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The provisional startlist for the E3 Saxo Classic initially included Isaac del Toro, which briefly led to actual questions being raised on whether the Mexican was going to make his debut in the big-time cobbled classics. However it is a false alarm, an error from the organizers, who have now confirm...

Cannondale has officially parted with its UK distributor, Saddleback, and will return to a direct-to-dealer model. Saddleback has distributed Cannondale bicycles since January 2025, but the American bicycle brand will now be distributed under Pon.Bike UK, effective immediately. While we are sad to see Cannondale leave our portfolio, we are incredibly proud of the growth and premium positioning weve achieved for the brand within the UK market, Saddleback said in a statement. This decision was made with the best interests of both parties in mind, ensuring that retailers continue to receive the specialised support they need in an evolving industry landscape, the company added. New Cannondale CAAD14 returns to its racing roots with stiffness, explosiveness, and razor sharp handling Saddleback says it is working closely with the team at Pon.Bike UK to ensure a seamless handoff for dealers. Pon.Bike UK will be contacting dealers shortly to manage existing back orders and future stock requirements. Dealers will be able to access Cannondale via Pon.Bikes B2B platform from 16 April. We want to thank the Cannondale team for their partnership and, most importantly, our retailers for their hard work in making Cannondale a success under our stewardship. We look forward to seeing the brand continue its journey alongside its new stablemates at Pon.Bike UK, Saddleback said. Pon Group, which owns Cannondale as well as brands such as Cervlo and Santa Cruz, closed its UK-based Cycling Sports Group in 2023, which disrupted Cannondales distribution in the UK. Saddleback began distributing Cannondale in January 2025 after it approached the Yate, Bristol-based company in July 2024. Saddlebacks CEO Andy Wigmore told Cycling Industry News in April last year that the company had a number of challenging years but it was confident that there would be brand movement in the industry, and opportunities would present themselves as a result of that. Discussing the deal with Cannondale, Wigmore said: They liked what we did, they liked our performance side and that was really important to Cannondale, particularly as they globally are a performance technology leader. Saddleback previously distributed 3T bicycles before the Italian company moved to a direct-to-consumer model for the UK in 2020. It also distributed ENVE for 15 years until February 2026, when the American bicycle, wheel and component brand consolidated its UK and Europe distribution. Saddleback still distributes Moots bicycles, alongside other premium brands such as Castelli, Chris King, Pivot, Silca, Abbey Bike Tools and Wolf Tooth Components, among others. We remain fully committed to our remaining world-class portfolio and will continue to provide the industry-leading service you expect from us, Saddleback said. You may like The SuperSix EVO 3 is racier than ever but it's not the new Cannondale I want Cannondale's Synapse Carbon 2 SmartSense is our Road Bike of the Year for 2025

Tom Pidcock said that Tadej Pogacar told him he would stay away from Milano-Sanremo after finally winning it this past weekend, jokingly however there is likely some truth to it. The Slovenian recognized the danger of the Italian roads and also felt it in his skin. Most likely he will stay away from...

The Atlas handlebar has long been Race Faces gravity-oriented alloy option, and now, theyve given it a complete overhaul. Claimed to be the strongest handlebar of all in the Race Face lineup, the updated Atlas joins the rest of the Race Face handlebar family with a new Goldilocks Tune (GL Tune), three rise options, and a rainbow of anodized color options. Its still the burly alloy mountain bike handlebar that so many riders know and trust, but now, its claimed to be more comfortable while offering more fit options than ever before.The Race Face Atlas handlebar is designed for use in gravity applications and looks very appropriate on this downhill bike.Race Face Atlas Handlebar DetailsRace Faces component lineup is divided into several categories aimed at different riding styles. Atlas caters to the gravity crowd, with burly components made to withstand the rigors of downhill and enduro riding. As such, the Atlas handlebar is made from 7000-series Aluminum, is specifically designed for gravity riding on longer-travel bikes, and has a category 5 rating. At the same time, the Race Face team has given it the Goldilocks Tune to give it a similar ride feel to the rest of its MTB handlebars. Lets check it out.The new Atlas handlebar is offered in 20, 40, and 55mm rise options.Atlas Handlebar DimensionsUnlike the previous version, which came in both 31.8mm and 35mm clamp diameters, the new Atlas handlebar is available only in 35mm clamp diameter. And unlike the previous version, which came in a too-wide-for-most-people 820mm width, the new version maxes out at a more reasonable 800mm. Race Face says the Atlas bar is trimmable down to 760mm without impacting the Goldilocks Tune.The Atlas handlebar has fairly standard angles, with 8 degrees of back sweep and 5 degrees of upward sweep. While the previous version only came in 20mm and 35mm rise options, the new Atlas is offered with 20mm, 40mm, or 55mm rise to keep up with the modern higher-rise trends. The maximum stem clamp width is stated at 94mm, which should make it compatible with most direct-mount gravity stems. According to Race Face, an untrimmed 40mm rise Atlas handlebar weighs 318 grams.Trying out the new Atlas handlebar with the GL Tune recently in Finale Ligure. (photo/Jeremy Benson)Goldilocks TuneThe Goldilocks, or GL Tune, is Race Faces name for the balance between comfort-oriented compliance and precision-oriented stiffness. Just like the classic fairy tale, the designers and engineers at Race Face are seeking to create a bar thats not too soft, not too stiff, but instead, offers the just right balance of stiffness and compliance to work well for the majority of riders. This GL Tune is something Race Face has implemented across its handlebar lineup, aiming to provide a consistent, just right ride feel across all disciplines. Race Face claims it settled on this compliance sweet spot based on rider feedback. And since mountain biking is such a dynamic activity, its design allows compliance in every plane, not just vertically. The new Atlas handlebar has dimensions that should align well with the needs of modern gravity riders.Race Face Atlas Handlebar SpecsMaterial: 7000-series AluminumClamp diameter: 35mmMax. clamp width: 94mm (compatible with most direct mount stems)Width: 800mm (trimmable to 760mm)Rise Options: 20mm, 40mm, 55mmBack sweep: 8 degreesUp sweep: 5 degreesWeight: 318g (40mm rise)Use: All-mountain, enduro, gravity, and eMTBThe author riding with the new Race Face Atlas handlebar in Finale Ligure, Italy. Race Face Atlas Handlebars: Pricing, Options, AvailabilityRace Face offers the Atlas handlebars in a whopping 7 anodized color options, so you can choose the one that best suits your bikes color scheme or personal aesthetic. The options are: Black, Silver, Kashmoney, Stealth, Orange, Blue, and Purple. The Atlas retails for $100 USD or $110 CAD. You can learn more or buy it on the Race Face website. Or, better yet, find a dealer near you and support your local bike shop.raceface.comThe post Race Face Updates the Atlas Alloy Gravity Handlebar with GL Tune and More Rise Options appeared first on Bikerumor.

Oquo's new CS-level wheels feature dedicated aerodynamic carbon spokes that reduce weight while increasing stiffness. The Basque brand tells us this isnt a simple case of replacing steel with carbon, though. Instead, each wheel from the shallowest 45mm-deep RP45 LTD CS through to the time-trial and triathlon special 80mm-deep RA80 LTD CS has been redesigned to make the most of the carbon spokes' properties. Oquo, like Newmen, Reserve and DT Swiss before it, is using Vonoas carbon spokes. Here, they have flat-bladed aero spokes that taper from 2mm to 3.3mm wide. Lotto-Intermarch is using the new carbon-spoke LTD CS wheelset. Harry Talbot / Oquo The carbon spokes' properties also ensured Oquo was able to drop the spoke count across the range, reducing rotational weight. By shifting down to 20 spokes, Oquo has been able to redesign its own Basque-made Q10 hub flanges front and rear. The rim has also been reprofiled to take advantage of the reduced drillings required for 20 spokes rather than 24. Made in the Basque country Oquo's testing far exceeds industry standards. Oquo Oquo hand manufactures all its mini-hook wheels in its purpose-built Biscay facility, with in-house assembly, testing and R&D. The Q10 hubset used on all Oquos LTD-level wheelsets is also made in the Basque region. Each wheel is assembled by hand. Oquo Oquo says all its physical testing surpasses the minimum UCI and industry standards by multiple levels. All the wheelsets are built by hand to exacting standards, with proprietary technology used to ensure all the assemblies meet Oquos criteria. Performance gains Every wheel is checked meticulously. Oquo The claimed drop in weight across the range is around 6%, thanks to a redesign in the carbon layup due to the reduced number of spokes. The changes to the angle-interface at the rim and hub flange play their part in the overall system gains, too. I recently tested the RP50 LTD wheels at 1,421g a pair, and that drops to 1,371g for the CS version a reduction of around 3.6%. The RA57 LTD CS has dropped in weight to 1,373g. Oquo That's not a huge saving, but when added to the gains Oquo claims in terms of performance, stiffness is improved by 17% over the standard wheel, even with the reduction in spoke count. Add a 2-watt aerodynamic improvement over the wheels' steel-spoke equivalents and its no wonder the CS models have become the wheelsets of choice for Lotto-Intermarch. New carbon-spoke models Oquo claims the mini-hook interface creates a lower drag combination than hooked rims. Harry Talbot / Oquo RA80 LTD CS: maximum aerodynamics for high-speed riding, with an 80mm rim depth and 23mm internal width. Designed for time trial and triathlon use. Claimed to weigh 1,576g a pair. RA57 LTD CS: with a 57mm rim depth, a 23mm internal width and a weight of 1,373g, this is the wheel for high-speed racing, and the one most likely to be seen at this years major tours. RP50 LTD CS: with a 50mm rim depth, 25mm internal width and a weight of 1,371g, this crossover wheel is aimed at both road and gravel. Expect to see these at the classics. RP45 LTD CS: with a 45mm rim depth and 21mm internal width, this is the lightest wheelset in the Oquo range at 1,223g. All the wheels are priced at: 2,599 / $3,149 / 2,999 and come with tubeless valves, tubeless sealant and wheel bags.

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CyclistZwift helps you to get out more and expands its Paris and gravel worldsZwift has announced its enhancements for the coming season, with a new gravel map, Montmartre added to its Paris map and more data fields and planning capability.If you spend too much time searching for what to ride and not enough time actually riding, Zwift will help, as it now recommends a Next Up activity in the Zwift companion app. Its recommendation is based on your preferred activity tyres and your recent ride history, but you can change your preferences if you dont like Zwifts first choice.Plus, if you reckon you need to get out more, Zwift will also recommend an outdoor workout to take advantage of the increasing daylight north of the equator. Its got a camp running 6 April to 17 May with five workouts to help you transition to the great outdoors and during the summer there will be a series of indoor/outdoor challenges for riders with linked Garmin, Wahoo or Hammerhead bike computer accounts.Better planning, more levelsZwiftThe Zwift companion app has also been enhanced to allow you to plan a range of workouts and activities, along with routes and events up to a week in advance. It will sync in schedules from third party training apps too.ZwiftComing in May, youll be able to add up to four data fields to Zwifts workout screens, choosing from 13 metrics including cadence, core temperature and more.Meanwhile, if youve reached level 100 on Zwift, thats no longer the limit, so you can keep on levelling up to infinity and beyond. Related Posts Insider training: three leading indoor framesets compared Zwift Ride smart bike frame review Best indoor training apps and Zwift alternatives compared 2026 Best smart turbo trainers 2026 reviewed: Top Zwift compatible indoor trainers More gravel, more ParisZwiftIn early April, Zwift will be adding the event-only Gravel Mountain map to Watopia and will offer a four stage gravel racing series to experience the new routes. It reckons you should find yourself a new virtual gravel bike in its Drop Shop to ride there will be new bikes and wheelsets on offer.In July and August theres a Tour Fever Challenge to celebrate the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. It will run on an expanded Paris map, which from 26 June will include the Montmartre climb thats now a feature of the final stage of the Tour..The post Zwift helps you to get out more and expands its Paris and gravel worlds appeared first on Cyclist.

Magnus Cort Nielsen has won stage 2 of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya, the day that best suited the sprinters. The Uno-X Mobility rider took an important victory, his first of the year and first at World Tour level since the 2024 Criterium du Dauphin. The stage had a calm start, with a breakaway forma...

On the eve of Taiwans big Taipei Cycle show, were all wondering what exactly to expect. Between ongoing industry woes and a never-ending stream of press releases, its easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees.So, until we get the full lowdown on all the new gear on display in Taiwan, we sat down today with Shift Active Media, who we usually work with as a PR intermediary for several international brands, but also conducts some interesting industry surveys and data analytics. With several years of industry turmoil following the unexpected COVID boom, the bicycle industry keeps trying to talk itself beyond simply recovering, and more about evolving into a more sustainable industry with resilient growth ambitions.Taipei Cycle: What the Shift data says is next?data & graphics By Shift for Taipei CycleFirst, they surveyed the brands that attend the Taipei show for a sense of the bike industrys own level of market confidence. Generally speaking, confidence in the industry as a whole is on an upturn after a few years trending the other way. But Shifts optimistic data still averages out at just 4.99/10. Not bad, but not great either.A perfect example of how the market doesnt quite feel out of the woods yet. But more than half feel that things are stable or will return to growth, citing tariff uncertainty, price undercutting, and rising costs as their biggest concerns for the coming year.At least something.Consumer outlook?With brands giving a look from inside the industry, Shift also surveyed a large cohort of consumer cyclists across 5 key international markets (US, UK, EU, China & Japan) to hear what consumers say they actually want. Hint: That last one isnt exactly lined up with what we are seeing in product news these days.Good news is that consumers are talking about buying again. Mostly, it seems like upgrading and maintaining what they already ride. But theres still chatter about new bikes and buying into new disciplines, that latter being appealing to the industry that hopes to sell a bunch of add-ons & accessories to go with that new gravel bike.But maybe more interesting for us as a website that tries to report on all the latest and greatest innovative tech that our readers are interested in Shift asked that precise question in their survey.And what their responses show is that you all want to learn most about is tech that will make you safer while you ride and keep you riding without destroying the planet. For example: helmets, protection, radar sensors, and improved lighting seem to hit the first point. Maybe some dedicated smart mobile apps to track bike wear, ebikes that log your rides & tell you when to lube or replace your chain, or even a ride tracking app like Strava to remind you to regularly service your suspension? And of course, products made without forever chemicals inside, manufactured from more recycled material, made closer to where you ride, or simply with less embodied energy or fresh water consumption.Those are all great insights to us. And well try to take some of these thoughts into account for our future reporting.Interesting to us and maybe not all that surprising that last point on the Shift questionnaire It seems consumers are skeptical of the value of adding another new bigger wheel size. And we totally get that. 32 is all the buzz right now, but it doesnt feel like there is any real concrete evidence that the bulk of cyclists (especially smaller riders) will benefit from having another new wheel size to deal with. But lets see this through. Ive only just hopped a 32 bike. Not enough time to make any real statements yet, other than that it rolled, turned & stopped without issue. But well give it a deeper look, and maybe there will be some merit to it. Maybe not?Time will tell.(Photo/Cory Benson)In the meantime, smaller wheels on the streets of Taipei. TaipeiCycle.com.twThe post Taipei Cycle 2026: What the Shift is Coming Next for the Bike Industry? appeared first on Bikerumor.