The premium cycling apparel brand Velocio recently expanded its accessory lineup with the addition of two new gloves for riding in warm to hot temperatures. The new LUXE Ultralight and TRAIL Ultralight gloves slot in alongside the brands kits of the same names, offering minimalist, breathable hand protection for road and off-road riders alike. Both models feature the same quality materials and construction, with the half-finger LUXE aimed at the drop-bar crowd and the TRAIL offering full-finger coverage for mountain bike riders.The LUXE Ultralight and TRAIL Ultralight gloves appear nearly identical, aside from the full-finger and half-finger designs. That includes the lightweight woven grid-mesh material on the back of the hand, and the seamless, pad-free palm. Both feature a terry thumb for sweat and nose wipes, a low-profile stretch cuff, and claim to offer a snug, precise fit. The LUXE and TRAIL Ultralight gloves both come in solid, tasteful colors intended to coordinate with their drop-bar and trail apparel.LUXE UltralightPad-free design is engineered for a second-skin fit that preserves articulation and eliminates chafing.Half-finger design offers protection where you need itGrid mesh across the back of the hand and perforated fingers provide airy, lightweight coverageSubtle reflective branding boosts visibility in low-light conditions. Available colors: Zephyr Blue, Tourmaline, Black Olive, BlackSizes: XS, S, M, L, XLMSRP: $49TRAIL UltralightFull-finger protection works with your phone or bike computer. Highly breathable lightweight woven constructionSnug, no-slip fit keeps the glove from bunching or chafingLow-profile wrist and zero padding allow for easy movement and articulationAvailable colors: Charcoal, Black, TourmalineSizes: XS, S, M, L, XLMSRP: $59AvailabilityVelocios new TRAIL Ultralight and LUXE Ultralight gloves are available now. Summer isnt over yet, so head to the Velocio website to learn more or pick up a pair for the hot rides ahead.velocio.cc

As the sun sets on July during the second season of Paul Seixas' professional career, the monkey is off the back. Not only has he confirmed that he can win a Grand Tour in the near future, he was able to mix it with the best in the world. Decathlon CMA CGM took a risk in calling up the 19-year-old u...

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Jensen Plowright declared he could retire happy after he thought he had taken a sensational sprint victory at the Tour of Denmark on stage 2. Surging from several places behind with 200 meters to go, a last-ditch bike throw was initially thought to be enough to deny the Visma | Lease a Bike leader o...

Wout van Aert was eventually awarded the win after a controversial photo finish on stage 2 of the Tour of Denmark on Thursday. After leading the sprint, it appeared he was beaten to the line by Jensen Plowright in a late surge as the victory was initially handed to the Australian. However, all was n...

Hope has released its new 20mm Gravity Stem, featuring a super-short high-stack design that's said to give riders a more upright riding position, distributing weight to the centre of the bike.The British brand says it has created the stem following feedback from some of the fastest World Cup downhill and enduro riders.Hope says the stem brings the rider's grip position more in line with the steering axis of the fork.The stem gives you an extra 35mm stack, and the brand says it's possible to use it reversed, enabling you to run 20mm of negative reach.Weve seen racers such as Reece Wilson and Hattie Harnden use negative reach stems over the past year, with Wilson taking second place at the Pal Arinsal round of the World Cup. Reverse reach stems have become a trend in mountain biking. Scott Windsor / Our Media While other reverse reach stems exist, most notably Be More Bikes' Ride Reverse models, Hopes Gravity Stem looks to enable you to experiment with the setup for a fraction of the cost.Its not quite as extreme as the Ride Reverse models, which can boost stack height by up to 150mm; but it appears Hope has democratised the tech, with the Gravity Stem retailing for 115 / $159.40 / 144.50. There are plenty of colours to pick from. Hope The stem is CNC machined from a solid billet of 2014 T6 aluminium, and is designed for oversized 31.8mm and 35mm bars.It is available in Black, Silver, Smoke, Blue, Red, Purple & Orange to match Hope's extensive range of anodised components.

Alpecin - Premier Tech's Jensen Plowright has denied Wout van Aert in a bunch sprint, coming with a late surge to deny the Belgian in a dramatic photo finish on stage 2 of the Tour of Denmark. The Australian pipped the Paris-Roubaix winner with a bike throw to take the win by a whisker. After takin...

According to the Department for Transports latest road casualty statistics, people on bikes are responsible for less than one per cent of all pedestrian fatalities and four per cent of pedestrian casualties

With the onset of hotter, drier, more unstable conditions across the globe, Neil's latest video explores how wildfires are affecting bikepacking. Drawing on his experience from a recent trip on the Colorado Trail, Neil shares tips and resources to help you stay better informed in an emergency. Dive into his latest insight-packed piece belowThe post Are Wildfires Changing Bikepacking? appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.