By Shane Stokes Lorena Wiebes is undoubtedly the best sprinter in cycling today, both within the womens and mens peloton, with a success rate that thus far has earned her a staggering 121 career wins. Three of those came at last weeks UAE Tour Women, where she was first to the line on the opening []

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Winning again on home roads was never going to change Egan Bernals understanding of where he stands in the modern peloton. His second consecutive Colombian national road race title confirmed form and confidence, but it also prompted a dose of realism about what awaits when the season moves to Europ...

Vittoria has introduced a new 32in version of its Peyote XC tyres as part of the 2027 model-year collection, becoming the latest brand to back the emerging 32in-wheels craze in mountain biking and gravel. Vittoria hasn't confirmed the new tyres' price, but it's likely to be the same as the existing 29in Peyote. This is one of the first in a wave of 32in-compatible components on the horizon from manufacturers of gravel and mountain bike parts, with 32in bikes requiring different frames, forks, tyres and rims from bikes running 29in wheels. Read more: Are we on the cusp of a 32in wheel revolution? This is what pro XC racers are riding in 2025 Vittoria joins the 32in-wheel bandwagon There is an easily noticeable size difference between the existing 29in Peyote and the new 32in tyre when shown side-by-side. Jack Luke / Our Media According to Jonathan Heasman, Vittoria recognised that, A lot of the big bike brands are testing 32in mountain bikes and on gravel it makes a lot of sense. Heasman said: Particularly in gravel, with ultra-distance, and lots of straight-lining, they're going to roll quicker, they're going to hold speed better, effectively get over small bumps and trail chatter quicker and smoother, it's going to be more comfortable. The new 32in Peyote tyres have a similar tread pattern to the 29in version and were on show in a 2.4in width. Jack Luke / Our Media Asked which Vittoria tyres will be next to be expanded to 32in, Heasman said the most prevalent 32in-compatible bikes are XC race bikes and, As it's a very race-focused product, it'll be a Mezcal next. The Peyote tyres were fitted to a prototype 32in-wheel Genesis gravel bike. Jack Luke / Our Media Regarding the future of 32in wheels in MTB and gravel, Heasman said: It will be really interesting to see how it's going to develop.

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For all the talk about watts, leadership hierarchies and Grand Tour strategy, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohes 2026 project is quietly grappling with a different problem. Not how to make riders stronger, but how to stop them breaking under pressure. Modern cycling does not usually fail riders physicall...

Advocates say the bill, framed as a safety measure, would "functionally and explicitly ban biking on most of Iowas roadways"

Contrary to preconceived notions it provides improved safety, says French authorities. A pilot programme allowing bicycle users to turn right on red while yielding to road users with a green light is to be put in place at at least one south Dublin junction over the next 6 months, the Minister for Transport has said in a written parliamentary reply.The measure wasincluded in the Irish Governments Road Safety Strategy in 2021andwasgiven legal backing last year, along with other changes.As in other countries where the measure has been in place for a long time, such as France and the Netherlands, yielding at a red light will be permitted only when a road sign indicates it is allowed. The design of the sign (pictured above and below), with a yield sign depicting a bicycle in it and an arrow indicating the direction permitted, follows the design of the same measure in France, where authorities state that it is a safety feature.A video by the French Ministry of Ecology, in English, explains: In France, traffic managers can allow cyclists to ride through red lights after giving way to the different users going through on green. This authorisation is indicated by a plaque [sign] placed on the frame of the lights. It was first limited to right turns, but has now been extended to all traffic movements.The video outlines how cyclists are often not visible to truck or bus drivers turning, which creates dangerous situations. It states: In addition to improving the comfort of cyclists, this measure, contrary to preconceived notions, also provides improved safety.Unlike in France, the legal provision in Ireland only provides for cycling left on a red light and cycling straight at the top of a T-junction while the light. Both area also only allowed where the signs (below) show the direction allowed). The Ministry of Ecologys video concludes: It should never be forgotten. That traffic lights are primarily a tool for regulating motor traffic. Even though they sometimes allow pedestrians to cross streets more comfortably, they are, in general, very restrictive for non-motorised users. Giving cyclists right of away to red lights is a simple and innovative way to make cycling more comfortable. It is also and somewhat less intuitively, a safety device that facilitates cycling without endangering cyclists or other users.A parliamentary reply this week was published in response to a question by Maeve OConnell, a Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown TD, who asked the Minister if his Department is considering enablingcycliststo turn left at red traffic lights.Minister of Transport, Darragh OBrien, said: A feasibility and international best practise review into cyclist turning left on red provision is now complete, and a pilot location has been identified with Dn Laoghaire Rathdown County Council agreeing to act as the pilot local authority.It was outlined that the National Transport Authority (NTA) are responsible for the management and delivery of the pilot scheme and is working with the council on this.Minister OBrien added: Planning for undertaking the pilot project is advancing for implementation over the next 6 months, with a steering group to be established shortly. The proposed membership of the steering group will consist of representatives from the Department of Transport, the NTA, Dn Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and An Garda Sochna.

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