Thomas Watson 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 average cyclist takes 500-600 minutes to bike 100 miles on flat terrain (around 8-12 mph). Trained road cyclists average 240-300 minutes (15-20 mph), while moderately fit recreational riders fall in … Read more
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 average cyclist takes 250-300 minutes to bike 50 miles on flat terrain (around 8-12 mph). Trained road cyclists average 120-150 minutes (15-20 mph), while moderately fit recreational riders fall in … Read more
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 average cyclist takes 100-120 minutes to bike 20 miles on flat terrain (around 8-12 mph). Trained road cyclists average 48-60 minutes (15-20 mph), while moderately fit recreational riders fall in … Read more
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 average cyclist takes 65-78 minutes to bike 13 miles on flat terrain (around 8-12 mph). Trained road cyclists average 31-39 minutes (15-20 mph), while moderately fit recreational riders fall in … Read more
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 average cyclist takes 50-60 minutes to bike 10 miles on flat terrain (around 8-12 mph). Trained road cyclists average 24-30 minutes (15-20 mph), while moderately fit recreational riders fall in … Read more
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 average cyclist takes 25-30 minutes to bike 5 miles on flat terrain (around 8-12 mph). Trained road cyclists average 12-15 minutes (15-20 mph), while moderately fit recreational riders fall in … Read more
A heated debate has erupted over cycling infrastructure after media reports labeled a newly built 11-foot-wide bike lane as “barely used” and “dangerous.” The controversy, which has drawn passionate responses from both cycling advocates and motoring groups, highlights the deep divisions that persist around urban transportation planning and the ongoing fight for safer streets for … Read more
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the irresistible urge to dust off the bike and hit the road. Whether you spent winter on the trainer, took a complete break, or braved the cold for year-round riding, the transition into spring cycling season requires some preparation to ensure you ride safely and enjoyably. Here is … Read more
Karlijn Swinkels of UAE ADQ has secured the biggest victory of her career by winning the 2026 Trofeo Alfredo Binda, outsprinting the legendary Anna van der Breggen in a thrilling two-up finish at the Italian WorldTour race. The result marks Swinkels’ first WorldTour victory and announces her as a rider capable of competing with the … Read more
E-bike theft has been one of the biggest barriers to wider adoption of electric bicycles, but Bosch may have found the solution. The German engineering giant has introduced a new digital theft protection system that could fundamentally change the economics of e-bike theft by making stolen bikes and components essentially worthless. The technology works through … Read more
The organizers of the 2026 Giro d’Italia have confirmed that the race’s decisive mountain stage will benefit from a major €15 million road infrastructure investment, transforming the surface quality and safety conditions on what promises to be the most dramatic stage of this year’s corsa rosa. The investment represents an unprecedented collaboration between race organizers … Read more
The most significant technology shift in electric bicycle history may be just around the corner. Solid-state batteries, which replace the liquid electrolytes found in current lithium-ion cells with solid ceramic or polymer materials, are beginning to move from laboratory prototypes toward commercial production. For the e-bike industry, this advancement promises longer range, faster charging, lighter … Read more
Netflix has confirmed that “The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson,” a documentary exploring the life and legacy of the beloved gravel racing star, will premiere on the streaming platform on April 3, 2026. The film promises to go beyond the headlines to paint a full picture of Wilson as an athlete, friend, and passionate … Read more
Velotric has unveiled five new electric bicycles for spring 2026, marking the most ambitious product launch in the company’s history. The refined new generation includes models spanning commuter, cargo, and recreational categories, but the standout feature across the lineup is the Tempo model’s innovative Pulse Mode technology, which uses real-time heart rate data to automatically … Read more
A new California law targeting electric bicycle safety has taken effect in 2026, introducing stricter requirements for e-bike riders aimed at improving visibility and reducing injuries as electric bicycle use continues its explosive growth across the state. The legislation represents one of the most comprehensive attempts by any US state to regulate the rapidly expanding … Read more
Jonas Vingegaard has added his voice to growing calls for improved safety measures in professional cycling, speaking out about dangerous conditions he experienced during Paris-Nice 2026. The two-time Tour de France winner, still bearing the psychological scars of his horrific crash at the 2024 Tour of the Basque Country, described himself as “banging his head … Read more
Isaac del Toro has announced himself as one of professional cycling’s brightest young talents by winning the general classification at Tirreno-Adriatico 2026. The Mexican rider successfully defended his lead throughout the week-long Italian stage race, seeing off the persistent attacking threat of Giulio Pellizzari to secure the biggest result of his career to date and … Read more
The Tour of Flanders, cycling’s most iconic cobbled Classic, arrives this week with one question dominating the conversation: can anyone prevent Tadej Pogačar from adding the Ronde to his rapidly growing Monument collection? Fresh from his dramatic Milan-San Remo victory and a dominant Strade Bianche performance, the world champion enters Flanders as the overwhelming favorite, … Read more
The professional cycling world received disappointing news this month with the announcement that Kern Pharma, the Spanish pharmaceutical company that has served as title sponsor of Equipo Kern Pharma since the team’s founding in 2020, will step away from the sport at the end of the 2026 season. The departure leaves the ProTeam-level squad searching … Read more
One of the biggest sponsorship deals in professional cycling history is reportedly close to completion, with Ineos Grenadiers set to announce a major Danish software and IT services company as their new title sponsor. The deal, said to be worth approximately €100 million over five years, would represent a transformative investment for the British-registered WorldTour … Read more
Tadej Pogačar has added another Monument to his extraordinary palmarès by winning Milan-San Remo 2026 in one of the most dramatic finishes the race has ever seen. The Slovenian world champion beat Tom Pidcock by mere centimeters on the Via Roma, with Wout Van Aert completing the podium in third. The result cements Pogačar’s status … Read more
After spending 2025 as the bike supplier to ProTeam Q36.5, Swiss manufacturer Scott is back in the WorldTour with a new team partnership that represents both a fresh start and a return to the level where the brand has traditionally competed. The Q36.5 Chapter Closes Scott’s year with Q36.5 provided valuable racing data and development … Read more
Every January, a new fleet of race bikes rolls out across the WorldTour peloton. And every year, the price gap between the cheapest and most expensive team setups grows wider. In 2026, the range stretches from surprisingly accessible builds to Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago setup, which pushes past the £15,000 mark with its top-spec everything approach. … Read more
When Tadej Pogačar hit the tarmac 32 kilometers from the finish of Milan-San Remo 2026, the logical assumption was that his race was over. A crash that late in a 298-kilometer monument, with the decisive Cipressa and Poggio climbs still ahead, should have been the end of his chances. Instead, it may have been the … Read more
The 2026 cycling season has already delivered some of the most significant bike launches in recent memory. From WorldTour race machines to aluminum classics, the first few months of the year have given cyclists plenty to get excited about. Here are the five biggest road bike launches so far. 1. Pinarello Dogma F (2026) The … Read more
INEOS Grenadiers have unveiled their 2026 race bike with significant changes. The new Pinarello Dogma F features a striking white-and-orange livery replacing the dark schemes of previous years, along with a notable switch from Shimano to Scope wheels. Reports indicate a lighter, more aerodynamic chassis shaped in the wind tunnel. The Scope Wheels Switch The … Read more
INEOS Grenadiers have unveiled their 2026 race bike, and it is a significant departure from recent seasons. The team’s new Pinarello Dogma F features a striking white-and-orange livery that replaces the dark color schemes of previous years, along with a notable switch from Shimano to Scope wheels. The new setup reflects both the latest evolution … Read more
The spring classics season is entering its most intense phase, and the rivalry between Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel has reached a new level of intensity. After Pogačar’s dramatic Milan-San Remo victory — where he dropped van der Poel on the Poggio after surviving a crash — the two are set for a … Read more
In one of the most significant team sponsorship moves of the 2026 season, Italian bicycle manufacturer Pinarello has agreed to become the title sponsor of Q36.5 Pro Cycling. The team now races as Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling, and the partnership represents a major strategic shift for both the brand and the team. The move comes after … Read more
Cannondale has pulled off something rare in the cycling industry: a new bike that feels both nostalgic and thoroughly modern. The latest iteration of the legendary CAAD series, launched in March 2026, returns to the oversized round tubes and double-diamond frame geometry that made the original CAAD a favorite among serious road cyclists — while … Read more
One of cycling’s most storied brands is back at the highest level. Bianchi, the historic Italian bicycle manufacturer founded in 1885, has returned to the WorldTour as the new bike sponsor of Bahrain Victorious, replacing Merida after a long and successful partnership. The team will race aboard three Bianchi models: the Oltre RC for aerodynamic … Read more
The biggest equipment story in professional cycling this season is not a new bike or a revolutionary frame design. It is the quiet revolution happening in the components bolted to those frames. SRAM, the American component manufacturer, now equips half the bikes in the WorldTour peloton — a milestone that seemed unthinkable just a few … Read more
The 2026 Tour de France promises to be one of the most spectacular editions in the race’s history. Starting with a team time trial in Barcelona on July 4 and culminating in a double ascent of the legendary Alpe d’Huez on the final mountain weekend, the route has been designed to produce breathtaking racing from … Read more
Jonas Vingegaard has delivered a statement performance at Paris-Nice 2026, winning the Race to the Sun with a margin of victory that left the cycling world stunned. The Danish climber, who has spent the past two years locked in an epic rivalry with Tadej Pogačar, showed that he arrives at the spring season in the … Read more
The cycling world is running out of superlatives for Isaac del Toro. The 20-year-old Mexican sensation has won Tirreno-Adriatico 2026, claiming his fifth WorldTour victory in a season that is barely two months old. In doing so, he has announced himself as one of the most exciting young talents the sport has seen in a … Read more
Tadej Pogačar has added another monument to his extraordinary palmares, winning Milan-San Remo 2026 in the most dramatic fashion imaginable. The World Champion crashed just 32 kilometers from the finish before the Cipressa climb, then launched an audacious attack that only Tom Pidcock could follow, before outsprinting the Briton on Via Roma to claim his … Read more
With the wide range of high-tech home exercise equipment available these days, the leading competitors have to offer more ways to enhance their products. Many offer some level of interaction, while others make working out more of a game. With the likes of Zwift, cyclists can ride scenic alpine routes from their own homes – … Read more
The five highest-impact mountain biking safety habits are: ride within your skill level (most crashes happen on terrain above ability), wear a full-coverage helmet, keep brake fingers covered, look where you want to go (not the obstacle), and inspect your bike before every ride. Below, we explain each in detail with crash-avoidance technique. Why is … Read more
The best mountain biking in the US is concentrated in five regions: Moab/Sedona (slickrock and red rock), Pisgah/Brevard (Eastern singletrack), Bentonville (the new MTB capital), Whistler/Squamish (lift-served alpine), and Crested Butte/Durango (Colorado classics). Below, we cover the top 15 destinations with hero trails, season windows, and skill ratings. In a perfect world, we could all … Read more