mavic to the top step of the Tour de France, the same Tour where he used the Mavic Comete disc wheel to best Lauren Fignon in the final TT. Later that year, LeMond rode Tout Mavic to his second world championship title in Chambéry, France.

ZMS was beautifully simple. It didn't use electricity to actually shift. The battery sent a signal to the rear derailleur where a solenoid engaged the jockey-wheel using a horizontal pushrod. The rider’s pedaling action provided the actual energy to pull the derailleur up or down and change gear. This meant the battery was tiny and could be stored in a bar end.

ZMS gained favor among time trial specialists like Tony Rominger and Chris Boardman. Rominger felt that the faster shifting and the ability to shift without changing position provided a notable advantage. Against the advice of his team director, Rominger chose to use ZMS in the final time trial of the 1993 Tour, winning the stage and finishing second overall. Boardman used ZMS (and the Comete disc wheel) in his prologue win in the 1994 Tour de France.

But Mavic wasn’t done. In 1999, Mavic introduced Mektronic, the world’s first wireless electronic group. It worked much like ZMS but used digitally-coded radio waves to control shifts. Control buttons were built into the hoods and connected to onboard computer showed time, speed, distance, and sprocket positions. Again, Mavic was far ahead of the curve, releasing its wireless group 16 years before SRAM would introduce Red eTap.

Sadly, like ZMS, Mektronic would fade away before it could be refined and perfected. It had it small contingent of passionate fans, but as the decade drew to a close, corporate powers made the decision that Mavic should refocus on the root of its success: innovative wheels.

In the 1980s, Mavic took a keen interest in American BMX racing and the budding mountain bike scene in California and Colorado. Mavic realized that off-road disciplines were more than just passing fancies and moved in to support the market.

Beginning in   1994, Mavic played a major part in a downhill mountain bike arms race between Eric Barone and Christian Taillefer. Barone and Taillefer both set out to claim the downhill speed record, piloting custom aero mountain bikes down steep ski slopes in the French Alps   equipped with specially made Mavic aero wheels and studded mountain bike tires.

With the game-changing, pre-built Helium road wheelset in 1996, Mavic simultaneously released the Crossmax wheelset for mountain bikes. Like the Helium, the Crossmax was a wheel system. The hubs, spokes, and rim were designed in conjunction to maximize weight savings and handling characteristics. Crossmax would make its professional debut in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Mavic has continued to be a major presence in modern mountain biking. Its work on UST technology helped bring tubeless wheels and tires to mountain bikes. With racers like cross-country legend Julien Absalon, Mavic developed prototype 29” Crossmax wheels in 2011. Mavic sought to create a 29er wheel that had more stiffness and lighter weight to compete with traditional 26" wheels. The Crossmax SLR 29er was released in 2012 and helped usher in the modern 29er mountain bikes that have taken over XC racing.

The race saviors: Mavic neutral service

As I said in the introduction, my memories of the Tour de France all feature Mavic’s iconic yellow neutral service vehicles. With Mavic neutral service ending this year, I thought it fitting to close out this story by looking back at what made Mavic’s neutral service so special.

Mavic took this new job seriously. In the beginning, mechanics often took over 30 seconds to change a wheel. Mavic decided this was too long and began training its mechanics so they could change a rear wheel in 15 seconds and a front in less than 10, keeping riders in the race.

Before race radios, riders also relied on Mavic neutral service cars to relay messages and receive information regarding time gaps. They’d even provide bottles on hot days for riders who were out of water and too far from their team car.

Over the years, many pros have been saved by a Mavic car or moto providing a spare bike or wheel. I’ll never forget Stuart O'Grady in the 2007 Paris-Roubaix.

O’Grady punctured on the cobbles and fell off a breakaway group containing race favorite Tom Boonen. A Mavic moto immediately came to his aid with a wheel and he was able to join a chasing group 1:30 behind. He bridged back up to the front and then soloed away to the finish, becoming the first Australian to win Roubaix. Without neutral service, his comeback after the puncture would have been impossible. 

Another, more amusing story is that of Jens Voigt in the 2010 Tour de France.

On the Col de Peyresourde, Voigt crashed hard and broke the derailleur off his bike. All the team cars were up the road so he took a neutral service bike, but it was a bike from Mavic’s junior support program. It was several sizes too small and had toe clips and junior gearing. But Voigt hunched over and pedaled the comically tiny bike, determined to finish the stage after abandoning the Tour the year prior. Eventually, he found a policeman waiting with a spare bike left by his team car. The neutral service bike allowed him to complete the stage and make it to Paris with his team. 

There are countless stories like these of neutral service saving riders, and there’s no telling how many riders owe their races to their presence. Though Mavic has left the neutral service game behind, it’s left its mark. Shimano’s blue neutral service cars will work just fine, but for me, they lack a certain Je ne sais quoi. I hope, one day, to see the iconic yellow Mavic cars return.

Photos courtesy of Mavic. 

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

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• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Tour of famous Moscow Metro. Explore the Underground World! (2 hours)

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On this tour you take in some of Moscow's most important and highly decorated stations. Carrying up to 7 million passengers a day and covering almost the entire city, the Moscow Metro is one of the most extensive mass transit systems in the world. It's famous for the fine examples of social-realism which decorate many of its stations.

Visit some of the most important stations and get the chance to admire spectacular baroque-style ceilings, marble statues, busts of Communist heroes, stained glass windows, and ceiling mosaics depicting the bright Soviet future. Visit the most remarkable stations like Komsomolskaya, Kurskaya, Kievskaya and others, with the experienced guide who will bring you a full insight into their fascinating history.

• Tour of Moscow's Metro system visiting beautifully decorated key stations on the network.
• System that carries more than 7 million passengers per day
• Views of the most opulently designed tunnels & platforms
• Significance to the country—known as the “People's Palace”
• History & stories relayed by an expert local guide

If you wonder why the Moscow metro is considered one the most beautiful in the world, this tour is made for you!

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Departure and return point: nearest metro station to your central Moscow hotel  

Departure time:  flexible

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