The National Championships stories continued on Thursday afternoon as Belgium's individual time trials took centre stage. There was a first win for Alec Segaert in the men's while Lotte Claes upset the odds in the women's. Bahrian Victorious rider Segaert, a prolific time trial rider, edged Tim Well...

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Almost a year after her retirement from professional cycling, Lizzie Deignan has returned to the Great Britain Cycling Team as directeur sportif. Deignan is one of Britains most successful cyclists. She is an Olympic silver medal winner and 2015 road world champion, who will bring over 20 years experience in professional cycling to the role. She will work with the mens and womens cycling teams and will play a pivotal role in supporting the road squad as they prepare for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. 'Excited' Lizzie Deignan racing for Team GB at the 2023 world championships. SWpix Deignan says she is excited to work with the Team GB cyclists: I believe were one of the strongest road nations in the world. Its been over 10 years since my world title so its time for us to step into our potential and deliver more rainbow jerseys! Its always a proud moment to represent your country my aim is to help each rider who does that achieve their maximum performance with the best possible support. British Cycling says the ParisRoubaix Femme winners recruitment is part of several strategic tactics intended to build on the success of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where British cyclists won a total of 11 medals. Performance director for the Great Britain Cycling Team, Stephen Park CBE says: Throughout her career, Lizzie has brought so much to the Great Britain Cycling Team, both in her performance successes but also in her insight, advocacy and general attitude and positivity within the team. Its now incredibly exciting to see her wanting to continue to contribute to the success of the team from the team car, so to speak. Having a rider return to the programme beyond their racing career is a true testament to their relationship with the programme and I know that Lizzies input will be invaluable as we move ever closer to LA 2028. Deignan retired in July 2025 after confirming she was pregnant with her third child.

Want to know when every Tour de France stage is on, even need to plan daily life around them for the next month? Heres the calendar to view or download to your phone.The stages of the mens and womens Tours are included together.The stages come with the days timing from KM0 (and not the start of the neutral parade) to the finish so you can plan any meetings around them although right now the womens timings are not published so the stages are just listed as all day events. These have been entered in the local time (CEST / GMT+2) for the race and normally they adjust to your devices time zone.Obviously the finish time will vary according to the racing, the weather, the times used here are the central forecast from the organisers. This should be useful as the timing of the finish does vary significantly across the three weeks, excluding the final stage in Paris other days have finishes between 4pm and 6pm CEST.Theres a subjective * star rating from 1-3 to suggest the most important or exciting days but stay tuned, what looks a processional flat stage where nobody might attack can could become a summer classic if theres wind.Download to your phone or diary iCalAn iCal is a calendar file that you can store on your phone or electronic diary like Outlook or Calendar. There are several ways to get this on to your computer or phone.Subscribe and get automatic updates for any changes: The recommended option is to subscribe by copying the iCal URL:https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/fe74a42056e9e65980cf76848978db7cdfcdffc9a0aed19f4f927aa4542312c5%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.icsThe descriptions below should help but with device and software updates they might not always be the exact path.If you use MacOS copy the URL and open the Calendar app. Then got to File > New Calendar Subscription) and paste in the link and youre doneiPhone/iPad users should push and hold down a finger here , wait for the pop up message and select Copy Link. Then on your device go to settings > calendar > accounts > add account > other > add subscribed calendar > paste in the URL in the server fieldIf you use Microsoft Outlook on the web copy the URL and then go to Calendar/Calendar icon > Open Calendar > From Internet > and paste the URL to subscribe > OK > YesGoogle Calendar: If you use Google Calendar then click on the + icon on the bottom-right of the calendar window above. Note this method can work with Android phones when the iCal file might not although you might need the Google Sync calendar appYou can also download the tiny iCal file and import this manually too, right-click here and save.Hopefully you can figure it out. In case anyone worries about downloading files from a sports blog, these these files are generated, hosted and delivered by Google.If youd like something similar for the whole cycling season then youll find this at inrng.com/calendar.The post Tour de France iCal first appeared on The Inner Ring.

For the biggest and baddest brakes that Hope offers, look no further than the V6 Ti. Over the past 20 years, Hope has fully modernized their biggest and most unique mountain bike brakes, delivering more power and control for todays bigger bikes and faster riders.Now, the brakes see an evolution with the new EVO V6 Ti that pairs updated six-piston calipers with all-new 3.3mm thick slotted rotors for maximum heat control. Plus, theres a limited Mono Edition, of which only 1,000 sets will be offered. Well start with the calipersHope EVO V6Ti BrakesIts not just the massive 6-piston design that makes these unique. Hope machines the entire caliper body from one piece of aluminum. This creates a stronger, stiffer body compared to typical two-piece designs that get bolted together. The result is more precise braking performance and lighter weight.Inside are titanium pistons with Ti-Nitride coatings to lower friction and improve durability. So, the pistons will slide in and out more easily for a smoother brake feel and better pad retraction. The pistons are also cross-drilled to help with cooling.The larger body helps dissipate heat more quickly, and it makes room for larger brake pads, which not only boost stopping power but also consistency and modulation.However, that oversized body does require a unique mounting method. It uses a radial mount rather than a standard post mountdesign. Meaning, its only compatible with one of the dedicatedbrakemounts from Hope and requires you to run rotors that are 20mm larger in diameter than the frames minimum.Honestly, if youre upgrading to these brakes, youre probably already running larger rotors, so the only real change is that youll need one of their specific adapters/spacers to fit these to your bike.As for your bike, the adapters are designed exclusively to fit on post-mountforks and frameswith200mmor220mm rotors.The new EVO V6Ti brakes are also only compatiblewith 2.3mm and 3.3mm(vented) rotors, like theseHope T-Slot Vented RotorThe new Hope T-Slot Vented Rotor uses a thicker 3.3mm braking surface with cooling fins between the braking surfaces to significantly reduce rotor temperatures, the first such design weve seen for mountain bikes.The carrier mates with a floating design that allows the outer rotor to fully float, preventing distortion under load. Even better, the design allows the outer rotor to be replaced, eliminating the need to replace the entire rotor when it wears.Upgraded Levers, TooThe levers and master cylinder are updated to match, with a new cam designed to decrease the free lever stroke while maintaining the feel and modulation in the braking zone, a feature borrowed from their Tech 4 brakes. They say this delivers a firmer feel at the bite point, then a gradual ramp in power as you pull the lever further.Only 1000 Mono Edition Brakes Will Be SoldTo celebrate the 20 years since the first V6 Ti brake was introduced (and 23 years since the first Hope six piston brake!), Hope is offering the EVO V6 Ti in a special Mono Edition shown above. Limited to 1000 pairs, each individually numbered set will include a special etching and serial number, and a special black and gold color way inspired by the originals. In the box youll find:A Pair of EVO V6Ti Mono Edition Brakes (etched with the edition number)2x T Slot Vented RotorsAdditional power lever bladesAll mounts and hardwareAdditional brake padsV6Ti Key Ring and Unique Mono Edition CardThe sets will be available in braided or standard hose starting August 1 through Hope dealers. Choose from rotor combinations of 220/220 or 220/200. MSRP is 1400.00 / 1750.00 / $1940.00. Its not mentioned if the updated EVO V6Ti will be available in a non-Mono Edition, or if the EVO V6Ti will even be available after the Mono Edition is sold out, so if you want some, youd better get your order in now.HopeTech.comThe post Massive Hope EVO V6 Ti Brakes Get Mono Edition Celebrating 20 Years, Plus New Slotted Rotors appeared first on Bikerumor.

Neils latest review takes an incisive look at the new Sklar Bikes Lightweight Rear Rack. With built in bottle-carrying provisions, a sturdy upper platform, and a lightweight construction, this rack is a solid first effort from the small, Bay Area builder. Find the full Sklar Bikes Lightweight Rear Rack review hereThe post Sklar Lightweight Rear Rack Review: A Rack With A Few Surprises appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Dublin City Council has said it has added directional signage to its traffic arrangements to slow cycle path users at Fairview Park at the point where delivery access is provided for concerts taking place at the park during the Summer. At the point where the cycle path is blocked, commuters on bicycles are said to have been confused, with some entering the footpath, as intended, and others entering the bus lane. The ones entering the bus lane seem to think the cycle path was closed because there was no directional arrow indicating cyclists to use the section of footpath that was closed off.As the images above and below show, there were also no signs indicating where people should return to the cycle path.Before the council explained the thinking of what they had done, and added the new directional sign, Cllr Karl Stanley (Social Democrats) said that deliveries need to be facilitated to Fairview Park to support the concerts there, but he said he was mystified as to why this major arterial active travel route is blocked in this way.This blockage is 24/7 and has been running for several weeks, including days when there are no concerts at the park and no staff present to accept deliveries, he said.Cllr Stanley said: Surely a temporary banksman style solution would be the most appropriate approach here, with a staff member temporarily holding cycle traffic back while delivery vehicles cross the lane. This would minimise disruption to commuters and would also be considerably safer than blocking the lane, which forces cyclists onto the road and footpaths to get around this senseless barricade.When contacted, Dublin City Council told IrishCycle.com that improved signage has now been installed. Cllr Stanley added he will be requesting a better and clearer arrangement to be put in place from the start of the 2027 concerts in the park.A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said: The cycle track at this location is not closed. A temporary chicane has been introduced to slow cyclist speeds as they approach the access point to the park. This measure is in place for the duration of the concert series, including build and de-rig periods, when production vehicles are accessing the site at various times throughout the day and night.Movement of vehicles in and out of the site is managed by professional traffic management operatives on behalf of the event promoter, in line with the conditions of the event licence and the associated Traffic Management Plan, which forms part of the approved Event Management Plan. The chicane is designed to guide cyclists to reduce speed, move slightly to the left, and safely rejoin the cycle track immediately beyond the entrance, the council said.The temporary layout remains in place throughout the concert period to provide a consistent and predictable safety arrangement, recognising that delivery and production vehicles may be present at any time, said the spokesperson. This arrangement has been used for the past three years of concerts, including the last two years during which the continuous cycle route has been in place along the park.The council spokesperson added: Additional directional signage has also been installed to further assist cyclists in navigating the route. Dublin City Council will review the signage and continue to monitor the arrangement in the interest of safety for all road users.

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The British bike charity Cycling UK announced the opening of a brand new, multi-day bikepacking trail this week, called Gallovidian Gravel, which traverses the terrain of Dumfries and Galloway in the south of Scotland.Cycling UK has established a growing network of riding trails across the country, including the Royal Chilterns Way, King Alfreds Way, Rebellion Way and Traws Eryri - but this is its first route located entirely north of the border, in Scotland.The circular route, which starts and finishes in Dumfries, offers adventure-seeking gravel bike and MTB riders 330km of off-road cycling with a total of 4,002 metres of climbing, as it rolls around the wild region's rugged and history sodden landscapes, exploring remote mountains, secret lochs, ancient abbeys, volcanic coastlines, evocative ruined churches, iron age hill forts and character-filled Lowland towns and villages as it wends along forest tracks and coastal back lanes. The route of the new Gallovidian Gravel trail (Image credit: Cycling UK)Designed to be done over a long weekend or half a week, riders can arrange B&B or pub-based accommodation along the way or punctuate days on the trail with wild camping experiences under star-strewn skies. The trail, which has been designed and implemented with the help of route designers and bike-tour guides Guy Kesteven and Kieran Foster, includes unique highlights such as the artistic fishing town of Kirkcudbright, and (apparently) the worlds fanciest cow shed. Cyclists can also encounter all kinds of wildlife beside and above the trail - from eagles and ospreys to majestic red deer and wild goats.Weve worked hard to create a moving story of an adventure that takes in traffic free paths and quiet back lanes, linking trail centres, craggy coasts, smugglers coves, seemingly endless forests and wild mountainscapes," said Guy Kesteven.Despite being the closest part of Scotland to England, the area remains largely overlooked and undiscovered," he continued. "Its somewhere you can experience the wild solitude of Scotlands dark sky parks, whilst also taking in deep history, delightful towns, villages, remote farms and stunning scenery at every turn.In short, it really has been the perfect biking area to build a route in. Similar to when we made Royal Chilterns Way, weve built in three distinct sections that are linked. That makes Gallovidian Gravel one of our most accessible routes yet for those without the time to tackle the full adventure in one go. We guarantee even the shortest ride in Galloway will grab your heart and make you want to return as soon as possible though.(Image credit: Cycling UK)According to stats collected by the European Cyclists Federation (ECF), cycling tourism generates more than 44 billion annually, and supports myriad small businesses across Britain and the continent, from B&Bs to bike shops.Survey data collected by Cycling UK along its King Alfreds Way route in 2020 backs this up, revealing that on average each person riding the route spends 107.61 per day. With some 1.23 million overnight biking trips being made by adventure cyclists annually, the charity estimates that backcountry riders generate 520m per year.Cycling can be the best way to truly experience a place, because youre travelling slowly enough to take everything in but fast enough to cover great distances," said Cycling UK's commercial director, Katie Hammond. "Its always exciting to be able to unveil a new route, knowing that at the same time, itll boost the local businesses and communities, connecting more of our cities, towns and villages.Multi-day routes also offer a much greener and healthier way to travel. You get to see incredible places that are often inaccessible by car, and Im so pleased to be revealing our first Scottish route. By joining Cycling UK, anyone can help support the creation of even more routes that make cycle adventures accessible to everyone. Youll also be the first to know when we launch something new.

This weeks Debrief features new Surly Steamroller, PNW high-rise bars, Flamingo eeWings, Canyon concept bike, Trek 32er leak, multiple events to follow live, and more. Find it all hereThe post Friday Debrief: New Surly Steamroller, PNW High-rise Bars, Flamingo eeWings, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.