"Riding a hardtail with flat pedals and homemade bags, he was asked about his aero arm sleeves and compression socks. “I’m not sure they’re real aero. I got them off AliExpress,” he replied."

Very much approve of THAT kind of performance oriented cycling!

#ultracycling #bikepacking #ttw26

https://bikepacking.com/news/luke-hoetjes-wins-tour-te-waipounamu-2026/