After a frantic stage 9 of the 2024 Vuelta a Espana, the general classification standings were completely re-written. Among the big movers, was Groupama - FDJ leader, David Gaudu.Getting himself into the day's early breakaway, Gaudu was among the strongest and could for a while at least, dream of a...

21-year-old wins world's most prestigious under-23 race

The Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe team continue to make strong moves in the transfer window, strengthening their ranks for the coming years. In the latest deal announced, a twin pair from Team Visma | Lease join on long term deals.The twin brothers of Tim van Dijke and Mick van Dijke will swap Visma...

Last night, Hannah Simon became the first woman to finish the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race, completing the grueling 1,939-kilometer course in 8 days, 20 hours, and 16 minutes. Find details here...The post Hannah Simon Wins Womens 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The letter was sent to former British Cycling CEO Brian Facer just days before the Shell sponsorship was announced, with UK Sports board members expressing considerable concern about the deal

Much has been made about the heat over the first week at the 2024 Vuelta a Espana as temperatures continue to be around the 40 degrees Celsius mark and a number of riders feeling the effects of heatstroke.According to Adam Hansen however, the chief of the rider's union, the CPA, whilst the blisteri...

Electric scooters whether folded or not are to be banned on all public transport operated under a contract with the National Transport Authority, including Dublin Bus, Bus ireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Irish Rail, and Luas.A statement from the National Transport Authority (NTA) said the restriction will take effect in early October and apply to e-scooters, but not e-bikes or mobility scooters. The authority said that it follows similar moves in Berlin, Barcelona, and the UK.An NTA review, the results of which werepublished on their website, outlines that in many jurisdictions, e-scooters are differentiated from other electric mobility devices, such as e-bikes, because of the different levels of risk. It said: This is because there is a growing level of evidence that there is a greater risk of fire or explosion of components of e-scooters when compared to other PPTs. IMAGE: Graphic from NTA review.The extra risk from scooters, the NTA said, is mainly due to two factors That the position of the batteries at the bottom of the e-scooter platform makes them more prone to physical damage than in the case of e-bikes where the batteries are usually positioned in a less vulnerable location; and the quality control of e-scooter manufacturing does not appear to be as mature and developed as e-bikes.A statement issued this afternoon by the authority said: The restriction will take effect in early October. It will apply to e-scooters but not e-bikes or mobility scooters. E-scooters are a relatively new product and were unregulated in Ireland until earlier this year. The quality control of their construction is therefore not as mature or well developed as e-bikes and mobility scooters, which have been regulated for longer. The tested batteries of e-bikes and mobility scooters do not pose the same level of risk.The NTA statement added: The guidance is prompted by safety concerns in relation to many lithium-ion batteries which are commonplace in such devices. These batteries are known to develop internal faults, leading to overheating and combustion. This has resulted in recent fires and thick black smoke on board public transport in Madrid and Barcelona.The NTA review also outlined that the ban is subject to periodic review by it and the transport operators. The authority said: It is recognised that new regulations made under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 have been recently introduced, which sets out certain minimum technical standards in relation to PPTs including e-scooters. Accordingly, it is intended that the above guidance will be periodically reviewed by the NTA and the transport operators, to assess whether the introduction of the new regulations, or other developments in this area, has reduced the potential fire risk associated with these devices to the extent that would enable the introductions of e-scooters carriage on public transport.

Traversing the ZECs (Zones dExploitation Contrle) in Quebec offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the provinces most pristine natural environments. Established in the 1970s, ZECs are managed by non-profit organizations and provide access to a wide range of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, and camping. Bikepacking is also gaining popularity in ZECs since []The post Forest Depths and Hidden Lakes appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

What has been known for months has become official today: Oier Lazkano will not remain with Movistar Team in 2025 after it was confirmed that he will be a new rider for Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe."We are excited to announce that Oier Lazkano will join us from 2025," announces Red Bull - BORA - hans...

In this edition of Weekend Snapshot, we spin the globe and land in Kosovo, Colorado, and Sweden, where we check in with a handful of folks from our global bikepacking community. Tag along for their rides and use the quick form to share a photo from one of your recent trips here...The post Weekend Snapshot appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.