BikeTips Staff 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. Filippo Ganna produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2026 spring classics season, catching and passing Wout van Aert in the final meters to win Dwars door Vlaanderen on … Read more
Demi Vollering has won the 2026 Women’s Tour of Flanders with a devastating solo attack 18 kilometers from the finish, silencing questions about her spring form with the most emphatic performance of her classics career. The FDJ-SUEZ rider powered clear on the Oude Kwaremont and held her advantage to the line in Oudenaarde, claiming her … Read more
Tadej Pogačar has tied the all-time record for Tour of Flanders victories, claiming his third title on April 5, 2026, with a devastating solo attack on the Oude Kwaremont that left both Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel struggling to respond. The Slovenian’s dominance in the 2026 spring classics season has reached historic proportions, … 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. Night riding opens a world of cycling that many riders never explore: roads that are quieter, air that’s cooler, and a sensory experience that’s genuinely different from daytime cycling. But riding … 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. Bikepacking and gravel touring represent one of the most exciting evolutions in cycling: riding beyond roads, sleeping under stars, and experiencing landscapes that only exist at the end of unpaved tracks. … 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 electric motor is the heart of any e-bike, but most riders have little idea how it actually works — or why it matters for how the bike feels to ride, … 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. In a year when flagship gravel bikes routinely cost $5,000 to $10,000, the State All-Road V2 has emerged as arguably the most significant product launch of 2026 — not for what … 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. One of the most intriguing equipment stories of the 2026 Spring Classics has been playing out not in the WorldTour team buses, but in the service course shadows: the Cervélo Aspero-5, … 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. 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
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. With Paris-Roubaix 2026 just days away, the biggest equipment story of this year’s Spring Classics campaign has been quietly unfolding at Alpecin-Premier Tech. Mathieu van der Poel debuted an unreleased Canyon … 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. Training does not make you faster — recovery does. Every interval session, long ride, and hard group effort creates microscopic damage to your muscle fibers, depletes glycogen stores, and stresses your … Read more
The Copenhagen Sprint has made history before a single pedal stroke has been turned. The brand-new UCI Women’s WorldTour race, debuting in 2026, will pay identical prize money to its men’s and women’s fields — a landmark decision that sets a standard older, more established events have been slow to match. In a season already … Read more
INEOS Grenadiers have unveiled their 2026 Pinarello Dogma F with a striking new white-and-orange livery and a significant equipment switch from Princeton CarbonWorks to Scope wheels. The updated Dogma F platform brings aerodynamic and weight improvements to one of professional cycling’s most iconic frames, and the team’s fresh look signals a new competitive identity as … Read more
Giant has thrown down the gauntlet in the aero road bike wars. The 2026 Giant Propel is claimed to be the lightest aero road bike ever produced, with the top-spec Advanced SL 0 build tipping the scales at just 6.5 kilograms — a full 300 grams below the UCI’s 6.8-kilogram minimum weight limit. The bike … Read more
Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix promises to be one of the most compelling editions in the race’s 130-year history. Mathieu van der Poel arrives hunting an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory on the cobblestones, while world champion Tadej Pogačar — fresh off his Tour of Flanders demolition — targets the one Monument that has eluded him. Add Wout van … Read more
Gravel racing is no longer cycling’s scrappy side hustle. The UCI GravelKing World Series has expanded to 45 events across 32 countries for its 2026 season, the Life Time Grand Prix offers a $350,000 prize purse for the top 10 finishers across its multi-race series, and former WorldTour road professionals are increasingly treating gravel as … Read more
The e-bike industry just won its biggest policy battle in years. The White House confirmed on April 8 that bicycles and e-bikes will be exempt from the new Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — a decision that could have added hundreds of dollars to the price of every e-bike sold in the … Read more
A decade ago, cycling in Paris meant navigating aggressive traffic on the Champs-Élysées while breathing in diesel exhaust. In April 2026, the city looks unrecognizable. Segregated bike lanes now line Boulevard Voltaire and dozens of other major thoroughfares. Smart traffic signals extend green lights for cyclists during peak commuting hours. And the numbers tell the … Read more
The 2026 Tour de France route is officially the most mountainous in modern history — and the first to feature a Grand Départ in Barcelona since the race began in 1903. With 54,450 meters of total climbing across 21 stages, eight mountain stages, five summit finishes, and the unprecedented spectacle of climbing Alpe d’Huez on … 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. Indoor cycling has evolved far beyond staring at a wall while grinding away on a stationary trainer. Modern platforms like Zwift and TrainerRoad have transformed the indoor experience into something genuinely … 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. Cycling has a reputation as an expensive hobby, and a quick glance at professional bikes costing upward of ten thousand dollars does little to dispel that image. But the truth is … Read more
What Happened Tim Merlier of Soudal-QuickStep won the 2026 Scheldeprijs on April 8, claiming his third consecutive victory in the classic 205km Belgian race. The triumph makes him only the second rider in history to achieve this feat, cementing his status as one of the most dominant forces in spring cycling despite a difficult season … 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. To plan a cycling commute route, use a bike-friendly mapping app (Komoot, Strava, Google Maps cycling layer) to find low-traffic streets and protected bike lanes. Test the route on a weekend … 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’ve spent time in cycling communities, you’ve almost certainly encountered the term FTP. Functional Threshold Power is arguably the most important single number in structured cycling training—it defines your training … 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. Recovery is where your body adapts and grows stronger. This fundamental principle of athletic training is often overlooked in cycling. Cyclists focus intensely on workout design and pushing hard during rides, … 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. Night cycling is increasingly common. Whether you’re commuting home after work, training through winter months, escaping summer heat, or simply exploring your local terrain under stars, riding after dark is part … 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. New Jersey has become the first major U.S. state to eliminate the widely adopted three-class e-bike system, reclassifying all electric bicycles as “motorized bicycles” that require registration and insurance. The sweeping … 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. Jonas Vingegaard cemented his status as the dominant stage racer of 2026 by winning the Volta a Catalunya with a commanding performance across multiple mountain stages. The two-time Tour de France … 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 a series of new e-bike laws that took effect on January 1, 2026, introducing mandatory battery safety certification, expanded rear lighting requirements, and new safety training provisions 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. Filippo Ganna produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2026 Spring Classics season, catching and passing a devastated Wout van Aert in the final 100 metres to win 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. 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
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. Cannondale has unveiled the 2026 SuperSix EVO, and the numbers tell a compelling story. The iconic road race platform is now one centimeter lower in stack height, roughly 150 grams lighter … Read more
Paul Seixas arrived at the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country as a promising but largely unknown neo-professional. Two stages later, he has turned the six-day Spanish stage race into a showcase performance that has the cycling world asking a single question: where did this rider come from? The Decathlon CMA CGM Team rider won Stage 1’s … 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. Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix will feature the most compelling rivalry in modern cycling: Mathieu van der Poel chasing a record-equaling fourth consecutive victory against Tadej Pogačar, who arrives unbeaten in 2026 and determined … 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 first fully wireless GRX Di2 gravel groupset, marking the Japanese giant’s entry into the wireless gravel market that SRAM has dominated since introducing its AXS ecosystem … 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. Tadej Pogacar has won Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, and the Tour of Flanders in 2026 without a single defeat. If he wins Paris-Roubaix on April 12, he will have achieved a … 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 e-bike is defined by its motor, yet most riders have only a vague understanding of what powers their pedal assist. Whether you are evaluating your first e-bike purchase or trying … Read more
China’s e-bike revolution is generating global lessons in what happens when adoption outpaces regulation. A new report from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), published April 7, documents how the explosive growth of electric bicycles across Chinese cities has created a cascade of infrastructure, safety, and governance challenges that other countries are now … 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. Remco Evenepoel’s first Tour of Flanders ended with a podium finish—third place behind Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel—and immediately reshaped the conversation about what the Belgian all-rounder might achieve … 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. Bikepacking blends the freedom of cycling with the self-sufficiency of backpacking, and it is one of the fastest-growing segments of the cycling world. Whether you are riding singletrack through a national … Read more
A landmark research paper published in Accident Analysis and Prevention in early 2026 has laid out a comprehensive agenda for the next two decades of cycling safety research — and the priorities it identifies suggest that artificial intelligence, connected vehicle technology, and data-driven infrastructure design will fundamentally reshape how cyclists are protected on the road. … Read more
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
After years of carbon fiber dominance, titanium is staging a remarkable comeback in the gravel bike world. A wave of new titanium frames from both boutique builders and established brands is reshaping the material landscape in 2026, offering riders an alternative that promises exceptional ride quality, lifetime durability, and a level of craftsmanship that mass-produced … Read more
The 2026 Tour of Flanders delivered breathtaking racing — Tadej Pogacar’s record-equalling third victory and Demi Vollering’s dominant solo ride will be remembered for years — but the cobbled Monument also exacted a brutal toll. Two prominent riders, Marlen Reusser and Kim Le Court-Pienaar, have been confirmed with fractures sustained in a crash during 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. A poorly fitting bike doesn’t just make cycling uncomfortable — it makes it painful, inefficient, and ultimately unsustainable. For women cyclists in particular, the consequences of poor fit are amplified by … 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. Cannondale relaunched its legendary CAAD series in early 2026 with the CAAD14, a stripped-down, performance-focused aluminum road bike that proves you don’t need carbon fiber to be competitive in road cycling. … 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. 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
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 City of Portland, Oregon launched the “Portland Rides” E-Bike Rebate Program on April 6, 2026, backed by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. This ambitious program represents one of … 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. On April 5, 2026, Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime) finally claimed the one Monument that had eluded her throughout her career. With a bold attack on the Oude Kwaremont with … 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 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
The 2026 UCI Women’s WorldTour marks the start of a new three-year licensing cycle — and with it, the most significant reshaping of elite women’s cycling in years. Only 14 teams have been awarded WorldTour licences for 2026 to 2028, down from previous seasons, in a tightening that reflects both the rising costs of running … Read more
Canyon has reinvented one of gravel cycling’s most popular platforms. The new Canyon Grizl — launched as the 2026 model — doesn’t just update the previous generation: it splits the range into two genuinely distinct personalities, adds significant tyre clearance, and refines the geometry to make a genuinely compelling case for being the most versatile … Read more
Tadej Pogačar has cemented his claim as the greatest cobbled classics rider of his generation, attacking solo with 18 kilometres to go on the Kwaremont climb and riding away from every rival to win the 2026 Tour of Flanders. The victory — his third in the race — places him among just eight riders 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. E-bike maintenance is one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of electric cycling. Riders who are meticulous about maintaining their acoustic bikes often underestimate the care their e-bikes need — particularly … Read more
Something significant is happening in bicycle design, and it’s been building for several years. The boundary between road bikes and gravel bikes — once clearly defined by tyre clearance, geometry and intended terrain — is dissolving. In 2026, the most compelling trend in cycling technology isn’t a single breakthrough innovation. It’s a comprehensive blurring of … Read more
When the peloton rolls out of Nessebar, Bulgaria on May 8, it will mark the first time in the 109-year history of the Giro d’Italia that the race has started outside Western Europe’s traditional cycling heartlands. The 2026 edition begins on the Black Sea coast, crosses Bulgaria’s mountain ranges, and then travels to Italy 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. Paris-Roubaix — the Hell of the North — returns this Sunday, April 12. It is cycling’s most brutal one-day classic: 260 kilometres from Compiègne to Roubaix, punctuated by 55 cobblestone sectors … Read more
Paul Seixas is nineteen years old. He has never ridden a professional stage race before this week. And yet, after winning stage one’s time trial and stage two’s hilly circuit race at the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country, he sits at the top of the general classification with the race’s toughest days still to come. 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. New Jersey now has the strictest e-bike regulations in the United States after Governor Phil Murphy signed a sweeping new law that requires registration, licensing, and insurance for all electric bicycle … Read more
The fourth edition of the women’s Paris-Roubaix takes place on Saturday, April 12, and the pre-race storylines are as compelling as they have ever been. Lotte Kopecky enters as the defending champion and clear favorite, but a spring that has seen Demi Vollering dominate the Tour of Flanders and Marlen Reusser produce an emotional comeback … Read more
Paul Seixas has stamped his authority on the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country with a commanding victory on stage 2, extending his overall lead after winning the opening time trial just a day earlier. The 19-year-old Decathlon CMA CGM Team rider attacked on the mountainous terrain between Pamplona and Cuevas de Mendukilo, confirming that his time … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a sweeping change to how the city treats cyclists and e-bike riders who commit minor traffic offenses. Effective March 27, the NYPD will no longer issue criminal summonses for low-level traffic violations by people on bikes and e-bikes—a policy reversal that cycling advocates have called the most … 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. Cycling can feel like a solitary pursuit, and for many women, the early days of riding are spent alone — navigating unfamiliar roads, wondering about unwritten group ride etiquette, and wishing … Read more
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has implemented several rule changes for the 2026 cycling season that affect professional and amateur riders across all disciplines. These changes cover equipment regulations, race format modifications, safety protocols, and classification rules. Understanding what’s changed helps cyclists ensure their bikes comply with regulations and prepares racers and teams for new … Read more
The 2026 Giro d’Italia will feature a decisive mountain stage supported by a €15 million investment in road infrastructure. This represents a significant trend in professional cycling: major races are now driving permanent improvements to the regions they traverse. The investment demonstrates the Giro’s commitment to race safety, spectator experience, and lasting positive impact on … Read more
The Life Time Grand Prix is returning for its fifth season in 2026 with a record-breaking $350,000 total prize purse distributed among the top finishers. This expansion of prize money signals the maturation of gravel racing as a legitimate professional cycling discipline, attracting world-class athletes and driving unprecedented interest in off-road racing at the highest … Read more
In its annual State of the Nation report for 2026, Shimano has documented a remarkable surge in cycling participation across North America and Europe. The report reveals that more people are taking to bicycles than ever before—not just as a casual weekend activity, but as a primary means of transportation, fitness, and recreation. This milestone … 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 appealing about loading up a bicycle with everything you need and pedaling off into the unknown for days at a time. Bike touring strips travel down to … 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. Cycling to work is one of the most efficient, affordable, and enjoyable ways to commute — but it also means sharing the road with vehicles that outweigh you by several thousand … 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. One of the first questions every e-bike buyer asks is some version of “how far can I go on a single charge?” The answer, frustratingly, is that it depends — on … 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 are shopping for an e-bike or trying to understand the one you already own, the motor is the component that most fundamentally shapes your riding experience. It determines how … Read more
California has enacted the most aggressive e-bike safety standards in the United States, with new laws requiring UL 2849 certification for all electric bicycles sold or leased in the state starting in 2026. The regulations represent a watershed moment for e-bike safety and could set a precedent that other states follow as the industry continues … Read more
Easter Sunday’s Tour of Flanders was not just a showcase of racing brilliance — it was a rolling tech exhibition. From custom aero socks and shoe covers designed to shave seconds off time gaps to prototype saddles and bespoke handlebar tape wraps, the 2026 edition of De Ronde offered a fascinating window into the equipment … Read more
Pinarello has rolled out a complete refresh of its F-Series line for 2026, making the Italian brand’s race-bred technology accessible to a far wider audience than ever before. Starting at $3,000 for the F1 with mechanical Shimano 105 and topping out at $11,000 for a Shimano Dura-Ace build, the new F-Series brings trickle-down engineering from … Read more
Paul Seixas announced himself on the WorldTour stage in emphatic fashion on Sunday, obliterating the field in the opening time trial of the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country to claim his first WorldTour victory and the race leader’s jersey. The 19-year-old Frenchman completed the 14.6-kilometer course in Bilbao in a time that left established stars scrambling … 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 gravel bike world is about to undergo its biggest wheel-size shift since 29-inch wheels transformed mountain biking. Multiple major manufacturers are preparing to launch 32-inch wheel gravel bikes this summer, … Read more
On April 13, Tadej Pogačar will line up at the start in Compiègne with a chance to do something no cyclist has ever done: win all five of cycling’s Monuments in a single season. After victories at Milan-San Remo in March and Tour of Flanders on Sunday, Paris-Roubaix is the only Monument missing from his … Read more
Demi Vollering claimed her first Tour of Flanders victory on Sunday, soloing to a commanding win after attacking on the Oude Kwaremont with 18 kilometers to go. The Dutch rider finished 42 seconds clear of Olympic mountain bike champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and fellow countrywoman Puck Pieterse, capping a dominant performance over the 164.1-kilometer course that … Read more
Tadej Pogačar cemented his status as the most dominant cyclist of his generation on Sunday, winning the 2026 Tour of Flanders with a devastating solo attack that left Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel, and Wout van Aert trailing in his wake. It was Pogačar’s third Flanders title, tying the all-time record — and it … 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. Cycling after dark does not have to be dangerous, but it does require deliberate preparation. Reduced visibility is the single greatest risk factor for cyclists, and most car-bicycle collisions at night … 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. Commuting by e-bike is one of the smartest transportation decisions you can make in 2026. It combines the health benefits of cycling with the practicality of motorized transport, letting you arrive … Read more
New York City’s Department of Transportation has announced a sweeping bike network upgrade spanning from SoHo and the East Village to Union Square, with improvements set to create continuous north-south cycling connections from the Brooklyn Bridge to Astor Place and beyond. The upgrades are being fast-tracked to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which … Read more
The Itzulia Basque Country is underway, and after Paul Seixas stunned the field in the opening time trial, the six-stage race through northern Spain’s demanding terrain promises one of the most compelling GC battles of the 2026 season. With the Tour de France just two months away, the Itzulia doubles as a critical form indicator … Read more
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
Remco Evenepoel had never raced the Tour of Flanders as a professional. He had not touched the cobbled Classics since his junior days in 2018. And yet on Sunday, the former Vuelta a España champion rolled into Oudenaarde in third place, just 1 minute 11 seconds behind the greatest cyclist of his generation, having ridden … Read more
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Marlen Reusser delivered a masterclass in race craft to win Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026, outsprinting European champion Demi Vollering in a dramatic photo finish after the leading duo nearly threw away victory in a chaotic final kilometer that saw Lieke Nooijen almost steal the race from behind. The Movistar rider’s victory adds another major … 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. Colnago has officially launched the 2026 V4Rs, a refined evolution of the Italian brand’s flagship race bike that promises measurable gains in aerodynamics, stiffness, and weight reduction. The bike was developed … Read more
Nineteen-year-old Paul Seixas obliterated a field packed with Grand Tour contenders to win the opening time trial of the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country, claiming his first WorldTour victory with a commanding 23-second margin over Kévin Vauquelin and pulling on the leader’s jersey in only his second season as a professional. The Decathlon CMA CGM rider … 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. New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to require a driver’s license, vehicle registration, and liability insurance for e-bike riders, creating the most restrictive e-bike regulatory framework 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 motor is the heart of any e-bike, and the type of motor your e-bike uses fundamentally shapes how it rides, how it feels, and how well it performs across different … 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. You do not get stronger while riding your bike. You get stronger while recovering from riding your bike. This distinction — simple but frequently ignored — is the foundation of all … 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. Having your bike stolen is one of the most frustrating experiences a cyclist can face — and it is far more common than most people realize. Estimates suggest that over 1.5 … 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. E-bikes share most of their DNA with traditional bicycles, but the addition of a motor, battery, and electronic controller introduces a set of maintenance considerations that many new e-bike owners overlook. … 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 rise of gravel cycling has been one of the biggest shifts in the bike world over the past decade, and with it has come an increasingly common question: should I … 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. Merida has unveiled the fifth generation of its Reacto aero road bike, and the numbers are remarkable: in wind tunnel testing, the top-spec Reacto One clocked just 196 watts of aerodynamic … Read more