BikeTips Staff Filippo Ganna produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2026 Spring Classics season on Wednesday, storming past a solo Wout van Aert in the final 150 meters to win the 80th edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen in Waregem, Belgium. It was Ganna’s first-ever victory in a one-day race — remarkably, all his previous … 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 stretch of road in Berkeley, California has become ground zero for one of the most contentious cycling infrastructure debates in America. Hopkins Street — a busy east-west corridor connecting residential … 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. Garmin’s dominance of the professional cycling computer market just took its biggest hit. Two WorldTour teams — Groupama-FDJ and XDS Astana — have dropped Garmin for the 2026 season in favor … 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 cycling world’s worst-kept secret just got a lot more concrete. An update to Shimano’s E-Tube Project app — the software used to configure and manage electronic groupsets — has revealed … 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 Femmes will be the toughest edition in the race’s short but explosive history. Set for Sunday, April 12, the sixth running of the women’s Hell of the North … Read more
Night riding gear and visibility equipment are absolutely essential for anyone who cycles after dark. Whether you are commuting home from work, enjoying evening rides, or training through winter months with limited daylight, proper illumination and reflective equipment can mean the difference between a safe journey and a dangerous encounter. This complete safety guide covers … Read more
Women’s road cycling has experienced explosive growth, with more women than ever discovering the joy, freedom, and fitness benefits of riding on pavement. Whether you are looking to commute efficiently, explore new routes, or join a supportive cycling community, road cycling offers something truly special. This guide covers everything you need to know to start … 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 Women’s Tour of Flanders on Sunday promises a showdown between two of cycling’s most dominant forces: three-time winner Lotte Kopecky and Demi Vollering, who has transformed into a Classics contender … 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 fifth generation of its iconic SuperSix EVO, and the numbers tell a compelling story: a lighter frame, improved aerodynamics, and a lower front end that prioritizes aggressive … 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 rolled out its most significant e-bike regulatory overhaul in years, with new rules targeting battery safety, rider visibility, and device classification taking effect in 2026. For the millions 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. When Remco Evenepoel lines up at the start of the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, April 6, it will mark the most anticipated cobbled Classics debut in a generation. The former … Read more
With Paris-Roubaix on April 12, the spring cycling calendar immediately pivots to its second great act: the Ardennes Classics. Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday April 15 and Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday April 19 represent the climbers’ answer to the cobbled classics — two of the most prestigious one-day races in the world, contested on the relentless rolling … Read more
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
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will be the most spectacular edition of women’s cycling’s flagship stage race yet — and for one pivotal reason: Mont Ventoux. The “Giant of Provence,” one of the most iconic climbs in all of cycling, makes its debut in the women’s Tour on Stage 7, setting up … Read more
On Sunday April 12, Mathieu van der Poel lines up at Paris-Roubaix with the chance to do something only four men in history have ever managed: win cycling’s most brutal one-day race four times. Three consecutive wins (2023, 2024, 2025) have already elevated him to legendary status in the Classics, but a fourth victory would … 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. When DJI, the Chinese company best known for dominating the consumer drone market, entered the e-bike motor business with its Avinox drive system, many in the cycling industry viewed it 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. The Union Cycliste Internationale has introduced a wave of new regulations for 2026 that affect how professional road bikes are designed and built. The changes target handlebar dimensions, wheel depth limits, … 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 York City is rolling out its most ambitious cycling infrastructure upgrades in years, with a redesigned Brooklyn Bridge bike connection and a network of new protected lanes stretching from 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. The 123rd edition of Paris-Roubaix takes place on Sunday, April 12, and all eyes are on one rider who has won virtually everything in professional cycling except the Queen of the … Read more
Understand gravel bike geometry and how head angle, trail, chainstays, and stack-reach affect handling. Learn which geometry type matches your riding style.
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 July 4, 2026, the Tour de France will begin in Barcelona — the first time the race has started in Spain’s second city since 1971. If you’re a cyclist planning … 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. Wout van Aert has never won Paris-Roubaix. That sentence still feels strange to type, given everything we know about the Belgian’s abilities on cobblestones. Three Strade Bianche titles, multiple Spring Classics … 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. Zwift is launching its most ambitious new world of 2026: Gravel Mountain, a dedicated gravel-only environment that goes live on April 6, 2026. For indoor cyclists who’ve been craving more authentic … 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 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
What Happened Electronic shifting technology crossed a major threshold in 2026: wireless drivetrains are now the default choice for mid- to high-end road bikes, with SRAM Eagle wireless systems and Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 wireless platforms expanding rapidly across price tiers. This shift represents a fundamental transformation in how modern bikes transmit power, moving away from … Read more
What Happened The 2026 Women’s WorldTour entered a new three-year cycle in March 2026, ushering in an expanded calendar of 27 professional road races—a 10-month season offering unprecedented opportunities for the women’s peloton. The restructured schedule includes a mix of one-day and stage races designed to provide diverse competitive opportunities across continental cycling. The 2026 … Read more
What Happened Trek Bicycles announced the arrival of its first electric gravel bike in March 2026: the Checkpoint+ SL, marking a significant milestone for the Wisconsin manufacturer and a major shift in the gravel category. The new model combines Trek’s proven Checkpoint geometry and durability with pedal-assist technology powered by the all-new TQ HPR60 mid-drive … Read more
What Happened Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates produced one of the most dramatic performances of the spring classics season on March 21, 2026, finally conquering Milan-San Remo after four consecutive top-five finishes at cycling’s longest Monument. In a thrilling photo finish that separated the winner from second-place Tom Pidcock by just 4 centimetres, Pogacar … 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 undergone a revolution over the past decade. What was once a grim experience on a noisy, unintelligent turbo trainer has transformed into an immersive, data-rich training environment 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. The rise of e-bikes has sparked one of cycling’s most passionate debates: are electric bikes “real” cycling? Do they provide genuine fitness benefits, or are they just for people who don’t … 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 always been defined by a willingness to experiment — with geometry, with tire widths, with the very definition of what a bike should be. In 2026, the experiment … 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. Moots has built its reputation on titanium bikes that last a lifetime — handmade in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with a level of craftsmanship that commands serious money and serious admiration. Now … Read more
The battery in your e-bike is its most expensive component — and the one most responsible for its weight, range, longevity, and safety. In 2026, a new type of battery technology is beginning to make its way into premium electric bikes: solid-state batteries. Here’s what they are, why they matter, and what e-bike riders need … 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 theft is one of the biggest headaches in cycling — and with electric bikes routinely costing $2,000–$8,000+, the consequences of losing one can be devastating. Now Bosch, the industry’s dominant … 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 gear can be outrageously expensive. A quick scan of any major cycling retailer will show bib shorts for $400, helmets for $500, and GPS computers approaching $700. But here’s 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. Specialized has launched the fourth generation of its Turbo Levo, the e-mountain bike that has defined the premium electric off-road market since 2019. The Turbo Levo 4 represents the most comprehensive … 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 York City has quietly made a significant shift in how it polices cyclists and e-bike riders — and the change is already being felt on the streets of the world’s … Read more
Two major names in their respective industries have announced a strategic partnership that could reshape how e-bike riders stay connected, communicate, and stay safe on the road. Sena Technologies — the world’s leading manufacturer of motorcycle and cycling communication systems — has teamed up with Pedego Electric Bikes, one of North America’s largest e-bike brands, … Read more
While much of the pre-race attention at Paris-Roubaix focuses on the men’s battle between Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel, the women’s edition on Saturday 12 April promises to be every bit as compelling. The 5th edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes Hauts-de-France features 143.7 kilometres of racing with 29.2km on 17 cobbled sectors — including … Read more
Trek has launched the CheckOUT, and it’s not just a new gravel bike — it’s a statement about where gravel cycling is headed. The CheckOUT is Trek’s first purpose-built full-suspension gravel bike, featuring a RockShox Rudy XL fork with 60mm of travel and a RockShox SIDLuxe rear shock with 55mm of travel. After years of … Read more
Power-based training was once the exclusive domain of professional cyclists and well-funded amateurs who could justify spending £600–£1,000 on a Quarq or Pioneer crank-based power meter. That era is over. In 2026, accurate, reliable power meters are available from under £100 — and a major OEM partnership between CUBE and 4iiii is set to bring … Read more
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
On Sunday April 5, the cycling world’s attention turns to Belgium for the Tour of Flanders — De Ronde van Vlaanderen — one of the five Monument classics and arguably the most beloved bike race in the world. Tadej Pogačar arrives as defending champion, having won the 2025 edition to add Flanders to a palmares … Read more
Finding a quality bike under $500 is achievable. Learn about the best budget-friendly options for different cycling styles.
Bike Touring for Beginners: Planning Your First Trip Bike touring represents the ultimate cycling adventure—the freedom to explore new regions at your own pace, staying in small towns, eating local food, and experiencing places in a way that no other travel method allows. Unlike a weekend ride, a bike tour involves carrying all your gear … Read more
Women’s professional cycling is in the middle of a genuine transformation. The 2026 UCI Women’s WorldTour — running from January 17 to October 18 across 27 events — operates under a significantly revised team licensing structure that has reduced the elite field to just 14 UCI WorldTour-licensed teams. It is a moment that reflects both … 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 own an e-bike or are thinking about buying one, there is legislation moving through the United States Congress right now that could significantly affect how you ride, where you … 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 just launched what it calls “the most advanced gravel machine we have ever built” — the Checkpoint SL Gen 3. Arriving alongside a new e-gravel sibling (for which we … 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 well-documented confidence gap. Survey after survey finds that women who cycle want to ride more but feel deterred by safety concerns, the intimidating culture of some group 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. Paris-Roubaix is not a bike race. It is a war of attrition, a test of bike handling, courage, and mechanical fortune played out across 29 cobblestone sectors and 257 kilometres 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. Most cyclists are significantly underinsured. A carbon road bike worth $4,000 stored in a house covered by standard home contents insurance might be covered — or might not be, depending 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. The best road bikes under $2,000 in 2026 typically have an aluminium frame with a carbon fork, Shimano 105 or Tiagra mechanical drivetrain (11- or 10-speed), hydraulic disc brakes, and tubeless-ready … 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. Electric gravel bikes used to be a contradiction in terms. The whole point of gravel riding — the self-sufficiency, the mechanical simplicity, the rawness of riding far from infrastructure — seemed … 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 April, the world’s best cyclists race across medieval cobblestones at 50kph, and a global audience watches in fascination. But the Spring Classics aren’t just a spectator sport — they’re a … Read more
Tadej Pogačar added another impossible-sounding chapter to his already extraordinary career on March 21, winning Milan-San Remo 2026 in a two-up sprint against Tom Pidcock after a race defined by Cipressa attacks, crash chaos, and the relentless pace that has become the Slovenian’s calling card. The victory made Pogačar just the sixth rider in professional … Read more
Marlen Reusser (Movistar) delivered one of the most emotionally charged victories of the spring season on Wednesday, winning the Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2026 in a photo-finish sprint against Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ United) — in only her first race back after two months on the sidelines with injury. The 32-year-old Swiss rider, who only confirmed … Read more
In one of the most dramatic finales in recent Classic history, Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) hunted down a solo-escaping Wout van Aert (Visma–Lease a Bike) in the final metres of Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 on Wednesday, snatching victory in a finish that left the Waregem crowd stunned. Van Aert had launched a long-range attack 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. Finding a great bike under $1,000 is genuinely achievable — and the options available at this price point in 2026 are better than ever. Budget bikes have improved dramatically over 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. Night riding opens up a whole new dimension of cycling — quieter roads, cooler temperatures, dramatic scenery, and a unique sense of freedom that daylight rides rarely match. But riding 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. Cycling commute safety is a topic every cyclist who rides to work needs to take seriously — not because cycling is inherently dangerous, but because the urban and suburban environments most … Read more
Paris-Roubaix is one of cycling’s most iconic one-day races—a brutal test of skill, nerve, and durability over cobbled roads. If you’ve never watched it before, the 2026 edition is the perfect opportunity to jump in. Unlike stage races that unfold over three weeks, Paris-Roubaix delivers drama, crashes, and decisive moments over a single afternoon. Here’s … Read more
The gravel bike category has exploded in popularity over the past few years, but premium pricing has kept quality machines out of reach for many aspiring riders. In 2026, that’s beginning to change. Bianchi and Cinelli, two of cycling’s most storied manufacturers, are introducing new gravel bikes at more accessible price points without sacrificing the … Read more
LOOK has finally answered the call from gravel cyclists everywhere: dedicated pedals designed specifically for off-road riding. Announced in March 2026, the new X-One-G range marks the company’s first major foray into gravel-specific clipless pedal design, introducing three distinct models aimed at different riding styles. Whether you’re racing at the front of a gravel event … Read more
The name Eddy Merckx conjures carbon race bikes and Belgian cobblestone heritage. But in 2026, the iconic Belgian brand has made a move that will delight titanium devotees and endurance cyclists everywhere — launching not one but two new titanium road bikes: the Corsa Pévèle Ti and the Corsa Strasbourg Ti. Named after two 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. The United States is a genuinely extraordinary cycling destination — from the sun-soaked canyon roads of Utah to the misty coastal routes of Oregon, the rolling wine country roads of California … 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 fly with your bike: pack it in a hard or padded bike case (40-50 lbs), remove pedals/wheels/handlebars, deflate tires partially, and check airline-specific bike fees ($75-$200 each way). Most US … 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 is one of the most rewarding activities you can take up — but if you’re a new female cyclist, the journey to feeling confident on the bike can have some … 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 common questions from anyone considering an electric bike is: how far will it actually go? The answer isn’t as simple as the number on the spec sheet … 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. Europe is the world’s premier cycling destination. From the legendary mountain passes of the Tour de France to quiet gravel roads through wine regions, Europe offers unmatched cycling diversity. Ancient 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. Cyclists often focus obsessively on training intensity and volume, but recovery is equally important for performance gains. Elite athletes spend as much time recovering as they do training. Rest allows 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. FTP — Functional Threshold Power — is the single most important metric in structured cycling training. It represents the maximum average power you can sustain for approximately one hour, and it’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. Indoor cycling has evolved from a tedious necessity during bad weather into a legitimate training methodology embraced by professionals and amateurs alike. Modern smart trainers, immersive virtual platforms, and AI-powered 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. A gravel bike fresh from the shop is a starting point, not the finished product. The magic of gravel cycling lies in how endlessly customizable these bikes are—and how small setup … 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 e-bike revolution is transforming cycling. Global e-bike sales have surpassed traditional bike sales in several European countries, and adoption is accelerating worldwide. But does an e-bike make sense for you? … 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 in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. It offers the freedom to explore roads less traveled—winding dirt paths, forest service roads, farm 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. Colnago has launched the V5Rs, a significant update to its all-round race bike that sits alongside the aero-focused Y1Rs in the Italian brand’s lineup. While the V4Rs was already 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. Cycling helmets in 2026 are no longer just shells designed to absorb impact. A new generation of smart helmets is arriving on the market that function more like wearable computers — … 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. Nairo Quintana has announced that 2026 will be his final season as a professional cyclist. The Colombian climber, who won the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España during a career … Read more
Shimano has finally updated its entry-level road groupset, and the new Tiagra R4000 Series brings a significant upgrade that budget-conscious road cyclists have been waiting for: 11-speed gearing, trickle-down ergonomics from Shimano 105, and a weight reduction of more than 200 grams across the system. Launched in March 2026 with an MSRP of $1,035 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. Cycling is one of the most joint-friendly forms of exercise available — low-impact, non-weight-bearing, and accessible at virtually any age. And yet, cycling injuries are remarkably common, particularly among riders who … 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 — the art of travelling by bicycle with gear strapped directly to the frame and bags — is one of the fastest-growing corners of cycling. It combines the freedom 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. The e-bike market has never been more exciting — or more confusing. With thousands of models available across wildly different price points, motor systems, battery capacities, and riding styles, choosing 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. A major review published in early 2026 has confirmed what cyclists have long known instinctively: regular exercise — including cycling — is one of the most powerful tools available for treating … 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. Zone 2 training has moved from the margins of endurance sports science into the mainstream — and for good reason. What was once the exclusive training methodology of professional cyclists, triathletes, … 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. For decades, the cycling world ran on two wheel size standards: 26-inch for mountain bikes and 700c (approximately 29-inch) for road bikes. Then the mountain bike world fractured into 29-inch, 27.5-inch, … 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 just eleven days away, Tadej Pogačar has made a decision that surprised many in the pro cycling world: he’s scrapping his previous cobbled-classics setup entirely and arriving at 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. 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
April is the most dramatic month in professional cycling — and it’s not over when Paris-Roubaix finishes. Just days after the cobblestones, the peloton heads to the Belgian and Dutch hills for the Ardennes Classics: three races in ten days that together form one of the most demanding and spectacular sequences in the sport. Amstel … Read more
Lotte Kopecky’s commanding victory at the 2026 Women’s Milan-San Remo opened the spring Classics season in style — and now the women’s peloton’s most exciting month of racing is just getting started. With Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix Femmes, and a field full of riders hungry to match Kopecky’s early statement, the 2026 women’s spring Classics … Read more
While the spring Classics dominate headlines now, the cycling world’s attention will soon shift south to Italy. The Giro d’Italia 2026 — the 109th edition of the Corsa Rosa — is shaping up to be one of the most compelling Grand Tours in years, with a demanding mountain-heavy route and a field that could feature … Read more
With Tadej Pogačar already having claimed Milan-San Remo in devastating fashion — attacking on the Cipressa for the second consecutive year — all eyes in the cycling world are now turning to April 12 and the cobblestones of northern France. Paris-Roubaix 2026 is shaping up to be the most anticipated Monument of the spring, and … Read more
The Tour of Flanders — the Ronde van Vlaanderen — returns on Sunday, April 5, with a 278.5-kilometer route that will push the world’s best one-day racers to their absolute limits. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar headlines a stacked start list that includes three-time winner Mathieu van der Poel, the resurgent Wout van Aert, and a … Read more
The 2026 Taipei Cycle Show wrapped up this weekend as the global bicycle industry’s most important annual gathering, and the dominant themes were clear: artificial intelligence is coming to e-bikes, 32-inch wheels are no longer a fringe experiment, and sustainability has moved from marketing slogan to engineering priority. For cyclists and industry watchers, the show … Read more
The UCI has approved a significant structural boost for women’s professional cycling in 2026: a 20 percent increase in the participation allowance paid by race organizers to Women’s WorldTeams, along with expanded accommodation requirements for stage races. Combined with a revamped calendar featuring 28 races across 11 countries, the 2026 UCI Women’s WorldTour represents the … Read more
Cannondale has pulled the covers off the fifth-generation SuperSix EVO, and the message is unmistakable: this is a race bike that has been sharpened, not reinvented. Lighter, stiffer where it counts, and more aerodynamic thanks to a slimmer front end and narrower cockpit, the 2026 SuperSix EVO is already under the EF Education-EasyPost team as … 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 hard is only half the equation in cycling performance. What you do between rides — how you recover — determines whether that training stress translates into fitness gains or accumulates … 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 opens up hours of training time that daylight-limited cyclists would otherwise lose, especially during the shorter days of autumn and winter. Whether you are commuting home from work, … 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. An e-bike is a significant investment, and proper maintenance is essential to protect that investment and ensure years of reliable riding. While e-bikes share many components with traditional bicycles, the electrical … Read more
Jonas Vingegaard’s dominant victory at the Volta a Catalunya on Sunday, his second major stage race win of 2026 following Paris-Nice, has confirmed what the cycling world has been anticipating since the Dane announced his season calendar: he is building toward one of the most ambitious campaigns in modern Grand Tour history. Vingegaard will attempt … Read more