Dom Smith BikeTips profile photoDom Smith

Dom's spent most of his cycling life cowering in the slipstream of his far more talented and able friends. Despite his distinct inability on a bike, he still ventures far and wide with his friends, enjoying the hidden gems and beautiful locations one can reach on two wheels. Recently Dom has found a passion for writing about sport and does so from Italy, where he currently resides.

Women’s Paris-Roubaix 2026 Preview: Reusser, Vollering, and Kopecky Eye Cobbled Glory

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The fourth edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes takes place on Sunday, April 12, and the women’s race is shaping up to be the most competitive and unpredictable edition yet. A 143.1-kilometre route from Denain to the iconic Roubaix Velodrome features 17 sectors of cobblestones that will test the strongest riders in the peloton across some of … Read more

Trek Checkmate: Why Trek’s First Pure Gravel Race Bike Changes the Category

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. Trek has quietly made the boldest statement in gravel cycling this year. The new Trek Checkmate is the brand’s first dedicated gravel race bike — a machine stripped of comfort-oriented features … Read more

Women\’s Paris-Roubaix 2026: The Deepest Field Yet Signals a New Era

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. While much of the pre-race attention has focused on the men’s battle between Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar, the 2026 Women’s Paris-Roubaix promises a race of its own caliber. … Read more

SRAM Now Powers Half the WorldTour Peloton: What the Component Shift Means for Riders

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For the first time in professional cycling history, SRAM groupsets are fitted to half the bikes in the men’s WorldTour peloton. The American component manufacturer’s expansion from a niche alternative to a genuine 50-50 rival to Shimano represents one of the most significant shifts in cycling technology in decades — and the implications extend far … Read more

O Gran Camiño 2026: Everything You Need to Know About Spain’s Rising Stage Race (April 14-17)

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. O Gran Camiño (The Great Way) is a four-stage cycling race held in Galicia, Spain, running April 14-17, 2026. Despite being a WorldTour event, it remains one of cycling’s most underrated … Read more

32-Inch Gravel Wheels Are Coming: The Biggest Tech Shift in Gravel Cycling Explained

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. Gravel cycling has spent the past decade arguing about 700c versus 650b. The next argument — and arguably the biggest technology shift the segment has seen — is about to begin: … Read more

DC’s Busiest Bike Lane Faces Removal — Why Cyclists Nationwide Should Care

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The National Park Service announced on March 20 that it will dismantle a protected bike lane on 15th Street NW in Washington, DC — a critical section of cycling infrastructure that traverses the National Mall and serves approximately 4,000 riders daily. The decision has ignited a fierce debate about federal authority over urban cycling infrastructure … Read more

Cannondale SuperSix EVO 5th Gen: 10-Watt Aero Gains in a Sub-6.4kg Race Bike

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Cannondale has officially launched the fifth generation of its SuperSix EVO, one of the most iconic race bikes in the professional peloton. The 2026 model drops frame weight by 150 grams, claims 10 watts of aerodynamic savings, and pushes the lightest build to a remarkable 6.35 kilograms — making it one of the lightest production … Read more

National Bike Summit 2026: Advocates Push Congress for Safe Streets Funding

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Cycling advocates from across the United States descended on Capitol Hill in March for the 2026 National Bike Summit, pushing federal lawmakers to reauthorize the Safe Streets and Roads for All program and expand protected cycling infrastructure funding. The annual event, organized by the League of American Bicyclists and partner organizations including the Bicycle Coalition … Read more

Bikepacking and Gravel Touring Basics: Complete Beginner’s Guide

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Bikepacking represents the ultimate cycling adventure—combining the freedom of self-supported travel with the minimal gear footprint of bike touring. Unlike traditional bike touring with heavily loaded racks, bikepacking distributes weight across your body and bike frame, creating a nimble, agile riding experience suited to technical gravel terrain. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or multi-week … Read more

Best Gravel Bike Tires Guide: Widths, Tread Patterns & Top Recommendations

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. Choosing the right gravel bike tires is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a gravel cyclist. Your tires directly impact how your bike handles different surfaces, your speed, … Read more

Best New Road Bikes of 2026: Cannondale CAAD14, Colnago V4Rs & More

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The 2026 road bike landscape is one of the most exciting in recent memory. After a period of evolutionary refinement, 2026 has brought genuinely new architectures to market — from Cannondale’s surprising return to oversized aluminium with the CAAD14, to Colnago’s continued evolution of the V4Rs race geometry, to Pinarello’s latest aerodynamic Dogma iteration. If … Read more

Tour de France 2026: The Complete Route Guide (Barcelona Start, Alpe d’Huez & Beyond)

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. The 2026 Tour de France is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic editions in the race’s history — and it hasn’t even started yet. With the route officially … Read more

Wireless Drivetrains Are Now the Standard: What Shimano GRX Di2 and SRAM AXS Mean for Your Next Bike

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If you’ve been shopping for a mid-range or high-end road or gravel bike in 2026, you’ve probably noticed that wireless electronic drivetrains are no longer a premium option — they’re the default. SRAM’s AXS ecosystem has been dominant for several years, but 2026 marks a pivotal moment: Shimano has finally gone fully wireless with the … Read more

Trek Launches Its First Electric Gravel Bike: The Checkpoint+ SL Raises the Bar

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. Trek has officially entered the electric gravel market with the launch of the Checkpoint+ SL — its first-ever electric gravel bike, and one that immediately sets a new benchmark for what … Read more

Philipsen Wins In Flanders Fields as Van der Poel and Van Aert’s Bold Breakaway Collapses

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Jasper Philipsen clinched victory at In Flanders Fields, the race formerly known as Gent-Wevelgem, on Sunday in a bunch sprint that came together only after a spectacular late breakaway by Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert collapsed agonizingly close to the finish line. The race delivered one of the most dramatic finales of … Read more

Indoor Cycling Training Plans: A Complete Guide to Zwift & TrainerRoad

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. A cycling training plan is a structured 4–12 week schedule that mixes endurance rides, interval sessions, recovery days, and rest weeks to build fitness for a goal event. Most plans follow … Read more

SRAM, Shimano, and Trek Sound the Alarm: US Bike Infrastructure Funding Under Threat

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. The future of cycling infrastructure in the United States is under threat. A coalition of more than 1,100 organizations — including cycling industry giants SRAM, Shimano, and Trek — has signed … Read more

2026 Spring Classics Power Rankings: Who’s Peaking for Flanders and Roubaix

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. The 2026 spring classics season has delivered one of the most dramatic and talent-stacked campaigns in recent memory. With the Tour of Flanders on April 6 and Paris-Roubaix on April 13 … Read more

Paris-Roubaix 2026: Route, Key Cobble Sectors, Tactics, and Who to Watch

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. Paris-Roubaix is the most brutal one-day race in professional cycling and one of the great spectacles in all of sport. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the 123rd edition of the “Hell … Read more

Best Gravel Bike Tires: How to Choose Width, Tread, and Tubeless

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This article is fact-checked and edited by the BikeTips editorial team. Learn more about our editorial process and the cycling experts behind our content. Gravel bike tires are the foundation of every great adventure on unpaved surfaces, and choosing the right ones can transform your ride from frustrating to exhilarating. Whether you’re tackling hard-packed fire … Read more

Pro Cyclist Speaks Out After Drivers ‘Attempted to Hit Us’ and Threw Objects at Peloton

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A professional cyclist has spoken out about a harrowing experience on a training ride, after a group of drivers deliberately tailgated the riders, attempted to make physical contact with them, and threw objects from their moving vehicles at the peloton. The incident, which occurred during a training ride in what has been described as a … Read more

Volta a Catalunya 2026: Godon Upsets Evenepoel on Stage 1, Cort Takes Stage 2

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The 2026 Volta a Catalunya has exploded into life with two action-packed opening stages that have already reshuffled expectations for the week-long Spanish stage race. French champion Dorian Godon stunned the favorites by outsprinting Remco Evenepoel on stage 1’s uphill finish, while experienced Danish rider Magnus Cort proved his fast-finishing credentials on stage 2. The … Read more

Cyclingworld Europe 2026 Draws 50,000 Visitors and 20,000 Test Riders

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Cyclingworld Europe, one of the continent’s premier cycling trade shows and consumer festivals, has wrapped up its 2026 edition with impressive attendance figures: approximately 50,000 visitors passed through the doors, with 20,000 of them taking advantage of opportunities to test-ride the latest bikes and e-bikes from leading manufacturers. The event has solidified its position as … Read more

The E-Bike Law Mess: Why U.S. Regulations Are Failing Riders and What Might Fix Them

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A growing patchwork of e-bike regulations across the United States is creating confusion for riders, manufacturers, and local authorities alike. While 36 states and the District of Columbia have now adopted the three-class system to define electric bicycles, a handful of states are breaking ranks with dramatically different approaches, and one recurring technical detail is … Read more

Essential Guide To Legendary Japanese Bike Brands

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Japanese bicycles, both modern and vintage, are renowned for meticulous craftsmanship, functionality, and high performance. From road bikes and BMX to components and frames, Japanese bike brands have left their mark across the entire cycling market. More vintage brands such as Nagasawa and Miyata were emblematic of the ’70s and ’80s, an era of steel … Read more

Vuelta a España 2023: Redemption for Evenepoel On Stage 14

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Remco Evenepoel fought back in stunning style to claim Stage 14 of La Vuelta a Espanā, only 24 hours after one of the toughest days of his career.

After a performance yesterday on Stage 13 that left observers perplexed, the young Belgian reset himself overnight, led a breakaway with Romain Bardet (dsm-firmenich), then surged clear with a few kilometers to go.

Vuelta a España 2023: Trademark Ganna Wins Stage 10 Time Trial

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Time trial specialist Filippo Ganna blew away the rest of the field with a trademark time-trial display to win Stage 10 of the Vuelta a España 2023. After a day of rest in the legs of the riders, the pan-flat route for this stage promised speed with only one 600 m climb. So it was … Read more

Pain & Glory: A Brief History of the Vuelta a España

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Coming at the end of the racing season amid high humidity and stifling temperatures, you could be forgiven for thinking fans and cycling teams alike must have run out of energy to make the Vuelta a España exciting.

One look at the history of the Vuelta a España shows nothing could be further from the truth.

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