Remco Evenepoel travelled to Mallorca to kick off his 2026 season and has done so to perfection. In three races, he was the key for the German team to win all three, and not only did he put out strong power numbers, but he also used these as ideal preparation for bigger races ahead. "2026 has alrea...
Mathieu van der Poel has now won eighth men's elite cyclocross world titles, more than any other rider in history. He's achieved history in Hulst and soon he may leave cyclocross behind - or significantly reduce his schedule - in order to pursue improvements in the classics and be a stronger challen...
From the 4th to the 8th of February the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana will set the stage for Cian Uijtdebroeks debut with Movistar team. The Valencian race will be the first major test for a group that blends experience and youth, with clearly defined roles both in the mountains and on the flat....
Orbea has recalled its Avant road bike, with H40, H50 and H45XI models from 2025 and 2026 said to be affected. According to the European Commission's Safety Gate, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products, the issue with the bike concerns the fork, which could crack and break, leading to injuries. The bike's fork is made of carbon fibre, while the rest of the frame is aluminium. The affected models are from MY2025 and MY2026, with the UKs Office for Product Safety and Standards sharing the following affected barcodes: 1180648651 1180648283 1180649158 1180649183 1180648321 1180665896 1180648014 1180665909 1180666774 1180666557 1180660308 1180666556 1180661779 1180662819 1180664749 1180662428 1180650249 1180650453 1180661725 1180650056 1180653290 1180650924 1180673668 1180678781 You can check whether your bike is affected by visiting Orbeas recall page. You will need to input the bikes identification number, found under the barcode on the bottom bracket. This will let you know whether your fork is in the batch being recalled, and what to do if it is.
The 2026 Etoile de Bessges will be taking place from the 4th to the 8th of February and will be the first stage-race of the season in France, and one of the first in Europe. The race features opportunities for the sprinters, classics riders and time trialists to perform. We preview the race ahead....