It was chilly this past weekend, so I stuck mostly to the trails:Including a trip to the forbidding Trails Behind The Mall on an Industry Standard Gravelling Appliance:In my ongoing search for the Spirit of Gravel I have already come to embrace the gravel lunch GRVL LNCH, but youll be pleased to learn that Ive discovered something even more delightfully pretentious:Gravel reading GRVL RDNG!As I mentioned, I recently took delivery of the latest volumes in Richard Sachss Arrange Disorder series. Comprised of short passages and easy to carry in a handlebar bag, theyre ideal for mid-ride mental snacking. Just pull up a nice piece of gneiss[I have no idea if thats actually gneiss, Im not a geology Fred.]then sit down and read a few pages:And yes, Im aware of the irony inherent in carrying a book by a one-at-a-time bicycle maker whilst riding an Industry Standard Gravelling Appliance. Its like uncorking a bottle of fine wine while dining at McDonalds. But GRVL RDNG isnt about what bike youre riding; its about what book youre reading. Just be sure to use proper technique, or you could hurt yourself:Stroking your beard thoughtfully is particularly important, and if you dont already have a beard, I highly suggest ordering one and carrying it with you:That way you can just put it on when the urge to read overtakes youalong with your Woolen Reading Gloves, of course:The beard is also helpful for blending in at gravel-oriented cycling events, and the rubber dots on the gloves will help you turn the pages without resorting to finger-licking.This raises an important question:Is turning paper pages the friction shifting of the literary world?Well, no. Friction shifting would be reading from a scroll:Whereas turning the paper pages of a book is more like indexed shifting:[Reading and sex are the two activities most often depicted in positions that may look good in photos but would be extremely uncomfortable in real life.]And yes, e-readers are like electronic shifting:However, theres a crucial difference in that an e-reader lets you carry thousands and thousands of books on a device the size of a single Richard Sachs volume. This means that conceivably you could take your entire library with you the next time you go gravel reading GRVL RDNG, whereas doing it with printed books would look like this and require some sort of e-assist cargo bike at the very least:And yes, unlike a printed book an e-reader can run out of juice, but unlike an electronic shifter if this happens 50 miles into your ride its not really that big a deal.Meanwhile, an electronic shifting system does exactly the same thing as a mechanical shifting system, only it requires a battery. So its more like a book with actual pages that you still have to charge:And whats the point of that?Speaking of the Industry Standard Gravelling Appliance, I finally caved and put the derailleur cable through the hole:Clearly complex cable routing is a fundamental part of the gravel experience, though as far as I can tell the point of it is simply to convince you to abandon mechanical shifting by making installation about 100 times more difficult than it needs to be.

It might have been missed off the map for the mens Tour de France, but Yorkshire will see some elite cycling in 2026 and 2027 after a new deal is announced

The Oxford roundabout sees around 12,000 bike journeys per day during term time, making it one of the highest cycle traffic roundabouts in the UK

Jonas Vingegaards dominant overall victory at the Volta a Catalunya has sparked a familiar question across the peloton. Not whether he is winning again, but whether he has finally returned to the level he held before his devastating crash in the Basque Country in 2024. Across the week in Catalunya,...

For many riders around the globe, warmer weather is on the way. Velocio has just announced their Spring and Summer MTB Collection, offering updated pieces and new colorways for existing favorites.As far as updates, the Delta TRAIL long and short sleeved jerseys get a revised, more relaxed cut and new collars for 2026. Velocio has also introduced new color options for their hot weather friendly Ultralight TRAIL jerseys, shorts and pants.MTB Collection Updates Delta TRAIL Long Sleeve and Delta TRAIL Jersey:Starting with updated pieces, Velocio has refined their Delta TRAIL long and short sleeved jerseys with a more relaxed fit and new lay-flat collars. Theyre also offering three new color options for men or women Elderberry, Pumice Stone and Black. The Delta TRAIL jerseys are made from Polartec Delta fabric, which uses a grid pattern to encourage air circulation and moisture wicking. They are versatile jerseys that could work well for any ride, and theyre cut with an extended hem to ensure full coverage in riding position. The Delta TRAIL jerseys are available in mens and womens models. The Long Sleeve version retails for $99, while the short sleeve model sells for $79.Ultralight TRAIL Jersey:The Ultralight TRAIL Jersey carries on for 2026, but mens and womens models are now offered in new Tourmaline, Pumice Stone and Black colors. These jerseys are made from ultralight opaque polyester mesh fabric, and are designed for long, hot summer rides. A raised thread pattern keeps the jersey from clinging to your skin as you sweat, and the jerseys cut allows unrestricted motion and plenty of airflow. I reviewed the Ultralight TRAIL Jersey and Shorts last summer, and they definitely make a cool, comfortable kit.MSRP for the short-sleeved Ultralight TRAIL Jersey is $79, while the long sleeve model sells for $99.Ultralight TRAIL Short and Pant:The Ultralight TRAIL Short and Pant also remain unchanged in design and construction for 2026, but Velocio has added a new Charcoal color option for both men and women. To be clear, Charcoal is a dark grey color and the pants/shorts are already available in Black.The pants and shorts are made from the same lightweight stretch-woven fabric, and the pants feature laser cut vent holes behind the knees. Both are intended to excel in hot weather, but the pants are a more versatile option for Spring and Fall riding as well. The pants and shorts provide a zippered pocket on each leg, belt loops and a slide-lock button at the waist.The Ultralight TRAIL Pant sells for $209, and the shorts retail for $169.Above photo and title photo: Albi Molini MTB. Velocio, Molini Di Triora. All images c. Velocio.Check out Velocios website to see the complete MTB Spring/Summer 2026 Collection.velocio.ccThe post Velocios 2026 MTB Clothing Collection Includes Updated Jerseys and New Colors appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Florian Vermeersch forced his way into the key selection on the Kemmelberg at In Flanders Fields, but ultimately fell just short of the level required to stay with Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert as the race split under pressure. The UAE Team Emirates - XRG was the only rider able to follow t...

Picking a new saddle can be difficult. Prologo is hoping to make that process a bit easier, with science. Aimed at professional bike fitters, teams, and sophisticated bike shops, the new Prologo Pressure Map MyOwn system provides real-time visualization of where youre putting pressure on the saddle.Youll have to sit on it for it to work, but you get the ideaIts a mat that looks like a saddle cover, except its equipped with 64 high-sensitivity sensors, connected to a wireless control unit, and transmits data via Bluetooth to a smartphone app (iOS or Android). Users can select specific Prologo models to improve results, but they say its compatible with any size, shape, and brand of saddle on the market.It measures pressure zones throughout the pedal stroke, identifying hot spots and helps you find the best saddle shape and width for you. Teams will use it for performance gains, but it can also be used to alleviate pain or just improve overall comfort.And, since its wireless, it can be used indoors or outdoors, which lets you collect data in real-world riding rather than on a trainer. That puts it light years ahead of other saddle measurement systems which simply have you sit down on a piece of paper or gel-filled mat to measure proper saddle width. From terrain vibrations, varying positions on flat terrain and hills, the outdoor riding data should produce much more useful feedback. Either way, the real-time data lets you quickly adjust your position, saddle angle, etc., to fine tune until its just right.No word on cost, but since its aimed at fitters, bike shops, and teams, dont expect it to be something youd want to purchase on your ownPrologo.itThe post Prologo Adds Real-Time Saddle Pressure Mapping Kit for Fitters, Teams, & Bike Shops appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Earlier this month, nearly 50 riders traveled to South West England for Further Lostways, a 750-kilometer mixed-terrain ride from Dartmoor to the tip of Cornwall and back. Among the finishers was Josh Reid, who put together a captivating 17-minute video from the event. Find a short written recap from Josh and watch the video here...The post Further Lostways: An Ultra Cycling Documentary in Devon + Cornwall (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.