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Unfiltered Cycling News From Around the WorldEsker Cycles Hits the Refresh Button on its Hardtail Lineup
(Photos / Esker Cycles) Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Updated Hayduke Lives! Esker Cycles has refreshed and updated most of its hardtail lineup. The two staple hardtails, Hayduke and Japhy, see key...
Small Hands Rejoice, Paul Components Adds New Short Reach Canti Levers
(Photos / Paul Component Engineering) Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Here’s a little bit o’ news from Chico, California! The crew at Paul Components has just announced new Canti Lever...
2025 Focus Thron² eMTB Doubles Down on Trail Riding OR Loaded Touring & Commuting
2025 Focus Thron² versatile alloy all-rounder ebike all-mountain trail eMTB Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More The all-new alloy Focus Thron² ebike features longer travel, trail-ready ABS, lower...
The best photos from Strade Bianche men’s 2025
Having built a cult status in recent years, the 2025 edition of Strade Bianche delivered another star-studded battle on the white roads of Tuscany.As expected, Tadej Pogačar attacked from far out. Uncharacteristically though, he was tracked by 2023 Strade Bianche...
7mesh Launches Transition MTB Shorts, Plus New Road & Gravel Bike Clothing for Spring
7mesh spring 2025 clothing, title pic Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Known for their high-quality, subtly-styled clothing for all riding disciplines, 7mesh is welcoming Spring with several new and...
Highlights: 2025 Paris-Nice, Stage 1
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Two out of two: Brennan fastest again in Grand Prix de Lillers
Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development concluded their French double-header in Lillers. The Grand Prix de Lillers featured a long race of just under 200 kilometres. After Saturday’s win in Le Tour des 100 Communes with Brennan, the team lined up once again with...
Dominant Tim Merlier storms into Maillot Jaune with stage 1 Paris-Nice win
Soudal - Quick-Step 's European champion Tim Merlier has sprinted to the win on the opening stage of Paris-Nice 2025, moving into the first Maillot Jaune of the race as a result.The trio of Taco van der Hoorn (Intermarché - Wanty), Alexandre Delettre (Team...
India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win Champions Trophy – as it happened
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after India win the Champions Trophy. Photograph: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC/Getty Images Show key events only 7h ago13.05 EDT I’d say that’s enough from me. Many congratulations again to India, a wonderful side packed with class and...
Zingle fifth in opening stage Paris-Nice
The 83rd edition of the Race to the Sun kicked off with a relatively flat stage, starting and finishing in Le Perray-en-Yvelines. In a calm opening phase, a small breakaway was given some space by the peloton. As the race approached the final climb, around twenty...
Jenson USA Spring Sale has BIG discounts on component upgrades
All prices and availability are subject to change. We found some great deals on premium mountain bike components at the Jenson USA Spring Sale that just started, including 25%+ off Fox Factory forks and 50%+ off powerful brakes.Also, check out the sale going on at...
BLM to Charge for Parking at Some MTB Areas in Montana and Colorado
By Charles Pekow — If you plan to drive to certain mountain biking areas on federal lands in Montana and Colorado, you may soon need to pay for parking. The fees are intended to support trail and land maintenance in these areas.Starting May 15, 2025, parking in...
No top result for Team Visma | Lease a Bike in Strade Bianche
Team Visma | Lease a Bike was unable to challenge for a good final position in the Strade Bianche. Due to bad luck, Attila Valter was the only rider from the yellow-black team still at the front 90 kilometers from the finish. The Hungarian ultimately couldn’t...
Brennan sprints to first win of the season in Le Tour des 100 Communes
The French one-day race remained tightly contested for a long time. Eventually, three riders broke away, but due to the controlling work by Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development in the peloton, the breakaway never posed a significant threat. In the final phase, the...
LETTER: Bike lanes have road rage at all-time high in Greater Victoria
Steep hills limit the number of cyclists using some of the bike lanes around Victoria (Black Press Media file photo) A Black Press poll in December 2024 asked the question: What transportation issue affects you the most? The results found 54.29% saw traffic congestion...
Seattle opens new protected bike lane along waterfront
{p}"The 1.2-mile-long bike path delivers the City’s overall vision for a greener, more connected cityscape," officials said in a press release. (KOMO){/p} "The 1.2-mile-long bike path delivers the City’s overall vision for a greener, more...
Leroy Elementary continues sharing bikes with students
Care Focus on Students March 8, 2025 A few months ago, Wish for Wheels generously provided new bikes and helmets to all our 2nd-grade students. To further share this joy, they donated additional bikes, which we decided to distribute creatively among other students. We...
New Seattle waterfront bike path opens
Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times project that digs into the region’s transportation issues to explore the policies and politics that determine how we get around and how billions of dollars in public money are spent.Riding a bike along Seattle’s Central...
Video: Downhill Bike Checks with Ed Masters at Crankworx Rotorua 2025
Join Ed Masters as he checks out some of the downhill bikes being raced at Crankworx Rotorua. Posted In: Racing and Events Reviews and Tech Videos Bike Checks Crankworx DH Racing Ed Masters Crankworx Rotorua 2025 Author Info: pinkbikeoriginals Member since Feb 15,...
‘Not the best way to win a race’ – Tadej Pogačar comes back from dramatic crash to claim third Strade Bianche victory
Not even a heavy crash could stop Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG) from winning Strade Bianche on Saturday.With rips peppered across his white skinsuit, the world champion came back from sliding dramatically into a ditch to win the Italian one-day race for a...
Exposure bike lights review: Testing the Six Pack MK14 and the Zenith MK3
A long exposure night photograph capturing a rocky landscape illuminated by light trails. A solitary, leafless tree stands on the right, while the starry sky fills the background. Grass and scattered vegetation surround the rocky path. If you’ve never heard of...
Tell the Turnpike Authority to Include a Shared-Use Path on the Delaware River Turnpike Bridge
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) and New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) are hosting Public Meeting Open Houses for the Delaware River Bridge (DRB) project, which will improve the 70-year-old bridge, ease congestion and support a critical part of...
Santa Cruz County residents feel unsafe biking and walking
More protected bike lanes were a top priority for residents surveyed by Santa Cruz Local. (Jay Leedy — Santa Cruz Local) In 2022, Santa Cruz County was the second most dangerous county for cyclists in the state, according to rankings from the California Office...
Fonseca lives up to ‘hype’ to prevent all-British match
Image caption, Fonseca beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open, before lifting his first ATP Tour title at the Argentina Open Jacob Fearnley missed out on a meeting with fellow Briton Jack Draper when he was beaten on his Indian...
GET 2 MOVING: BRAMBA Mountain Biking
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana may not have a ton of hills or mountainous trails to go biking on, but there's no shortage of outdoor paths to bike on if you're looking for your nature fix. Luckily, there's a club for you.BRAMBA, which is short for Baton Rouge Area Mountain...
Central Park roadways set for redesign to give pedestrians and cyclists more space
Multiple city agencies and a private organization announced that work will begin on March 17 on a new look for six miles of roadway in iconic Central Park that aim to help ensure safety for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesCan Central...
Zilch Reinvents the Bike Pump Head for Easiest One-Handed Inflation
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Since the invention of the pneumatic bicycle tire, riders have been forced to air up their rides. At this point, there are several different bike pump head designs, but...
Two Bikes creating welcoming bike community and youth development in downtown Knoxville
Service manager Aaron Smith works on a tire at Two Bikes in Old City in Downtown Knoxville, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. Merchandise is for sale at Two Bikes in Old City in Downtown Knoxville, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The store front at Two Bikes in Old City in Downtown...
Hutchinson Expands Blackbird Lineup with Race and All-Season Models
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Hutchinson just announced two fresh additions to its Blackbird lineup: the Blackbird Race and Blackbird All Season. Whether hunting podiums or grinding winter base...
Central Park loop getting redesign to improve safety and separate pedestrians from cyclists
CENTRAL PARK, Manhattan (WABC) -- New Yorkers are starting to venture out more as spring approaches and the city is trying to make Central Park safer for everyone.There are 843 acres in Central Park, but at times it seems like there just isn't enough room for...
Has Wout van Aert Lost the Heart for Racing?
We also understood that the more he was asked to work for Vingegaard and his team, the fewer would be his chances for individual victories. His last Classics victory came in 2023, in the E3 Saxo Bank Classic, and his last significant wins of any kind were the three...
Honda announce limited-run CRF450RX Rally in full HRC factory trim available for customer purchase
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SCOTT USA Partners with National Gravel Champ Brennan Wertz
HOLLADAY, Utah (March 6, 2025) — SCOTT USA welcomes elite gravel racer Brennan Wertz to its roster of athletes for the 2025 season and beyond. The reigning U.S. National Gravel Champion brings his power, skill, and passion for adventure to SCOTT, proving his...
Roval Releases 992g World Cup Wheelset and Updated XC Tires
Roval Control World Cup Wheels header Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Specialized has been running an all-new, mega light-weight cross-county wheelset right under our noses. For 2024, the Specialized...
Specialized Phenom Saddle Gets the Pro Mirror Treatment
Specialized Phenom Pro Mirror Saddle Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Saddles can make or break your ride. They are a highly personal piece of kit (probably the most, IMO), and once you find a match...
New Whyte Bikes Kado eMTB Offers A Low Center of Gravity for Optimal Handling
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Furthering their low center of gravity design ethos, Whyte Bikes has just announced the new Kado eMTB lineup. Calling it their most capable and affordable eMTB yet, the...
New Industry Nine Hydra 2 Hubs are Stronger, More Durable, w/ Less Drag & More Engagement
Industry Nine Hydra 2 hub Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Mountain bikes have changed. Every improvement to the modern MTB is letting more riders go bigger and faster. Simultaneously, ebikes are...
DT Swiss D-Series Ramps Up On Modern Dirt Jump Wheels & 370 DJ Single Speed Hubs
DT Swiss D1900 Classic dirtjump wheels & 370 DJ hubs, fish eye Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More DT Swiss just dropped one of the most niche sets of mountain bike wheels and hubs with this D1900...
SFMTA board approves ambitious biking plan to link hundreds of city streets
A cyclist pedals alongside the now-closed Valencia Street center bike lane on Feb. 18, 2025. Photo by Abigail Van Neely. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s board of directors unanimously adopted the city’s “ Biking and Rolling Plan...
Cupertino to protect cyclists on Stevens Creek Boulevard
Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino is slated to get the highest class of protective bike lanes between North Wolfe Road and Mary Avenue. Photo by Annalise Freimarck. One of Cupertino’s most dangerous roads will soon become safer for cyclists.The Cupertino City...
Intense Aims to Fix Bike Industry w/ Dealer-Centric Frame First Custom Program
(Photos / Intense Cycles) Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Here’s some interesting news from Southern California’s Intense Cycles. Intense just launched what they’re calling the Frame...
Northwoods Experience: Northland Fat Bike Rally Returns to Lake Bemidji State Park
Lake Bemidji State Park has been the home of the Northland Fat Bike Rally since 2015. The event is open to fat bike riders of all skill levels and hosts both a 10- and 28-kilometer timed race throughout the park.The fat bike rally is more than just a community race,...
New tool shows cyclists safest routes for biking around Cincinnati
Wayne Bishop / Unsplash Cincinnati has released a new tool for cyclists looking for the safest routes around the city.The city's new interactive bike network map shows all completed and planned bicycle infrastructure in the city limits. That includes bike lanes,...
Electric cargo bike delivery scheme extended
The scheme initially launched in March 2024 A partnership that offers electric cargo bike deliveries for businesses is being extended for a further year.Oxford City Council initially launched the scheme with Velocity Cycle Couriers in March 2024.The project offers...
Our squads for Strade Bianche
Richard Carapaz , Rui Costa , Ben Healy , Mikkel Honoré , Archie Ryan , James Shaw , and Michael Valgren , will race the Tuscan classic for EF Education-EasyPost. Nina Berton , Letizia Borghesi , Cédrine Kerbaol , Nina Kessler , Sarah Roy , and Noemi...
Ciclovation Releases Gravel Specific Bar Tape, for Gravel Cyclists Only?
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Hold up, I’m pretty sure everyone can use this new tape from Ciclovation, not just gravel cyclists. This new Grind Touch_Diamond GXL bar tape is being hawked as...
Zingle takes a completely different approach at Visma | Lease a Bike: “Precisely why it’s good to have such a long winter”
axel zingle Axel Zingle made his Visma | Lease a Bike debut last weekend. The 26-year-old Frenchman raced the Faun Drome Classic for his new Dutch team, where he was immediately given the chance to go for a result. Before the race, the Mulhouse native spoke with...
States Can Disregard Cyclist Safety at Freeway Interchanges
By Charles Pekow — States are encouraged, but not required, to consider the needs of bicyclists when modifying access to interstate highways under new rules adopted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). While federal law mandates FHWA approval for adding...
Prime Updates Gravity-Inspired Thunderflash Enduro Bike with UDH & Raw Carbon
2025 Prime Thunderflash enduro bike raw carbon updates, Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More With distinct designs, Prime’s lightweight carbon Thunderflash enduro and Rocket downhill bikes have still...
Bike team open to all Plumas students in grades 6–12
Organizers report that the nonprofit Lost Sierra Mountain Bike Team is gearing up for its 2025 season, which begins March 24 and ends June 28. The team is open to all Plumas County students in grades six through 12. The team can provide bikes, equipment and...
Resident Questions Transparency of Watertown City Manager Search
public meeting {KXLG – Watertown, SD} At Monday night's City Council meeting, resident Doug Allen raised concerns regarding the transparency of the ongoing search for a new city manager. Allen stated that the position had not been publicly posted on the...
Thule Hits a High Note with New Verse Hitch Bike Carrier
(Photos / Thule Group) Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Today, bike rack giant Thule officially releases a new bike rack developed from the award-winning and pioneering Thule T2 rack line. It seems like...
Runners brave wintry conditions for Lamoine Half Marathon
Runner portrait (From left) Bhreagh Kennedy, Meredith Mitchell, Chloe MacVane, Sophie Dean and Ellery MacGregor smile after completing the Lamoine Half Marathon together March 1. The race featured over 60 runners, with Bangor personal trainer Katie Norwood the fastest...
Ah, Yeah, Purple Hayes Brakes are Back in a Limited Quantity
(Photos / Hayes Bicycle Group) Purple seems to be reappearing everywhere lately with new color announcements and prototypes from PNW , WTC , Cane Creek , Stinner , and now Hayes. However, the Hayes Bicycle Group announced the return of the Purple Hayes Dominion A4...
Race Face Turbine Pedal Takes Grip to the Next Level
new race face turbine flat pedal shown with mud on it. Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Yes, it has shin-destroyingly long pins, but the new Race Face Turbine pedal uses more than spiky bits to keep...
Redesigned Smith Forefront 3 Helmet Adds BOA, Hardline Full-Face Drops In
Smith Forefront 3 mens and women's Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More For more than a decade, Smith has been at the Forefront of mountain bike helmet technology. Pun intended, the Forefront was first...
Explore Off-Road in the Canyons & Plains of the Texas Panhandle
Texas Panhandle Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More With rugged landscapes that range from red-banded cliffs to sprawling grasslands and plains, the Texas Panhandle is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts....
More delays to Abbey Fields cycle path
The consultation on the cycle way for Abbey Fields has been delayed (image by Nub News) Long-running plans to create a new cycle path in Abbey Fields have been delayed once again, with a planning public consultation now due to take place later this spring.Warwick...
OPINION | CADDY: Mountain bike skills clinics offer something for everyone
FILE PHOTO — A rider competes in the 2019 Oz Trails Off-Road mountain biking race finals in Bentonville and Bella Vista. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. WAMPLER) Copyright © 2025, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc.All rights reserved.This document may not be...
British triathlon star Joe Skipper says “Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back” after IRONMAN New Zealand super show
Following a 2024 campaign which featured no podium finishes and two DNFs in seven middle and full-distance races, Joe Skipper thinks he might very well be back after a terrific 2025 debut at IRONMAN New Zealand.The 36-year-old went toe-to-toe-to-toe with the Kiwi pair...