Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe have their under-23 team present at the Giro di Sardegna and this afternoon it was one of its talented Italian riders who managed to take the win. Davide Donati is already a proven winner, but has further cemented his status as a sprinting power today on stage 2 of the ra...

Welcome to BIKE Magazine March 2026March is cyclings hinge month: the turbocharged promise of spring, a dash of grit (and gravel), and the first time each year we feel like form and freedom might finally meet. Inside this issue, weve tried to bottle that feeling-and give you plenty of reasons to pump tyres, not brakes.To read this issue online click hereTo subscribe click hereWe begin where white roads and imagination meet: Sienas Strade Bianche sets the tone before ParisNice and TirrenoAdriatico test legs and logistics, then MilanoSanremo asks its eternal question on the CipressaPoggio: dare, or wait? Youll find our ataglance calendar and whattowatch notes to steer your own earlyseason Sundays.If your heart beats offroad, dont miss our big report from the SCOTT Mediterranean Epic on Spains Costa del Azahar. David Valero and Natalia Fischer sealed the overalls, while Charlie Aldridge turned a late puncture into a stagefour masterclass-a finale as sharp as the senda dels Treballadors itself.Staying in Spain, the Marathon World Cup fired its opening salvo on the Costa Blanca. Wout Alleman timed his run to perfection in the mens race, and Anna Weinbeer lit the fuse early and never looked back in the womens-results that will echo all the way to Elba in May.For the tourers among you, Kanishka Poddars Thailand bikepacking guide is a keeper: practical routes northsouth, smart stopovers (hello, Spinning Bear Hostel), and the kind of tiny phrases that open big doors-and bigger smiles. Pack light; go far.Prefer quiet water to crashing surf? Join the Bicycle Adventure Club on the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham-towpaths, lock flights, unexpected picnics, and the reminder that adventure can start on your doorstep (and sometimes finish beside a pub).Performance isnt only miles and maps. Our nutrition feature asks the months most overmarketed question-Are you getting enough protein?-and answers it with evidence, examples and everyday swaps that work for real cyclists with real kitchens. Pair it with this months Ask the Coach for pragmatic fixes on cramps, training plans, and building to your first 100 km with consistency, not heroics.Weve also got stories for the soul: Markus Stitzs new short, Still A Race, captures the mental calculus of ultra racing-filmed from the saddle, felt in the gut-and an uplifting classroom conversation with Kleon Papadimitriou, who pedalled from Scotland to Greece and found that courage, stubbornness and a phone call home can carry you further than you think.Finally, a nod to the present tense: datadriven coaching is reshaping how top teams prep and recover-see our news on Vektas expanded WorldTour partnerships-and yes, those tools are trickling down. Less time wrangling files; more time riding bikes. Thats a future we can get behind.See you on the road, the towpath, or the singletrack. And as ever, tell us where your wheels take you next:editor@bike-mag.com.Nick BranxtonEditor, BIKE Magazine

Derby firms work in tandem to power Radio 1s Greg James in Comic Relief rideDerbys HUUB and Mercian Cycles join forces to kit and build a bespoke tandem for a 1,000km charity challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh.BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James will attempt to cycle 1,000km on a tandem next month to raise money for Comic Reliefs Red Nose Dayand two Derby powerhouses are behind the effort. HUUB is supplying technical performance kit, while Mercian Cycles has handbuilt a oneoff custom tandem tailored to the demands of the eightday ride, with special guests joining aboard along the route.The partnership places Derbys engineering and endurance expertise at the heart of a national fundraiser expected to draw millions of viewers and listeners.HUUBs highperformance kit for all conditionsGlobally recognised for elite triathlon and endurance apparel, HUUB is outfitting Greg head to toe to withstand the variety of conditions across the eightday challenge, Radio 1s Longest Ridefrom performance cycling shorts to waterproof outerwear designed to keep him protected, supported and comfortable in all weather.Dean Jackson, founder and CEO of HUUB, said:Were incredibly proud to support Greg and Comic Relief. Its fantastic to see a national charity challenge backed by Derby businesses. Events like this show what can be achieved when local expertise meets a brilliant cause.HUUB has supported Comic Relief fundraising activities before including Mollie Kings Pedal Power challenge in 2024, where she cycled 500km across the UK to raise money for Red Nose Day and were thrilled to be involved again with Greg James 1,000km tandem ride.Gregs challenge is no small undertaking and having the right kit can make a real difference over long distances and tough conditions. Were delighted to be able to play our part and help power this incredible fundraising effort.Mercians handcrafted, lightweight steel tandembuilt for distanceMarking 80 years of framebuilding heritage, Mercian Cycles has crafted a lightweight, highquality steel tandem to Gregs exact measurements, painted red for Comic Relief and engineered for strength, stability and comfort over ultralong distances. The Little Eatonbased company has also provided four standard bikes in various sizes for guests joining the ride.James Knowles of Mercian Cycles said:Were hugely proud to see a Mercian tandem at the centre of such an incredible national fundraising challenge. Every bike we build is handcrafted here in Derby, so to create something bespoke for Greg and Comic Relief is a real honour.We did a fitting with Greg just after Christmas and also provided him with a training tandem which he has been practising on in and around London. He now has the real thing which we have hand painted red for Comic Relief.It has been built specifically for the demands of a 1,000km ride designed for strength, stability and comfort over long distances. Challenges like this are exactly why custom engineering matters.Derby has a proud cycling and manufacturing heritage and its fantastic to see that expertise playing a role in raising money for such an important cause.The challenge: dates, route and causeStart: Weymouth, 13 MarchFinish: Edinburgh, 20 March (Red Nose Day)Distance: ~1,000km over eight daysRoute highlights: Wales, the Midlands and the North of EnglandFormat: Tandem with special guests rotating on and off throughoutComic Relief funds vital projects providing food, shelter and safety across the UK and globally. Every mile pedalled supports initiatives that help put food on tables, secure safe places to sleep, and protect those at risk of harm.

A couple of years ago, Race Face introduced its carbon Era wheelset. These wheels, meant for aggressive trail riding, ducked the usually stiffer is better carbon mantra weve heard for so long. Instead, they leaned toward an ethos of compliance.Following this release, the brand released the Era SL wheels, intended for the other end of the trail spectrum. Yet, no Era wheel offering was available for the beefy e-bikes.That is, until now. Introducing the Era eMTB wheels.Race Face Era eMTBRace Face uses the same rim for its Era eMTB wheelset as it does for its standard Era wheels. These rims have a distinct profile, front and rear, which delivers the blend of compliance and strength they are looking for.On the standard Era wheels, the front rim is 18.6mm deep, while the rear rim is 22.6mm. Both rims share a 30mm internal width, paired with a 37.2mm external width. Race Face will carry these measurements over to the Era eMTB wheels.However, Race Face is boasting a 15% increase in lateral stiffness with the Era eMTB wheelset. How?The secret sauce is in the spokes. And not only more of them, but thicker to boot. To handle the extra weight and forces an e-bike adds to a wheelset, Race Face uses double-butted J-bend spokes28 up front, 32 on the rear. The standard Era wheels only have 28 spokes, front and rear.And the spokes are thicker than the standard Era wheelset. The Era eMTB wheels use 1.7mm and 1.8mm spokes on the front and rear wheels, respectively. Spokes used on the standard Ear wheels measure 1.65mm at their thinnest.Race Faces Vault hubs also provide a bit of extra strength to the Era eMTB wheelset. The internal axles on the hubs are now steel, adding strength and stiffness to the wheelset.Added strength and stiffness, with little added weight. These changes cost less than 200g, keeping the Era eMTB wheels under 2,000g for a 29er wheelset. An MX wheelset weighs under 1,900g.Impressive for eMTB wheels.Era eMTB Wheel DetailsSize: 29 & 27.5 (27.5 only available as rear wheel)Spacing: BoostHub: Vault (3 of engagement)Freehub: Microspline or XDBrake: 6-boltWeight: 1,929g (29er) / 1,883g (MX)System weight rating: 150kg (330lbs)Max torque: 130NmPrice: $1679Race Face Era wheels come with a lifetime warranty. This includes crashes. If you bust your wheels, reach out, and theyll get you sorted. Check them out at raceface.com.The post Race Face Beefs Up Its Era Carbon Wheels for E-Bikes w/ More Spokes, Stronger Axles appeared first on Bikerumor.

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In tandem with the release of their new Switch Rack and 10L Panniers, Restrap has published a short video showcasing the functionality of their new products in a unique setting. "Back by Tea Time" follows a rider living in a remote part of the UK as she embarks on an adventurous trip to the store. Watch the full video below...The post Back by Tea Time (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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Damien Touz, a rider for Cofidis who took part in the Tour de France last summer, may be forced to end his career following a crash at the Tour of Oman. The French rider sustained very serious injuries which have not only kept him in the Middle East for an extensive period of time; but also an inte...

After selling out of the previous batch, the Neuhaus Hummingbird is back in two fresh colors and complete builds starting at $3,399. Check it out here...The post Neuhaus Hummingbird is Back in Sage and Metallic Bronze appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.