This weekend, the World Cup is heading to the iconic destination of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The legendary 1199 trail, featuring big jumps, steep chutes, and hectic rock gardens, will be used as the World Cup DH track for the first time. Whistler also happens to be in Norcos backyard, so this is technically the Norco adidas Race Divisions home race. To mark the occasion, the team is going all in with custom-painted frames and a new race kit.Bodhi KuhnLina FrenerThe Norco adidas Race Division (NaRD) consists of Gracey Hemstreet, Bodhi Kuhn, Danny Hart, and Lina Frener, and is coached by the GOAT, Greg Minnaar. The Norco team riders will be attacking the rough and unrelenting 1199 track in search of gold on bikes custom-painted with the gold treatment.According to Norco, The bikes are layered with a deep colour flake, contrasted between violet, frozen lemon, and ivory, with gold flakes catching the light in the sun. An extra detail is tucked under the shock: a special call-out to each team member who contributed to racing this year.Bike CheckFrame: Norco Team DHFork: Fox 40 FactoryShock: Fox DHX2 FactoryDrivetrain: Shimano Saint M820Brakes: Shimano XTR M9200Rims: Crankbrothers Synthesis DHHubs: Chris KingStem & Handlebar: Raceface AtlasSaddle: SDG I-Fly 2.0Pedals: Crankbrothers Mallet DHWhile the paint jobs certainly look pretty cool, perhaps the most interesting thing we noticed is the teams DH frames. These are very clearly not the Torrent DH frame the brand launched earlier this summer. Thats obviously not a Horst-link suspension layout, and the difference in frame shape, along with the addition of an idler, points to a completely new DH platform. In fact, Norco hasnt been keeping this unreleased bike much of a secret; it was just featured in NaRDs All Hands on Deck video that came out a couple of days ago (see below). It seems the Norco team has been testing it most of the season and will be racing it again this weekend.Matching Kits and Adidas Shoes?Additionally, the NaRD team is getting new race kits that match their custom frame paint jobs. These new kits also strongly emphasize the classic adidas 3-stripe logo, with stripes that extend down the arms and legs all the way to the shoes. Yes, the shoes. Gracey HemstreetDanny HartThe NaRD team appears to be showing off some unreleased adidas mountain bike shoes, the same shoes that adidas has been teasing recently on its social media channels (see below). With dual BOA dials, those definitely look like MTB shoes, although the prominent 3-stripe branding and small 5-10 logo are a step in a different direction for the brand. View this post on Instagram Clearly, neither the NaRD team nor adidas is intent on keeping these new shoes completely under wraps, but these pictures are really the only images weve seen of them thus far. Were looking forward to learning more about them, and well share that info when we do. In the meantime, be sure to tune in to the World Cup action this weekend. Its sure to be an exciting time for all the racers in Whistler taking on 1199.

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With the arrival of fall and winter on the horizon, theres no shortage of new cycling apparel and outerwear hitting the market right now. Assos of Switzerland recently added two new rain jackets to the mix, both of which are claimed to be engineered for the demands of riding in the wettest conditions. Developed with input from EF Pro Cyclings riders, these new jackets have been designed to provide serious waterproof protection with breathability, thermoregulation, and unrestricted movement.The new Mille GTS Sturmprinz Rain Jacket is an evolution of the original with an updated fit and modern materials for training or racing in the harshest conditions. With the new Equipe R Hydra Womens Rain Jacket, Assos says it did not just adapt a male jacket (aka shrink it and pink it) for female cyclists. Instead, it started from scratch with a womens-specific approach to create a high-performance rain jacket for female cyclists. Lets check them out.Equipe R Hydra Womens Rain Jacket S11Assos says womens race equipment is often just an adaptation of products originally designed for male riders. Different colors, a smaller size run, and slight modifications to fit are sometimes all that separate mens and womens apparel. When designing the new Equipe R Womens rain Jacket, the brand says that it took a different approach. According to Assos, this jacket is a purpose-built piece of race equipment that was developed around the riding position, ergonomics, and performance demands of female cyclists.The focus was on creating a race rain jacket that genuinely works with the female body and riding position, says Elisabetta Borghin, Head of Womens Product Development at ASSOS. We worked closely with female pro riders throughout the development, using their feedback from training and racing to refine the fit, stretch, protection, and breathability.According to Assos, this female-first approach results in a jacket that provides an aerodynamic race fit that moves with the rider. At the same time, the lightweight waterproof shell keeps rain out and allows heat and moisture to escape, helping to regulate body temperature while training or racing in challenging conditions. Assos gives it a recommended temperature range of +4 / >+21C.Assos says its Hydra 3L softshell provides complete stormproof protection with impossible breathability (50900 g/m/24h) and a low-volume construction that packs down to the size of an accessory for pocket storage. Taped seams, an ECO DWR treatment, and coated panels of highly elastic AVANTGARDE at the wrist openings and hem seal out moisture even further. All of the materials are OEKO-Tex certified and PFAS-free.The Equipe R Hydra Womens Rain Jacket features a two-way zip, allowing ventilation from the top or bottom. It also features reflective details to add visibility in low-light conditions that are common during the shorter days of the shoulder seasons, or riding when its overcast or rainy. The Equipe R Womens Rain Jacket comes in six sizes, XS to 2XL, and the Kosimo Granit colorway only. It retails for 280 / 330 / $370.00.Mille GTS Sturmprinz Rain Jacket S11This new rain jacket builds on the legacy of the original Sturmprinz and moves it into Assoss GTS collection. Constructed with the brands latest waterproof materials and an updated, performance fit, the GTS Mille Sturmprinz is intended to be adaptable to changing temperatures, weather conditions, and riding intensity. It has a claimed temperature range of -8 / +20C.The Mille GTS Sturmprinz is made with Assos ATLANTIS 3L hardshell fabric with a claimed breathability rating of 42,900 g/m/24h. That impossible breathability is also combined with complete protection from water and wind across the front panel, shoulders, sides, and leading edge of the sleeves. The rear-facing panels on the body and sleeves utilize a CORE Light softshell fabric; all of the seams are taped, and the wrist cuffs and hem employ a coated elastic AVANTGARDE material, sealing out the elements completely.That said, Assos included airVents on the upper back, a smart ventilation system they say opens to expel heat in an upright climbing position. The two-way zipper allows riders to vent from the bottom while maintaining full rain protection for the upper torso, neck, and shoulders. The Mille GTS Sturmprinz Rain Jacket comes in Fanatic Silver only and in seven sizes, XS to 3XL. It has a retail price of 410.00 / 490.00 / $585.00.AvailabilityAssos of Switzerlands latest Equipe R Hydra Womens and Mille GTS Sturmprinz Rain Jackets are available now. Head to the Assos website to learn more about them and the rest of the brands extensive lineup of cycling apparel for men and women.assos.com

Isabella Holmgrens teammates couldnt contain their joy. Crossing the line long after the sprint for the medals had taken place, they screamed with delight, then darted through the media tent towards the podium to cheer for their Bella.But on the podium, Holmgren herself looked to be fighting back tears. Yes, she had won silver in the under-23 womens road race at a home World Championships, but she had come for gold.After an attritional 10 laps around the challenging Montral circuit, the race came down to a two-up sprint with Slovakias Viktria Chladoov, last years runner-up, reaching the line first. From the small chase, Belgiums Fleur Moors won the sprint for bronze 33 seconds later, ahead of Switzerlands Mara Winter and Australias Talia Appleton.The repetitive 134km/83.3-mile course packed a serious punch with 2,690 metres/8,825 feet of climbing, gradually wearing down the field. Slovakia raced a smart race with a rider in the break at all times. Sofia Ungerov did a lot of the work for the country, staying out front with Finland's Wilma Antila for six laps. The breakaway was finally caught when, with 31 kilometres remaining, Chladoov, Holmgren and Moors made the decisive move. Homgren did a lot of work and even tried to shed her breakaway companion but Chladoov held firm, surviving the Canadians attacks before coming around her in the sprint to claim the rainbow jersey."For sure, I wanted to win in front of a home crowd," Holmgren said in the press conference afterwards. "I'm disappointed to not win for Canada, but there were so many positives from today, so I can't be too upset." (Image credit: Getty Images)Holmgren and Chladoov both race on the WorldTour for Lidl-Trek and Visma-Leas a Bike, respectively, and know eachother well. As such, Holmgren knew the Slovakian has a kick and tried to avoid a sprint, but each time Chladoov stayed with her.I gave everything on that first climb on the last lap, and it wasnt enough to be solo. And then I tried again on the last climb, but once again, [Chladoov] was able to follow," she said."In the end, it came down to a sprint, which isnt ideal for me, but I did everything I could on the day."Behind Homgren's medal was a collective Canadian effort. Alex Volstad and Kiara Lylyk kept the team near the front and covered attacks, while Holmgren's twin sister, Ava Holmgren, raised the pace on a climb after Holmgren asked for a harder race. Sydney Swierenga also covered moves and provided support."I think [the medal] was won by the whole team today, and I'm really proud of that.," Holmgren acknowledged. "I'm just really grateful to have raced in Canada and to see everybody out supporting us," she said. "So I think it was a positive day altogether."

Womens U23 Road Race ResultThursday 24 September Montral134.0km ten laps of 13.4km 2,690m climbing 64 finishers of 113Parc Jeanne-Mance winners average 35.08km/h few clouds, 16CViktoria Chladoov won the womens under-23 road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Montral on Thursday 24 September, taking the title on a photo-finish from Isabella Holmgren after ten laps of the Mount Royal circuit.The Slovak and the Canadian were given the same time of 3:49:10, the verdict settled on the line. Fleur Moors of Belgium led the next group home 33 seconds back to take bronze, from Mara Winter and Talia Appleton on the same time, with Lore de Schepper sixth at 39 seconds.It completes a strong week for Chladoov, who finished fourth in the under-23 time trial on Monday, 0.89 seconds off the podium, after silver medals in the junior time trial in 2024 and the under-23 event last year.The race split decisively on the eighth passage of Camillien-Houde. Chladoov, Holmgren and Moors came through that check together in 3:06:08, seventeen seconds clear of the chase, and the three of them settled the medals between themselves over the closing two laps.The course did what Thursday promised it would. Of 113 starters from 41 nations, only 64 were classified 47 abandoned, one finished outside the time limit and one did not start. Wilma Aintila and Sofia Ungerova spent much of the day off the front, leading at six of the nine checks, before both were swept up and finished in the group at 4:00:08.Ireland had no entry in the race. Rian Mc Crystal, Hugh Og Mulhearne and Freddie Winkley ride the junior mens road race later on Thursday, from 18:30 Irish time.ResultRRResult Womens U23 Road RaceThu 24 September 2026 Montral 134.0km 64 classified1Viktoria CHLADOOVA (35)SVK 3:49:102Isabella HOLMGREN (16)CAN +03Fleur MOORS (23)BEL +334Mara WINTER (79)SUI+335Talia APPLETON (25)AUS+336Lore DE SCHEPPER (20)BEL+397Katherine SARKISOV (74)USA+1:108Sidney SWIERENGA (18)CAN+1:169Justyna CZAPLA (43)GER+1:1610Mackenzie COUPLAND (26)AUS+1:4611Rosita REIJNHOUT (12)NED+1:4712Emily DIXON (27)AUS+1:5013Nienke VINKE (14)NED+2:0414Eleonora CIABOCCO (31)ITA+2:0515Ava HOLMGREN (15)CAN+3:4016Paula OSTIZ (40)ESP+3:4017Juliana LONDONO (61)COL+3:4018Julie BEGO (1)FRA+3:4719Ema COMTE (3)FRA+5:0420Catrin FERGUSON (6)GBR+5:4021Anina HUTTER (78)SUI+7:4322Babette VAN DER WOLF (13)NED+7:4323Awen ROBERTS (8)GBR+7:4324Emma SIEGERS (24)BEL+7:4325Amandine MULLER (4)FRA+7:4326Tess MOERMAN (22)BEL+7:4327Marion BUNEL (2)FRA+7:4528Gaia SEGATO (32)ITA+7:4529Kylee HANEL (72)USA+8:0730Oda Aune GISSINGER (48)NOR+8:1331Olympia NORRID-MORTENSEN (57)DEN+8:1532Malwina MUL (64)POL+8:1533Nina ANDACKA (34)SVK+8:1534Silje ANTVORSKOV (56)DEN+8:1835Sophia SAMMONS (28)AUS+8:3636Barbora NMCOVA (69)CZE+10:5837Giada SILO (33)ITA+10:5838Leyre ALMENA (38)ESP+10:5839Ayala SERRANO (41)ESP+10:5840Stina KAGEVI (95)SWE+10:5841Wilma AINTILA (91)FIN+10:5842Imogen WOLFF (9)GBR+10:5843Felicity WILSON-HAFFENDEN (30)AUS+10:5844Abigail MILLER (7)GBR+10:5845Sofia UNGEROVA (36)SVK+10:5846Celia TORRES (42)ESP+10:5847Liv WENZEL (81)LUX+10:5848Tabea HUYS (87)AUT+10:5849Morven YEOMAN (10)GBR+10:5850Titia RYO (5)FRA+10:5851Joelle Amelie MESSEMER (46)GER+10:5852Alexandra VOLSTAD (19)CAN+10:5853Laura Lizette SANDER (55)EST+13:3254Lea HUBER (77)SUI+13:3255Alyssa SARKISOV (73)USA+14:0756Nadia HARTMAN (63)POL+14:0757Gwen NOTHUM (80)LUX+14:0758Elisabeth EBRAS (54)EST+14:5159Clara JAGER (44)GER+14:5160Florencia MONSALVEZ (106)CHI+14:5161Mayte ZAMUDIO (105)MEX+14:5162Adar SHRIKI (101)ISR+14:5163Kiara LYLYK (17)CAN+17:1664Elizaveta BOR (97)AIN+17:16Did Not FinishDNFNon-finishers47 abandons, one outside the time limit, one non-starterDNFElika KVASNIKOVA (68)CZEDNFMarlen ROJAS (107)CHIDNFDelfina DIBELLA (86)ARGDNFRena TANAKA (109)JPNDNFTsige KIROS (84)ETHDNFAngie LONDONO (60)COLDNFCamilla Ranes BYE (47)NORDNFShengning WANG (50)CHNDNFMilana USHAKOVA (110)UKRDNFMagdalena LEIS (45)GERDNFLidia CUSACK (71)USADNFMia ASELTINE (70)USADNFNatalia GARZON (59)COLDNFTully SCHWEITZER (29)AUSDNFMaja TRACKA (66)POLDNFUrszula SIPKO (65)POLDNFAnastasiya SAMSONOVA (100)AINDNFHaixin DONG (49)CHNDNFJazilla MWAMIKAZI (76)RWADNFMariate BYUKUSENGE (75)RWADNFLaura CHOMA (62)POLDNFLiliya ISMAGILOVA (98)AINDNFAlena BOGDANOVA (96)AINDNFGissel BORBON (103)MEXDNFTingting WANG (51)CHNDNFRaquel DIAS (113)PORDNFValeriya KOVIAZINA (99)AINDNFViktoriya POLZUNOVA (37)UZBDNFFebe JOORIS (21)BELDNFNatalie REVELO (92)ECUDNFIrati ARANGUREN (39)ESPDNFIda Ayu Manik Laksmi DEWI (90)INADNFNihayatuzzain ASSHOFI (89)INADNFShafa AL ZAHRA (88)INADNFSara TORRICO (102)BOLDNFAtzi REYES (104)MEXDNFGeorgette VIGNONFODO (58)BENDNFAbril CAPDEVILA (85)ARGDNFCamille CHASTEAU DE BALYON (111)MRIDNFAyana MIZUTANI (108)JPNDNFAndrea VASQUEZ (94)GUADNFMelsey PEREZ (112)DOMDNFJazmin PUAC (93)GUADNFQing ZHAO (53)CHNDNFMieraf AREGAWI (82)ETHDNFMegan ARENS (11)NEDDNFMebrhit GIRMAY (83)ETHDNSJulia KOPECKY (67)CZEPhotosPhotography by B Sutton IrishCyclingNews.comThe post Results : U23 Womens Road Race World Championships 2026 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

On the 25th of September, the World Championships will host the men's under-23 road race, featuring big riders such as. Below, you'll find the full official startlist. The race will feature plenty top teams at the start, each of them with quality riders capable of winning the race. France will have...

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