Race-winner Tadej Pogaar is one of the group being investigated

Isaac del Toros Itzulia Basque Country 2026 has come to an abrupt end after the Mexican rider was forced to abandon following a crash during Stage 3. The UAE Team Emirates XRG leader had already found himself under pressure after losing significant time in the opening two stages, but the third day...

Earlier this year, the Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO tent lineup was announced with new pole hardware, a redesigned handlebar bag, and a lighter overall weight. After several months of testing, find Miles's thoughts on how the Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO two-person tent stacks up against the previous version and why it might be the best "bikepacking" tent yet...The post Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO Two-Person Tent Review: Good, Better, Best appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

We all know riding bikes is fun, but buying a pre-owned one can be about as fun as changing a flat. Upway lists bikes for 60% off retail prices, yet its the quality assurance behind the bikes that makes such deals worth a look.Upways inventory includes everything from full-suspension mountain bikes to zippy commuter bikes, with the model year and mileage factored into the price. The product descriptions include ownership history and an Ideal for suggestion for potential buyers.As the worlds leading refurbisher of eBikes, customers will be happy to know that Upway takes a selective approach to buying and selling them. It gives each bike a rigorous inspection and backs them with a 14-day test-ride policy and a one-year warranty.Upways MO is simple: Help more riders jump on the saddle of a high-quality eBike without overpaying.Check Out Upways eBike Selection(Photo/Upway)Your eBike AwaitsThere are a lot of eBikes on the market, with different strengths and price points. It can also be a bit overwhelming. Upway helps customers cut through the noise by curating a range of quality eBikes for customers to choose from including suggestions on who each bike is best suited.Upways sources bikes made by established brands like Specialized, Super73, Cannondale, and Rad Power, as well as fan favorites like Reese & Mller, Stromer, and Gazelle. For quality and safety reasons, it only accepts certified Lithium-Ion batteries.To help you find the right ride, the platform lets you tailor your search by height, bike and frame style, brand, price, and even color. You can also sort the inventory by year and mileage.Upways Peace of MindFrom there, each eBike undergoes a 50-point inspection by expert mechanics. They look for any parts in need of maintenance or repair, including the frame, components, drive system, battery, and accessories.Like a tune-up, this process replaces worn parts like tires, brakes, cables, and chains. Then, Upway mechanics may bleed hydraulic brakes, replace bearings, lube the chain, and true the wheels. The inspection process sees bikes approved by several mechanics along the way.Since eBikes have more complicated electrical components, Upways inventory comes with revamped or replaced batteries and sensors. A fresh start for the next rider. At the end of the day, Upway gets bikes closer to new for the next rider. Its a level of quality control that should give buyers peace of mind.(Photo/Upway)As Easy As Riding A BikeYour bike ships within two business days and comes with Shipping Protection should its delivery encounter any bumps in the road.Once it arrives, its time to take your new ride for a spin. If its not a fit and you need to backpedal, you can send it back with Upways 14-Day Money Back Guarantee for a return or exchange.Adding to your peace of mind is the one-year warranty on every eBike. You can add to that with a partner insurance plan that covers accidental damage, falls, or crashes for one to three years.Upway also sells an array of essential accessories, such as helmets and locks, to make your riding days safe and secure.Rolling On? Give Your Bike A Second LifeUpway makes it easy (and fast) to sell your eBike. You simply fill out a form online and get an offer within 48 hours. Your offer is valid for two weeks.From there, Upway ships you a packing kit and will pick that up right from your doorstep when its ready. If youd prefer a drop-off location for the boxed bike, it will arrange that as well.After the bike ships, the payment will land in your bank account within five days.And whenever you sell a bike to Upway, you receive a $150 promo code to purchase another bike on Upway. Thats a great way to upgrade to a newer model or try out a new style of bike altogether.Lastly, Upway is now buying non-electric bikes. That expands the options for selling and adds to its massive online inventory.(Photo/Upway)This article is sponsored by Upway. Check out its inventory of certified and refurbished eBikes online.The post Upway Makes Finding a Quality eBike a Smooth Ride appeared first on Bikerumor.

Theres nothing like exploring a country under your own steam in the saddle and taking the paths less trodden, which means theres nothing quite like the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel. Find out what it's all about and how you can take on this most epic of gravel rides

Paul Seixas start to Itzulia Basque Country 2026 has not come out of nowhere. The 19-year-old arrived as one of the most talked-about riders of the season, but his back-to-back performances in the opening two stages have pushed that reputation into something far more concrete, forcing comparisons w...

Launched last year, Mahles M40 mid-mount motor already boasted some impressive specs that few other motors on the market were able to match - 850W of power, 105N of torque, and a 600% assistance ratio. But, theres been no resting on their laurels, as the Spanish brand is updating the M40 motor with new features in 2026, detailed to us at Bike Connection in Italy this spring. While weve not seen the motor mounted to many bikes so far, perhaps these updates, and the motors impressive ride feel, will tempt brands away from the more obvious options. Updated tech will appear on bikes sold from early April, with over-the-air updates coming to existing customers coming in mid-May. An impressive start The Mahle M40 impressed me when I attended the launch in 2025. The motor has a uniquely natural ride feel, and yet with 850W of power, up to 600% assistance and 105Nm of torque, its also got plenty of punch. Its temperature management is built to be impressive, while theres a ton of rider friendly features, such as reducing the power when the bike is leant over in a corner. 84 points of speed sensing per wheel revolution (far more than can be achieved by motors with a wheel magnet, which only read once per revolution) give the motor far more data to work with in terms of power delivery and control. Read my story linked above for the bulk of the down-low, along with some ride impressions. This little ring of metal is central to the performance of the motor. Mountain Bike Connection Winter - Rupert Fowler Development never stops Two of the existing features have been improved in 2026, while two have been added. The Dynamic Overrun has been worked on, making the feature more adjustable than before, along with having some smart software behind it. The overrun is set to 2m in length - stop pedalling and the motor will continue to push you forward for 2 meters. This can now be shortened, if you dont want it to be so long. Its also got smarter. If the motor senses that your cadence and pedal inputs are decreasing before you stop pedalling, it will assume that you dont want the overrun, and thus will not put power through the drivetrain when your cranks stop spinning. Mahle's display details the modes and settings you need to access the various features on the motor. Mountain Bike Connection Winter - Rupert Fowler If you have a constant pedalling cadence and then stop, it will continue to offer the same level of power that you were putting in, once you stop. And, if you ramp up your inputs in terms of power and cadence and then stop, it will give you that same boost for those 2 meters - see this as an aid for getting up and over rocky steps. When it get steep The Auto Hold feature is one that I used a fair bit during the motors launch. By pressing on the pedal when the bike is stationary but pointed uphill (its sensors know youre on a slope), itll prevent the bike from rolling backwards. Times when this function is engaged are now displayed on the units screen. Dialling through the menus and modes is intuitive with the on-bar button set-up. Mountain Bike Connection Winter - Rupert Fowler When you come to start moving, the motor will now give you a little extra push off, almost like an overrun in reverse, to help you keep momentum while you get your second foot on the pedals. The guys at Mahle told me that with a bit of practice, the Auto Hold function and its little extra get-going help can be used on super-tech climbs when you need to track-stand and hop the bike around. Whats new? I sat down with Mahle's engineers to discuss the updates, at the Mountain Bike Connection Winter event. Mountain Bike Connection Winter - Rupert Fowler Dynamic motor modes are commonplace on eMTB motors - think Boschs eMTB+ mode or Shimanos Trail modes. Mahle are adding a dynamic mode to their current 3 levels of assistance. On flatter terrain the Smart Assist system will add less power, to prevent surging or excessive speeds (which of course can be added with more rider input). And, when on climbs, power delivery will ramp up accordingly. The app and bike head unit will offer customisation for this mode, so riders looking to receive more assistance can dial it up, while those looking to put a bit more work in themselves can tune it down a little. Keep it grippy A sensor reads this little ring of metal to detect the speed of the rear wheel. Mountain Bike Connection Winter - Rupert Fowler The final addition, Traction Control, is likely going to appeal to those of us who live in slippier climes. As the name suggests, Traction Control is a system designed to minimise rear wheel slip on technical or loose climbs. With the motor sensors knowing pedal inputs, motor inputs, your gear selection and the rear wheel speed (with the 84 speed sensing pulses per revolution giving more resolution than any other motor), the motor can sense when the rear wheel looses traction. This may be through a fast acceleration of the wheel that doesnt match the cranks inputs, or a sudden change in the forces going through the cranks. At this point, power to the rear wheel is reduced, with the aim of limiting the loss of traction. Its not entirely foolproof, and the rear wheel will still slip at times, but the length of time of loss of traction is reduced, and the aim is to prevent fishtailing up muddy climbs, or the rear wheel spitting out over wet roots and rocks. The wireless controller from Mahle is low-profile, fits the fingers well, and has a nice clicky feel. Mountain Bike Connection Winter - Rupert Fowler The system has to be initialised by the rider, as it can impact on the overall ride feel, but of course it can be turned off. And, for fans of drifting on descents, the system detects youre going downhill, and doesnt activate itself. These new and updated features will be available on any bike launched with the M40 as of today, while riders with the M40 bolted into their bikes will find the features appearing in their drive-unit via over-the-air updates in May. Thanks to Bicycle Connection Agency for hosting BikeRadar during their event in February 2026.

Mexican champion suffers road rash, with full extent of injuries still to be revealed

A new roadside video has emerged of Remco Evenepoels dramatic crash during stage 3 of the Volta a Catalunya 2026, offering the clearest view yet of the moment the world champion was sent flying over his handlebars after attacking clear with Jonas Vingegaard. While the incident initially appeared ch...

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