If you havent caught on yet, today is April 1st better known as April Fools Day. For the bike world, its a day of fake product releases, often humorous takes on the absurdities of the cycling industry. Things like Pinkbikes announcement of a new industry plan for 30.5 wheels.Only, this seems to be more real than wed like to believe. Before Pinkbike ever supposedly intercepted an email, we heard from two completely different sources that 30.5 wheels were at least in discussion by one major tire brand, and rejected by a second. The Moots 750d PrototypeIn fact, weve already kind of talked about 30.5 wheels just under the label of 750d. 750d is said to be about 1.5 bigger in diameter than a 700c wheel, so it may be safe to assume that this is what 30.5 is referring to (32 BSD is 686mm, 750d is 660mm, and 29 is 622mm). After WTB introduced the standard with a Moots prototype at MADE, the size seemed to disappear, likely in favor of the coming wave of 32 wheels. But why would we even consider another wheel size? It seems much like the 29 revolution, not everyone is sold on the (even) bigger 32 wheels and a smaller leap from 29 would make more sense for more riders.Weve heard this story before, right? That was the same rationale for 27.5 at a time where 29 wheels were a hard sell for many riders (myself included). Inevitably, once the geometry was worked out on 29ers for the majority of riders, 27.5 wheels lost their appeal short of the rear component of MX wheeled bikes, or wheels for very small riders.Will the same thing happen with 32/30.5? Realistically, it seems unlikely. While there may be some discussions around a 30.5 wheel size, it seems like it may only be that discussions (except for the few 750d prototypes out there). I think most would argue that a 1.5 increase in wheel size wouldnt be worth obsoleting your current 29 bikes. Even 32 seems like a questionable proposition for many, but then again, thats what we thought about 29.More than anything, with the current state of the bicycle industry, it seems that wildly opening new tire molds and bicycle and wheel production lines to take a gamble on yet another tire size would be a risky bet. Based on what weve seen so far, it appears that most of the industry has decided that 32 wheels will happen, and 30.5 wheels will remain in obscurity at least until the 32/30.5 mullet builds gain popularityThe post Will 30.5 Wheels Be the Industrys New 27.5 Wheel Size? appeared first on Bikerumor.

Wout van Aert came within metres of victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026, only to be caught in the final sprint by Filippo Ganna after a long solo effort. The result will read as another near miss, but one of the most notable voices in Belgian cycling is painting a different picture. You should no...

A man in his 20s was knocked off a bicycle and killed in a collision involving a cement mixer at the junction of Middle Abbey Street and OConnell Street in Dublin today.The crash was initially reported by some media outlets as being between a truck and an e-scooter, but a Garda press release issued just after 5.30pm outlines that it involved a cyclist. A spokesperson at the Garda Press Office said: Garda are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at the junction of Middle Abbey Street and OConnell Street, Dublin 1 this afternoon, Wednesday 1st April 2026. Shortly before 1pm, Garda and emergency services were alerted to the incident involving a truck and a cyclist.The male cyclist, aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. No other injuries were reported, the spokesperson said. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene. Garda said that local traffic diversions are in place, and asked road users to take alternative routes as traffic delays are mounting in the area.A spokesperson said: Garda are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Road users and pedestrians with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area of Middle Abbey Street and OConnell Street, Dublin 1, between 12.30pm and 1.30pm today are asked to make this footage available to investigating Garda.Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on (01) 6668000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Big news out of Austin, Texas, today as Telsa CEO Elon Muck announced one of the most important steps in the evolution of the sport of mountain biking this morning. After years of testing, Muck claims that theyve finally perfected their AI and Full Self-Riding (FSR) software and will be rolling it out on a brand-new eMTB that will officially be launching at Sea Otter in a couple weeks.According to the brand, The Future is Autonomous, and Full Self-Riding gets us one step closer to making that reality. eMTBs have already unlocked new possibilities, and they keep getting better, said Muck, but theyre still constrained by having to actually rotate the pedals, steer the bike, and pay attention to where youre going. According to Muck, Telsas Full Self-Riding will handle the stressful parts of daily riding, while making the trails safer for you and others.Riding bikes is cool or whatever, said Muck, but it is an inefficient use of time and energy. Just think of how productive you could be if the bike were doing the riding for you. According to Muck, FSR can choose your route, navigate, pedal, steer, avoid obstacles, and even document the experience for you. All you need to do is get on the bike. With FSR, youll have so much more time to do important things like answer work emails, post on X, chat with your AI girlfriend, and keep the hustle going 24/7.Regular eMTBs without Full Self-Driving will soon be obsolete. (photo/Jeremy Benson)Telsa claims its Full Self-Riding has been trained on billions of miles of real-world riding data taken from users fitness tracking apps. We got access to and have taken literally every Strava upload ever and used that data to train our Self-Riding, said Muck, You people are obsessed with tracking your rides, and theres truly an unprecedented amount of data available to make our Self-Riding as capable and safe as possible.Additionally, Self-Riding is claimed to be 7x safer than a human rider. Using its array of cameras, Telsas FSR has a full 360-degree view and awareness of everything happening around you at all times. Cameras dont blink, they dont get tired, and they dont get distracted, all of which are common issues with standard human riders.Full Self-Riding gets the brand one step closer to the autonomous future its hoping for. When combined with Telsas Full Self-Driving, all youve got to do is load your bike on the rack. But, that pesky loading step shouldnt be an issue for too much longer. The fact that we still have to load bikes ourselves is outrageous, but our team has been working really hard on a Drone Facilitated Loading (DFL) solution, said Muck, Were getting really close and will be rolling out a new DFL rack in a few months. Soon, you wont have to lift a finger to go on a ride.Telsas new eMTB with Full Self-Riding doesnt officially launch for a couple more weeks. And, beyond the FSR capability, we dont know much about the actual bike. Be sure to check back, and well keep you updated with the full specs, pricing, and availability when we know more. Weve got a test bike headed our way, so expect a detailed review (fully written by AI of course) in a few months, too.Editors Note: We werent that excited by the April Fools content coming our way, so we made our own. Obviously this is satire, but lets be honest, Full Self-Riding could actually be coming soon The post Telsa Announces New eMTB with Full Self-Riding Capability appeared first on Bikerumor.

Remco Evenepoel lining up at the Tour of Flanders has been sold as a surprise. Inside Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, it was anything but. The Belgians debut in cyclings most controlled Monument is the product of a plan that had been sitting in the background since the winter, only now brought into p...

Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 delivered two contrasting yet equally dramatic races, both defined by relentless pace, tactical hesitation and decisive late moves in Waregem. From the mens race to the womens event, the pattern was strikingly similar, early aggression, constant selection and finales sha...

Recently, POC quietly added the brand-new Cularis Pure to its mountain bike helmet lineup. Its almost an exact copy of the brands standard Cularis helmet, which made waves last year when it launched with the top score in Virginia Techs safety ratings. The new Pure version shares the same shell but has some subtle differences, as well as the not-so-subtle interchangeable cover design.POC refers to these as interchangeable peak covers, and they are essentially snap-on plastic shells covering the top of the head, including the visor, or peak, if you will. With these swappable covers, users can choose between wide open vents for maximum airflow or fully covered vents for weather protection. Its a fairly novel design, making it an adaptable helmet for a wide range of conditions.POC Cularis Pure DetailsVents open or vents closed. With the Cularis Pure, you get to choose.Until you look closely, the Cularis Pure looks incredibly similar to the standard Cularis. In fact, the shell is almost an exact match, with the same silhouette, level of head coverage, and a matching ventilation layout. The primary difference is that the visor is a continuation of the interchangeable cover, which straightens out that line a bit. Instead of fittings for a Visor, the Pure has four indentations for the snap attachments that hold the interchangeable covers in place. Like the standard Cularis, the Pure has a lightweight polycarbonate shell with an in-mold EPS foam liner. It has extended coverage at the back of the head and the temples, and a relatively deep fit. Inside, it uses a more traditional MIPS Evolve Core liner for rotational impact protection, and the padding is attached directly to the liner. This is one of the differences between the Pure and the standard Cularis, which uses MIPS Air Node, and has MIPS integrated into the padding itself.The Cularis Pure (left) next the standard Cularis (right).At the back of the head, the dial for the 360 adjustment system makes it easy to add or remove tension for security and stability. The occipital cradle also has three positions of height adjustment to optimize its comfort and fit. The straps have an adjustable Y-shaped splitter around the ears, which I found to be easier to adjust than most, along with a standard plastic buckle to connect them under the chin.The MIPS Evolve Core linerPOCs eye garage grippers in the front vents.The Cularis Pure does have a visor, but given that it is attached to the interchangeable covers, it is not adjustable. In my limited experience, it is in what Id call the ideal position to provide some sun blocking ability while not being in my field of view. With the snap-on attachment of the covers, POC says they are designed to break away in the event of a crash. Like the Cularis, the Pure has an eye garage with grippy material added to a couple of the front vents to hold onto your sunglass arms. This works with the ventilated cover, but those vents are inaccessible when the protective cover is attached.Interchangeable CoversThe Cularis Pure and its interchangeable covers. It also comes with a helmet bag.The most unique feature of the Cularis Pure is undoubtedly the interchangeable covers. With this system, riders can choose to leave the vents wide open to enjoy the prodigious airflow the Cularis is known for. Or, they can switch to the protective, closed vent cover for use during cold and/or wet conditions.For clarity, the protective cover fully blocks the 3 vents on the top of the head, but it only partially blocks the front vents. Air that passes under the visor will still pass through the front vents, into the internal channels, and pass out the rear exhaust vents. From my brief experience, it seems the overall airflow is reduced by about 50%, but thats just a guess. It doesnt completely block airflow, but its much warmer than the vented cover. And on really wet days, it seems like the cover will block most of the moisture that would otherwise reach your head.Another possibility with the interchangeable cover design of the Cularis Pure is using it without either of the covers. While most people buying a helmet like this probably wont do that, I cant see any reason why someone couldnt. Without a cover attached, its basically a visor-less road or gravel helmet, although the snap indentations look a little odd.WeightThe size large Cularis Pure weighs 408 grams.My size large POC Cularis Pure weighs in at 408 grams on my scale, which is just 2 grams less than POCs claimed weight of 410 grams. POC lists the claimed weight of the small at 370 grams, and the medium at 380 grams. For comparison, my size large Cularis (non-Pure) weighs 441 grams on my scale. It seems that the adjustable visor, Aramid bridges, Recco reflector, and Fidlock buckle the features not included on the Pure model add up to be ~30 grams heavier.The size large standard Cularis weighs 441 grams.Safety RatingAs of today, the Cularis Pure does not appear on the list of helmets tested by Virginia Techs helmet lab. So it doesnt have a score or a star rating to mention as a basis for comparison. That said, the standard Cularis is currently ranked #4 of all the bicycle helmets tested, and #2 of the mountain bike helmets on the list. While one could expect the Pure version to perform similarly, it would be presumptuous, given that they are not identical helmets. The Pure lacks the Aramid bridge reinforcements and uses a different MIPS system than the standard Cularis, both of which may affect its performance in impact testing.The Cularis Pure has styling typical of POCs mountain bike helmets. This is the Uranium Black Matte/Hydrogen White colorway.Colors The Cularis Pure has POCs distinctive styling and is currently being offered in six color options. The Uranium Black Matte is solid black and is by far the most subtle. It also comes in Uranium Black Matte/Hydrogen White, Hydrogen White/Uranium Black Matte, Mineral Grey/Hydrogen White Matte, Bronzite Brown/Lazurite Blue, and the eye-catching Rhos Red Matte/Citrine Yellow Matte.SizingPOCs Cularis Pure comes in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large.Small: 51-54 cmMedium: 55-58cmLarge: 59-62cmOut for a very warm test ride in the Cularis Pure the other day. (photo/Heather Benson)First ImpressionsI got my hands on the Cularis Pure last week and have managed to get a couple of rides in it so far. The weather has been very pleasant and unseasonably warm, and Ive been using the vented cover, which allows plenty of airflow. I havent needed to ride with the closed vent cover, but I have experimented with it around the house. The covers are quick and easy to swap, with just 4 snaps securing them on the helmet. This design is definitely interesting, and I can see how it could be very useful for riding in cooler temperatures, wet conditions, or both. Aside from not being able to adjust the visors position, it doesnt seem to affect the helmets performance in any other way, and you can close those vents if/when you want to. If cool temps or inclement weather are typical challenges you face, the Cularis Pures flexible cover design could help you address that. I have a friend who doesnt have much hair on the top of his head and complains about getting sunburn on his scalp through his helmet vents. This interchangeable cover design could, unintentionally, be a solution to that issue.Loads of head coverage and a deep fit give the Cularis Pure a reassuring feel on the head.With a 59cm head, Im almost always on the cusp between medium and large helmets, and I can usually wear either size. Not so with POC helmets. POCs sizing doesnt overlap like most other brands, plus its helmets run a bit narrower, so Im unable to fit comfortably into a medium. That said, the large fits me well, is quite comfortable, and has a relatively deep fit with a reassuring amount of head coverage. Beyond that, the Cularis Pure has faded into the background on my test rides so far. Its comfortable, stable, and secure, with good ventilation and a protective feel. Ill probably complain about the non-adjustable visor at some point, but so far it hasnt been problematic with the sun higher in the sky. Otherwise, it seems like a novel approach to helmet design that might address the needs of riders seeking an adaptable helmet for varying weather conditions.POC Cularis Pure: Pricing and AvailabilityThe new Cularis Pure helmet retails for $210, which is $50 less than the standard version. It is available now directly from POC, your local POC dealer, or POCs online retail partners. Head to the POC website to learn more.pocsports.comThe post First Look: POCs Cularis Pure Offers Adaptable Ventilation and Weather Protection with Interchangeable Covers appeared first on Bikerumor.

With the first of the 2026 cobbled Monuments - the 2026 Tour des Flanders - just days away, Cyrille Guimard puts the spotlight on one name: Tadej Pogacar. His recent triumph at Milano-Sanremo and his relentless presence at the sharp end have reignited the debate of the moment. The Frenchman frames...

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