When someone who has worked with Eric De Vlaeminck and raced directly against Sven Nys says the hierarchy of cyclocross has changed, it carries weight. Former world champion Bart Wellens did not hedge. He did not qualify. Watching the elite mens race at the 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships f...

Outside the Atlas Mountain Race: Taking Turns is a fresh video from Bombtrack Bicycle Co. in Germany that tells the story of how Sofiane Sehili turned a race-ending mechanical into an excuse to tour Morocco at last years Atlas Mountain Race. Ahead of the 2026 grand depart this Friday, watch it here...The post Sofiane Sehili: Outside the Atlas Mountain Race (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

"In Between Lifetimes" is a video by young cyclist and racer Liam Ereneta that follows his bikepacking journey from Sea Otter to Unbound Gravel, as he tries to make sense of a transitional period in his life along the way. Watch this slow and considered video below...The post In Between Lifetimes: A Bikepacking Story (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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For Alpecin-Premier Tech boss Christoph Roodhooft, the conversation about Mathieu van der Poel has two parts right now. First, the acknowledgement of what just happened at the end of his superstar's winter campaign in Hulst. Then, the careful management of what comes next. Speaking to Wieler Revue a...

After just over seven days, Eva Dethlefsen rolled into the southernmost point of New Zealand's South Island, claiming the women's title at the 2026 Tour Te Waipounamu. Find a written recap from Andrew Trevelyan with photos from Sami Sauri and Mark Watson here...The post Eva Dethlefsen is First Woman to Finish Tour Te Waipounamu 2026 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

CyclistI remain grateful for the amazing support I still receive: Julian Alaphilippe Q&ACyclist: Youve had your first season with Tudor Pro Cycling, having joined them after ten years with QuickStep. Has it given you new motivation?Julian Alaphilippe: Maybe just a new appetite because Ive never lost motivation in my career. It was a good time to change direction, to join a project that gives me something extra, to have the privilege of being part of something almost new, a team that wants to grow and go to the top. That means having my role of leader but also giving my experience to the new guys. They are mostly happy to ride for me, but also happy to see me riding for them. That gives me a lot of pleasure because I feel useful.Who were your guides when you were a young rider?Its more about being part of, for example, the leadout train for the big sprinters or helping Micha Kwiatkowski when he was World Champion in the [2015] Lige-Bastogne-Lige and then I finished second. All these moments made me who I am today.Youve won a lot of races Road Race World Championships in 2020 and 2021, six Tour de France stages, Strade Bianche etc but what is the one race that changed your career?When you achieve the biggest goal that you can, which for me was becoming World Champion, its something special that makes you happy. You really realise why you work so hard. But I can also put winning a stage of the Tour and having my first yellow jersey up there. That changed a lot of things.There has been Alaphilippe-mania in the Tour de France for years. Does it make you feel like a rock star?In 2018 and 2019 I was in the polka-dot jersey, then yellow. For two or three years they were special Tours for me. Especially before Covid-19, the public was more present; now we are more blocked off. I was in my best shape and the relationship I had with my results, my feeling on the bike and the people was something I will never forget. I remain grateful for the amazing support I still receive; it gives me goosebumps.Is it always easy to be the centre of attention?Its the complete opposite of who I am. Im a super-simple guy; I dont need anything special. It was harder being in the middle of this when I was going bad, physically and mentally. If I was injured or sick, feeling bad, I was like, I want to be forgotten. And Im still being recognised and people still want to see you winning, especially when you have the rainbow jersey on your shoulders. That contrast was hard. Otherwise you have to turn it into a positive and realise when you stop cycling, all this is over.What kind of racing do you love?I love to race for victory, of course, but I love when there is action and spectacle when its really decided with the legs. I can compare two different types of race: one where the strongest goes at the end with a leadout train on the last mountain who steamroll up it. Its not spectacular. The other, when Pogaar wins Strade Bianche attacking with 120km to go, is crazy and its boring to watch on TV. But still, the performance is amazing.Im between this. I love when everyone can show themselves. I dont like to destroy the competition; I like when its hard, when everyone gives their best and the strongest wins or if not, shows something nice for the people. Because thats cycling. Now cycling is becoming records fastest race, fastest climbs and Im not like that.A.S.O./Billy CeustersYoure a bit old-school, but you ride with a power meter, right?Completely old-school. Yes, I do because its a useful tool, but I can ride without it. My power meter didnt work at the GP de Plouay and maybe I enjoyed the race even more without it.Is this numbers-over-romance approach one of the biggest changes that youve seen in the sport during your career?Exactly, the biggest. After Covid, extraordinary performances became the norm. To win a race now you need to be 120 per cent; you have to do everything crazy-correct; you have to live like a Shaolin monk. Before it was different, you could enjoy yourself and perform with more fun and fewer things to think about. Now its a lot about calculation and executing plans.Youve come closer than most Frenchmen to winning the Tour de France. Do you see there being a male French champion in the next ten years?I hope so. People talk a lot about Paul Seixas. I wish he can achieve this and Id be super-happy for him. But he is 19 years old. The best advice I can give him is to continue enjoying what he does and not be under too much pressure from what people want him to do. He has to do what he wants.How did fatherhood change your approach?Its the biggest change you can have in your life. Its not even comparable to cycling. It changes your vision, your way of thinking, your career. Being a father I discovered what it is to be scared, if my son is in pain or sick. I didnt know that before.The post I remain grateful for the amazing support I still receive: Julian Alaphilippe Q&A appeared first on Cyclist.

An official recall notice has been issued for an Orbea-branded bicycle, while bicycle manufacturer Specialised has issued a warning to users of one of its models ahead of a recall notice to stop using their city electric bicycles.A notice on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commissions website how the Orbea recall relates to Avant range of bicycles with the batch numbers MY2025 and MY2026 (sample pictured above).The notice states: The risk reported to the CCPC is injuries. A crack could develop in the fork of the bicycle which, if undetected by the cyclist, could worsen and result in breakage of that part. This could cause an accident, leading to the injuries.The CCPC said that there are approximately 16 affected products in the Republic of Ireland and product was sold by the following retailers; Clonmel Cycles, Feel Good Cycles, O Sullivan Cycles Ltd, Mikes Bikes, Stagg Cycles, Marrey Bikes & Raw Cycles.Owners of the bicycles are advised to stop using them immediately and check if their bicycle serial number is affected at cloud.coms.orbea.com/avant. Affected owners should go to the bicycle shop they purchaed the bicycle for a free replacement of the fork and, if they need to, to contact Orbea customer service via online.eu@orbea.com or avantsupport@orbea.com.IMAGE: A Como SL.Specialized warning Meanwhile, Specialized has posted the warning about Como SL range of electricbicycles on their website. Athought it is not clear if many or any of the bicycles were sold in Ireland the warning is on their website when Ireland is selected as your country. Mark Schroeder, sinour director for quality and test engineering at company said: At Specialized our riders always come first. We have identified a potential issue with forks fitted to all models of Turbo Como SL bicycles. The fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a small fatigue crack which depending on use could lead to a progressive failure of the fork, posing a fall hazard.We ask that you stop riding your Como SL bicycle immediately. If you are no longer the owner, please inform the new owner, he said.The company said that Como SL bikes have two parallel down-tubes and are typically fitted with a front rack/basket and fenders, and Como SL markings are typically shown as a small, subtle graphic on the top tube or back of the seat tube. It said that Como SL 4.0 or 5.0 in all model years are affected.It said that other Specialized Como bikes without the SL designation are not affected.Full bike model name can be found on your original invoice and your user manual. Alternatively you can download and connect your bike to the Specialized App if you need help connecting your bike please check our support article Specialized App Add a Bike.For owners of the effected models, Schroeder warns: Please stop riding your bike immediately and await an update to their warning page at specialized.com.He said that the company is still working with authroties on a recall solution and believe it will be several weeks before we can provide details of an approved rework plan.Schroeder added: As riders ourselves, we understand the inconvenience and recognize that many of you rely on your Como SL as a mode of transportation. Ensuring you are back on your bike as swiftly as possible is our utmost priority and we will provide an update as soon as we can. We apologize for the inconvenience and want to thank you for riding Specialized.

For more than four years running, Weekend Snapshot has showcased reader-submitted scenes from rides all over the world, featuring everything from quick afternoon spins to multi-year expeditions. The series is only possible with reader participation, and we're calling on everyone to help it continue...The post Send Us Your Weekend Snapshots! appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.