Stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya was a day for the sprinters but perhaps because of that reason, the risks for Jonas Vingegaard and Team Visma | Lease a Bike were higher. The Dutch team stayed safe and are now gearing up towards several consecutive days of hard racing where in each and every one of...

Nic didnt think much about his first brand-new pair of carbon wheels. After a few thousand miles of use on various bikes, in different configurations, and through all kinds of weather, the Teravail Circos carbon wheels simply disappeared beneath him. Having put them thoroughly through their paces, his review takes a deeper look at this nearly invisible set of circlesThe post Teravail Circos Wheels Review: Invisible appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

On the buffet of Levo eMTBs, you now have something for every taste (and budget). It started with the full range of carbon-framed Levo 4 models, followed by the Levo 4 Alloy. Both of those have 150mm rear travel with 160mm forks, designed for big trails.Then the Levo R dropped last month, shortening the suspension to 130mm out back and 140mm up front. Whether you called it Rally or Race tuning, they come with faster-rolling full 29er wheels on all but the smallest size (which gets mixed 29/27.5 wheels, same as all sizes of the long-travel Levo models). Now, theres also an alloy version, saving some coin without giving up any of the tech. Or power.The new Specialized Turbo Levo R Alloy gets a shapely M5 alloy frame, with the same boosted Turbo 3.1 motors (up to 810W and 105Nm) and 840Wh battery. Unlike earlier alloy base models, this one IS compatible with the optional range extender battery pack, giving you up to five hours of ride time.It also gets the adjustable geometry, GENIE rear shock (which debuted with the Stumpjumper, deep dive here), and SWAT in-frame storage thats uniquely tucked in from the side, inside the battery compartment.Spec is decent, too, with a Fox 36 SL Performance GRIP fork, GENIE Fox FLOAT Performance shock, SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical shifting, and SRAM Motive Bronze brakes with 200mm rotors.Its rolling on base Specialized alloy wheels with DT Swiss Elemental spokes and Specializeds excellent 2.4 Purgatory GRID tires. The rest is the expected house brand alloy cockpit bits and an X-Fusion Manic dropper post.Specialized isnt making specific weight claims, but says the R versions are generally about 2.6kg (5.73lbs) lighter than a comparable Levo 4.MSRP is $7,200, and the range extender battery is $700, plus youll need a $60 cable to connect it. Available now in six sizes and two colors Satin East Sierras (tan) and Satin Metallic Deep Marine.Specialized.comThe post Rally For Less with All-New Specialized Turbo Levo R Alloy eMTB appeared first on Bikerumor.

Eddy Merckx is widely considered to be the greatest pro cyclist of all time. Currently Tadej Pogacar is being compared to the 'Cannibal', some even arguing the Slovenian is already above. In the words of Merckx himself, the comparisons are futile because the eras of the sport are completely differen...

Tomorrow the halls open on Taipei Cycle, the first full-scale cycling industry insider show of the year. And we have to wait kinda. While we still keep hearing news of long-running bike brands suffering financial woes or even completely shuttering, theres still a steady stream of completely new product announcements crossing our Bikerumor desks every day. Frankly, it been the busiest start of the year weve experienced in several years. Plenty of new tech you can buy now, lots coming very soon, plus non-stop chatter of things a bit further away like 32 wheels for the XC & gravel masses. Even though we head into the halls of Taipei Cycle tomorrow, we cant ignore that the next onslaught of new goodies right around the corner, half a world away at Sea Otter next month, too. Buckle up. Weve got a lot to share with you this spring!Sneak Peek inside Taipei Cycle 2026, still under coverWe at BikeRumor are inpatient. (All photos/Cory Benson)Thats a lot to do with the second half of that name that drives us. Always hunting the rumors and whats next. Shift, TAITRA & Taipei Cycle itself gave us a unique look behind the scenes at the state of the industry earlier today. But its the new tech the drives us!So, while we have to wait until tomorrow to get any of the real details, or even to survey the full scope of whats coming next, no one stopped us from taking a sneak peek at some of what the exhibitors had already setup at the show.Yes, a lot of it was still under wraps. Here, I have a soft spot for Buzz Racks, as they make genuinely affordable ways to occasionally carry bikes on cars. And so a few years back, I bought one of these myself. Its not perfect, but it works well, and the value was and still is unbeatable. Bike racks dont have to cost almost a thousand dollars.Anyway, I had a quick look around the Taipei Cycle trade show halls to see what popped out before the throngs of industry folk invade the aisles tomorrow morning.And yes, you are going to read 32 a lot!32 isnt quite ready, but its coming soon!Taipei Cycle can offer a sneak peek of where the cycling industry is headed a bit earlier than most shows. Tons of premium bike frames and components are made in Taiwan. Some of the highest tech carbon and aluminum manufacturing is here in Taiwan, and has been for decades. Curiously, that doesnt happen in Taipei where the show is situated, but a few hours sound in such industrial hubs like Taichung and Tainan.Teaser: Im heading to both of those cities next week to share with you readers how some of this new tech is made!32 wheels are an undeniable trend in the bike industry right now. But the new wheel size is still very much in its infancy. No one really knows how it will go. But that isnt stopping innovation, prototyping, and real world testing on a much larger scale than weve yet seen.This brand offers 32 Alloy Frame Inspiration and will be showing both a rigid 32 gravel bike and a Shimano EP-801-powered eMTB with 32 wheels. Alloy frames are quicker to whip up than carbon, so we expect there will be plenty available at the show.Taipei Cycle sneak peeks unexpected 32 suspensionAnd yet the real limitation of 32 mountain bike adoption has been front suspension. It is simple enough to adapt a rear suspension design to bigger wheels. But since mountain bikers have for the most part settled on forged lowers for their suspension forks, adding a bigger wheel size takes time. First it was boutique suspension brands like Intend at the high-end and Wren at the more affordable end of the spectrum offering 32 compatible models. Both leveraged upside-down designs that were easier to simply travel-limit to fit bigger wheels. But now we are starting to see (and hear bike rumors of) dedicated 32 fork platforms.Will RST, long seen mostly as a solid provider of entry-level and high-quality OEM forks, have a right side up 32 fork to show us?Our Taipei Cycle sneak peek suggests that maybe they might start first to market with their own inverted design, too. But honestly, we kinda love the plush performance characteristics of upside-down forks. So if 32 wheels are the impetus to mainstream inverted forks (and not just give us more heavy & expensive niche options like the Podium), then I welcome out new upside down overlords!Have you ridden a KS fork?For the number of KS dropper posts Ive used over the past decade, I havent ridden a KS suspension fork. For the most part, KS-made forks have gone under radar via their separate SASO brand that often sees more unbranded OEM application. Really, only their GTC Gravel fork has broken from that mold.But were hoping that this E36 inverted enduro fork (on a 32/29 mullet X-Lab Nokota) may join its gravel companion, too. Weve seen a 36mm stanchion SASO enduro fork floating around for years. Yet, while this one is officially still a prototype, it looks more refined than ever. And it promises 150mm of 32 travel or 170mm for 29ers. I want to try it out!Maxxis was the one who opened this 32 can of worms last year at Taipei Cycle 2025 with their Aspen. And were really curious to hear what they have in store this time around. Unofficial rumors have it that there will be a 32 Dissector and more trail-oriented Maxxis tires in the big new size. So far, weve seen none of those. But this 32 Lenz Leviathan with an inverted Wren fork is sporting a new set of 32 Aspens. Whats notable here is yellow branding (signature of Maxxis race line tires) and a new textured sidewall that suggests a new mold has been made. Does that suggest that these are made with Maxxis pro-only 170tpi casing?We wouldnt be surprised since they already claimed a Cape Epic stage win!Not just bigger wheels, thoughNow, for everyone not racing XC and all of those of you under say 6/ 180cm tall, dont worry, normal sized bikes still exist!Yes, I think our Taipei Cycle coverage is gonna lean heavily towards 32 (sorry, maybe not sorry). But our Taipei sneak peek turned up some interesting small wheels, too. (And not just that dodgy old family commuter at the end of our Shift industry predictions story.) There are tons of tiny wheels in the urban sector. Whether you look at folding commuter bikes or e-scooters or more versatile and adaptable cargo bikes, 20 and smaller wheels still dominate. It really is hard to argue with tiny wheel for shorter trips when storage space at either end of your commuting ride is limited.But smaller wheels dont have to be tiny. Thankfully, 650b isnt dead!We reported on it first last summer under the Liv brand, but at our Taipei Cycle sneak peek we got another look at the 650b Giant Seek which can be an affordable youth road bike, all road bike, or fast gravel bike. This small aluminum bike is a perfect testament to the fact that fit matters first. The weight difference between an XS carbon & an XS alloy frame is negligible. But getting a bike that fits without having to compromise handling just to fit a standard wheel size is game-changing. Ill just leave this little bike as a reminder that 32 bikes are never going to be for everyone. And dont be afraid to get the bike that fits you, instead of the one that features the latest wheelsize innovation!And sustainability initiatives, too!Im going to leave our Taipei Cycle sneak peek with thissustainable materials are possible. Yes, bike brands are going to have to think and work a bit harder. But more sustainable manufacturing practices are possible at all levels whether you are working with steel, aluminum, or carbon frames. Come on, even tire makers like Schwalbe figured out how to recycle carbon black and to make sure that the natural rubber in tires is harvested sustainably. It was great to see in the Shift survey that consumers prioritized sustainable manufacturing over things like 1x drivetrains, more aero, gearboxes & 32 wheels. I just hope that you all vote with your wallets, too! Fingers crossed.TaipeiCycle.com.twThe post Sneak Peek: Taipei Cycle Show Teases Whats Next for the Bike Industry appeared first on Bikerumor.

CyclistPro Log: Nairo Quintana to retire; Debora Silvestri injury update; Chris Froomes new job is in AIWelcome back to another edition ofPro Log. Heres a rundown of the latest results before we get started:Volta a Catalunya, Stage 2, Tues 24th March: 1st Magnus Cort, Uno-X Mobility, 3h 45min 28sec; 2nd Noa Isidore, Decathlon CMA CGM Team, +00sec; 3rd Francesco Busatto, Alpecin-Premier Tech, +00sec.Volta a Catalunya, Stage 1, Mon 23rd March:1st Dorian Godon, Ineos Grenadiers, 4h 01min 09sec; 2nd Remco Evenepoel, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, +00sec; 3rd Tom Pidcock, Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling, +00sec.GP Jean-Pierre Monser, Sun 22nd March:1st Dylan Groenewegen, Unibet Rose Rockets, 4h 09min 36sec; 2nd Simon Dehairs, Alpecin-Premier Tech, +00sec; 3rd Kamil Malecki, Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling, +00sec.Milano-San Remo Donne, Sat 21st March:1st Lotte Kopecky, SD Worx-Protime, 3h 47min 17sec; 2nd Noemi Regg, EF Education-Oatly, +00sec; 3rd Eleonora Gasparrini, UAE Team ADQ, +00sec.Milano-San Remo, Sat 21st March:1st Tadej Pogaar, UAE Team Emirates XRG, 6h 35min 49sec; 2nd Tom Pidcock, Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling, +00sec; 3rd Wout van Aert, Visma-Lease a Bike, +04sec.Nairo Quintana to retire at Vuelta a EspaaNairo Quintana will retire at the end of the 2026 Vuelta a Espaa. The Colombian, whose professional career spans almost two decades, revealed the news in a press conference prior to the Volta a Catalunya.The 36-year-old said, I learned that this wasnt just a sport. It was a way of life, lived step by step, without rushing the process. Then, in 2012, a new chapter began. From that point on race after race, victory after victory, my triumphs were not mine alone. They belonged to an entire continent. They belonged to the Colombian land, to every life, every climb, and every finish line crossed.He won the Tour de lAvenir in 2010 and developed into quite the thorn in the side of British squad Team Sky. His first individual Grand Tour stage win came in 2013 at the Tour de France, a race in which he would finish second behind Chris Froome and secure both the young rider and mountains classifications. A Trofeo Senza Fine awaited him in 2014 ahead of fellow Colombian Rigoberto Urn before a Vuelta victory in 2016, again sharing the podium with another countryman in Esteban Chaves. He has also triumphed in stage races like the Tour of Catalunya and Tour de Romandie.After an eight-year stint at Movistar, Quintana stepped down to ProTeam level with Arka-Samsic. Despite initially finishing sixth overall at the 2022 Tour de France, he was later disqualified after a positive Tramadol test. He did not serve a suspension as it was deemed to be an offence that fell under the UCIs Medical Rules rather than an anti-doping rule violation, but he left Arka-Samsic that season and spent a year without a professional team.He returned to Movistar for the 2024 season and raced in the Giro dItalia that same year. In Italy, he recored a second place finish behind Tadej Pogaar on the Mottolino and bagged two combativity awards. In 2026 so far, his best result is a seventh place on GC at the Tour of Oman.Debora Silvestri breaks multiple ribs in Milan-San Remo DonneParte mdico Debora Silvestri contina mostrando una evolucin clnica favorable, en lnea con la gravedad de las lesiones sufridas. Como consecuencia del fuerte traumatismo torcico, todava requiere soporte respiratorio por lo que el cuerpo mdico del equipo, junto a pic.twitter.com/2jog5xlPpO LABORALKutxaTeam (@LABORALkTeam) March 24, 2026 It was a scary sight as riders crashed on the descent of the Cipressa during Milan-San Remo Donne. The worst was Debora Silvestri for Laboral KutxaFundacin Euskadi, who fell over the guardrail and down onto the lower concrete road.Her team posted that the Italian rider was stable and in hospital, with Silvestri confirming the extent of her injuries.Sure, not the final I had imagined, she wrote on Instagram, I feel quite good, five ribs broken and a micro fracture on the shoulder could be worse.Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-SRAM Zondacrypto) and Kim Le Court-Pienaar (AG Insurance-Soudal) were also taken down in the crash. Le Court-Pienaar could be seen checking on Niewiadoma-Phinney at the side of the road, with both escaping serious injury.Chris Froomes new jobA.S.O/Thomas MaheuxChris Froome might not have released a statement yet on his retirement he hasnt raced since last August and is without a team for this season but there has been an update in his career. Froome, a four-time Tour de France winner, is now Chief Innovation Officer at Vekta.The company is an AI training platform. Its a similar route to Bradley Wiggins who hired out his likeness as one of six AI mentors for the Coachsters app. Related Posts Opinion: Tadej Pogaars Milan-San Remo victory is his finest win yet Pro Log: Cycling streaming moves to HBO Max in UK and Ireland; Wiggins is an AI coach now; Remco is red hot What is Chris Froome's legacy? Isaac del Toro is not at the E3 Saxo ClassicTim de Waele/Getty ImagesDespite the presence of Isaac del Toros name on the provisional start list for the E3 Saxo Classic, the UAE Team Emirates XRG rider will not be making his debut on the cobbles, reports Wielerflits. It was, in fact, a communication error instead.The race will take place on Friday 27th March with Omloop Nieuwsblad victor and defending champion Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) as the big favourite despite picking up a hand injury in the crash at Milan-San Remo.Volta a Catalunya updateVolta CatalunyaDorion Gordon was the favourite heading into the opener of the Volta a Catalunya and Ineos Grenadiers man won, yet not without a close challenge from Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohes Remco Evenepoel.Evenepoel, who almost didnt make the start after being trapped by snow in Tenerife, packed an equally fast finish to finish a whisker behind the Frenchman. Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling) came home in third.As for Stage 2, Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility) won the sprint for his first victory in a year. See you next week.The post Pro Log: Nairo Quintana to retire; Debora Silvestri injury update; Chris Froomes new job is in AI appeared first on Cyclist.

Race officials will play a decisive role throughout the Volta a Catalunya 2026, with penalties, time sanctions and fines capable of influencing both stage outcomes and the overall general classification. Here is a full breakdown of all Jury and Fines decisions issued during the race. This rolling re...

Crashes, illness and withdrawals are an inevitable part of any stage race, and the Volta a Catalunya 2026 is no different. From fast and technical finishes to demanding mountain stages, incidents can quickly reshape both stage results and the overall classification. Here is a full overview of the ra...

The Volta a Catalunya has started off with two stages fit for the sprinters, both of which with uphill finales. Whilst the opening day saw more of a GC-oriented sprint, day 2 saw the fast men more present; and it was none other than Magnus Cort Nielsen who took the victory for Uno-X Mobility. "Yes,...

On the 27th of March the peloton takes on the E3 Saxo Classic, nicknamed often as the 'mini Tour of Flanders'. With the peloton taking on the famous Paterberg and Oude Kwaremont, the races comes as the most similar event to the first cobbled monument and is a key part of most riders' spring campaign...