BikeTips Staff Jasper Philipsen has won the 2026 Copenhagen Sprint, surviving a rain-soaked, crash-shattered race through the Danish capital to take the biggest sprint of his early season. The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider came around lead-out man Tobias Lund Andresen in the final metres on Sunday, 14 June, capping 228 kilometres of nervous, wind-battered racing with a perfectly … Read more
Learn how VO2 max intervals work, how hard they should feel, four proven cycling workouts, and how to fit them into your training week.
Learn how to descend on a road bike with confidence: body position, braking, cornering lines, and drills for fast, controlled descents.
Sweet spot training helps cyclists build threshold power efficiently. Learn your zones, ready-to-ride workouts, weekly structure, and mistakes to avoid.
Demi Vollering overturned a 49-second deficit on the final stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women to become the first rider to win all three women’s Grand Tours.
The Coggan power zones are the most widely used system for structuring cycling training around a power meter. Built on seven intensity levels anchored to your functional threshold power (FTP), they tell you exactly how hard to ride for any given workout — from active recovery to all-out sprints. This guide explains where each zone … Read more
Learning how to measure chain wear is one of the simplest, highest-value maintenance skills a cyclist can master. A worn chain quietly grinds away your cassette and chainrings, turning a cheap fix into an expensive one. In this guide you’ll learn what chain wear really is, how to measure it accurately with a tool or … Read more
Tom Pidcock has withdrawn from the 2026 Tour de Suisse after a viral infection disrupted altitude training. Here is what it means for his Tour de France build-up.
Learn to pedal efficiently with a smoother stroke. Master the four pedal phases, fix common mistakes, and use drills to ride faster with less effort.
Tubeless valves are the small brass-and-rubber components that keep your tubeless setup airtight, yet they are the part riders most often neglect. Sealant clogs them, rubber bases harden, and lock rings work loose. This guide shows you exactly how to maintain tubeless valves: how to clean a blocked core, replace a worn valve, prevent future … Read more
Learn how to apply the Lydiard method to cycling: its five training phases, a sample weekly block, progress benchmarks, and mistakes to avoid.
Polarized training means riding easy 80% of the time and hard 20%. Learn the science, how it compares to other models, and how to plan your week.
Do compression boots help cyclists recover faster? How pneumatic compression works, what the science says, and how to use it in your routine.
Heat acclimation for cyclists is one of the most underrated performance gains available, and it costs nothing but a plan. By deliberately training in the heat for one to two weeks, you expand blood plasma volume, lower your core temperature, and ride stronger — even on cool days. This guide explains the physiology, gives you … Read more
A practical guide to tapering for a cycling race: how long to taper, what to cut, what to keep, openers, nutrition, and the mistakes to avoid.
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training helps cyclists build strength and recover faster using light loads. Learn how it works, how to do it safely, and when to use it.
Indexing a rear derailleur is the single most useful drivetrain skill you can learn: it makes every gear shift crisp, quiet, and instant. If your chain hesitates, rattles, or skips between cogs, the indexing is out. This guide walks you through exactly how to index a rear derailleur at home in about 15 minutes, what … Read more
Over-under intervals are one of the most effective workouts for raising your functional threshold and teaching your body to clear lactate under pressure. By alternating efforts just below and just above your threshold, you train the exact physiological skill that separates riders who fade on long climbs from those who hold steady. This guide explains … Read more
A step-by-step home guide to bleeding hydraulic disc brakes, including the right tools, mineral oil vs DOT fluid, and how to restore a firm lever.
Tubeless tires are supposed to hold air better than clinchers — but most cyclists who switch to tubeless quickly discover that their tires still bleed pressure overnight, sometimes by 10 psi or more. This guide explains the five places tubeless tires actually leak from, the diagnostic order to check them in, and the exact fixes … Read more
Frenchman Alex Baudin solo’d to the biggest win of his career on Sunday, surprising the favourites of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (formerly the Critérium du Dauphiné) on stage 1. The 25-year-old EF Education–EasyPost rider attacked from the early breakaway 28.5 km from the finish, held off the closing peloton, and crossed the line 32 seconds … Read more
Contrast therapy — alternating between hot and cold exposure — has become one of the most talked-about recovery tools in cycling. This guide explains what contrast therapy actually does to a cyclist’s body, the protocol that has the best research behind it, when in a training week to use it, and the situations where it … Read more
British junior world champion Harry Hudson, 18, has fractured his T8 vertebra after being hit head-on by a motorbike on a training descent near Girona. Lidl-Trek’s rising talent faces a long recovery.
Argon 18 has launched the Anti Matter, a new aero gravel race bike claiming a 14.5W drag saving over the Dark Matter — built on 800+ hours of CFD work, 55mm tyre clearance, and a fully integrated aero cockpit and frame bag system.
Mischa Bredewold sealed the 2026 Itzulia Women overall after being dropped on the final climb in San Sebastián and clawing back on the descent — her first overall after two runner-up years.
Jonas Vingegaard soloed to a second summit-finish win at the 2026 Giro d’Italia, cutting Afonso Eulálio’s maglia rosa lead to 2:24 ahead of Tuesday’s time trial.
Tubeless or tubes? Both setups work well in 2026, but the right answer depends on what you ride and how often. This guide breaks down how each system works, where each wins, and which is right for which type of cyclist.
Hormonal changes through perimenopause and menopause affect everything from recovery to power output. This guide synthesizes the latest research into a practical training, fueling, and recovery framework for cyclists in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.
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
Factor has launched the Sarana, an ultra-distance gravel race bike with 57 mm tyre clearance, optional 30 mm suspension fork, and a chassis built around what happens after 20 hours on the bike — not the first 100 km. Here’s why the design choices matter beyond the niche.
Cornering is the most underrated skill in cycling. A complete guide to body position, line choice, braking, and the drills that build confident cornering.
A complete guide to cycling cadence — what RPM does inside your body, the right cadence for different rides, and how to train cadence as a deliberate skill.
A complete guide to numb hands on the bike — the three nerves involved, the five common causes, and the fit, technique, and gear fixes that resolve the problem.
A complete guide to cycling-related neck pain — the four root causes, the bike-fit changes that solve most of it, and a 10-minute on-and-off-bike protocol.
A practical, complete guide to preventing saddle sores: saddle choice, bib shorts, chamois cream, hygiene habits, and bike fit fixes that work.
A practical, no-nonsense guide to dialing in cycling tire pressure for road, gravel, and tubeless setups — how rider weight, width, and surface determine your sweet spot.
A practical, step-by-step guide to setting up your cycling cleats correctly — fore-aft, lateral stance, rotational angle, and float — to prevent knee pain and ride more efficiently.
Cycling sunglasses are a piece of safety equipment, not a fashion choice. Here is what actually matters when you choose them — lens color, VLT, coverage, and fit.
The UCI has finalised its 2026 road helmet rule: a minimum of three inlet vents, no visor, no ear coverage. Here’s what’s banned, why, and what it means for your next helmet.
Cervélo’s refreshed 2026 Caledonia drops frame weight, expands tyre clearance to 36mm, and brings back the threaded BB. Pricing starts at £3,000.
Shimano’s Q1 2026 results show operating income roughly halved as the world’s biggest component-maker calls out US tariffs and weak global demand. Here’s what it means for the bikes you actually buy.
California’s AB 1942 cleared committee 12-0 — Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes would need DMV registration and a rear license plate if it becomes law. What it means for riders.
Tadej Pogačar sealed his debut Tour de Romandie title on Sunday with a fourth stage win in Leysin, finishing 42 seconds clear of Florian Lipowitz and ramping up his form ahead of the Tour de France.
Bespoked London 2026 confirmed 32-inch wheels as the year’s defining design trend. Pashley’s Wildfinder Mullet headlined a show floor packed with 32in builds.
Van Rysel’s new AeroBag skinsuit is the first integrated airbag aimed at WorldTour racing — what it is, how it works, and what it means for everyday cyclists.
Lukas Pöstlberger held off MTB stars to win the 2026 Traka 200 by 20 seconds, while Sofía Gómez Villafañe took her second straight women’s title in a solo finish across the Girona gravel.
Premium German e-bike maker Riese & Müller will end US sales on July 31, 2026 — even after a tariff win for the US e-bike industry. What it means for buyers.
The 2026 UCI MTB World Series opened in South Korea — the first Asian XCO World Cup round ever and the first DH round on the continent in 25 years.
Felt’s relaunched Breed gravel bike claims a 950g frame, 7.037kg complete weight and 10.5% less drag — and arrives at dealers in May 2026.
EF Education-EasyPost confirms 2019 Giro winner Richard Carapaz won’t start the 2026 Giro d’Italia, joining Almeida and Landa on the GC withdrawals list and shifting the race firmly toward Vingegaard.
The Specialized Epic 9 launches as the lightest production full-suspension XC race bike ever — 8.5kg complete, 1,589g frame, 120mm/120mm travel, replacing three previous Epic platforms.
Illinois SB 3336 sets a 28 mph line between e-bikes and motor vehicles, adds a minimum age of 15, and would replace the state’s current local-rule patchwork.
Polygon’s new Strattos lineup brings carbon-frame, electronic-shifting all-road bikes well below the £2,200 mark — undercutting most major brands by half on Ultegra Di2.
Australian sprint icon Matthew Glaetzer has retired from track cycling at age 33 after 15 years and 18 international medals — and is starting a second career as a full-time firefighter.
Zwift has completed the acquisition of ROUVY (and FulGaz), the biggest consolidation move indoor cycling has ever seen. Here is what changes for riders today — and what is coming next.
A new NYU Langone study of 914 trauma patients finds e-bike and e-scooter crashes now make up over half of micromobility trauma cases at Bellevue — and the numbers point straight at helmets and protected lanes.
A new peer-reviewed Norwegian study finds that e-bikes have a lower per-kilometre injury risk than conventional bicycles — overturning a major safety assumption.
La Vuelta Femenina 2026 brings the legendary Alto de l’Angliru to women’s cycling — and with Demi Vollering absent, the GC is genuinely up for grabs.
Specialized’s new S-Works Demo 11 packs a SRAM-co-developed HighGear gearbox, OBB suspension, and 30mm more clearance — a serious shift for downhill design.
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. Direct-to-consumer giant Canyon Bicycles has named Matthias Meier as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026, ending an eight-month interim period during which founder Roman Arnold has been running … Read more
Tern Bicycles’ new BikeInsure deal is a clear sign e-bike insurance is going mainstream. Here’s what’s covered, why it matters, and what to audit on your own policy.
Giant Manufacturing is preparing to launch what it calls the industry’s first semi-solid-state battery e-bike — a chemistry shift that could reshape range, safety, and pricing across the category.
Eschborn-Frankfurt 2026 (May 1) returns with its hardest course yet — 210 km, 3,300+ m of climbing, and Tom Pidcock making his first appearance. Here’s the preview.
CBP launched its CAPE tariff refund system on April 20, 2026 — the most consequential trade update of the year for the U.S. bike industry. Here’s what it means for cyclists and importers.
An unknown Canadian startup just topped Virginia Tech’s helmet safety rankings — by more than two points. Here’s why the PIKIO Si and its OBLIK technology matter for every cyclist.
After a knee injury knocked Egan Bernal out for most of March and April, the Ineos Grenadiers leader is back at the Tour of the Alps and on track for the Tour de France.
NYC DOT has proposed a full-length, two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street, finally connecting the Hudson River Greenway to Central Park’s protected network.
Iconic Colombian coffee brand Café de Colombia is back in pro cycling as the official coffee partner of Ineos Grenadiers, four decades after its last era at the top of the sport.
Frenchman Dorian Godon held off rain, the field, and pre-race favourite Tadej Pogačar to win the 3.2 km Tour de Romandie prologue in 3 minutes 35 seconds.
The League of American Bicyclists, NBDA and PeopleForBikes have formalised a joint approach to e-bike rules as state-level crackdowns spread across the US.
Demi Vollering attacked over the Côte de La Redoute and soloed 35 kilometres to a record third Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes title.
Tadej Pogačar dropped 19-year-old Paul Seixas on the Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons to claim his fourth La Doyenne and a third Monument of 2026.
The New York City Department of Transportation is launching a major free bike helmet and lights giveaway this spring, distributing safety equipment across all five boroughs from April through June 2026. The initiative aims to remove cost barriers to safe cycling and promote the city’s emerging cycling culture as more New Yorkers discover bikes as … Read more
A coalition of major bicycle manufacturers and more than 1,100 advocacy organizations have signed a joint letter warning that federal investment in bike lanes, trails, and active transportation infrastructure could face significant cuts under upcoming legislation. The warning comes as cities across the U.S. continue expanding cycling infrastructure and promoting safer streets for cyclists and … Read more
Paul Seixas, just 19 years old, delivered one of the most dominant performances by a teenage cyclist at a major stage race, taking overall victory at the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country by more than two-and-a-half minutes. The Decathlon CMA CGM rider controlled the race from start to finish, winning both the opening individual time trial … Read more
China’s largest vertically integrated bicycle manufacturer, XDS, announced a major global expansion of its premium X-LAB performance platform on April 8, 2026. The move brings the brand’s cutting-edge bikes to 15 new markets including the United States, Norway, Japan, and Australia, with an aggressive pricing strategy that positions X-LAB as a serious challenger to established … 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. Riding after dark transforms cycling from a visual activity into one that depends almost entirely on how well you can see — and how well you can be seen. Whether you’re … 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. If there’s one training concept that has transformed how both professional and recreational cyclists approach fitness over the past decade, it’s Zone 2 training. Once dismissed as “junk miles” by riders … 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. Gravel cycling has exploded from a niche discipline into one of the fastest-growing segments of the sport, and for good reason. It combines the fitness and speed of road cycling with … Read more
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
Marlen Reusser produced one of the most thrilling finishes of the women’s spring season, edging out Demi Vollering in a photo-finish sprint to win the women’s Dwars door Vlaanderen in Waregem. The Swiss rider, who has rebuilt her career after a devastating crash in 2023, timed her sprint to perfection to deny the world’s top-ranked … Read more
New York City has enacted the most significant shift in cycling enforcement policy in years. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the end of criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders who commit minor traffic violations, replacing the previous administration’s aggressive enforcement approach with a civil penalty system that treats riders the same way the city … Read more
Alex Aranburu delivered the ride of his career on home roads in stage 4 of the Itzulia Basque Country, blasting past Tobias Halland Johannessen on the final uphill finish to claim Cofidis’s first WorldTour victory of 2026. The stage, which covered 176.2 kilometres with 3,841 metres of climbing, culminated in a brutal selective finale that … 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. Getting the right bike fit is one of the single most impactful things you can do as a cyclist — and it’s often overlooked. An ill-fitting bike causes discomfort, reduces your … 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. Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend road cyclist, or a serious endurance rider, cycling insurance can offer real financial protection — but it’s not always obvious what you need, or … 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. If you have ever wondered why some bikes are marketed specifically toward women while others are labeled as unisex, the answer goes deeper than paint colors and graphics. Women’s-specific bikes and … 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. There is something uniquely compelling about loading up your bike with everything you need and riding off into the unknown. Bike touring strips travel down to its essentials: you, your bicycle, … 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. Gravel racing has exploded in popularity over the past few years, growing from a niche discipline into one of cycling’s most exciting competitive arenas. Events like Unbound Gravel, the Belgian Waffle … 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. Every cyclist will eventually deal with an injury if they ride long enough, but the good news is that many of the most common cycling injuries are preventable. Prehab, short for … 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. California has enacted new e-bike safety legislation for 2026, including mandatory lighting requirements and school zone speed restrictions that will affect hundreds of thousands of e-bike riders across the state. The … 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. Shimano has officially launched its 13-speed GRX Di2 gravel groupset — the company’s first fully wireless drop-bar shifting system. The release marks a seismic shift in the gravel bike market and … Read more
BMC has launched the Teammachine 01 AMP, its first electric road race bike, featuring TQ Drive’s ultra-lightweight mid-motor technology. The move signals that electric assistance is no longer confined to commuting and touring — it is entering the realm of road racing geometry and performance cycling. What BMC Has Built Announced on April 10, 2026, … Read more
Paris-Roubaix weekend is here, Pogačar is hunting history, and the women’s peloton continues to grow in stature and investment.Recent racing has reinforced that point in race-day drama, as shown by Mischa Bredewold’s daredevil descent to win the 2026 Itzulia Women in mid-May. But behind the racing headlines, one of the most significant stories in professional … 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 2026 Paris-Roubaix rolls out this Sunday, April 12, and the Queen of the Classics is shaping up to deliver one of the most compelling editions in recent memory. The 258.3-kilometer … 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. Tim Merlier has made it three successive Scheldeprijs victories, sprinting to a commanding win in Belgium’s fastest classic on April 2, 2026. The Soudal Quick-Step sprinter was delivered perfectly to the … Read more