This week's Reader's Rig comes from Sergey in Serbia, who shares the early '90s Giant Custom 1000 he recently picked up and has been slowly building into the ideal all-rounder for casual grab-and-go adventures. Get to know Sergey and see his bike here...The post Readers Rig: Sergeys 1991 Giant Custom 1000 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Jenno Berckmoes admitted he feared Alec Segaerts strength during their late breakaway at the Renewi Tour, but still found enough left to drop his fellow Belgian and deny Jasper Philipsen victory in Geraardsbergen. The Lotto Intermarch rider attacked inside the final kilometre of Stage 3 after spen...

Former South African road champion Sannara Grove left the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women on Friday after she was provisionally suspended by the International Testing Agency (ITA).The 32-year-old did not start stage three of the Women's WorldTour race after she was handed an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for Ipamorelin, a peptide, by the ITA.Grove, who won the South African National Championships road race last year, was racing the Tour for Smurfit Westrock, a British Continental squad. The test was taken during the Commonwealth Games, where she represented South Africa on the track.The statement from the ITA reads: "The ITA reports that a sample collected during an out-of-competition testing mission conducted by the Commonwealth Sport on 28 July 2026 from Sannara Grove, a rider from South Africa, has returned an AAF for ipamorelin. The test was carried out in the scope of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which took place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026."Ipamorelin is prohibited under the 2026 WADA Prohibited List as S2. Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics. It is prohibited at all times (in- and out-of-competition) and is a non-specified substance. Ipamorelin is a synthetic peptide used to stimulate the bodys natural production of growth hormone."The rider has been informed of the case and, in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and Article 6.2.1 of the UCI Regulations for Results Management, a mandatory provisional suspension has been imposed on the rider. The rider has the right to challenge the provisional suspension and ask for its lifting."Given that the case is underway, there will be no further comments made."Smurfit Westrock have been contacted for comment on the case. The stage that Grove did not start was won by Kim Le Court-Pienaar (AG Insurance-Soudal) atop the Great Orme on Friday, which moved the Mauritian champion into the race lead.

We are just hours away from the gates opening for MADE Show 2026, but theres already some big news about 2027. We love coming to Portland, OR to cover one of our favorite bike shows, but hosting a show in an open air venue is not without its challenges. The weather is shaping up to be perfect this year, but moving the show indoors seems to be the safe bet in an increasingly volatile climate.After feedback from the media, attendees, and builders, MADE Show organizers have announced that it is moving to the Oregon Convention Center for 2027. We are thrilled the show continues to grow and are confident that the Oregon Convention Center is the perfect venue to showcase our builder community as MADE evolves.Zidell Yards has been a wonderful home for the show for the last four years. I dont think that MADE would be what it is without it. We consider this our victory lap down in Zidell Yards, and we cant wait to celebrate with you, Billy Sinkford Director of Show.2026 MADE Show Official Show BikesBTCHNSo to kick off that victory lap, well share with you the first gallery from the show featuring the official show bikes from BTCHN, Onguza, and Stinner. They make us think that were going to see a LOT of 32 bikes at this years showOnguzaStinner

This weeks Debrief asks if 750D is the ultimate tire size, and looks at a Neuhaus 30.5" Prototype, new Silca Gravel Tires, three events to follow live, and much more. Find it all hereThe post Friday Debrief: Is 750D The Ultimate Tire Size?, New Silca Gravel Tires, Universal Recipes appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Jenno Berckmoes stunned the approaching sprinters to win Stage 3 of the 2026 Renewi Tour, attacking inside the final kilometre in Geraardsbergen and holding off Jasper Philipsen and Olav Kooij. The Lotto Intermarch rider had spent much of the closing circuit alongside Alec Segaert after the pair at...

The MADE show returns for its fourth year at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, bringing a long weekend packed with incredible handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more. The doors open to the public today, and were kicking off our MADE 2026 on Video coverage with part one: a showcase of three standout builds from Rare Earth Cycle. Watch it here...The post MADE 2026 on Video (Part 1): Three Bikes From Rare Earth appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Lidl-Trek have announced the signing of Jordan Jegat from TotalEnergies, adding another proven Grand Tour performer to a climbing group that already includes Juan Ayuso, Mattias Skjelmose and Giulio Ciccone. The 27-year-old Frenchman has agreed a three-year contract through the end of 2029 and beco...

Marc Solers absence from UAE Team Emirates XRGs 2026 Vuelta a Espana squad has been explained, with the Spaniard recovering from three broken ribs and an elbow injury suffered in a training crash just before he was due to return to racing. The 32-year-old had been preparing to use the Vuelta a B...

The 2026 Vuelta a Espaa will be the third and final Grand Tour of the men's calendar and will take place from the 22nd of August to the 13th of September. Starting in Monaco, the World Tour peloton will travel through the eastern and southern half of Spain for a mountain-packed edition. We take a l...