A popular destination for cyclists from all over the world, including Ireland, Calpe in southern Spain is considering implementing measures aimed at controlling the growing cycling tourism sector in the region. Major pro teams hold winter training camps in Calpe, which has boosted the popularity of the region among cyclists from across Europe. While many []

Celebrating 15 years of business, REEB Cycles launched a limited-edition, US-made Re:Dikyelous hardtail featuring a curated anniversary build kit. Check out all the details here...The post Pre-Orders Open for American-Made REEB Re:Dikyelous appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

From the 4th to the 8th of February the World Tour peloton take on the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana. A race above many of its World Tour peers in terms of startlist, it features every year a whole array of starts looking to use the good weather and familiar roads to kick off their season. We preview...

By Shane Stokes Sam Bennetts recent interview with stickybottle was most notable for his disclosure of a heart issue and the surgery he underwent to treat that, but it also included another surprise. After years of living abroad in Monaco and rubbing shoulders in the town with celebrities and other elite sports people, he and []

The latest episode chronicling Ilse and Ryan "Kodak" Brown's bikepacking journey from Argentina to Alaska highlights their time riding across Ecuador on the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route. Find a written reflection and photos from Ryan here, including some standout moments and tips for anyone interested in riding the TEMBR...The post Riding the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route: Patagonia to Alaska Ep. 10 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Today, Allied Cycle Works is launching the all-new FITZ, a 140/140mm full-suspension model, marking the growing brands first entry into the trail bike market. Following the success of the XC-focused BC 40, Allied steps into a new category with the FITZ, calling it a shockingly light, backcountry-focused platform that blurs the line between XC efficiency and true trail capability. In a world where most trail bikes are above the 30 pound mark, it appears that Allied intends for the FITZ to bring lightweight back to the trail bike category.Trail bikes have become bloated over the past decade. FITZ was born from the idea that a trail bike doesnt need to be heavy to be capable. We wanted something we could pedal all day into the backcountry, then point downhill and fully trust when the trail turns rough. -Sam Pickman, Director of Product and Engineering at Allied Cycle Works.Allied FITZ DetailsAllied is looking to bring back the lightweight trail bike, and doing it with the FITZ.The FITZ joins the Allied lineup alongside the XC-focused BC 40 as only the brands second mountain bike model. Allieds goal with this bike was to create a thoroughbred trail bike, and they designed the FITZ around 140mm of front and rear wheel travel and modern trail geometry. It gets its name from Fitz Mountain in Northwest Arkansas, which is home to one of the roughest trail segments in the area. Were told it was designed to handle this type of challenging terrain while also being as light and efficient as possible for long days in the saddle.Allied brings expertise and experience in lightweight carbon frame manufacturing from its gravel and XC frames to the FITZ. Last year, Allied moved the manufacturing of its frames to Asia to scale up production, but the design, engineering, testing, paint, assembly, and shipping all take place at the brands U.S. headquarters in Rogers, Arkansas, just outside of Bentonville. Allied still machines its own linkages and other parts in the U.S. as well.A classic Horst-Link suspension layout on the FITZ frame.Low weight was a clear priority with the FITZ, and to keep the weight of a 140mm trail bike down, the designers chose a four-bar Horst-Link suspension layout with a rocker link and a vertical shock for its simplicity and lightweight performance. It comes with a 140mm travel fork, but Allied says its compatible with 150mm forks. The design team also mentioned that rear wheel travel can be increased to 150mm with a longer-stroke shock.The FITZ is designed around 29-inch wheels front and rear and has frame clearance for tires up to 2.6 wide. It comes with molded protection for the chainstay and downtube, plus a small flap covering the main pivot, and it has mounts for one water bottle on the downtube. An in-frame storage compartment provides additional tool/snack/gear storage, using the same unique magnetic door system as the most recent ABLE gravel bike.Alied ticks the in-frame storage box with a slick magnetic door system.Claimed weights are impressively low for a 140mm full-suspension bike, starting at 26 pounds for the XX SL build and increasing incrementally through the build options/price tiers. Frame weight is claimed at under 5.5 pounds, and just under 6 pounds with the Fox Float shock.Allied FITZ Highlights:Weight starting as low as 26 lbs for top-tier XX SL complete build140mm front / 140mm rear travel as stock, with compatibility for 150mm front / 150mm rear29 wheels with clearance for up to 2.6 tiresLong reach and a slack 64.5 head tube angle for confidence and stability200mm + dropper post compatibilityMagnetic in-frame storage, using the same proven system found on ABLEThe FITZ will be available in two stock colors, with custom paint optional on all buildsThe FITZs geometry plants it squarely in the do-it-all trail bike category.GeometryThe Allied FITZ comes in four frame sizes, S-XL, and features an up-to-date trail bike geometry. Take a quick look at the chart below, and its clear that the designers checked the geometry boxes for a modern, all-around mountain bike. That starts with the 64.5-degree head tube angle and the 76.5-degree seat tube angle. Reach measurements appear to be relatively standard, increasing in 25mm increments, starting at 430mm on the small and maxing out at 505mm on the XL. Chainstay length is 440mm on all sizes.Should riders choose to increase fork travel, rear wheel travel, or both, that will impact the geometry numbers slightly.Allied FITZ: Builds and PricingThe FITZ is being offered in three complete builds shown in detail below. Allied is also selling the FITZ frameset, which includes a Fox Float Factory Shock (210 x 50) and a Wolf Tooth Premium headset for $3,900. The frames are available in two stock paint options, which are pre-painted raw carbon and dove gray. Customers can also choose full custom paint, with lead time and prices varying depending on the complexity of the chosen finish. As with Allieds other bikes, buyers can also choose between numerous upgrade options at checkout to customize the components on the build.FITZ XX SL AXS Eagle Transmission: $11,400Fork: FOX Factory 36 SL GRIP X 140mmShock: FOX Factory Float 2 POS Drivetrain: SRAM XX SL TransmissionCranks: SRAM XX SLBrakes: SRAM Motive UltimateWheels: IndustryNine Solix Trail Carbon CL XDTires: Continental Magnotal 29 X 2.4Handlebar: Allied HB11 RiserStem: Allied STO05 Duet Stem 50MMSeatpost: Reverb AXS 31.6 w/Pod UltimateSaddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost TM Super Flow L3The FITZ with the XX build, custom purple paint, tan walls, and a Fox dropper.FITZ XO AXS Eagle Transmission: $9,000Fork: FOX Factory 36 SL GRIP X 140mmShock: FOX Factory Float 2 POS Drivetrain: SRAM XO TransmissionCranks: XO TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Motive SilverWheels: Industry Nine 1/1 Trail S CarbonTires: Continental Magnotal 29 X 2.4Handlebar: OneUp Carbon 20mm riseStem: OneUpSeatpost: OneUp Dropper V3 210Saddle: Selle Italia Model XThe XO build with custom green paint.FITZ GX AXS Eagle Transmission: $6,900Fork: FOX Performance 36 SL GRIP 140mmShock: FOX Performance Float 2 POS Drivetrain: SRAM GX TransmissionCranks: SRAM GX TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Motive BronzeWheels: Inudstry Nine 1/1 Trail STires: Continental Magnotal 29 X 2.4Handlebar: OneUp 20mm riseStem: OneUpSeatpost: OneUp Dropper V3 210Saddle: Selle Italia Model XThe FITZ is a new trail bike that Allied intends to go up the hill just as well as it goes back down.Allied FITZ: AvailabilityThe new Allied FITZ trail bike officially launches today. Head to the Allied Cycle Works website or your local Allied dealer to learn more or pick one up before the upcoming mountain bike season.alliedcycleworks.comThe post Allied Cycle Works Enters the Trail Bike Market with the Launch of the New FITZ appeared first on Bikerumor.

Bad news have hit the Lidl-Trek camp. Mads Pedersen has crashed towards the end of stage 1 at the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana. This has forced him to abandon the race and might put into jeopardy his preparation towards the spring campaign, with only two months left to the Tour of Flanders and Paris...

Biniam Girmay has spent a year dry in 2025, following a breakthrough 2024 where he won multiple times at the Tour de France and conquered the green jersey. Hence 2026 is a year where there is pressure to make a comeback, but in his first outing in the NSN Cycling Team colours, the Eritrean sprinter...

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Week after week, theres plenty of exceptional used gear being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our first Co-op Finds roundup of 2026, we highlight a Santa Cruz Chameleon, racks from Old Man Mountain and Pass and Stow, Ortlieb Panniers, and much moreThe post Bike Camp Co-op Finds (February 4th, 2026) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.