Tech
How to keep your bike out of the workshop – 11 rules from a bike mechanic
From chain cleaning to torque settings, this is the order bike workshops actually teach maintenance, and why keeping things simple is what keeps bikes running longer.
13th January 2026
Lazer cements split from MIPS rotational impact tech with new Sphere KinetiCore
Belgian helmet maker's new multi-purpose road lid weighs just 270g and uses proprietary Controlled Crumple Zones instead of third-party MIPS technology.
12th January 2026
The best bikes with low gears in 2026: How to save your knees and conquer any climb
Tired of mashing up 15% gradients? We've put together a list of the best endurance and gravel bikes that offer sub-1:1 gear ratios to keep your cadence high and your knees happy.
9th January 2026
Dutch heritage moves to Italy as Velo-ce acquires Van Nicholas from Accell
A year after agreeing to buy Van Nicholas from Accell, Italian manufacturer Velo-ce has taken full control of the titanium specialist, shifting production into its vertically integrated facilities near Milan.
6th January 2026
'We will challenge convention' - EF Pro Cycling swaps Rapha for ASSOS as team reveals 2026 kit
After seven years of disruptive design and Palace Skateboards collabs, EF parts ways with Rapha to partner with Swiss engineering specialists ASSOS from 2026 in a multi-year deal covering all squads.
1st January 2026
The Best Hydration Packs for Cycling in 2026 – Lightweight, stable and hassle free
Ditch the bottle and upgrade your ride with the best hydration packs for gravel, enduro, and cross-country cycling. We share our top picks from CamelBak, Osprey, USWE, and EVOC.
1st January 2026
'New season, new skin' as Visma-Lease a Bike reveals new Nimbl kit for 2026
Boutique brand Nimbl takes over all on-bike apparel for Visma-Lease a Bike in 2026, as the WorldTour squad pursues integrated aerodynamics on the bike and a premium Nike-driven lifestyle push off it.
30th December 2025
Best Bike Travel Cases 2026 – What 40 flights and 2 snapped levers taught me about packing
I’ve flown with a bike over 40 times and learned the hard way, so you don’t have to. From Evoc to Buxumbox, here is the definitive hard vs. soft case verdict for the best 6 cases in 2026.
28th December 2025
'Get a piece of our sporting history' – Visma–Lease a Bike open WorldTour bike stock to fans with Bikeroom deal
Italian marketplace Bikeroom will handle global sales of certified ex-Team Visma | Lease a Bike machines, offering fans authenticated WorldTour equipment and giving the team a structured route into the high-end second-hand market.
24th December 2025
news
No more guesswork: Zwift adds live draft bar and fitness dashboard
Zwift’s final major update of 2025 delivers a long-awaited visual draft indicator and a new Progress Report, pulling racing tactics and long-term fitness tracking into clearer focus for indoor riders.
17th December 2025
tech
Shimano slashes wireless gravel Di2 costs by 35% with new GRX RX717 groupset
Shimano's new GRX RX717 Di2 brings wireless electronic shifting to budget-conscious gravel riders through clever repackaging of proven Deore MTB and 105 road components, undercutting its premium RX827 sibling by hundreds.
16th December 2025
tech
White shorts for Ineos? Leaked 2026 kit suggests a rare break from cycling tradition
A social media teaser and leaked image suggest INEOS Grenadiers will roll out rare white race shorts in 2026, putting tradition, TotalEnergies branding and fan tolerance for see-through lycra to the test ahead of a 17 December reveal.
6th December 2025
tech
Somebody really wanted Pogi's bike – Tour de France Colnago hits €163,000 at Sotheby's
Estimated at just $20,000, Tadej Pogačar’s raw carbon Colnago Y1Rs from the 2025 Tour de France has rocketed to a six‑figure hammer price in Abu Dhabi, underlining the growing market power of cycling’s most dominant rider.
6th December 2025
tech
Marianne Vos's Gravel Worlds secret becomes €2,995 Gravaa x Handgespaakt wheelset
On-the-fly tyre pressure, proven in Marianne Vos's dramatic Gravel Worlds win, now arrives in a 10-piece Dutch collab that trades grams and tubeless convenience for a weaponised gain in rolling resistance at €2,995.
5th December 2025
buying-guides
The best bike floor pumps in 2025: How to choose and six models worth buying
From road precision to tubeless setup, here's how to choose the right floor pump – plus the six best models for fast, accurate, drama-free inflation
3rd December 2025
tech
Tadej Pogačar Tour‑winning Colnago explodes to $65k bid in Sotheby's auction
Estimated at just $15k–$20k, Tadej Pogačar’s raw‑carbon Colnago Y1Rs from Mont Ventoux and his 2025 title sweep has rocketed to $60,000 with days left, turning one race bike into the hottest status symbol in cycling.
3rd December 2025
tech
Cycling industry crisis continues as Campagnolo plans 120 job cuts in Vicenza after €24m losses
The 91‑year‑old component specialist wants to keep production in Vicenza and stay proudly Italian, but management insists 120 redundancies are needed to survive, while unions accuse the firm of an economic shake‑up without a real industrial plan.
2nd December 2025
tech
Ratio Technology launches UK-made Mech derailleur with modular setup and Direct Mount option
Ambleside-based Ratio Technology has unveiled the fully mechanical, modular Mech, a 1x rear derailleur designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK. Priced from £345, it targets cross-brand compatibility via swappable cable fins and a UDH‑compatible Direct Mount, with user‑serviceable internals and a self‑contained clutch.
25th November 2025
tech
ASSOS parts ways with Tudor Pro Cycling as speculation grows over EF’s 2026 kit supplier
ASSOS and Tudor confirm a clean break at the end of 2025, weeks after Rapha and EF set their own finish line. With both apparel deals expiring together, industry focus turns to an unconfirmed ASSOS-to-EF move and Tudor’s promised ‘historic’ replacement.
25th November 2025
tech
Bastion's beautiful Archetype frame cuts drag, is limited to 606 units and costs £13,750
Bastion’s first new road platform in a decade blends 3D‑printed titanium lugs with filament‑wound NACA tubes and claims up to 25W saved at 50 km/h. The fully custom frameset starts around £13,750 and is capped at 606 units.
20th November 2025
buying-guides
The best TPU inner tubes: Our guide to the faster, lighter and packable alternative
TPU inner tubes cut weight, reduce rolling resistance, and pack tiny. Here's how to choose the right one, what actually matters on the road, and the best picks for racers, everyday riders, and smart spares.
20th November 2025