Lotto-Intermarche will go into 2027 without Arnaud De Lie and Lennert Van Eetvelt, two of their best chances of winning at WorldTour level. De Lie is joining Tudor Pro Cycling, while Van Eetvelt is heading to NSN Cycling Team. Their departures leave Lotto looking for new leaders in the Classics and...

I didnt know Patrick Turner very well. Though I had ridden with him a few times in the past, as we were members of the same cycling club, I dont know if he was a father, a husband, a brother. Listening to the stories and reading the heartbreaking online commentary amongst our cycling community here in Central North Carolina, however, I do know that he was a friend to a lot of people. And I know that his friendship was snuffed out of existence when the driver of a car hit him and over 20 other cyclists last Saturday morning.Driver faces 19 chargesPatrick Turner has been named by Capital Cycling Club as the man killed when the driver of a car collided with a group ride, at 9.30am on Saturday November 7, in North Carolina, USA. Driver Donald Robert Morris-Jones, 76, faces 19 charges, including according to Wake County District Court records obtained by USA Today eight counts of felony hit-and-run involving serious injury or death and seven counts of felony serious injury by vehicle, plus one count of felony death by vehicle, one count of driving while impaired, one count of driving left of centre, and one count of reckless driving.My heart breaks for Patricks friends and his family. My heart breaks for our cycling community, who have lost yet another of us to a motor vehicle. Sadly, I know this wont be the last time we have to endure this, whether locally, nationally, or universally."I am each of those things I mentioned earlier a father, husband, and a brother"I also know that I am each of those things I mentioned earlier a father, husband, and a brother and because often in the wake of tragedies, our nature as humans leads us to put the focus back on ourselves, I cant stop myself from framing this tragedy around me, around my kids, my wife, and my family. For all of the sadness we feel for the person whose life was taken from him, for the pain that his family will have to endure for the rest of their lives, for the trauma that everyone who was with Patrick in his final moments will have to live with, the thought that I, and I know so many other people, keep coming back to is how that could have been me.Reading through the comments beneath so many of the stories and social posts about Patrick Turners death, Ive noticed dozens of comments from other riders remarking that tragedies like this are why people have hung up their road bikes, instead sticking to mountain, gravel, or the indoor trainer. And over and over again, it seems like the same story: this persons friend was killed by a driver or that person had experienced one too many close passes. Such are the ripple effects of these tragedies. Not only do they directly affect those involved, they trickle down to the rest of us, often forcing us to envision ourselves in the shoes of the victims. I cant speak for anyone other than myself but when I read about Magnus White or Haylan Engdahl or Brayden Rogers or any of the other riders who have been killed around the country, or, in the case of Patrick Turner, when these tragedies hit far too close to home, I do my best to remind myself that the risk of death through cycling is lower than that of death through inactivity. I try to remind myself of thousands of rides Ive taken in my life with nary an issue. Cycling remains statistically much safer than being inactiveIn the UK, 80 pedal cyclists were killed in reported road collisions in 2025, with the Department for Transport revealing that 3.7 billion vehicle miles were travelled by bike in the same year. In the US, the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report reveals that 1,103 cyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2024, whilst an estimated 112 million Americans rode a bike at least once in 2024. While the number of cyclists killed is shocking, Sport England reports that 1 in 6 UK deaths is caused by inactivity. In the US, a study published in PubMed Central estimated that 8.3% of all adult US deaths were attributable to levels of physical activity that were inadequate to meet aerobic guidelines.The bicycle has been a major part of my life for most of my life. It has been my salvation, my therapist, and my social network. To risk sounding maudlin, the tarmac is my church. Its where I retreat every Sunday morning to best atone for the sins I made that week by day, be they physical, where I burn off the calories from stealing too much of my kids stash of Halloween candy, or emotional, which are sorted out quietly in my head as my legs turn endlessly to get me back home safely to my wife and kids. Thanks to the bike, by the time I get back to them, Im a better person, a better husband, and a better father. And yet, in spite of all of the data and evidence proving that any of us are more likely to come home from a ride than not, its an impossible feeling to shake, especially as stories like the killing of Patrick Turner become more and more common. My road bike is hanging in my basement where it will probably stay for the foreseeable future. I look at my friends who rolled out on Sunday the day after Patricks death and in the week or so since with envy. I wish I could be so courageous, so damn the torpedoes. But for now, Ill stick to the trainer, to the gravel roads around my area, to the venous and almost innumerable miles of singletrack North Carolina has to offer. Not riding a bike is not an option for me, I will find a way. And Im sure that, at some point in the not-too-distant future, my love for skinny-tired road bikes will overcome me and Ill roll back out with my usual groups. And when I do, Ill remind myself that the risk of death through cycling is lower than that of death through inactivity, and that cycling remains a safe and enjoyable activityHopefully, at some point, the mental and emotional hurdle the tragedy of Patrick Turner and so many hundreds and thousands of other cyclists will have abated enough to allow me to find my joy on the road bike again. Hopefully Patrick Turner will be the last of us. Sadly, Im sure he wont.

Matthew Brennan is a British sprinter who races for Team Visma | Lease a Bike. A double junior world champion on the track, he won the Tour of Norway in his first WorldTour season and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne the following spring. At the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, he became the first rider since 1979 to win...

EVOC has been making Boa-equipped bikepacking bags since 2019. Sure, they first started very small, but EVOC soon expanded to haul more gear, too. We got a preview of the expanded, more boxy Explorer range this past spring and summer. But now that you can actually buy it, lets dive into the details of the Seat Pack Boa WP that forms the heart of their bikepacking family.EVOC Seat Pack BOA WP 9, 12 & 15L bikepacking bags (Adventure photos by Katharina Kruse/EVOC)The new EVOC Seat Pack Boa WP bags are the biggest volume storage option in the brands bikepacking line-up. But they also tend to be the most adaptable, since you can roll them down quite far for smaller loads. And their latest adaptation of Boa wire & dial tensioning is easier than ever to really fine-tune a secure fit on your bike, helping prevent the dreaded saddlebag sway, no matter if your pack is half-empty or overstuffed.Whats new?The new Seat Pack features EVOCs latest waterproof, PFAS-free material with heat-welded seams. They also get a new V-shaped mount that keys against your seatpost to provide a more secure attachment, preventing side-to-side sway. Still, the mount is quite short in height on the post, which EVOC explains makes it possible to mount the new bags even on MTB dropper posts while retaining some drop capability. And also helps on smaller bikes with bigger wheels where theres often not a lot of clearance between the saddle and rear tire.They also feature new reinforced side panels to provide structure and help retain the bags shape keep the bag in shape when you cinch down your gear. The new, more boxy-shape also makes it easier to stuff your gear deep and low in the bag, notoriously the most important step in packing a bikepacking saddlebag to minimize sway.Tech detailsdual BOA wire fit systems with TPU straps to easily dial-in a secure connection to saddle railsV-shaped plastic seatpost mount with rubber gripper for secure, stable attachmentWP stands for waterproof with new PFAS-free, PVC-free 100% polyester fabricwaterproof roll-top closure with side buckles to adjust total volumeremovable zigzag bungee loops on top to stow more gearreflective details for visibility2-position taillight attachment lashing pointBOA 9L dimensions: 194515cm, 530gBOA 12L dimensions: 205017cm, 570gBOA 15L dimensions: 215617cm, 600g(Note: EVOC website illustrations do NOT have the correct dimensions.)EVOC Seat Pack BOA WP Pricing, options & availability(Photo Philipp Herfort/EVOC)Forming the core gear carrying capacity of the entire EVOC bikepacking range, the new Seat Pack Boa WP comes in three sizes and two colors. Pick from 9L, 12L & 15L, in classic Black or off-white Sand. (Photo Philipp Herfort/EVOC)The 9L Boa bag sells for $175 / 130, the 12L Boa for $200 / 150, and the 15L Boa for $215 / 170.Theres also a simpler, smaller 7L Seat Pack Ultra that replaces the nice Boa system for bikepacking weight weenies at $150 / 95.Get all of them now to head out on an adventure, directly from EVOC or their dealer bike shops.EVOCsports.com

When the Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team last won the Tour de France, Egan Bernal and Geraint Thomas stood together on the podium in Paris. Seven years later, Thomas is directing a rebuild and the team have just come through a Tour without a stage win. Michael Valgren, one of the riders theyve brough...

CyclistCyclist Magazine Podcast: Sean Yates on Wiggins, Lance and falling off laddersThis week on the Cyclist Magazine Podcast, James and Will are joined by Sean Yates, one of the hardest, most talented British riders of his generation and one of cyclings most experienced coaches and sports directors.Sean cut his teeth in 1981 at the infamous school of cycling hard knocks, Athletic Club Boulogne-Billancourt in Paris, before turning pro in 1982 with Peugeot, where he would ride alongside Stephen Roche and Robert Millar. Despite solid domestique performances, big results eluded Sean until 1988, where stage wins at the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espaa put The Animal on the British stars map.A contract with US team 7-Eleven (later Motorola) followed, which saw Sean race alongside Lance Armstrong and Andy Hampsten. Those years were produced more fine performances, the best of which saw Sean wear the yellow jersey at the 1994 Tour de France only the third Brit ever to do so after Tom Simpson (1962) and Chris Boardman (1994, 1997). As Sean explains, however, those years were also supremely hard for all of the wrong reasons, something which expediated his retirement as professional rider in 1996.But like most ex-pros, Sean couldnt stay away, and in 2001 he took up his first sports director post at Linda McCartney Racing Team, where hed find himself briefly in charge of an up-and-coming star called Bradley Wiggins. Stints at Team CSC, Discovery Channel and Astana followed, before he took up a DS role at the newly formed Team Sky in 2010. Back with Wiggins, Sean helped steer the next great hope to Britains first Tour de France victory, famously talking Wiggins down from quitting mid-Tour after a bust up with teammate Chris Froome.Sadly the 2012 season drew to an acrimonious close, with Sean parting ways from Sky, moving to pastures new at Tinkoff-Saxo, where hed stay until 2016.In this episode, Sean talks candidly about his relationship with Wiggins and the split with Team Sky; the Alls fair in love and war and cycling philosophy that helps keep professional cycling (mostly) one happy family; racing with Lance through cyclings darkest years; falling off a ladder and having to have an eight-inch stick removed from his bowels; finally getting one over on Dave Brailsford; and how hes still riding six hours a day, and why hell never stop.We also talk about the upcoming Garmin Champions in CycleSport annual gala event, which sees cycling stars including Sean come together to raise money for Action Medical Research, which raises much needed funds to support cutting edge medical research in childrens diseases and disabilities.See action.org.uk for more details including how you can support and donate.Chat begins at 9.49Listen to our chat with Sean Yates on the Cyclist magazine app or wherever you get your podcastsGet the Cyclist iOS app / Get the Cyclist app on the Google Play storeThe post Cyclist Magazine Podcast: Sean Yates on Wiggins, Lance and falling off ladders appeared first on Cyclist.

Scottish gravel rider and endurance cyclist Caroline Livesey has announced an upcoming attempt to set a new womens speed record for riding from Lands End to John OGroats.Edinburgh-based Livesey, who this summer smashed the womens record for the North Coast 500, is planning to begin her LEJoG ride in June 2027, and she is once again using the record-targeting ride as a way to raise money for Peak Education, a charity she set up to assist children get access to schooling in Nepal. The existing womens record on the 874-mile (1407km) route is 51 hours, 5 minutes and 27 seconds, set by another Scottish rider, Christina Mackenzie, in July 2021, but Livesey says she is aiming to do the famous route in under 48 hours. The men broke the two-day barrier back in 1905, Livesey told Cycling Weekly. Im not the first woman to attempt it, but no one has succeeded yet. Its an incredibly fast time, but thats what I am training for, and I have to plan for it from the beginning, setting my schedule accordingly, and really going for it. Because if I dont, it wont just magically happen.We still dont know what women are capable of, especially slightly older women, says Livesey, who will be 48 by the time she sets off, in June. So I am going to find out. A post shared by Caroline Livesey (@caroline.livesey)A photo posted by An accomplished gravel rider and extreme triathlete, Livesey is timing her end-to-end FKT attempt around the summer solstice, for maximum daylight hours. However, the exact departure date will be determined by the weather conditions at the time. I need a tailwind for at least half the way, she laughs. I have a window of time I can use. Around 8 June would be ideal, because there will be less traffic on the roads, especially in Cornwall, with school half term having just ended.As she did for the North Coast 500 record, Livesey will be riding two bikes during her supported LEJoG expedition, a road bike and a time trial (TT) bike. While training for the NC500, she successfully sought to avoid suffering the worst of the neck pain that can come with long periods spent in the TT position by strength training with weights hanging off her head, and she is taking the same approach for this ride. End-to-enders often say anyone can ride Land's End to Perth, Livesey tells me. Thats about 980km up the country, or two-thirds of the total distance to John OGroats. Lots of people give up there, because of things like severe neck pain and muscle fatigue.Im not actually so worried about that bit, because Im from Scotland, and I know those roads. And I love the Highlands. Im more worried about the first bit, so part of my preparation will be doing training rides and driving the route from Lands End to Bristol. I really dont want to get lost I dont have a margin of error built in for that. Livesey will be supported by many of the same people that crewed for her during the NC500 ride, but this time, as well as having representatives from the World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA) in attendance, she will also have monitors from Road Records Association (RRA) with her, tracking her every move and making sure no rules are broken, so it can be registered as a world record. If and when she makes it. Watch this space for more coverage.

Although it officially launched earlier this year, the titanium Fargo 32 has only just landed in shops and online via Salsa Cycles. Learn more about the Salsa Fargo 32 Ti and how to get yours here...The post The Salsa Fargo 32 Titanium Is Finally in Stock appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Jan Tratnik has asked Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe for a place at the 2027 Giro dItalia after seeing the route for the races first stage entirely on Slovenian roads. The 36-year-old is a Giro stage winner and has twice raced through Slovenia at the Corsa Rosa. Last July, he was road captain for Rem...

REIs Holiday Sale is back again. For your annual reminder of why its worth jumping on: REI has been closing all of its now 190+ physical locations across the U.S. on Thanksgiving and Black Friday since 2015, encouraging customers and employees alike to Opt Outside. The physical-shopping break means an earlier opportunity for finding deals online, with a sweeping sale that begins Nov. 13 (running through Nov. 23) marked by steep markdowns across numerous tried-and-true outdoor brands.While most markdown items benefit from 20-30% off, savvy REI shoppers will look closely at the deals for REI Co-ops in-house brand gear. The sale also covers more than 3,000 styles sold at the store. There are plenty of big-ticket hard items like skis and snowboards, boots and bindings, tents, packs and racks. As always, REI Co-op members save more, with 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item (Use code HOLIDAY2026 at checkout; for exclusions and details, visit REI.com/coupon). REI Outlet shoppers can save up to 60% off select items from Nov. 1719.REI Co-op members get access to additional benefits and offers, though terms and conditions apply to all:Get free U.S. standard shipping (no regular customer $100 minimum required).Save an additional 50% on a Hot Wax or Premium Wax at REI Co-op locations offering Snow Shop services.Earn 5% in card rewards on all purchases, even sale items, with the REI Co-op Mastercard .Dont have the REI Co-op Mastercard? Apply today and receive $30 in REI Co-op Mastercard Rewards approximately 7-10 business days after opening the credit card (must apply 11/10-11/23, approval required).Get $150 off any REI Recommended and REI Exclusive trips over $1,500 USD. (must book 11/111/23 for trips 12/1-5/31/27).Dive in with the marked-down cycling goods that jumped out most to us. Given the wide selection of sale products, as well as depth of options (and colorways) from the inventories of proven brands, we started with ones weve tested and reviewed over the years. We selected some ideal gifts (at least more interesting than a standard set of new socks), plus identified a few big-ticket and high-performance products with steep discounts worth budgeting for yourself.PEARL iZUMi Attack Road Cycling Shoes (Womens): $131 (25% Off)This high-end dedicated road shoe is built on a 1:1 Composite Power Plate with a carbon insert (stiffness rating 8) that efficiently transfers power, while synthetic leather uppers stay durable and breathable. Zonal fit comes from a BOA Fit System with an L6E dial for quick midfoot microadjustments and a forefoot strap for set-and-forget tension. Dual cleat compatibility (2- or 3-bolt) adds versatility, and EVA and rubber heel bumpers with a 1 cm rise help with walking.Shop NowBrooks England Flyer Saddle: $139 (25% Off)Ideal for adventure cycling, commuting, and casual touring, this long-distance classic catches eyes with a vegetable-tanned leather top that molds to your shape over time, while treated nubuck leather shortens the break-in period. Suspension springs add cushioning on rough roads, and the steel rails and iconic Brooks backplate complete the look. At 30 ounces, it prioritizes comfort over weight savings as Brooks backs its leather saddles with a 10-year guarantee.Shop NowOrtlieb Gravel Pack QL2.2 Panniers (Pair): $161 (25% Off)Built for gravel and touring loads, Ortliebs rugged, waterproof panniers are a good match for multiday tours and self-supported races. They hold 14.5 liters apiece, with roll-top closures and a PVC-free, polyurethane-coated ripstop nylon that stands up to weather and abuse. QL2.2 mounting hooks adjust without tools and fit racks up to 16 mm in diameter.Shop NowREI Co-op Trailmade Snap Fleece Mid-Layer: $52 (25% Off)Gifting a simple, trail-ready fleece can round out your riders kit. The inner polyester grid adds the right warmth on cool days, and the UPF 50+ fabric wicks moisture and shields against the sun. Hidden front snaps let you vent when the climb heats up, while a zippered chest pocket, hand pockets, and a locker loop cover the basics.Shop WomensShop MensFive Ten Freerider Pro BOA Mountain Bike Shoes (Mens): $127 (25% Off)These high-grip, flat-pedal shoes pair Stealth rubber outsoles and the classic Dotty tread for strong pedal traction, with a lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning and flexibility. BOA Li2 dials allow on-the-fly microadjustments, and impact-resistant toe boxes add protection. The synthetic uppers on these all-day adventurers dry quickly and handle weather well.Shop NowLazer Cerro KinetiCore Bike Helmet: $75 (25% Off)Crossing seamlessly from paved to gravel, this versatile helmets KinetiCore technology enhances protection from rotational impact, and its TurnSys fit system delivers a stable, comfortable fit in seconds with a quick-snap buckle. The eyewear-friendly design lets you stash your shades without the temple arms pressing against your scalp. It has 18 vents and weighs 9.52 ounces (size medium). An optional Lazer LED light and Winter Kit (both sold separately) extend its range.Shop NowPEARL iZUMi Expedition Cycling Bib Shorts (Mens): $116 (25% Off)Storage is the standout on these well-featured bibs: two thigh cargo pockets with an interior mesh security pocket, plus rear pockets at the base of the straps. A dual-density ELITE Levitate 3D chamois helps dampen road chatter, while the soft nylon raw-edge bib upper and leg bands keep the fit seamless against skin.Shop NowVision Metron 60 RS Wheelset: $2,587 (25% Off)Go big with your savings on this race-minded carbon aero wheelset, built entirely by hand. Hooked carbon rims run tubeless and pair with PRS hubs (V-1000), aero-bladed DP carbon spokes (21 front, 24 rear), and six sealed cartridge bearings. Vision developed it through extensive CFD analysis and wind-tunnel testing. At 49 ounces, the wheelset is compatible with Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehubs.Shop NowWahoo KICKR Smart Trainer: $680 (20% Off)Wahoos V6 smart trainer maximizes your indoor riding with resistance that goes past 2,200 watts (accurate within +/- 1%), with automatic calibration, while the high-inertia flywheel, quiet belt drive, and KICKR AXIS feet recreate the side-to-side movement of riding outside. ERG Easy Ramp eases you back to your power target over 10 seconds if an interval is interrupted. Wi-Fi connectivity enables automatic firmware updates, with a Wahoo X trial included.Shop NowThis article is sponsored by REI.