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The Nike Golf Roshe G Tour shoes remains an excellent option for simplicity and style

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Based on the iconic Roshe trainer this has also become one of the most recognisable and stylishly simple golf shoes in the game. And there's plenty of support and comfort for every type of weather

Simple and go with anything

These are relatively dated so come at a great price

Not as breathable as other models

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The Nike Roshe Run trainer is one of the most iconic sneakers ever. It led the way in minimalism and they were designed by Dylan Raasch, more as a personal project rather than any Nike-driven initiative. They were released in 2012 and they were inspired by Zen ideology and simplicity. And they were, better still, incredible value at just $70. 

There was no huge launch or marketing campaign but they became a cornerstone of the trainer industry given they were cheap, easy to wear and cool. The general thinking was that the simpler that it was, the more profound its impact would be.

In 2018 the Roshe G was introduced which was followed by the Roshe G Tour, a spiked, waterproof version that has been a staple of every tour around the world ever since.

They feature a synthetic leather upper, with a waterproof microfibre, and they are as comfortable as they appear thanks to the Lunarlon midsole technology – a soft, responsive foam that was first introduced around the 2008 Beijing Olympics –  which provides plenty of cushioning and a soft feel for the feet.

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There were question marks over the stability of the spikeless version but the 7-spike configuration outsole and an internal heel counter make for exceptional traction and the ability to use these all year round and on a variety of surfaces.

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They are finished with an 8mm sockliner that provides another level of support and cushioning. On the sockliner it reads ‘All day comfort. Tee to green’ which is a nice summary of a great shoe.

And, as you would expect with Nike, there are some fantastic colour options in the range and there is a one-year waterproof guarantee.

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“You can’t help applauding Godin for trying something a little different”: Godin G-Tour review

As canada’s foremost manufacturer of steel- and nylon-string acoustics and electros, not to mention an increasingly broad line of electrics, godin has combined its past into the g-tour.

Guitar World Verdict

Mixing up the styles as the G-Tour does is always going to create a polarising result. While the build is of a pretty high standard, the G-Tour will more likely appeal to the electric player who fancies some nylon sound, with a pick, and for that it’s a simple drive and very fit for purpose

Smart lightweight build.

Strong output.

Simple controls.

Well-voiced tone control.

A nylon-string for the electric player.

Narrow neck and string spacing will be too cramped for some.

Seems expensive.

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Godin is an expansive brand – other house brands include Norman, Seagull, and Simon & Patrick – we have regular steel- and nylon-string acoustics and electros, stage-aimed ‘crossover’ models such as the long-running Multiacs, instruments for ‘world’ musicians, and an extensive range of hollow, thinline, and solidbody electrics.

Before we get to look at some of the new-for-2024 models, we managed to get our hands on a pretty unique model that launched recently: the G-Tour. This instrument – the latest in a long line of stage-aimed nylon-strings that lie within Godin’s range – certainly blurs the line between the electric guitar and the nylon-string acoustic electric guitar .

The term ‘crossover’ is often used for such modernist excursions – for example, a nylon-string with a narrower neck, a cambered fingerboard, and often a thinner-depth body – but the G-Tour is more a thinline, mainly hollow, electric with nylon strings.

Here, we have a matt black top finish with dark brown-stained back and sides, which have a more satin finish. The modern Stratocaster -inspired body has a solidbody depth of 47mm and employs a solid cedar, lightly braced flat top with a silver leaf maple back that’s heavily chambered and braced. The top-edge is bound; the small soundhole isn’t. On the back is a pretty sizable ribcage contour.

The neck continues the classic electric vibe, screwing to the body via a neckplate that’s shaped to match the contoured body heel. It’s also a 22-fret neck with a standard Fender scale, only a couple of millimetres shy of the standard 650mm classical guitar scale length, and has a 305mm (12-inch) fingerboard radius. 

Unusually, while the tuners appear to be regular die-cast types, they have plastic roller string posts as you’d find on a classical guitar, although there’s no slotted headstock here and they stick up at right angles to the headstock face, which is rather odd. 

We even get a couple of electric-like string trees and a large open hole to access the dual-action truss rod. Aside from the nylon strings, the only other classical reference is the tie-block rosewood bridge with its compensated Graph Tech Tusq saddle.

Unusual for a thinline electro, though not unique, are the top-mounted volume and tone controls with Gibson-style top-hat knobs and those rather archaic (and unnecessary) pointed position indicators. 

There’s no information on the actual circuit used here, aside from the fact it’s an under-saddle EPM Q-Discrete (also called a Quantum Discrete) system that’s used by Godin on plenty of other models. There’s a separate cavity for the battery that sits on the back cover plate over a rectangular hole, which is necessary to install the electronics. 

The output is on the side on a cleanly installed Electrosocket-type mounting. Removing that cover plate, you can peer inside and see the thin top bracing. To call the guitar chambered is understatement; the body routing is considerable, leaving a pretty thin back, and sides that aren’t much thicker.

Feel & Sounds

Not surprisingly, then, it’s a very light guitar, weighing just 2.26kg (4.97lb), and for any electric player it feels very familiar played seated or strapped on. But if you’re used to the wider neck, even of a contemporary ‘crossover’ nylon-string, you might struggle a little. 

The nut width is Fender electric-like at 42.35mm with a string spacing of an electric-standard 35mm, whereas the spacing at the bridge is even narrower than Fender-standard at 53mm. 

Our sample needed a truss rod tweak to straighten the slight forward bow, and with virtually zero relief the string height drops to approximately 2.23mm on the high E, measuring 2.55mm on the low E, which is very low for the style but seems to be the key.

The neck itself has a slightly V’d profile, which suits thumb-around playing and is very different from a classical-style shape. Likewise with the medium-gauge and well-polished frets – plus, of course, we have easy access to the top of the fingerboard.

While there’s not much acoustic volume, plugged into our AER acoustic guitar amp we’re met with a strong output, louder than either of our Yamaha and Córdoba nylon-electro references, in fact.

There is a subtle centre detent on both the rotary controls, which seems a good place to start, rather than with both full up. The string-to-string output is pretty well balanced, and the G string slightly hot. Perhaps not surprisingly, the bass end isn’t the biggest we’ve heard, but that’s probably not a bad thing, especially for ensemble or band situations.

The midrange is a little more forward than either of our references, but that’s easy to balance outboard from either our AER’s controls or an additional dedicated preamp. Just remember: aside from the tone control, you have no onboard EQ help.

The tone control actually works very well, not least if you start in that centre mid-position where turning the control clockwise adds a treble lift that’s not over-harsh, a little more flamenco perhaps, and turned anti-clockwise the response is more mellow with a usable character shift.

While it takes a little adjustment with the spacing and the nylon strings, the quality of sound here is very good. We used a Carl Martin Acoustic GiG multi-effect pedal , which is quite the perfect match, particularly with its tuner, EQ, compression, and tap-tempo delay. Gradually, the G-Tour begins to make a lot of sense.

Mixing up the styles as the G-Tour does is always going to create a polarising result. While the build is of a pretty high standard, the G-Tour will more likely appeal to the electric player who fancies some nylon sound, with a pick, and for that it’s a simple drive and very fit for purpose. 

If you’ve already entered the nylon-string world via a classical guitar or a more modern ‘crossover,’ however, you simply might find the electric-like neck width and string spacing way too cramped. But, of course, Godin has plenty of options with nylon‑electro models that have wider necks and more expansive dual-source pickups and EQ to choose from. 

It’s not a cheap date, either, but you can’t help applauding Godin for trying something a little different – something the company has done plenty of times over the years.  

Specifications

• PRICE: $1,399 / £1,749 (inc gigbag)
• ORIGIN: Canada
• TYPE: Thinline double-cutaway, electro nylon-string
• TOP: Solid cedar
• BACK: Chambered silver leaf maple
• NECK: Maple, bolt-on
• SCALE LENGTH: 648mm (25.5”)
• TUNERS: Godin logo’d enclosed 14:1 ratio with plastic roller string posts
• NUT: Graph Tech Tusq
• FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 305mm (12”) radius with face and side dot markers
• FRETS: 22, medium
• BRIDGE: Rosewood w/ compensated Tusq saddle
• ELECTRICS: Godin/EPM Q-Discrete under-saddle system with top-mounted volume and tone controls
• OPTIONS: Also available in Arctik Blue ($1,499/£1,829)
• RANGE OPTIONS: Another recent launch is the more ‘crossover’-style Multiac Mundial ($1,299 / £1,629) with dual‑source pickup system and choice of 4 colours
• LEFT-HANDERS: No
• FINISH: Matte Black (as reviewed), Arctik Blue 
• CONTACT: Godin Guitars

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Tour de France stage 5 preview: Route map and profile as sprinters eye fast finish today

A fter the general classification contenders took centre stage on the first true climbing test, the Tour de France ’s premier fastmen are set to return to prominence on Stage 5 today.

Two days on from a first bunch sprint into Turin, a 177.4km run from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas looks likely for another dash at the denouement.

The stage weaves further inland from the Alpine foothills, with a fast and furious opening likely on a downhill charge towards Chambery before a couple of lumps and bumps in the back half of the day’s racing.

Two fourth category tests are unlikely to prompt any significant action, though, with even the most uphill-averse sprinters likely to survive the Cote du Cheval Blanc (1.5km at 4.3%) and Cote de Lhuis (3km at 4.8%).

While an early, futile breakaway may well get away to afford the sponsors of the smaller teams time in the spotlight, the peloton are all but certain to reel them in before arrival in the finishing town near Lyon.

A crash caused chaos in Turin and prevented a number of sprint trains from leaving the station, affording Biniam Girmay the opportunity to take a surprise, historic victory for Intermarche-Wanty.

The bigger outfits will look to strike back here: Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) was the victim of double misfortune on Stage 3, caught up in the crash having lost leadout man Mathieu van der Poel to an apparent puncture.

Decathlon-AG2R may also be prominent in a route that takes in their Chambery hometown as they look to set things up for Sam Bennett , while Mark Cavendish will hope to challenge for a record 35th stage win. Positioning will be key with two roundabouts in quick succession just before the 2km-to-go mark.

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The stage will begin with the neutralised rollout at 12.20 BST, with an expected finish a little after 4pm BST depending on the pace of racing after a tough day in the Alps.

After their respective mishaps on Sunday, expect Van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen to make a statement for Alpecin-Deceuninck.

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What time is President Joe Biden's press conference today? How to watch live

President Joe Biden is set to appear in a press conference Thursday evening, marking the end of the 2024 NATO summit in Washington, D.C.

Biden announced he would appear in a solo press conference during the NATO summit shortly after his performance in the June 27th Presidential Debate sparked party-wide concern about his ability to beat Donald Trump in November or to serve in executive office for another four-year term.

The solo conference is one in a handful of press appearances the President has made in response to calls to step down from those within his party .

Here’s where, when, and why Texans should tune into the appearance:

When is President Joe Biden's press conference?

President Joe Biden is holding a live press conference Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Where is President Joe Biden's press conference today?

Biden will be appearing from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.

How to watch President Joe Biden's press conference: Time, TV channel, live stream

The conference is scheduled for 5:30 PM CT and will be streaming across major news sites and cable channels. The white house will also be live streaming the press conference on YouTube .

What to expect from President Biden's press conference Thursday

While the conference is scheduled after NATO, and reporters will likely ask the president to discuss the summit, the President may also be asked to address concerns about his fitness for office and about the November election.

The president’s last solo news conference was eight months ago, following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in California. The conference lasted about 20 minutes, and Biden answered around a dozen questions.

Biden’s performance in select press appearances over the past two weeks has done little to assuage concerns about his ability to win in the Fall.

After Democratic U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first Democrat in Congress to publicly call for Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee on July 2, the president sat down for a solo interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos. In the July 5th interview filmed in Wisconsin, Biden doubled down on his commitment to remaining the nominee. The president also declined to sit for an independent mental acuity test, saying that his performance on the job was proof of his ability.

While reactions to the Stephanopoulos interview were more positive than public opinion after the presidential debate, democratic representatives and long-time supporters alike have continued to voice desires for a new nominee. On July 9 th , Stephanopoulos was caught on video saying that he did not believe the president could serve for four more years.

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Doggett has since doubled down on the need for a new nominee during a meeting of House Democrats, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that the president should continue to weigh his options before deciding to stay in the race.

In a precipitating moment yesterday, long-term Democratic supporter George Clooney published a New York Times op-ed saying that Biden appeared incapable of winning in November during a fundraiser hosted three weeks ago.

“This isn’t only my opinion; this is the opinion of every senator and Congress member and governor who I’ve spoken with in private,” Clooney wrote in the essay. “Every single one, irrespective of what he or she is saying publicly.”

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Biden, Harris visits to Texas to appeal to voters

In attempting to assure voters of his continued ability to serve, President Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris have both devoted attention to their constituents in Texas.

Harris appeared in Dallas yesterday to deliver a keynote speech at a meeting of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first intercollegiate historically African American sorority of which Harris was a member.

Biden is set to visit Austin on Monday for an official White House trip to the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum , where he will give a speech commemorating Lyndon B. Johnson's signing the Civil Rights Act 60 years ago. Though the event is closed to the public, the speech will be livestreamed on YouTube starting at 12:30 p.m.

Later that evening, the President is scheduled to sit down with NBC News host Lester Holt for an interview .

Biden, who is 81, has given historically few media appearances for a sitting president. The interview will be one of about 160 during his term, compared to Trump 468 from 2016-2020.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to speak at locations across Michigan in promotion of new memoir

Big Gretch is hitting the road, and she may be coming to a location near you.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new memoir, “True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between,” has been released. In celebration, she’s mounting a small promotional tour this month that includes Michigan stops.

At 7 p.m. on July 22, she’ll appear at Chelsea’s Purple Rose Theatre in conversation with theater founder and artistic director Jeff Daniels. Daniels is an Emmy-winning actor known for his work in films such as “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” “Dumb and Dumber,” and “Pleasantville,” television series like  HBO’s “The Newsroom” and Broadway smashes like “God of Carnage” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

(Germane to this particular discussion: Many may remember a scene from the “Newsroom” pilot that went viral in 2012, in which Daniels’ character rages and laments about the current state of America.)

The Purple Rose event is for ticket holders only. In-person tickets are general admission; at $35, they include a pre-signed copy of “True Gretch.” Virtual attendance tickets also include a pre-signed copy and the option to pick up at Chelsea’s Serendipity Books or receive via domestic shipping, plus a link to watch from home. Virtual tickets are $30 with in-store book pickup, or $36 for domestic shipping.

Tickets are available exclusively through Serendipity Books, online at serendipity-books.com , and in-store at 108 E. Middle St. in Chelsea.

Whitmer’s tour kicks off July 14 in Seattle, with stops in Santa Monica, California; San Francisco, Martha’s Vineyard, and Washington, D.C. Other Michigan dates include July 23, on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, and a July 31 date at Traverse City’s City Opera House.

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The MSU event will be a conversation with 45th Michigan Gov. Jim Blanchard, who served from 1983 to 1991; in Traverse City, Whitmer will be joined by Bob Sutherland, the Cherry Republic founder who currently serves on the board of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.

In a tweet about the tour , Whitmer also promised Michigan bookstore promotions throughout July and a surprise Detroit event to be announced later.

Gator G-Tour Pedalboard Review

Pedalboards allow guitarists to keep their gear organized and make post-gig cleanup much easier. A good pedalboard is an important part of every professional guitarist’s setup. When you are touring, you want a pedalboard that is easy to pack up, is customizable to fit your specialized pedals, and is strong enough to handle being stepped on and transported to the next gig.

Gator Cases produces some of the most durable guitar cases, amp cases, and pedalboards on the market. In this article, I will be reviewing the G-Tour Pedalboard, which is personally one of my favorite pedalboards to use on the road.

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Gator Cases G-Tour Pedalboard rating

I’ve tested the G-Tour for several things that are very important to look out for when purchasing a new pedalboard. I based my score on five categories. Each category has a maximum score of five points, and the total research score is a weighted average. Here is my research score and criteria.

Frontman Philosophy Score

4.6 out of 5

Specifications

• 24″ by 11″ (extra large model 32″ by 17″, small model 17″ by 11″)
• Removeable pedalboard
• Weighs 12 lbs without any pedals attached
• 3M dual lock fastening system
• Painted plywood pedalboard and case with aluminum edging, protective shock absorbing foam interior
• Includes a sturdy locking mechanism
• Has two wheels on the side of the case for easy rolling (not available for the small model)

What’s great?

Gator Cases has hit the nail on the head with this product. The pedalboard could survive a bullet (I haven’t tested this yet).

• The removable pedalboard goes straight into the case without much effort, making it easy to pack up after the show.
• The shock-resistant foam in the case’s interior will keep your pedals safe even when the case is dropped.
• Roller wheels make transporting this heavy case easy.
• The large-sized pedalboard is large enough to hold up to 10 pedals.
• The case has storage space to fit two guitar cables.

Some downsides?

This pedalboard is one of my favorite products Gator Cases has ever released, but that doesn’t mean it is for every guitarist. Here are some things that may turn you away from this pedalboard.

• The G-Tour pedalboard is very heavy. It weighs 12 lbs without your pedals, so you are looking at a 25 lbs+ pedal kit with ten pedals.
• The fastening strips that come with the pedalboard are not very strong.

My score: 5 out of 5

25% of the total score

It shouldn’t be surprising that a Gator Cases product is incredibly durable. Gator Cases products are the go-to for musicians who want to protect their gear at all costs. The G-Tour pedalboard and case are made of reinforced plywood with aluminum edging that protects the equipment in all vulnerable areas. The interior of the case also has a shock-absorbing foam. If you are looking for a pedal board that will last a long time and withstand a lot of wear and tear, this is the product for you.

My score: 4 out of 5

The mounting system for your pedals is vital when looking for a pedalboard. Like many other pedalboards, the G-Tour uses a “velcro style” of mounting. This means that you can customize where your pedals go on the board and place whatever size pedal on the board you like. The G-Tour comes with 3M Dual lock fasteners, which work similarly to velcro but can handle more weight. I think the strips that come with the G-Tour are generally strong, but I found that these strips wear out and lose their hold faster than other options. New strips are not expensive, though, so I don’t see this as a deal breaker.

20% of the total score

I have an extensive pedal collection. Realistically, I only use around 12 of them regularly, but having a large pedalboard is important to me so that I can have as many effects options as possible for live shows. It is also worth considering the weight and size of the pedalboard and balance this with the surface area you need. The larger and sturdier a pedalboard is, the more it will weigh.

The Gator Cases G-Tour is heavy, but I didn’t deduct any points for this. This is because the pedalboard can hold at least ten pedals and is just about as sturdy as you can get without being made out of solid steel. If you are willing to sacrifice surface area and durability for a lighter pedalboard, I recommend finding a smaller, more cost-effective one.

15% of the total score

The price tag is always a big factor when purchasing new equipment. Costing nearly $270, the G-Tour pedalboard is not the cheapest pedalboard on the market. If you are looking for a budget-friendly option, I recommend looking at pedals from RockBoard or PedalTrain.

Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. The G-Tour pedalboard may come at a more premium price tag than other models, but this pedalboard will last years of touring. And in my opinion, that is worth the extra money.

You want a pedalboard that can easily be taken out of its case and stored. The case that comes with the Gator Cases G-Tour pedalboard is easy to latch, lock, and carry. The large size has two wheels that make transporting it easy, and the extra-large size also comes with a retractable handle. The entire top comes off when opening the case, exposing the pedals underneath. The pedal board can then be removed from the case and placed anywhere on stage.

Wrapping up

The Gator Cases G-Tour Pedalboard is a top-of-the-line piece of equipment that a pedal enthusiast like me will enjoy. Keep your precious pedals safe in the case while you transport your gear to the next gig. This is a pedalboard for a serious touring musician.

If you have any questions about your guitar gear or you want me to review any other equipment, feel free to reach out! I am always happy to help.

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Daikaiju Enterprises is pleased to announce a return to Japan for G-TOUR 4, taking place from October 25th through November 5th, 2024. G-TOUR is the name given to a series of Godzilla-centric voyages to Japan and is an opportunity to visit iconic sites from kaiju cinema, soak up some of the country’s natural beauty and culture, and engage in shopping experiences found nowhere else.

Four previous G-TOURs have taken place, in 2004, 2011, 2015, and 2016. (The one in 2016 was a Tokyo-only visit dubbed G-TOUR 3.5.) The three most recent have been organized by MYK Enterprises Ltd., an experienced niche-tour company with offices in both North America and Japan. MYK specializes in crafting small to medium-sized tours to the specific interests of the participants, and their G-TOUR specialist guide is well-versed in kaiju culture.

Most of the earlier G-TOURS were conducted at the height of summer, which offers many advantages, but summer is also a time of high heat and humidity in Japan. This time, the trip will take place in the late fall, which not only avoids the summer heat, but also offers a different view of Japan in its spectacular fall colors. It also coincides with Culture Day in Japan (November 3rd), which happens to be the anniversary of the release of the first Godzilla movie, and more recently, the day for staging the annual Godzilla Festival in Tokyo.

G-TOUR 4 offers a mix of traditional Japanese and kaiju culture (members can opt out of certain kaiju-themed day trips and will be provided alternative activities), urban and rural locales, and typical tourist fare contrasted with paths rarely traveled. The tour itinerary shown is confirmed, but it’s possible that changes and/or additions will be made based on availability and unpredicted events.

The cost for G-TOUR 4 is ¥550,000 (roughly $3,700 U.S. per person based on double occupancy), not including airfare. Participants will be departing for Japan from a variety of cities, and perhaps using points from various plans, so travel costs will vary and each passenger will need to make his or her own arrangements. MYK Travel will be happy to assist with airline matters.

Just as there’s nothing like seeing a Godzilla movie at G-FEST in the Pickwick Theater packed with G-fans, there’s nothing like touring Japan as part of a group of kaiju enthusiasts. Participation in G-TOUR 4 will be limited, so if you’d like to be a part of it, please get your application in early to make sure you don’t miss out on this “lifetime bucket list” event.

G-TOUR 4 Terms and Conditions

Tour price is ¥550,000 (Japanese yen) per person (about $3,700 U.S. at current rates of exchange). Price is based on double occupancy for hotels (two per room). Single supplement is ¥50,000. MYK reserves the right to adjust tour prices and tour content before August 31, 2024, based on drastic exchange rate fluctuations and number of participants.

What’s Included

Tour price includes all transportation and transfers following arrival at Shinjuku Washington Hotel on October 26, 2024, up to departure from the Shinjuku Washington Hotel on November 5, 2024. Price also includes entrance fees to all events and attractions except those listed as “optional.” Price includes breakfast each day beginning October 27, 2024, up to and including November 5, 2024.

What’s Not Included/Travel Documents

Tour price does not include airfare or attractions listed in the itinerary as “optional,” additional baggage fees, insurance, meals (lunch and dinner), single supplement cost for hotel, optional dinners, optional tours/activities, items of a personal nature such as laundry, shopping, and all other expenses not indicated in the published itinerary.

All participants are responsible for booking their own return flights from point of departure to Tokyo (Narita or Haneda International Airport). Please book your air ticket early to ensure that you are checking in to the designated hotel after 3:00 PM on October 26, 2024, with return flight booked for 4:00 PM or later on November 5, 2024. Please contact MYK for any special requests, assistance with airline bookings, or extension of your trip beyond November 5th.

Individual travel documents (e.g., passport, visa, etc.) are the responsibility of the participants. MYK Enterprises and Daikaiju Enterprises are not responsible for participants who are unable to travel on scheduled dates due to insufficient travel documents (including, but not limited to, invalid passports, visa requirements, etc.) after paying deposits.

All participants are also responsible for verifying that any visa requirements for traveling to Japan are met. There are no visa requirements for Canadian and American passport holders traveling to Japan provided the stay is 90 days or less. It is highly recommended that your passport is valid for at least six months after the scheduled return date.

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The Five Players to Watch at the Scottish Open

Once again, keep your eye on Rory McIlroy, who won last year.

By Michael Arkush

Many of the players who will compete in the Genesis Scottish Open, which begins on Thursday at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, will focus of course on winning the golf tournament.

But they will also be looking ahead to the next tournament, the British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland, the final major of the season. The Renaissance Club and Royal Troon are links courses, with their own subtleties. It should make for two weeks of compelling golf.

Here are five players to watch at the Scottish Open:

Robert MacIntyre

MacIntyre , 28, looked like he would win last year’s Scottish Open after closing with a birdie to remember.

From about 215 yards away, his ball on a pathway through the rough, MacIntyre nailed a 3-wood to within four feet and made the putt to go up by one. As it turned out, however, he lost to Rory McIlory , who birdied the last two holes.

“I’m delighted with the way I played,” said MacIntyre, who was trying to become the first native Scot to win the tournament since Colin Montgomerie in 1999. “But this is a sore one to take right now. It’s a dream for any Scotsman to win the Scottish Open.”

MacIntyre, ranked 44th, collected his first victory on the PGA Tour at last month’s Canadian Open. What made it even more special was that his father, Dougie, was his caddie.

“I just can’t believe I’ve done it with my dad on the bag,” he said. “The guy’s taught me the way I play golf.”

He missed the cut at the U.S. Open last month and at the Rocket Mortgage Classic two weeks ago, but he tied for 16th at the Travelers Championship.

Rory McIlroy

How can everyone not pay close attention to McIlroy this week?

A month has gone by since McIlroy, 35, squandered a two-shot lead down the stretch at the U.S. Open, failing to end his 10-year drought in majors.

Where is his game? Better yet, where is his head?

At least he has one thing in his favor: He knows how to play this course.

“This is right up there with the best of them,” McIlroy told CBS after his comeback victory over MacIntyre. “I thought if I could birdie one of the last two and get into the playoff, that would be a bonus. To finish 2-3 in these conditions … it feels absolutely amazing.”

McIlroy tied for 5th in the 2016 British Open, the last time it was held at Troon.

Justin Thomas

Sooner or later, Thomas, a two-time major winner who is in his prime — he is only 31 years old — will make a run at another major title.

It’s hard to believe, but Thomas, ranked 26th, hasn’t won since he captured his second P.G.A. Championship in May 2022. His play in the majors has been especially poor. Over his last nine starts, he has missed the cut five times and posted only one top 10, a tie for eighth in this year’s P.G.A.

Thomas missed the cut at the U.S. Open with rounds of 77 and 74, but showed progress by tying for fifth at the Travelers Championship with four straight rounds in the 60s.

His performances at the Scottish Open have been mixed. He missed the cut two years ago and tied for 60th in 2023, but recorded top 10s in 2019 and 2021.

Scotland will always be a special place for Thomas, who made his first start as a professional in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2013.

Hideki Matsuyama

Matsuyama has been having an outstanding year, but like everyone else he has been overshadowed by the world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Ranked No. 13, Matsuyama, 32, has recorded five top 10s in 14 appearances, highlighted by his victory in the Genesis Invitational in February, when he shot a 62 on Sunday to erase a six-stroke deficit.

In that tournament, held outside Los Angeles, Matsuyama, the first Japanese man to win a major (the 2021 Masters), hit back-to-back approaches on the final nine to within tap-in range.

While he did not play well in this year’s Masters or P.G.A. Championship, he tied for eighth at the Memorial Tournament and finished sixth in the U.S. Open.

He has had his troubles at the Renaissance Club. In 2018, he tied for 83rd, and four years later tied for 109th.

Nonetheless, he hopes to join the list of Japanese players who have been victorious on the DP World Tour in 2024. They include: Rikuya Hoshino at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, Keita Nakajima at the Hero Indian Open and Yuto Katsuragawa at the ISPS Handa — Championship.

Kim , 22, missed the cut last month at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and that might not be the worst thing in the world. He was playing for the ninth week in a row.

A few days off probably couldn’t hurt.

At the Travelers Championship in late June, he again showed why he is one of the most promising young players on tour. Paired with Scheffler, he stayed with him the whole way.

The highlight was the 10-foot birdie putt he knocked in on the 72nd hole to tie Scheffler. Kim made it after protestors had run on the green and caused a short delay.

Despite a poor second shot in the playoff, which, essentially, handed the tournament to Scheffler, Kim focused on the positive.

“I played really good just to force a playoff,” said Kim, who has three PGA Tour victories. “I’m taking this as a huge leap in the season.”

Kim, ranked 17th, has played extremely well at the Renaissance Club, finishing third in 2022 and tying for sixth in 2023.

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India’s Cricket Domination: India won the men’s Cricket World Cup , ending a dry spell in tournament victories that had lasted over a decade, even as the nation was dominating the sport in other measures.

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Five Things to Know About the Amundi Evian Championship

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The fourth major championship of the season gets underway on Thursday at The Amundi Evian Championship. The 30th edition of the championship will be held once more in Evian-les-Bains, France at Evian Resort Golf Club, which is nestled on the hillsides of the Alps and features sweeping views of Lake Geneva. Here’s a closer look at what you need to know about this week’s major championship.

Boutier Defends

In 2023, France’s own Celine Boutier won her first major title in commanding fashion at Evian Resort, converting her three-stroke lead through 54 holes at The Amundi Evian Championship into a six-stroke victory. “Honestly, it has been my biggest dream since I started watching golf,” Boutier said about winning the major title in her home country. Boutier became the first Frenchwoman ever to win The Amundi Evian Championship, and her victory was one of four wins she earned during the 2023 LPGA Tour season. Boutier has struggled to carry that momentum into this year and returns to Evian Resort with just one top-10 finish so far this season.

The Amundi Evian Championship is a co-sanctioned event with the Ladies European Tour, which means players from both the LPGA and LET make up the field for the season’s fourth major. Ally Ewing will be someone to watch as she heads to Evian as one of the hottest players on the LPGA Tour in recent weeks. The American hasn't finished outside the top five in her last four starts and will look to ride that momentum into this week’s major championship, where she has missed the cut in two of her last three appearances.

Ewing’s fellow American Lilia Vu will also be a player to watch as she’s enjoyed a stellar return to competition since stepping away to rehab a back injury in April. After returning in June, Vu won the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give and finished runner-up at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Vu is making just her third start at the Evian Resort, and her best finish in this championship came last season as she tied for 42nd.

Charley Hull, who withdrew from last week’s LET event after saying she had taken a fall, will make her return to competition at The Amundi Evian Championship. Six players were extended sponsor invitations, including former Louisiana State University standout Ingrid Lindblad, who will compete in her first major championship since turning professional earlier this summer. Lottie Woad, the winner of the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, was also given an invite, in addition to 2024 NCAA Individual Champion Adela Cernousek and AJGA winner Yana Wilson.

Korda Returns to Competition

Nelly Korda’s recent challenges on the golf course extended to her life off the course with her announcement on social media that she had been bitten by a dog following her missed cut at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Korda withdrew from the LET’s event in London ahead of the season’s fourth major. Korda will be looking to get her game back on track in France after missing the cut in her last three starts in the U.S. Women’s Open, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

30th Anniversary

The Amundi Evian Championship is celebrating a milestone this season as this week marks the 30th playing of the championship. The tournament, which began in 1994, was played for five years as an event on the LET’s schedule, and beginning in 2000, the tournament became a co-sanctioned event on both the LET and LPGA circuits. In 2013, the tournament was elevated to major championship status, and this year celebrates its largest purse to date as it increased to $8 million this season. The winner on Sunday will take home $1.2 million in addition to The Amundi Evian Championship trophy.

How to Watch

Enjoy your morning cup of coffee with some early golf coverage of The Amundi Evian Championship. On Thursday and Friday, you can watch live coverage of the major from 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ET on Golf Channel and from 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET streaming live on Peacock. On Saturday and Sunday, you can catch live coverage from 4:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ET on both Golf Channel and Peacock.

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Tour de France (11e étape): Vingegaard gagne l'étape et met un coup sur la tête de Pogacar

• Jasper Philipsen a remis les pendules du sprint à l'heure en remportant mardi une 10e étape qui a atteint des sommets d'ennui.
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• Pogacar a allumé la première mèche en partant à plus de 30 km de l'arrivée
• Mais Vingegaard a comblé 35 secondes dans l'avant-dernière montée et est le vainqueur moral (et d'étape du jour )

Sivakov (UAE): "Jonas était très fort"

Pavel Sivakov, coureur d'UAE Emirates: Sivakov : "On voulait jouer l’étape aujourd’hui. Beaucoup d’équipes voulaient prendre l’échappée, c’était deux heures de bataille au départ pour sortir. C’était une journée difficile, l’équipe a fait un super boulot, on a vraiment exécuté le plan comme il fallait. Moi j’ai lâché dans le final, de ce que j’ai compris Tadej et Jonas sont arrivés ensemble. On garde le maillot, ça reste une bonne journée. L’attaque était prévue, on avait prévu exactement l’endroit où il a attaqué, on a appliqué le plan."

"Jonas avait encore les jambes pour revenir, il était très fort. On a pu voir aujourd’hui que ce sera une grosse bataille pour le maillot jaune jusqu’à Nice. Il a gagné le TDF deux ans de suite, ce n’est pas une surprise. C’est attendu de sa part. Lui et Tadej sont les deux favoris, ils sont là à se battre pour le maillot jaune tous les deux. Ça sera une grosse bataille dans les Pyrénées, et les trois derniers jours jusqu’à Nice."

La grosse émotion de Vingegaard après l'arrivée

Pas de panique chez uae.

Joxean Matxin, directeur sportif d'UAE Emirates: "Jonas était meilleur aujourd’hui, bravo au vainqueur. Il la mérite. Nous voulions emballer l’étape, puis sortir et aller chercher les bonus. Mais Jonas a parfaitement comblé les 30 secondes d’écart. Jonas était meilleur que Tadej dans le final mais il n’a pris qu’une seconde. (…) Est-ce que Tadej était fatigué? Je ne lui ai pas parlé, je ne sais pas. Il avait des bonnes sensations, mais visiblement un autre coureur avait de bonnes sensations aujourd’hui. (…) La bataille continue."

"Le plan était de durcir le tempo, avec Sivakov, Ayuso, puis que Tadej attaque."

Surpris par la forme de Vingegaard ? "Non, non. Depuis le premier jour en Italie, il montre un super niveau. Il avait aussi un super niveau dans le Galibier, ce n’est pas une surprise. C’est le vainqueur des deux derniers Tours de France."

Pogacar va-t-il craindre Vingegaard désormais ? "Il n’a perdu qu’une seconde avec les bonus. Il est relax, il est toujours leader."

Pogacar a la tête des mauvais jours sur le home trainer

C'est entre le regard noir et le regard hagard.

La fierté de l'équipe Visma Lease a Bike

Richard Plugge, le patron de l'équipe Visma-Lease a Bike: "Je suis très heureux, très fier de le voir au départ du Tour de France et encore plus de le voir gagner une étape."

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La chute de Roglic

C'était sans gravité.

La tête des deux à l'arrivée

Sacrée bataille

Les larmes de Vingegaard

Vingegaard: "C'est beaucoup, d'émotion pour moi. Revenir d'un tel accident (il a les larmes au yeux). Ca veut dire beaucoup. Je suis en trainde penser à tout ça, j'aurais pas pu faire tout ça sans ma famille. Je suis jsute heureux d'être là, ca veut dire tellement de gagner l'étape, de la gagner pour ma famille qui m'a soutenu tout le temps. Je ne pourvais suivre son attaque, c'était trs costaud. Je pensais pas pouvoir revenir, je suis revenu, je suis un peu surpris de l'avoir battu dans le sprint mais ça veut dire tellement pour moi. J'ai pas pensé à la bagarre psychologique, juste à mon rythme et ensuite gagner le sprint."

La fringale pour Pogacar?

C'est la thèse de Rasmussen, spécialsite en nutrition et produits en tous genre. C'était déjà le cas dans l'étape du Granon.

Les cris de joie dans le bus de la Visma

Jonas Vingegaard a plus d'une minute de retard sur Pogacar mais c'est le vainqueur moral du jour.

La tête des mauvais jour pour Pogacar

Il perd seulement 1 seconde sur Vingegaard au jeu des bonifs sur toute l'étape, mais il a surtout tout donné pour une attaque qui a fait finalement pschitt.

On va attendre la photo finish quand même!

C'est fou pour une étape de montagne. Roglic est arrivé avec une minute de retard. le groupe Ciccone-Rodriguez passe avec 1'45 de retard.

La victoire pour Vingegaard!

Il bat au sprint Tadej Pogacar! C'est fou, pourtant le Slovène a tout tenté. Evenepoel passe avec 26 secondes de retard. C'est fou!

Ca va se jouer au sprint entre Pogacar et Vingegaard

Et Vingegaard roule pour éloigner Evenepoel tout seul en 3e position.

1 km: Chute de Roglic!

Terrible pour le slovène!

2.9 km: Vingegaard passe en tête du col de 3e catégorie

Pogacar ne passe plus, il attend l'arrivée, il reste une petite descente très technique. Pendant ce temps Remco Evenepoel bascule avec 30 secondes de retard. Et le Belge va peut-être sauver sa deuxième place!

4 km: Plus qu'un kilomètre de montée

Il semblent long pour Pogacar. Vingegaard a l'air plus frais. En tout cas, le Danois risque de passer devant Evenepoel au classement général. Ca va dépendre des bonifications.

4.4 km: A l'oeil nu, Pogacar a l'air de plus piocher que Vingegaard

Peut etre que ses pneus sont un peu dégonflés mais ce n'est pas flagrant.

5.3 km: Pogacar élu le combatif du jour

Une petite pensée pour tous les baroudeurs qui ont tout tenté pendant 150 bornes, notamment Richard Carapaz.

6.7 km: Les écarts se stabilisent

L'étape va se jouer entre Vingegaard et Pogacar. Normalement, Pogacar est le plus rapide au sprint, mais là, il n'a pas l'air complètement dans son assiette.

7.7 km: C'est sympa la solidarité entre Roglic et Evenepoel

Ils vont se battre pour le podium, mais la ils collaborent pour revenir sur la tête.

8.8 km: Il reste une montée de 3e catégorie

Roglic et Remco pourraient profiter de la petite vallée pour reprendre du temps.

10 km: Vingegaard et Roglic reviennent petit à petit

L'écart tombe à 35 secondes. Cette montée de Vingegaard, où il a repris 35 secondes sur un col de 2e catégorie, ca doit faire cogiter dans la tête des UAE.

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14.7 km: La nouvelle attaque de Pogacar!

Il prend les bonifs mais Vingegaard ne s'est pas laissé décrocher. Derrirèe, Remco et Roglic ont 46 secondes de débours. Leur chance, c'est que Pogacar et Vingegaard peuvent se regarder.

15.3 km: Ca discute beaucoup pour Pogacar

Et Vingegaard est juste derrière. La bonne nouvelle pour Pogacar c'est qu'il va prendre le maillot de meilleur grimpeur aussi.

15.7 km: Roglic et Evenepoel sont en train de perdre le Tour.

Les deux coureurs vont se retrouver ensemble. C'est la bataille pour le podium ça.

16 km: On rappelle qu'il y a des bonifs en haut

8, 6 et 4 secondes. Parti comme ça, ca va faire 8 secondes pour Pogi, 6 pour Vingegaard et 4 pour Roglic.

17.1 km: Vingegaard lâche Roglic!

Le Danois fait très forte impression dans cette montée. A ce rythme, il va reprendre Pogacar.

17.4 km: Vingegaard reprend du temps!

Plus que 24 secondes. Si un souci mécanique flingue l'attaque de Pogacar, ça serait terrible.

17.8 km: Pogacar a-t-il un souci mécanique?

On a cru lire sur les lèvres qu'il demandait une roue. Et on repense à cette scène dans la descente.

18 km: Vingegaard est à fond

Seuls Roglic et Evenepoel sont derrière. Mais Evenepoel est en train de craquer.

18 km: Pogacar seul en tête, et il ne relanche rien.

C'est Vingegaard en personne qui mène la chasse.

19 km: On est en bas, les écarts

Pogacar a 34 secondes d'avance sur tous ses poursuivants, qui se sont regroupés: Il y a Vingegaard, Roglic, Rodriguez, mais aussi Yates et Almeida.

Belle émotion pour Romain Bardet

Il passe au "virage Bardet" où l'attendaient ses supporters. Intense.

C'était beau

25 km: on va refaire un point en bas de la descente.

Roglic et Vingegaard se sont retrouvés, comme à la grande époque de la Jumbo Visma.

L'attaque de Pogacar en vidéo

29 km: les écarts.

Pogacar a 14 secondes d'avance sur Vingegaard, 16 sur Roglic et 30 sur Evenepoel.

On vous rappelle que vous pouvez écouter l'étape par ici

Sur la radio digitale 100% Route

31 km: Vingegaard est en train de revenir, mètre par mètre

Mais Pogacar remet un coup au sommet du Puy Mary, et une descente très technique arrive. Roglic est 3e, Evenepoel a quelques secondes derrière Roglic... Tous les leaders sont seuls, c'est du 1 contre 1 maintenant et il reste 30 kilomètres!

31.8 km: Attaque de Pogacar!!!!

Personne ne peut suivre!!! Roglic et Vingegaard s'allient. Remco est planté sur la route!

32 km: C'est ent rain de craquer de partout!

Adam Yates mène un train d'enfer. Ayuso se fait lâcher, mais aussi Jay Hindley, Enric Mas, Felix Gall et Egan Bernal.

33 km: Carapaz craque

Lazkano et Healy s'envolent mais ils vont se faire rattraper vite fait

33 km: Le peloton revient à pleien balle

Seulement 26 secondes d'avance. Sacré boulot de Pavel Sivakov qui vient de se garer à 2 km du sommet de Puy Mary.

35 km: Pogacar a récupéré Ayuso

Le jeune Espagnol s'était caché en queue de peloton sur la montée précédente. Il a profité du replat pour revenir et enfin se mettre à travailler pour son leader.

36 km: On attaque le Pas de Peyrol

Tadej Pogacar détient déjà le KOM en 13 minutes et quelques. C'est un col de 1ère catégorie, avec de gros points au classement de la montagne.

La twittosphère belge en parano sur Remco

Le Belge serait fatigué et avec un bouton de fièvre. Il n'en fallait pas plus pour que la Belgique implose. Mais pour l'instant, le maillot blanc est bien là, dans les roues.

Bardet et Geraint Thomas lâchés

Ca roule trop vite pour les "papys" du peloton.

42 km: Healy en tête au col de Néronne

Oeir Lazkano prend quelques points aussi. Ils creusent l'écart sur le peloton qui a un peu ralenti pour ne pas "cramer" tous les équipiers de Pogacar.

43 km: Les deux EF sont en chasse

Quelques secondes derrière Oier Lazkano, ca pourrait se regrouper dans le faux plat après le col de Néronne.

44 km: Oier Lazkano seul en tête

Il a lâché tout le monde, et notamment Ben Healy. Et dans le peloton, ça tombe comme des mouche, notamment Romain Bardet!

45 km: Chute de Wout van Aert dans un virage!

Ca a l'air d'aller mais il s'est fait peur. Déjà la deuxième chute dans le tour pour le champion belge.

46 km: Seulement 1' d'avance pour les échappés

Le peloton fait très mal avec cette bagarre entre équipes de favoris pour placer leur leader.

47 km: Ca frotte en tête du peloton

C'est quasiment au sprint qu'on arrive en au pied du col de Néronne.

48 km: Les Bora sont remontés en tête du peloton.

Roglic se montre un peu, tandis que Soler et Sivakov font le tempo du peloton.

50 km: L'étape commence maintenant

Le peloton est à moins de 2 minutes derrière 10 échappés, qui vont sans doute se faire reprendre. Dès la première montée? il y a pas mal de points pour le maillot à pois à prendre en haut du col de Néronne.

53 km: On est dan sles contreforts de la Néronne

On est pas encore dans le col, et pourtant, ça monte déjà fort. C'est vraiment pas de la rigolade. Ca s'accroche dans le peloton, mais on sent que ca peut accser assez vite quand les favoris vont accélérer.

59 km: Ca y est, ca commence à grimper doucement

Marc Soler prend le relais en tête du peloton, alors que l'échappée a accéléré.

Le profil de la fin d'étape

Et voilà, on y est, on finit la descente et ensuite ça monte!

69 km: Les échappés se relèvent un peu

Ils en gardent sous la semelle avant l'explication finale. Moins de 1'30 de retard pour le peloton.

75 km: L'écart tombe à 1'46

Dites vous que tout le monde s'est arraché pendant 80 kilomètres à tombeau ouvert pour faire partie de l'échappée, et celle là s'est quasiment retrouvée condamnée dès qu'elle a été formée. Terrible.

77km: C'est clairement l'équipe UAE qui décide de la course

Pour l'instant, ça sent l'attaéue de Pogacar, mais à quel moment? C'est toute la question. Mais en tout cas les UAE n'amusent pas la galerie.

78km: Ca joue aussi avec les caméras côté Pogacar

80km: c'est le moment de s'alimenter, de se rafraîchir un peu.

Ca va repartir très fort. Attention, il commence à faire très chaud sur la route du Tour.

82 km: le bisou à la caméra de Vingegaard

C'était pas son habitude sur les précédents Tours, mais il la joue beaucoup plus cool depuis sa chute.

84 km:On va avoir une explication entre favoris

Les trois équipes des leaders, Pogacar, Evenepoel et Vingegaard sont à l'avant, et ça devrait attaquer, peut-être dès le Puy Mary. On rappelle qu'il y a 8 secondes de bonifs en haut de l'avant-dernière difficulté.

97 km: La mauvaise nouvelle pour l'échappée, c'est que le peloton est vigilant

L'équipe UAE maintient l'écart à 2 minutes. Tadej Pogacar veut l'étape!

100km: Un peu de répit sur la route du Tour

Les deux premières heures de courses ont été complètement échevelées, et la dernière heure promet d'être complètement folle.

102km: On est déjà à mi-course

Et le peloton laisse (tout doucement) filer: 2'25 d'avance pour les échappés. Sans doute pas assez pour se disputer la victoire finale au Lioran.

109km - Ben Healy est le mieux placé à l'avant

L'Irlandais pointe à 7'15" du maillot jaune Tadej Pogacar, Guillaume Martin est lui à 7'41". Le peloton pointe pour l'instant à plus de 2 minutes.

110km - Jonction à l'avant

Ils sont donc 10 avec 6 Français dont le champion de France Paul Lapeira ! Bruno Armirail, Guillaume Martin, Romain Grégoire, Julien Bernard et Mattéo Vercher sont présent aussi. Mais Richard Carapaz semble le favori dans ce groupe. Ben Healy, Oier Lazkano et Oscar Onley sont aussi de sérieux prétendants.

115km - Le contre revient à 30"

On devrait donc avoir quatre Français en plus à l'avant, ce qui porterait le total à six !

121 km: Le point sur la course au sommet de la cote de Larrode

Ils sont 6 en tête et 5 Français en contre avec Romain Grégoire, Julein Bernard, Bruno Armirail, Guillaume Martin et Axel Zingle. Ils ont moins de 40 secondes de retard, et vu les rouleurs, ça pourrait revenir. Le peloton, à 1'30, laisse un peu filer.

122 km:Pas de chance pour Bardet

Il a crevé mais il a pu revenir dans le peloton.

122 km:Julien Bernard et Romain Gregoire partent en contre.

Ils ont quand même 40 secondes de retard, vont-ils réussir à revenir? C'est pas sûr, mais au moins le peloton a ralenti.

125 km: C'est parti pour la Cote de Larrode

Attention, c'est une montée de 3e catégorie. Et Carapaz met un sacré tempo. Est-ce que le peloton va laisser filer? Ca semble être le cas, UAE verrouille.

128 km: Ils sont 6 devant

Les deux EF (Carapaz et Healy), les deux Français Lapeira (Décathlon) et Vercher (TotalEnergies) etl'Espagnol de la Movistar Oieer Lazkano et le Britannique de la DSM Oscar Onley. 20 secondes d'avance sur le peloton. Les UAE vont-ils laisser partir ce coup?

130 km: Les Groupama roulent en tête du peloton

Ils ne sont pas représentés à l'avant

131 km: Gros retour de Lazkano qui prend les points en haut

Il y a aussi Lapeira, Onley et Ben Healy.

131 km: Le gruppetto se forme

Avec notamment Mathieu van der Poel et Pello Bilbao. Et même Lenny Martinez!

132 km: Vercher dans la roue de Carapaz

Il se bat bien pour rester dans le coup en attendant d'autres échappés. Il va y avoir un sacré écrémage par l'arrière aussi.

135km: Enorme numéro de Carapaz dans la descente

Elle lui tient à coeur, celle là.

139 km: Regroupement général!

Attention à Felix Gall, le leader de la Decathlon AG2R la Mondiale qui a eu un souci de matériel et qui galère à rentrer vu le rythme effréné du peloton. 46 secondes de retard.

142 km: Le peloton ne laisse pas partir

Seulement 13 secondes d'avance pour le groupe de 12 qui va être repris. Coup dur pour Carapaz qui s'est fait la peau pour lancer cette échappée. La composition du groupe:

146 km: Turgis en tête au sprint intermédiaire

Ca lui permet de prendre la 3e place au classement du maillot vert. Et le peloton ne lâche rien derrière, il n'y a que 20 secondes. Mais la première difficulté arrive dans 12 km.

147 km: Une contre attaque?

On a vu notamment Romain Bardet. Il va y avoir 15 coureurs devant le peloton, du coup, pas de points pour Philipsen ou Girmay.

151 km: Deux abandons chez Cofidis

Ion Izagirre et Alexis Renard.

152 km: On va arriver au sprint intermédiaire dans pas longtemps

Mais un groupe est sorti et a rejoint les deux échappés: avec Clément Russo et Anthony Turgis notamment. mais le peloton relance avec notamment les Alpecin et Intermarché pour leurs sprinters. ils relacheront la pression après le sprint intermédiaire.

158 km: On a quelques coureurs lâchés

En plus de Izaguirre, il y a aussi Fred Wright et Alexis Renard en perdition, et qui vont sans doute abandonner. Rappelons que Tim de Clercq était non partant ce matin.

159km: Ils sont toujours à deux devant

Mais seulement quelques secondes devant le peloton qui nelâche pas l'affaire, d'autant que les Visma et les UAE cherchent aussi à prendre le bon coup.

163 km: C'est parti très fort

Dites vous que c'est comme ça depuis plus de 50 km.

164 km: C'est reparti devant

Christian Rodriguez, l'Espagnol d'Arkea et Richard Carapaz d'EF Education. Mais ils ne sont que deux.

166km: Remco Evenepoel malade?

C'est ce que disent les envoyés spéciaux de Eurosport, qui ont remarqué ses traits tirés et un bouton de fièvre. "ca m'est arrivé pendant la Vuelta et j'avais de bonnes jambes", démine David Moncoutié.

168 km: A l'arrière, Ion Izaguirre est au plus mal

Ca sent l'abandon pour le coureur Cofidis.

Le début d'étape est à suivre sur la radio digitale 100% Route

C'est sur l'app RMC ou ici, sur le site RMC .

173 km: "J'en ai rien à faire"

Jonas Vingegaard décidément imperméable à la pression et aux petites provocations de ses adversaires. Il explique aussi qu'il n'a pas reconnu l'étape du jour en raison de sa grave chute au printemps.

C'est toujours tendu entre Van Aert et Philipsen

Les deux Belges ne se parlent plus, même dans le peloton, Van Aeart raconte qu'il a pris un vent récemment.

176 km: les chiffres très tranquilles de l'étape d'hier

Selon les spécialistes, de bons amteurs auraient pu suivre sans souci.

177 km: A ce compte là, on va bientôt arriver au sprint intermédiaire

On a déjà fait 35 km, il en reste 30 avant le sprint intermédiaire. Ca serait peut-être plus facile de sortir après, dans les premières difficultés répertoriées du jour.

183 km: Nouvelle attaque des Visma Lease a Bike

Avec Laporte et Tratnik. Mais cette fois, Sivakov, des UAE, est vigilant.

186 km: regroupement général... et c'est reparti

Julien Bernard et Paul Lapeira ont lancé un nouveau coup, vite suivis par un gros groupe, avec notamment Bardet et Louis Meintjes... Mais là aussi, ça se regroupe.

190 km: Regroupement en tête!

Mais attention le peloton est juste derrière.

192km: Ils sont même deux Visma Lease a Bike

Il y a aussi Bart Lemmen. Ca peut être un bon relais pour Vingegaard au cas où.

193km: la cassure est en train de se faire dans la descente

Et l'équipe de Pogacar est piégée puisqu'il y a Wout van Aert mais pas de coureur UAE.

194km: Chute pour Kobe Goossens

Le "combatif du jour" de l'étape d'hier est parti au sol, avec apparemment une moto de la gendarmerie. Le Belge est reparti mais il est bien touché.

197 km: Wout van Aert part en contre!

Avec Romain Grégoire, excusez du peu. Pourtant, le trio de tête creuse toujours l'écart.

202km: Un premier coup est parti, avec deux Français!

Kevin Vauquelin, déjà vainqueur de la deuxième étape, est parti avec Quentin Pacher, de l'équipe Groupama-FDJ et Johannessen de Unox. Mais ils ne sont pas assez nombreux pour prendre le large. Pour l'instant, l'écart plafonne à 8 secondes.

203 km: L'échappée a beaucoup de mal à partir

Ils sont tellement nombreux à vouloir la prendre!

209 km: C'est parti à fond!

Ils sont très nombreux à vouloir prendre l'échappée.

210km - Départ réel

Après des problèmes dans le fictif pour Warren Barguil et Jan Tratnik, le départ réel est donné. Jonas Abrahamsen est l'un des premiers à se porter à l'avant !

"Un endroit pour faire une première sélection entre les leaders", le Cantal promet de faire très mal

La onzième étape du Tour de France 2024 conduira sur 211 kilomètres le peloton de la petite bourgade d’Evaux-Les-Bains en Creuse à la station cantalienne du Lioran. Jalonnée de 7 difficultés dont le Pas de Peyrol (1589 mètres), cette journée s’annonce sur le papier comme l’une des trois plus difficiles du parcours. En octobre, RMC Sport avait pu parcourir le final de cette étape en avant-première.

"On prévoit de mettre le feu", le virage Bardet et ses supporters prêts à rugir lors de la 11e étape

Un an après celui qui avait donné des frissons à Thibaut Pinot, un virage en l'honneur de Romain Bardet prendra place ce mercredi lors de la 11e étape du Tour de France pour marquer le coup avant la retraite de l'Auvergnat en 2025.

Parcours, profil, favoris... Tout savoir sur l'étape du jour entre Evaux-les-Bains et le Lioran

Après une étape de plat remportée mardi par Jasper Philipsen à l’issue d’un sprint massif, place à la 11e étape du Tour de France 2024 ce mercredi entre Evaux-les-Bains et Le Lioran. Longue de 211km, cette journée de course devrait donner lieu à une belle explication entre les favoris à la victoire finale avec plusieurs grosses difficultés comme le Puy Mary ou le Col de Pertus.

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Enfin un peu d'action. Après la journée de repos lundi et la journée de la sieste mardi, le peloton attaque ce mercredi la moyenne montagne avec un enchaînement final qui fait saliver les suiveurs: Col de la Néronne (2e catégorie), Puy Mary-Pas de Peyrol (1ere catégorie), Col de Pertus (2e catégorie, mais avec des secondes bonus) et enfin le Col de Font de Cère (3e catégorie), tout ça dans les 50 derniers kilomètres avec des descentes très techniques.

Avant ça, il y aura un sprint intermédiaire, mais des échappés seront sans doute partis avant, à moins que les équipes de leaders veulent s'expliquer pour la victoire finale.

Attention, l'étape est longue (211 km) et elle part tôt (11h20 pour le départ ficitif, 11h30 pour le départ réel). Arrivée prévue entre 16h54 et 17h31.

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2021-2022 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

Boot: 2021-2022 Tecnica Zero G Pro Tour

Stated Flex: 130

Available Sizes: 22.5-31.0

Stated Last (size 26.5): 99 mm

Stated Range of Motion: 55°

Stated Forward Lean: 12° (can be adjusted to 13°)

Size Tested: 26.5

Stated Boot Sole Length: 303 mm

Blister’s Measured Weight (size 26.5):

• Shells, no Liners: 1099 & 1100 g
• Liners, no Laces or Footbeds: 211 & 210 g
• Shells + Liners: 1310 & 1327 grams
• Stock Insoles: 30 g each
• Removable Spoilers: 16 g each

Buckles: 4 magnesium buckles with wire clasps

Powerstrap: 45 mm with hook closure

Shell Material:

• Cuff: Grilamid Co-Injected with Carbon Fiber
• Shoe / Clog: Grilamid

Soles: Rockered, full Vibram rubber (ISO 9523)

Binding Compatibility: All “tech” / pin bindings; MNC Bindings

Tech Fittings: Dynafit Certified

Skis Used: Salomon MTN Explore 95 ; Armada Tracer 108 ; Salomon QST 106 ; Elan Ripstick 106 ; Line Sakana

Bindings Used: ATK Raider 2.0 12 ; Marker Alpinist 12 ; Dynafit TLT Speed ; Atomic Backland Tour ; Salomon / Atomic Shift MNC 13 ; Fritschi Tecton 12 ; Dynafit Radical ST 2.0 ; Tyrolia AAAttack 14 AT

Test Locations: Crested Butte , Cameron Pass, Berthoud Pass, Front Range Mountains, & Arapahoe Basin, CO

Days Tested: ~20

[ Note : Our review was conducted on the 18/19 Zero G Tour Pro, which was not changed for 19/20, 20/21, or 21/22, apart from graphics.]

For the 18/19 season, Tecnica is completely overhauling their Zero G line of touring boots. The new boots feature an entirely new shell, walk mode, and well, basically everything compared to the previous line of Zero G boots.

The new boots are coming in at very low weights, with our pair of the stiffest Zero G boot in the lineup — the Zero G Tour Pro — weighing in at 1310 grams per boot (without stock insoles or detachable spoilers).

That’s 1310 g on a boot that has a stated flex of 130 and 55° range of motion.

And in case you aren’t entirely up on AT boots these days, you should know that that those numbers are pretty eye popping.

The Zero G Tour Pro’s weight puts it between the categories of ~1400-1500 gram, 130-flex touring boots designed for aggressive downhill skiing (e.g., Salomon S/Lab MTN & Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 ) and lighter, more uphill-oriented boots like the Salomon S/Lab X-Alp , Dynafit TLT7 , Atomic Backland Carbon , etc.

In other words, if the Zero G Tour Pro really lives up to its specs, it would be carving out a new category of ~1300 gram, 130-flex touring boots. And Tecnica knows this.

Here’s what Tecnica says about the new Zero G collection:

“The all-new Zero G collection pushes the boundaries of what a lightweight boot can do. Unique use of carbon, an innovative new Mobility Cuff System, a creative buckle system and anatomical liners and shells combine for a ground breaking, lightweight boot that stays true to the Tecnica promise of downhill performance.”

5 Boots in the “Zero G” Lineup

Tecnica will be offering these 5 variations of the Zero G:

Zero G Tour Pro (reviewed here): 130 flex; Grilamid shell and co-injected Carbon cuff; “Light Lock” Hook Powerstrap; “Ultralight-Light Fit” liner; Available sizes: 22.5-31.0

Zero G Tour Scout : 120 flex, Grilamid shell and PU cuff; “Light Lock” Hook Powerstrap; “Ultralight-Light Fit” liner; Available sizes: 24.0-31.0

Zero G Tour : 110 flex; PU shell and PU cuff; 35 mm Velcro Powerstrap; “Ultrafit Pro Light” liner; Available sizes: 24.0-31.0

Zero G Tour Scout W : 115 flex; Grilamid shell and PU cuff; “Light Lock” Hook Powerstrap; “Ultralight-W Light Fit” liner; Available sizes: 22.0-27.5

Zero G Tour W : 105 flex; PU shell and PU cuff; 35 mm Velcro Powerstrap; “Ultrafit Pro Light W” liner; Available sizes: 22.0-27.5

Size Range: 22.5 – 31.0

It’s worth highlighting here that the top-of-the-line Zero G Tour Pro boot is going to be available in sizes 22.5 to 31.0, so men or women with smaller feet who want a “130” flex touring boot should be able to find it in a size that works for them, without having to settle for a softer boot.

Weights & Comparisons

Since the Zero G Tour Pro occupies a bit of a middle ground between most boots currently on the market, we’ve listed our measured weights for several boots on the lighter and heavier ends of the spectrum.

Our measured weights show the size of boot, then the weight of each boot + the weight of each liner, then the total weight for shells + liners, listed in grams:

Scarpa Alien RS (28.0): 779 & 781 + 209 & 210 = 988 & 991 g Fischer Travers Carbon (27.5): 890 & 896 + 174 & 174 = 1064 & 1070 g Dynafit TLT7 Performance (28.5): 910 & 914 + 155 & 155 = 1065 & 1069 g Atomic Backland Carbon (27.5): 907 & 915 + 260 & 255 = 1167 & 1170 g Salomon S-Lab X-Alp (27.5): 977 & 980 + 213 & 214 = 1190 & 1194 g Scarpa Maestrale RS ( 24.5 / 25.0 ): 1053 & 1057 + 244 & 245 = 1297 & 1302 g Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro (26.5): 1099 & 1100 + 210 & 211 = 1309 & 1311 g Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 (26.5): 1124 & 1128 + 271 & 276 (lighter pre-production liner) = 1395 & 1404 g Salomon MTN Explore (26.5): 1126 & 1135 + 281 & 281 = 1407 & 1416 g Head Kore 1 (26.5): 1132 & 1136 + 392 & 393 = 1524 & 1527 g Salomon S/Lab MTN (26.5): 1257 & 1246 + 288 & 303 = 1545 & 1549 g Fischer Ranger Free 130 (26.5): 1204 & 1204 + 348 & 351 = 1552 & 1555 g Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro (27.5): 1335 & 1333 + 220 & 225 = 1555 & 1558 g

Ok, yeah, that’s a lot of numbers. But it helps to put things into perspective.

(And note: that Maestrale RS we weighed is a size 24.5 / 25.0 (Scarpa lists a stated weight of 1410 grams for the 27.0). And it’s also interesting to see the nearly 250 gram difference between the old Zero G Guide Pro and the new version.)

The new Zero G Pro Tour’s liner is being made by Tecnica rather than Paulau (which had been the case in the past). Tecnica claims the new liner fits much better out of the box since they can more easily integrate it into the shell.

The “Ultralight-Light Fit” liner that comes with the Zero G Tour Pro (the same liner also comes with the Zero G Tour Scout) is thin, fully heat-moldable, and features a waterproof-breathable membrane. And skiers that like to lace up their liners while touring will be happy to know that all of the new Zero G boots include removable laces.

At around 210 grams per liner, the Zero G Tour Pro’s liner is definitely on the lighter side compared to boots like the Salomon S/Lab MTN, and even the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD’s light pre-production liner. But it’s not all that much lighter than the liner in the original Zero G Guide Pro.

We’ll be saying more about the liner and making more comparisons in our full review.

Walk Mechanism

The walk mechanism on the Zero G boots is quite similar to that on the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD and Backland boots. It’s big, external, and easy to engage / disengage. (We compared it to a prison shank when we first saw it at SIA.)

The one key difference with the Zero G boots is the addition of another connection point on the upper cuff. The walk mode on the new Zero G boots actually connects in two spots — near the bottom of the spine (similar to the Atomic boots) and then also higher on the spine (the greenish / yellow part of the mechanism shown in the photos), which is similar to the Ultra-Lock walk mode on many Dynafit boots.

Tecnica claims this walk mode allows for increased rearward ROM and also decreases potential deformation of the shell in downhill mode. We’re eager to see if their claims prove true, and also to see if the walk mechanism poses any new issues (icing, etc) when it comes to reliable engagement while skiing and consistent disengagement while touring.

The Zero G Tour Pro, Tour Scout, and Tour Scout W all incorporate a powerstrap with a simple aluminum hook that attaches to the other part of the strap, and it also has a piece of paracord that makes loosening the strap easier. We’re fans of cam-style powerstraps, and the Zero G Tour Pro’s powerstrap looks like it should perform fairly similarly, while being easier to attach / detach.

The Zero G Tour 110 and Tour 105 boots come with more typical 35 mm Velcro powerstraps.

Soles & Bindings Compatibility

All of the Zero G boots have rockered, non-replaceable Vibram rubber soles that are certified to the ISO 9523 standard, and will therefore work with MNC bindings like the Salomon / Atomic SHIFT , Marker I.D. bindings, or Tyrolia AAAttack 14 AT. The Zero G boots will also work with the Marker Kingpin and Fritschi Tecton.

The previous Zero G boots used replaceable rubber soles. These soles were nice in that you could just buy new soles if yours wore out, but they didn’t walk as well as full-length, rockered rubber soles similar to those on the new Zero G boots.

Jonathan Ellsworth: I don’t want to say too much about the fit of this boot yet, because I’d like to go get another tour or two in it first. (I personally like this approach much better than just standing around inside, at room temperature, in a bunch of different boots.)

And furthermore, our position on this matter hasn’t changed: my feet are not your feet, so you ought to go try on any ski boots before you pull the trigger.

But what I can say for now is that I can tour in a size 26.5 — without getting any boot work done — in the Zero G Tour Pro, Salomon S/Lab MTN, Salomon QST 130 , Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130, HEAD Kore 1, and Fischer Ranger Free 130.

And after my initial time in the Zero G Tour Pro, I don’t think I’ll need to do any punches.

But if I was forced to say something now about the fit, I’d say that I generally get along well with tighter heel pockets, and in the case of the Zero G Tour Pro, I have plenty of room in the heel pocket — so far, it’s not so roomy to cause any blistering, but it’s definitely not so tight to cause any pain.

But give me a minute to get some more time in these, and then check back for updates on fit.

For now, let’s just say that nothing about the fit of this boot strikes me as particularly unusual or way out of line with the fit of the boots I’ve mentioned here. (But again, your own feet will almost certainly get along better with some of the boots listed here than others.)

Luke Koppa: For reference, I have pretty average-volume feet, but I have large lateral splats which mean my midfoot widens when I am standing / skiing, and I often get pain on the outside of my forefoot and midfoot when running, skiing, skinning, etc. I have a low instep and an average to low arch. My feet tend to work best with boots that offer ample room in the midfoot, and have lower insteps (e.g., the Salomon QST Pro 130 ). Since my toes taper significantly (i.e., my pinkie toe is much shorter than my big toe), I’ve never needed a 6th toe punch in any boots.

In the Zero G Tour Pro, I have plenty of room around my toes, ankle, and instep. The main problem area I have in the boot is on the outside of my midfoot, where I’ve experienced a pretty significant amount of pain after long days of touring. To be very clear, this is by no means limited to the Zero G Tour Pro. I typically get pain in that area in almost every boot I use, apart from the few 100mm-last boots I’ve been able to get punched out around the midfoot. So my main point is that the Zero G basically feels about average in the midfoot for a 99 mm last.

Other than my typical issues around the midfoot, I haven’t had any trouble with the fit of the Zero G. It holds my ankle in well while touring, and my toes have stayed warm during all my days in the boot.

Fine-Tuning the Fit

Another notable feature of the Zero G boots is the inclusion of a boot board. This, combined with Tecnica’s “Custom Adaptive Shape” shell (which is supposed to be easier for bootfitters to punch / heat) and the heat-moldable liner should make the new Zero G boots a bit easier to fine-tune to different feet.

Bottom Line (For Now)

The new Tecnica Zero G boots look very interesting, and the Zero G Tour Pro in particular seems like it would, actually, be breaking some new ground if it can match the downhill performance of heavier boots like the Salomon S/Lab MTN and Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD while coming in at around 1300 grams.

We’ve already been getting time in the new Zero G Tour Pro, so check out our Flash Review, and let us know about any questions or comparisons you’d like to see addressed in our full review,

Flash Review: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

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Full Review

Tecnica announced that they had fully revamped their touring boot, the Zero G, and they were making some pretty lofty claims — 1320 grams per boot, 130 flex, and 55° range of motion.

Now there are plenty of new products in the ski industry that have crazy stated specs, and there are plenty of products that do not live up to the hype. But after Jonathan Ellsworth and I had the chance to get a number of days in the new Zero G Tour Pro, we had this to say about it…

Re: the Zero G Tour Pro in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide :

“At 1310 g (size 26.5), the new Zero G Tour Pro is really in a class of its own: a near-130-flex boot that comes in just over 1300 grams and walks exceptionally well. It’s one of the most impressive products in this guide. It has a bomber and easy-to-use walk mechanism, grippy full-rubber outsole, lightweight buckles, and a strong, progressive flex. We wouldn’t quite call it a true “130,” but the Zero G skis far better than it should for how light it is and how well it walks. And its flex pattern isn’t some brick wall — it gives a bit at first, then ramps up the deeper you get. This boot walks well enough for all but the very longest tours, and we could happily use it for a full season of touring — from quick pow laps with big skis, to longer skimo missions.”

We also gave the Zero G Tour Pro a “Best Of” award in the guide, and said that if not for the Salomon / Atomic Shift MNC 13 binding , it would have been our product of the year.

We’ve now spent even more time in the Zero G Tour Pro, so here we’re going into a whole lot more detail about why we think this boot is awesome, and what types of skiers should be checking it out.

Touring Performance

Range of Motion

Luke Koppa: While stated range of motion (aka, ROM) is not always equal to the usable ROM, I think the Zero G Tour Pro’s stated ROM of 55° is pretty accurate. I didn’t break out any protractors on the skin track, but the Zero G Tour Pro provides ROM equal to, if not better than a bunch of boots I’ve used that have similar stated ROM.

The Zero G Tour Pro doesn’t walk quite as well as lighter boots like the Salomon S/Lab X-Alp , but the difference isn’t extreme. I was perfectly comfortable using the Zero G Tour Pro for all of my tours, even long days with lots of vert. For how well it performs on the downhill (much more on that later), the Zero G Tour Pro walks very well.

If you want maximum efficiency on the uphill — and are willing to make significant compromises on the downhill — then lighter boots may suit you better. But for the Zero G’s target market (downhill-oriented backcountry skiers), Jonathan and I both think it provides plenty of ROM.

For reference, here’s the buckle setup I tended to use while touring in the Zero G Tour Pro:

• Bottom buckle: closed on 1st or 2nd latch
• Ankle buckle: closed on 2nd latch
• Lower cuff buckle: strap on 1st latch, w/ buckle fully open
• Upper cuff buckle: strap on 1st latch, w/ buckle fully open
• Power strap: fully loosened, but w/ the hook still attached

With this setup, the boot walked very well and made transitions quick and easy. Speaking of which…

Transitions

Luke: Overall, transitions in the Zero G Tour Pro are pretty easy. You have to deal with four buckles, a power strap, and a walk mechanism, but all of these are pretty simple on the Zero G.

The Zero G’s wire-style buckles are slightly more finicky to use than traditional hook / bar style latches (that you see on most alpine boots), but for me, it was an easy thing to get used to. I also really appreciate that the buckles on the Zero G’s cuff can be opened very wide, which means I can get plenty of ROM while the buckles’ wires are still latched onto the last notch.

The Zero G Tour Pro’s power strap has a hook on one end that lets you easily detach the strap entirely. I rarely detached the power strap completely, and instead just loosened it up all the way (which is made easy with the paracord on the strap’s cam-style tightening device).

The new Zero G boots use a burly walk mechanism that we’ve affectionately come to call the “prison shank.” This is very similar to the walk mechanisms on the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD, Scott Cosmos III, and Scarpa Maestrale boots. The main difference with the Zero G is that it has an additional connection point on the cuff, but I haven’t noticed any downsides to this in terms of touring and transitions. The walk mode is still super easy to use, and a few quick whacks typically clear off any ice / snow that’s built up around it. It’s also very easy to tell when the boot is actually in ski mode, which is a plus.

Jonathan: I don’t have much to add here since super fast transitions are not something I care too much about (once I’ve climbed up a mountain, I like to hang out for at least a few minutes before skiing back down). But with that said, there’s nothing that was tricky or annoying to me about transitioning in the Zero G.

Soles / Traction

Luke: I also spent several days “touring” in the Zero G Tour Pro this summer — if you’re willing to define “touring” as walking around in shorts and ski boots to ski for a few turns. The Zero G Tour Pro did provide ample grip while hiking on rocky and rooty trails, and while scrambling on talus.

I’ve used ski boots with grippier rubber, but for a boot like the Zero G Tour Pro, I’d rather have a more durable sole than the absolute stickiest rubber (more on durability later on).

Downhill Performance

Luke (5’8”, 155 lbs): In short, the Zero G Tour Pro feels really, really good on the downhill. I have no qualms with its lateral power transfer (though I admittedly don’t often have issues with most boots’ lateral support). The Zero G Tour Pro’s rearward support also feels excellent, which I’d attribute to its burly walk mechanism.

But the real kicker with this boot is its flex pattern…

Flex Pattern

Luke: We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of “130” flex boots with walk modes, but their skiing performance can vary a lot. Some of these “130” boots are laughably soft, while others are extremely stiff but lack the progressive nature of a good alpine boot (i.e., they feel like leaning into a brick wall). With enough carbon, you can make anything stiff, but that quest for low weight and stiffness often results in an unpleasant flex pattern.

I wouldn’t quite call the Zero G Tour Pro a true 130, but it is very close. And more importantly (for me), it’s flex pattern is really nice and progressive. I can easily lean into the boot initially, but as I flex it forward more, it stiffens up more and more.

Now, I’m not a particularly big guy (I’m 5’8”, ~155 lbs), so much heavier and / or much more aggressive skiers might prefer having the stiffest touring boot out there. But I much prefer having a boot with a predictable, intuitive, progressive flex pattern over one that’s just really stiff.

When I’m touring I’ll typically end up skiing a lot of weird, unpredictable snow. A boot with a more progressive flex makes skiing this sort of snow easier for me since I can actually flex into the boots initially to get over the front of my skis, but I’m not then going to flex through my boots and get thrown over the handlebars when I hit some weird crust or firm snow.

Jonathan: Yep.

Suspension / Ski & Ground Feel

Luke: The Zero G Tour Pro is a very light boot with a thin liner. As a result, it provides more on-snow feedback than most heavier alpine and AT boots. In other words, it doesn’t dampen out inconsistencies in the snow as well as those boots.

That said, I was surprised by how comfortable I was skiing the Zero G Tour Pro inbounds while we were doing our Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout . While its liner is thin, it’s also pretty dense, and I didn’t really have an issue with the boot feeling too harsh (and I think its progressive flex helped with this). It wouldn’t be my top pick for a boot that I’d use inbounds very often, but it performed quite well during the occasional resort day.

Jonathan: Just to offer a slightly different perspective here than Luke’s, I have no interest in leaving people with the impression that this is a boot that they should consider for 50/50 use inbounds and in the backcountry. Certainly, I expect to see more than a few pairs of these boots in the lift line this season, but I would be happy to have the vast majority of skiers think of this as a lightweight touring boot that offers surprisingly good downhill performance in the backcountry. But hey, if you ski with a lot of finesse, tend to go easy on your gear, keep it fairly mellow inbounds, etc., then have at it, I guess.

Jonathan has used the Zero G Tour Pro for several days, and I’ve now used it for around 15 days [editor’s note: because Jonathan was dumb enough to let Luke take the boots with him after our final day of inbounds skiing last spring, and Luke has managed to avoid giving them back]. So after a fairly brief testing period (~20 days), we have no durability issues to report. The walk mechanism, buckles, and power strap are all still working perfectly.

The soles have several small scratches and nicks, but there aren’t any notable chunks missing. As I noted above, I’m happy Tecnica decided to go with a fairly stiff, not-super-sticky rubber for the sole since it’s proven to be pretty durable so far.

Who’s It For?

Luke: First, the important caveat: good fit is always going to trump minor performance differences when it comes to ski boots. I.e., just because you like the sound of the Zero G Tour Pro’s features and performance, doesn’t mean you’ll like it more than a similar boot in this class that fits your foot better.

With that in mind, I think the Zero G Tour Pro (and the slightly heavier and softer Zero G Tour Scout and Zero G Tour) could work for a lot of skiers.

The Zero G Tour Pro makes the most sense for people who value low weight and very good uphill performance, but who want a very supportive, yet still progressive flex on the downhill.

There are a lot of very good, ~1500 gram boots out there right now that tour and ski well. But since the Zero G Tour Pro comes in significantly lighter than a lot of those boots, I think it should be particularly appealing to those who tend to do longer tours and will appreciate that lower weight, but who aren’t willing to go to the much lighter (and softer) ~1000-1200 g boots.

As I noted earlier, heavier (190 lbs +) and / or really aggressive skiers may want a stiffer boot. But I think that subsection is fairly small. And if you don’t spend a lot of your time touring (e.g., you ski in the resort more often than in the backcountry), then you’d probably be better off with a heavier boot that provides a more plush, damp ride.

But if you like to put in a lot of time on the skin track and wants a boot that still lets you ski very hard on the way down, go see if the Zero G Tour Pro fits your foot.

Jonathan: Anyone who wants a really good touring boot — and who has feet that are a good match for the shell and liner of this boot. And again, I really hope this boot doesn’t start getting bought by people who will mostly use it inbounds, because there are a whole slew of good boots that I think are better suited for season after season of 50/50 use.

Bottom Line

Luke: I’ve already expended way too many words on this, so here’s the final summary:

The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro is a touring boot that weighs just over 1300 grams, walks really, really well, and it has a flex pattern that is not only nearly as stiff as a 130-flex alpine boot, but that’s also nice and progressive.

That’s extremely impressive, and is why it’s my favorite touring boot I’ve ever used.

Jonathan: I hope the upcoming custody battle that Luke and I are probably going to have over these boots doesn’t get too ugly.

Deep Dive: ~130-Flex Touring Boots

Next month, we will be publishing our head to head comparisons of the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, the (very good) Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130, Head Kore 1, Salomon S/Lab MTN, Scarpa Maestrale RS, Fischer Ranger Free 130, and a few other ~130-flex touring boots currently on the market.

38 comments on “2021-2022 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro”

Any words on possible “In-stock” dates? Hoping to try these on to compare to Maestrales Sincerely Wide Forefoot, High instep, low arch, and narrow(ish) heel

Can this go with LOOK DUAL WTR binding as well? Thanks.Tony

Won’t be “in stock” until September if we’re lucky

How close does Zero G Tour Pro ski to a much heavier hybrid boots, such as the Tecnica Cochise or the Hawx Ultra XTD 120?

With the Scarpa F1 I already have a boot in the 1300g category (but don’t know if its is smart to drive a Bibby Tour with it*).

And I need to replace my 50/50 Resort/Backcountry boot.

I feel I should go for a boot further away from the Scarpa F1, such as the Tecnica Cochise, Nordica Strider, Dalbello Lupo AX 120. That was also made clear in the Podcast with the owner of the BlackSheep Shop in Munich, where he praised to go back to full blown alpin boots for freeriding (instead of hybird boots).

*) I thought driving big skis with soft boots was a security risk. But in the Fischer Traverse review, Cy Whitling skied it 109 and 112 waist wide skis.

How do these fit compared the Cochise? The 2017 Cochise fit me great, while shoes like the Salomon MTN and Maestrale don’t work for me. It’s interesting that you say both the later shoes fit you can these too, which makes me think that the fit is tigher and less roomy in the toe box and arch area.

In your excellent review of the Hawx XTD 120 you pointed out the impact of the liner on downhill performance. How much difference would a zipfit alpine liner make in this boot? Would it come close to a boot like the Nordica Strider?

Jonathan, I am glad you clarify that you would still not see the Zero G as a 50/50 boot. The flex feels very nice indeed (at shop temperature). Would you see the Hawx 120 XTD more like a 50/50 boot? More but, still far from it? I might go with the Salomon QST Pro (fits great, looks silly) or the Cochise if it fits. Have fun!

How is the fit compared to the old zeroG: does it have the same spacious ankle? or is it more tight?

How are they to get the boot on and off? Embarrassing, but my Lange XT Freetour boots were really, really hard to get out of on cold days. If it was 0 degrees, I’d have to wait for them to warm up before I could get my foot out. Sometimes I would end up ripping out the liner or scraping up my foot…better not to talk about.

I was not able to find a pair of Tour Pro’s in my size but have been riding Tour Scouts for 5 days. 40% BC 60% inbounds so far.

Touring/ Uphill: I am BLOWN AWAY with how well these uphill for a 4 buckle overlap boot. Today I did a tour with my Backland Carbon’s in the AM and then after lunch a quick lap with the Scouts (same skis and bindings, snow got warmer as the day went on). They feel almost as easy to uphill with as Backland Carbon’s with the tongue in (tongue out there is no beating the Backland until you get to race boots). I’d guess that double lock system letting them pull the back of the cuff way up is definitely a contributing factor. Really with how light and well the Scouts ski my Backlands are probably just going to become high milage/ fitness mission boots.

Flex: Pretty f-ing impressive how progressive and supportive these boots are for being less than 1400g. Don’t have too many boots to compare them to in my personal experience but they are stiffer and more progressive than Dyanfit Titans and all the of BD boots (the last Factor was probably stiffer than the Scouts, but no progression). Never felt the hard stop (or sudden drop off) of other AT boots when inbounds driving Enforcers.

Fit: The long and short of my fit is average to narrow everywhere except for my HIGH INSTEP. They aren’t the highest I’ve ever tried on but certainly high enough that once I cook the liners I’m sure I’ll be able to keep all my buckles tight all day at the resort. It almost seems like I might just be able to pack out the liners enough to not need.

Forward Lean: Ok I’m really not a fan of the upright lean angle when they’re in regular downhill bindings. Looking to find a bolt on spoiler to try to get some more forward lean since I have a skinny lower leg.

Entry/ Exit: Entry isn’t too bad, does help if it’s warm, easier than my old Titans or BD’s. But my instep does get pinched getting out of the boot :( Not surprised with how tall my instep is, might trim a little material off medial side of the overlap to help. Again, I wouldn’t put much weight in this as my instep is stupid tall.

So these don’t fit a regular alpine binding like an Atomic Neox 412?

Hi Blister,

Great Review as always – After reading and ” getting to know thyself ” per Jonathan and Luke – this boot is nice but not for me as I am only a occasional touring skier – short hops to catch a patch – not even a 50/50…..I have old old Garmont Megaride and they are jarring as heck so my priority is suspension and comfort not weight. Given those parameters which direction would you recommend……Scarpa Maestraele ? Atomic Hawk ? to be used on Raven w KP bindings. I am kinda looking for a Alpine boot that is KP adaptable. I ski on Salomon XMax 120 ( little soft but I like them )

Thanks Blister ,

Looking forward for the deep-dive… I’m really curious to see how they compare to the Maestrale RS2

Since you made a point of saying it goes down to a 22, can you guys confirm the bsl on the size 22 and 23 to ensure they’re not a larger shell just with a toe dam? The evo size chart only shows down to a 24 with 285 bsl.

Just talked to Tecnica about this — it looks like they’re actually only offering it down to a 22.5 (their previous catalog had said 22.0), and the 22.5 does have the same BSL as the 23.5, which is 272 mm.

I’ve put about 40 days touring on these boots this season and I’m still undecided if I like them. Firstly they are a b!$@# to get on! Straight out of the box they are pretty tight, really tight over the front of the ankle (Think Maestrale ankle strap zone) quite a bit tighter than the cochise 120. They have broken in well to a similar fit to the cochise but not as comfy as Maestrale. I cannot emphasise enough how hard these boots are to get on when cold. I camped overnight at -15°c and could not get these on in the morning to save my life. I had to boil water to put in a bottle to warm these up to get them on. Even if you leave them in the back of your truck they will be hard to get on. Getting them off isn’t much easier . BUT they do ski pretty damn well. In fact, they rip. I ski them on Zero G 108’s w Kingpins and there’s nothing I wouldn’t ski. They walk OK. I don’t believe the 55° articulation. I’d say 40° at best. I’ve put probably 500km+ walking in them and they OK. Not great. The booster strap is useless(?!) it slides up above the carbon cuff and doesn’t cinch down tight anyway. The buckles are pretty nice, the teeth are soft though so bottom ones get munch when scrambling over rocks in them. They do climb very well with the rubber sole/rocker/precision fit. I’m happy to climb exposed rock/ice in them. Crampons (Techpon 250 & Sarken) fit very well on them. Overall they’re probably not quite as tour friendly as I was hoping (I don’t ski resort at all) but they do ski well. They’re really not cut out for expeditions unfortunately and take a bit of breaking in. If they didn’t ski so well I probably would have thrown them into the forest after how hard they are to get on/off (I feel it’s the lower material is too stiff where it underlaps the upper boot around the ankle, doesn’t open up enough to slide the foot in) somehow the pull loops have not broken under extreme tension so far. 7.5/10

Skied these boots 2 days (no touring) in spring conditions in the french alps. They weigh 1380grams in size 27,5.

Very very to ski! In fact I was really surprised even though I had done some serious research before buying them. Nice flex pattern (I ski dalbello boots otherwise) I skied völkl mantra and a blizzard Rustler 10 in heavy wet spring snow, slash, moguls and horribIe frozen snow. I weigh about 100kg with gear. I like them much better than my salomon mtn lab. There is no doubt in ny mind that they will tour much better aswell.

I have wide feet (fore foot 106mm) and I needed to heat mold both liner and shell and add padding to pressure points in the store. After that; two full days of skiing without any problems. Really comfortable! Without this bootfit it would have been impossible though.

I plan to pair these with a mantra v werks and a shift bindning for a kit to do it ALL. I skied in very nice weather so can’t tell you about cold weather performance.

If they hold up, and I think they will, this will be a blast :-)

I have skied 50+ days on the Scout, both involving lifts and over 25000m of ascent.

Great boots, but watch out for the ski/walk mode. At different times I have lost a screw attaching the top of the mechanism to the boot on each boot. And this after nipping them up after loosing the first. It causes the boot to pop out of downhill mode at inconvenient times.

I carry spares now.

Very important observation there by HammondR!

My screws also needed attention after 3 days of touring. Will try to fix this with Loctite.

Other than that; very happy with the boots!

Please can you tell me if these boot soles of the new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro work safely with Salomon Guardian MNC 13 bindings (mine are a couple seasons old but have the sliding afd). My local ski shop crew say no but I’ve heard from other crew that they do. Cheers Jon

As long as your Guardian is the MNC version with a toe piece that can adjust vertically, the Zero G boot should work with it. The Zero G has an ISO certified touring sole so it should work with any MNC binding as long as you adjust the toe piece to the appropriate height.

I was just able to try on a pair of the Pro G’s today. They felt… like a good boot.

I know all the specs and have done my homework on the boots technical qualities and I think they match up well with my skiing style (I’m a 6’3 215 skier who’s fairly aggressive, and only doing more and more touring as the seasons keep going after starting to actually get to the backcountry 4ish years ago. Otherwise have skied “inbounds” the rest of my time.

I’ve been on and am currently using Cinderella story “perfect fit” craigslist scarpa maestrales from 2012/2013 and thus have a boot that is worn to perfection to my foot.

In trying on the new Pro G’s there was minor discomfort in the top of the foot and a little kn the outer mid sole near the base of the pinky toe — but when locked down and in ski mode with an active stance most of the discomfort went away. The heel felt fine in both walk and ski mode.

I haven’t had boots heat molded before but my family swears by it.

Am I getting too bogged down in the details of a “perfect fit” especially with the advent of the heat molding magic bootfitters can now work?

I want these to last and dont plan to buy boots for a while after this purchase.

Any thoughts or especially updates on how these boots wore on over multiple seasons?

Best, Zach W

Ps, great review of the boots and other stuff you guys rock!

Have skied these boots both inbounds and out a couple times now, and really really like them. In my opinion, they are not as stiff as the S-Lab MTN (MTN labs), but walk significantly better (especially forward ROM). A little looser in the heel, and slightly higher volume overall. Skinny calf people beware, I have the lower buckles as tight as they will go (moved the buckle clips AND micro adjust dialed all the way down) and I can still flip the buckles with just one finger. Looking into maybe drilling out a third hole to make calf closure even tighter.

One really bad thing to report: just yesterday I snapped BOTH wire buckles in one day. Hoping this is just bad QA and not a design flaw, and that warranty will take care of me. If not, I’ll be really bummed and not buying touring boots from them again.

Overall, this is a dialed boot that skis wonderfully, walks really really well, but has some issues with durability of the buckles and fit for those with skinny ankles/calves.

Hi Brett, You say: skinny CALF people beware, I have LOWER buckles..” In my mind, the lower buckles are the ones on the clog, the upper buckles are the ones on the cuff, and therefor relate to calf (top upper buckle), and ankle (bottom upper buckle). Can you clarify which buckles you are talking about?

He obviously means the lower cuff buckle on each boot.

Note his reference to “mov[ing] the buckle clips” – you can only do that with the cuff buckles on the Zero-G. The clog buckles are effectively immovable because of the way they sit in fixed-position recesses.

Just bought these to tour in Marker Kingpins and found that these are not compatible with them. When the toe is locked out they will pop out with minimal torque. Not good. We went into the shop and tested on new kingpins and another set of older ones and no dice with my zero g’s. I popped some Dalbello boots into the kingpins and they held just fine. Of course there’s no literature guaranteeing kingpin comparability with dynafit certified boots. We’re going to make a video and send it to marker. Something worth checking into if pairing either. I just bought atomic backland bindings and they work flawlessly with these boots.

I just got a chance to spend an hour in the zero-g-pro-tour in the shop. I tried them along side the Maestrale XT and atomic backland carbon. If they fit your foot, I can see why people really like the ZeroG, unfortunately, they don’t fit my foot as I have a fairly high instep.

Things I like about the ZeroG ->

The Zero G cuff felt very secure, and progressive, and broadly supportive.. This cuff feels about 1000x better in ski-mode than the backland carbon, while apparently only weighing ~30% more. Leaning into the cuff felt really good and supportive, with no pressure points, unlike the backland carbon, which basically feels like it has a thin band of steel holding my shin.

In the shop, I especially like how the Zero-G top buckles transition to tour mode. The flexible loops not only “clip” securely into the “touring clip” in their most open setting, but the buckles also “lock” in the open position. It might be a bit fussier in gloves, but i like the way everything easily stayed where I put it. With the Maestrale XT everything wanted to flap around if not done in just the right order… I’d have to first undo every buckle and the strap, and *only* after this, move the buckles to the touring clips. If I tried to undo just one buckle and immediately put it into the touring clip, the tension on the other buckle made the undone one too long and it would flop out. Of course both of these systems work just fine, and you’d get used to either, but I prefer the way the Zero-G system works.

I found the zero-g pro tour (subjectively) easier to get into than the HAWX XTD, as a similar overlap style boot.

Unfortunately, the Zero-G didn’t fit my foot very well in ways the bootfitter said he couldn’t really do much about. I’m 10.5 US / mondo ~28. My current downhill boot is a 27.5 dalbello pantera, though in some boots I upsize to 28.5. In the size 28.5 ZeroG, my heel was swimming around sideways and up-and-down, and yet there was a slight but noticeable bite on my instep. A footboard solved my heel slip, but made the bite on my instep unbearably painful. This might be partly due to the thin touring liner, but it’s mostly because the shell doesn’t have enough instep room for my foot. I’m sure sizing down to 27.5 would make the instep bite worse. My bootfitter said it’s really hard to create more instep room, and that it’s better to find a boot that fits better there. The Maestrale XT 28.5 certainly did, no instep bite at all. I didn’t like the Maestrale XT design as much, but it felt much better on my feet.

I’ve been using these for the season so far and only have about 60km in them, but have a broken buckle. The wire buckle design is great in theory but in practice is pretty annoying to actually use, and the middle buckle on my left boot has broken with the wire pulling out of the metal swage. There’s no real way to fix it in the field, and you can’t fully unscrew the wire-loop section, so the only solution is to drill out the rivet and put a new buckle on (which luckily Technica sells for $30, but I’m hoping they’ll send me the buckle free since I’ve only worn these boots for about 8 ski days).

The powerstrap is essentially useless in my experience as well and rises up over the cuff. I’ve got skinny calves so it barely does anything when correctly in place and tightened all the way too – it just doesn’t have enough range of adjustment.

Both liners have wear spots into their foam where the interior buckle rivets are wearing away while walking. This isn’t a huge issue and some well placed fabric tape will slow the wear, but still frustrating to see considering how little use the boots have gotten. Technical really could have avoided this by using a more robust material in these areas of the liner like other boots.

Overall, I really like the _boot_, but the hardware and little things are what aren’t great and make it seem like they rushed the design to market without any real-world testing.

I’ve toured in mine for around 150 days and I really like them. The liner feels like it is just now starting to fit even better. BUT, a few day ago I noticed that the large cuff rivets have developed some lateral play, maybe 1-3mm. Anyone with a high mileage zgtp have this issue? Wonder how to go about fixing it?

I’m a little worried about the lean angle of only 13 degrees. It sounds pretty upright to me. Does this affect the downhill performance in any way or is the flex progressive enough to compensate? The Hoji Free comes with a lean angle of 17 degrees, but only with a built-in spoiler. Without the cuff is supposed to be just 11 degrees. Do you think one could increase the angle of the zero go pro with a bolt spoiler too?

@ Luke Koppa. It sounds like you have almost identical feet to mine. Can I ask what other boots you have got on well with as I am struggling to find anything that fits me well. Any advice would be well appreciated. Thanks

While I can’t guarantee they’ll fit *your* feet, the Atomic Hawx Prime XTD is the touring boot that’s offered the best out-of-the-box fit for my feet. The Nordica Strider also fits my feet really well, but that’s more of a 50/50 touring/resort boot, rather than a dedicated touring boot.

What do you think of using the Tecnica zero G pro tour on piste given their high and progressive flex? There are some relevant disadavteges to consider? Thank you!

Luke/Jonathan – how does the Zero G compare to the new Fischer TransAlp Pro? They seem to be competing in the exact same class, right?

Thanks, -Felix

I’ve had these boots since the start of the season. Impressed with the stiffness (coming previously from the Spectre 2.0) , but still struggling to find a suitable ski for it. I was skiing the Volkl VTA 98 177 but now I’m leaning towards the Salomon MTN 95 184 since the VTA does not offer the support anymore.Would this be a good match for this boot?

Have used the the Technica boots 1,5 season for backcountry/rando(about 250 days and 130 000 height meters) so quite a lot use. I am satisfied with the boots when talking about the outer one/shell. Stiff enough for skiing and okay for walking. Had to do some boot fitting which is easy because of the material. Done that at a proffessional boot fitter. The inner/liner is thin and really bad so switched to Intuition Pro M which is perfect whit this shell. Heard from others which done the same. Another bad thing is the buckles. The thin wire have broken twice and seems to be a very week. Would like to have more solid construction.

As an update, the boots are not ISO 9523 unfortunately. I went to have them mounted and they said they were not compatible. I have seen it stated in multiple places that they are ISO 9523 so I messaged Tecnica and they confirmed it is not ISO certified but they said it’s geometry is compatible with the Shift binding.

After 40 days or so mine have developed tons of slop in the cuff rivets -> very imprecise on hard snow. Rest of the boot looks almost new. I just spent an hour perusing the interwebs, and sounds like this is very common, and I have not read of a fix. For comparison, my Cochise with many more miles has no slop.

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• Riders should ride in the A group if they are USAC 1, 2, or 3.  Ride in the B group if 4 or 5 or otherwise experienced and fit, and the C group if new to racing.
• Upgrades from B group to A group are allowed either at the time of Cat 4 to Cat 3 USAC upgrade or at the Race Director's discretion with consideration to performance in past G-tour events or otherwise demonstrated competitive cycling experience.  Upgrades from C to B are welcome when the rider and Race Director feel appropriate.
• In season downgrades from A to B are permitted for those riders who request it. We ask that you are mindful of having a material impact on any pre-existing point battles in the B group.
• If/when dropped during an event, A group riders can ride with the B group on the back, but may not compete with or otherwise affect the B group.
• You do not need to hold an active USAC license to participate in the GVCC however it is encouraged.

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The marshal dates that a member selected are his/her responsibility. If a person can not marshal the event, it is their responsibility to find a replacement. Members who fail to fulfill their marshaling duty will have their membership suspended.

Note that courses sometimes change due to road construction. Always check the website schedule, or follow us on twitter for the most recent updates.

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The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro could easily be overlooked due to its typical ski-boot-like appearance. It sports a four-buckle overlap design, rockered Vibram rubber sole, and ski/walk mechanism on the spine. Just a checklist beef boot with nothing to see here, right?

Wrong! The Tour Pro is elegantly simple and refined to such a degree that this boot will become the elusive one-boot quiver for many aggressive backcountry skiers. Four supportive buckles, one Light Lock Power Strap, and a Double Blocking ski/walk latch provide a true 130 flex. A 55-degree range of motion and relatively free cuff movement give it walkability to rival lighter boots. Tecnica also managed to get the weight of the Zero G Tour Pro so low that we don’t know whether to categorize this as a Beef Boot or a Touring Boot.

Tecnica didn’t set out to change the touring game with gimmickry, but the Zero G Tour Pro has been masterfully refined to a higher level.

• Extra-light magnesium buckles keep it locked down without weight penalty.
• Grilamid shell with a carbon cuff delivers uncompromising ski performance.
• Double Blocking ski/walk latch means no play in your mech.
• Vibram sole offers secure footing when boot packing and scrambling.
• Dynafit-certified inserts provide confident tech-binding operation.

Update 2020/21: Zero G Pro Tour boot received a color change with the same great design in an eye-catching black and red shell.

Update 2022/23: Along with a graphics update and a cam lock on the power strap, the liner has been upgraded with better ankle articulation and denser CAS material in the heel which offers improved hold for longer. This added 42 grams to the final product which was previously 1374g.

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See all the 'stans (well, most of them) on this comprehensive 26-day tour through Central Asia. Learn about nomadic life in Song Köl, explore natural landscapes like Kaindy Lake's sunken forest, and witness the hustle and bustle of capital cities and their bazaars, cathedrals, and historical sites. Along the way, you'll sleep like the locals do in homestays and yurts to get even closer to this underexplored destination.

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Day 1 Bishkek

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Day 2 bishkek/chong-kemin.

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Bishkek before travelling to the serenity of Chong-Kemin Valley. Along the way, stop at one of Kyrgyzstan's oldest sights, the Burana Tower and learn about this ancient structure, rare in nomadic culture. Tonight, stay in a cozy guest house run by Ashuu villagers. Soak in the stunning scenery while exploring the village and savour a home-cooked traditional dinner.

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Day 3 chong-kemin/song kul.

In the morning, opt for a hike to the nearby mountains or explore the famous gorges of Chong-Kemin. After lunch, enjoy the scenic drive along the Kalmak-Ashuu mountain pass to Song Kul Lake. Immerse yourself in Kyrgyz culture with an overnight stay in a traditional yurt. Experience daily nomadic life and wander the breathtaking landscape. With an altitude of 3,016 meters above sea level, it's possible to experience four seasons in one day! Indulge in delicious home-cooked cuisine for dinner, then get cozy in the yurt around the stove.

Day 4 Song Kul/Tamga

Spend the morning soaking in all the beauty of Song Kul Lake before departing for Kochkor to learn the importance of felt-making to Kyrgyz culture and local artisans. Learn the craft during a hands-on workshop creating a small version of the traditional carpet known as ala-kiyiz, and enjoy lunch together. Afterward, head to Tamga village in the clutches of the Terskey Ala-Too and celestial Issyk-Kol’ Lake, where you'll spend the night at a village guesthouse and get to know the local community members.

Day 5 Tamga/Karakol

Enjoy a free morning getting to know this isolated village. Transfer to Ak-Orgo Workshop Centre to observe how traditional yurts are built and learn about the importance of this Kyrgyz craft. After Lunch at Ak Orgoo, drive to Kyrgyzstan's 4th largest city - Karakol. Stop for a visit at the Prejevalskiy Museum, dedicated to the famous Russian explorer Nikolai Przhevalsky, followed by a city tour. See the Russian Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and pagoda-style Dungan Mosque, built by Chinese Muslims in the early 20th Century.

Day 6 Karakol

After breakfast take a short drive to Jety-Oguz Gorge, located in the footsteps of Terskey Ala-Too Mountains, and visit famous unique red rock formations called “Broken Heart and “Seven Bulls”. Then, hike to the valley of wildflowers and reach a stunning view point overlooking the flower-filled valley. Return to Karakol and have a free afternoon to explore. In the evening enjoy dinner with local family

Day 7 Karakol/Saty Village

Cross the border into Kazakhstan on the journey to Saty Village, part of the Kolsay Lakes National Park. On arrival, jump in a Russian 4x4 for the ride to Kaindy Lake, then embark on a trek to explore the sunken forest. Soak in the bright hues and marvel at the eerie sight of submerged trees. Spend the night in a homestay and indulge in traditional Kazakh meals for a true Kazakh experience.

Day 8 Saty Village/Almaty

Depart early this morning for Almaty, the former Kazakh capital, stopping along the way to marvel at Charyn Canyon. Boasting stunning shades of red, orange, and brown, the Charyn Canyon is a natural wonder comparable in beauty to the Grand Canyon. On arrive in Almaty, take a city tour visiting sights such as Independence Square, Zenkov Cathedral, Panfilov's Park, and the striking WWII memorial. Time permitting, opt to climb Green Hill for panoramic views, visit the local markets, or sip coffee in one of the plentiful cafés.

Day 9 Almaty/Dushanbe

In the morning, transfer to Almaty airport and board a flight to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on the Varzob River. Upon arrival enjoy a tour of Dushanbe, visiting the main monuments, museum, and mosque.

Day 10 Dushanbe/Kuli Iskandarkul/ Gazza Village

Enjoy a morning drive through the valleys and mountains to Kuli Iskandarkul. Pass along Alexander the Great's lake and go on a short hike to Iskander Darya waterfall. After lunch continue the drive to our overnight stay at a Community Guest house in Gazza Village. Meet the local people and explore the gorgeous landscape of the Fann Mountains. Upon arrival to Gazza village the group will set out on a walk followed by dinner at local family's home.

Day 11 Gazza Village

After breakfast, embark on a hike alongside Voru River to visit Voru village (one of the old Villages of Fan Mountains). After the village exploration, head back to to Community guest house. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Opt to join a hike to picturesque Khushtarita valley. Have dinner in a community guest house with the group.

Day 12 Gazza Village to Khujand

Continue on to Khujand, stopping first in Istaravshan to explore a local mosque and Mug Teppe, an ancient citadel fortress stormed by Alexander the Great in 329 BC. Enjoy an optional lunch in a local chaikhana (teahouse) before continuing the drive to Khujand. Wander the city in the afternoon, visiting the Historical Museum of Sughd, resembling a castle, and the Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin.

Day 13 Khujand/Tashkent

Visit the Khujand market (largest in Tajikistan) before continuing on to the border. Cross into Uzbekistan and drive to the capital city of Tashkent, where modern skyscrapers mix with Soviet-era architecture and mosaic mausoleums. Enjoy a short orientation walk in the evening before an optional dinner.

Day 14 Tashkent

Spend the day freely exploring this unique bustling city. Check out one of the many museums, wander the streets admiring the modern, Soviet-era architecture, venture up Tashkent Tower (which offers city views from its observation deck), or wander through the bazaar.

Day 15 Tashkent/Samarkand

Travel on to Samarkand, known for intricately beautiful mosques and mausoleums, situated on the Silk Road. Take an orientation walk and opt to visit the Amir Timur Mausoleum, dedicated to the famous conqueror who once hoped to rebuild the empire of Genghis Khan.

Day 16 Samarkand

Embark on a city tour, visiting Ulugbek Observatory, Shaki Zinda complex, the bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square. With a free afternoon, continue exploring the Samarkand sights, have a cuppa in a local tea house, or wander around the bazaar. Opt to explore the Tomb of Prophet Daniel, famous for the Biblical story of Daniel and the lions.

Day 17 Samarkand/Aydar Kŭl Camp

Travel out into the desert to visit Chashma Complex, a pilgrimage site in the territory of Nurata, dominated by ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress, Juma mosque, a bath-house, and the ancient Panjvakta mosque. All of this, hiding a holy spring believed to heal diseases. After exploring the complex, head to Aidarkul Lake and opt for a swim before continuing on for an overnight stay in a local yurt camp. Enjoy an authentic Uzbekistan dinner and an evening Kazakh singing show.

Day 18 Aydar Kŭl Camp/Bukhara

Travel to Bukhara, known as one of the most charming cities in the country, and get your bearings on an orientation walk. Opt to visit the old city bazaars, enjoy a traditional dinner cooked by a local family, visit a hammam (bathhouse), or just relax in the pleasant atmosphere of this Silk Road city.

Day 19 Bukhara

Explore Bukhara on a half-day guided walking tour around the beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets, or trading domes, that make up the Old City. A centre for pottery, cloth, and carpets, Bukhara is centered around Lyabi-Hauz, a delightful pool of water surrounded by ancient mulberry trees. Wander the artisan shops and narrow twisting streets and alleyways, or sit at a café table and let the evening drift by. Opt to watch a local puppet show held in an old caravanserai, or indulge in a rejuvenating hammam bathhouse.

Day 20 Bukhara/Khiva

Enjoy a scenic drive through the desert on a full day's journey to reach UNESCO-listed Khiva, well worth the arduous drive. Get to know this peaceful, picturesque city on a late afternoon orientation walk, and pick your favourite spots to explore more in-depth tomorrow.

Day 21 Khiva

Before exploring this historic town on your own, enjoy a guided tour to learn about local life here. Wander through the narrow labyrinth mudbrick alleyways of old town, bargain with locals at the bazaar, admire the madrassas and blue mosaic domes, climb up towering minarets, and venture into the dark dungeons Khiva was infamous for back in the 10th century. Explore the inner walls of Ichon-Qala, and enjoy spectacular sunset views of the sand-coloured mosques and homes.

Day 22 Khiva/Dashoguz

Spend the morning in Khiva, enjoying your last moments here to experience anything you couldn't squeeze in yesterday, or do some last minute shopping. After lunch, drive to the Uzbek-Turkmen border and continue to Dashoguz. Take an orientation walk and opt for dinner in local café, or explore the city and it's Bai Market.

Day 23 Dashoguz/Darvaza

Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kunya Urgench to visit the ancient capital of the Khorezmian Empire. After lunch, continue to the Kara-Kum desert and witness the fiery Darvaza gas crater, also known as the "Gates of Hell." This evening, enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner and spend the night camping under the stars at a yurt camp.

Day 24 Darvaza/Ashgabat

After breakfast, begin the journey to the capital of Turkmenistan - Ashgabat. On the way, stop near the community of Erbent and admire its golden sand dunes that stretch out to the horizon. On arrival in Ashgabat, spend the evening at leisure. Opt to visit the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, also known as Gypjak Mosque, and capture the sun setting on the symmetrical minarets and golden domes.

Day 25 Ashgabat

Spend the day exploring bustling Ashgabat. Enjoy a tour of the city in the morning, visiting several city treasures such as the Monument of Independence and the National museum or Neutrality Arch. Afterward, opt to venture to the ancient ruins of Nisa, or continue exploring Ashgabat.

Day 26 Ashgabat

Depart at any time. Departure transfer is included.

What's Included

• Your G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, Barskoon
• Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Bishkek
• Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Song Köl
• Your Local Living Moment: Tamga Village Stay, Tamga
• Your Local Living Moment: Community Homestay, Kuli Iskandarkul
• Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kŭl Camp
• Half-day city tour (Bishkek)
• Burana Tower visit (Bishkek)
• Przhevalsky Museum visit (Karakol)
• Yurt building presentation (Kizil Tuu)
• Saty village stay
• City tour (Almaty)
• Charyn Canyon Visit
• City tour (Dushanbe)
• Waterfall hike (Kŭli Iskandarkŭl)
• City tour (Khujand)
• Mug Yepe Visit (Istaravshan)
• Market visit (Khujand)
• City tour (Samarkand)
• Walking tour (Bukhara)
• Chashma Complex and Holy Spring Visit (Nurata)
• Fortress of Alexander the Great visit (Nurata)
• City tour (Bukhara)
• Khiva Ancient City tour
• City tour (Tashkent)
• Felt-making workshop visit
• Hikes and picnic lunch
• Daravaz gas crater ("Door to Hell") visit
• Erbent visit
• City tour (Ashgabat)
• Internal flight
• Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Departure Transfer

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Standard hotels (21 nts twin share), yurts (3 nts multishare up to 4 people per yurt), homestay (1 nt multishare).

25 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 9 dinners Allow USD490-640 for meals not included.

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