On the 19th of April the men's peloton takes on the first of three Ardennes classics. It is a one-day World Tour race and the most prestigious out of all that take place on Dutch territory. It is the Amstel Gold Race! We take a look at its startlist. The race's first edition was in 1966 when French...

'Comeback 3000' - This is what former American pro Taylor Phinney has called the project in which he aims to return to professional cycling, in order to try and qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games which are set to take place in Los Angeles, United States of America. "NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS could I...

A new 15 million cycling facility in Bristol has received planning permission, but there has been vocal resistance from local residents who say the project risks limiting access while removing community green space. The proposed Bristol Regional Cycling Hub will be built in Lawrence Weston and is set to include a 1km closed-road circuit, a learn-to-ride area for beginners, a main building, car parking and improved links to existing cycling routes. Around 50 residents from the area have submitted objections to the scheme, sharing concerns that the facility would only be accessible to paying users, while increasing traffic in the area and reducing publicly available green space. Mark Pepper, chair of the Lawrence Weston Planning Forum, was among those critical of the development, describing it as a poorly thought-out [and] expensive-to-access council vanity project. A visualisation of the proposed Bristol Regional Cycling Hub. Bristol City Council The criticism appears to reflect a broader tension evident in cycling infrastructure projects. However, despite the objections, the plans have been given the green light by Bristol City Council. Ed Plowden, chair of the councils transport and connectivity committee, acknowledged the concerns and said efforts would be made to address them once funding is secured. That could include key sticking points raised during the consultation phase, such as clarifying access arrangements, ensuring community use is protected and mitigating traffic impact. The hub is intended to serve as a major regional cycling destination, supporting everything from grassroots participation to competitive riding. The site will host a dedicated circuit and training areas that could position Bristol as a stronger player in UK cycling development, alongside cities such as Manchester. The Bristol Regional Cycling Hub project has divided opinion in the city. Bristol City Council However, the decision to enclose the site with fencing and surveillance has added to perceptions among some locals that the space will not feel fully public or accessible. Purpose-built cycling hubs have become increasingly common across the UK, often backed by significant public investment. When successful, they can drive participation, improve safety for new riders and create pathways into racing and club cycling. But as this case shows, balancing those benefits with local accessibility and community integration remains a challenge. Whether Bristols new hub becomes a valued local asset or continues to divide opinion may depend on how effectively those concerns are addressed.

Two small brands an ocean apart are challenging the status quo with derailleurs built around repairability, compatibility, and mechanical simplicity. In this two-in-one review, we put the Ratio Mech and Madrone Jab to the test on the same bike. The result is a compelling look at what happens when thoughtful engineering meets a growing demand for alternatives to todays increasingly complex drivetrain ecosystem. Find our full Madrone Jab Review and Ratio Mech Review here...The post Madrone Jab Review + Ratio Mech Review: Tale of Two Derailleurs appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Adam Yates expressed confidence in teammate Joo Almeidas performance for the next edition of the Giro dItalia, assuring that UAE Team Emirates - XRG will field a solid lineup to contend in the race with the main favorite, Jonas Vingegaard, leader of Team Visma | Lease a Bike. "Its hard to win...

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Tadej Pogacar finished second at Paris-Roubaix for the second year in a row, this time yielding only on the iconic Velodrome to Wout van Aert, but in the end he did not hide his displeasure with the way Shimanos neutral service operated. The Slovenian was forced to use a spare bike he considered il...