Footage of incident emerged on social media after a UCI 1.2 race in the Netherlands last month, Kiaan Watts' NSN Cycling team also taking disciplinary action against their rider

Alex Aranburu delivered a perfectly timed finish to win Stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country 2026, holding off Tobias Halland Johannessen after a chaotic and relentlessly aggressive day of racing. The Cofidis rider proved strongest in the uphill run to the line, sealing victory from a reduced front gro...

The all-new White Industries Titanium Cranks are a collaboration among three US-based manufacturing specialists: Brunk Industries, White Industries, and Moots. Ahead of today's release, we swung by the White Industries shop in California for a first look. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the new Ti cranks here...The post An Exclusive Look at the White Industries Titanium Cranks appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Okay, first, lets make sure we mention all the players on this project. White Industries and Moots have their names on the cranks, but so does another manufacturer involved in the process: Brunk Industries.Brunk specializes in precision metal stamping and forming for more than 60 years, working on projects in the medical field to aerospace. But, they needed masters of metal in the cycling world, so Brunk looked no further than White Industries and Moots.White Industries essentially set the standard for crank design and drivetrain integration. They are known for meticulous precision machining and component engineering. Moots brings a wealth of knowledge regarding titanium welding and fabrication. They know how the metal behaves and reacts from the factory to the trails, making them an obvious partner for the project.So, the team was assembled, each bringing their specialty to the table. White Industries brought their precision machining, Brunk Industries with their forming and stamping, and Moots brought their titanium welding.Together, they would fabricate a simply stunning set of cranks. The Titanium Crank was engineered and crafted with durability, refined ride quality, and raw beauty in mind. Machined with extremely tight tolerances, the cranks reflect the ethos of all three companies: durability, precision, and longevity.The Titanium Crank also reminds us that damn good products can be manufactured here in the States. Between White Industries, Moots, and Brunk Industries, the manufacturing process was spread across Wisconsin, California, and Colorado.Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, the cranks are expensive. Both White Industries and Moots sell them for a number that can have a comma, which will surely make some complain. But you certainly pay more for American-made products built to last.Titanium Crank DetailsWhite Industries and Moots each offer the Titanium Cranks through their respective websites. Theyve also dubbed the cranks with a different name to fit their brand, but the crankarms themselves are the same regardless of where you click buy.The price is also the same. And, as I said, it is steep: $1,349. However, depending on your setup, you might be steered toward White Industries or Moots.White IndustriesName: T30Chainring Interface: MR30 or 8-boltSpindle Diameter: 29mm or 30mm (for both interfaces)BB Shell Width: 68/86.5 or 73/91.5Crank Length: 165, 170, 175mmMootsName: Ti CranksChainring Interface: 8-boltSpindle Diameter: 29mmBB Shell Width: 68/86.5 or 73/91.5Crank Length: 165, 170, 175mmIn addition to offering multiple interfaces and spindle diameters, White Industries offers extractor caps in eight colors. Extractor caps can be pink, gold, black, blue, red, bronze, purple, or silver. The cranks weigh 420g (165mm) and are compatible with road, gravel, and mountain bike applications.See the cranks at whiteind.com or moots.com.The post White Industries & Moots Have Some New, Very Beautiful (and Expensive) Titanium Cranks appeared first on Bikerumor.

BMC has unveiled the Teammachine 01 AMP, a new electric road bike that's designed to preserve the handling, stiffness and light weight of a conventional race bike. Built with a near-identical geometry to the Teammachine SLR 01, the Teammachine AMP 01 also uses BMCs 01 Premium carbon construction. To all intents and purposes, it looks like a non-electric road bike. I had the chance to try the bike in Italy before its launch, and was very impressed by the integration, natural ride feel and handling. That said, the motor integration doesn't always provide the seamless help I would hope for. Read more: Best electric road bikes: 10 ebikes for a boost on road climbs plus buyer's guide Compact and light, but not always seamless From afar, it's hard to spot that this is an ebike. Road Bike Connection Spring - Mirror Media Speaking of the motor, assistance comes from the TQ HPR40 drive system, which delivers up to 200W output. As with other TQ systems, the motor is designed to be compact and quiet, with a focus on delivering smooth, natural-feeling support rather than high peak output. As a result, peak torque is capped at 40Nm. An internal 290Wh battery is said to offer up to 130km of range in eco mode, assuming an 80kg rider and average riding conditions. I was around 87kg for my test ride, and rode it up some steep hills measuring well into the teens so I could reasonably expect less. Theres the option to add a 160Wh range extender for longer rides, albeit this uses up one of the bottle cages. The top tube houses a TQ display unit. Road Bike Connection Spring - Mirror Media BMC says the system is engineered to eliminate motor drag when you pass the UK and European limit of 25km/h, which in theory offers friction-free riding at those speeds, as well as when the motor is switched off. On the basis of my short 25km test ride, thats an accurate assessment. I couldnt discern a difference between the Teammachine 01 AMP and a non-electric Teammachine with the motor disengaged or switched off. With the motor on, its a slightly different story. In the low setting, the motor is acting on the drivetrain, but its also introducing noticeable friction as you also push against the motor. BMC has strived to keep to the core design of the Teammachine SLR. Road Bike Connection Spring - Mirror Media In short, in this mode the power delivery was capped at such a low level that when I pushed hard to accelerate, I found the system felt draggier than it would have done with the system switched off. Its also noticeable (to a lesser extent) in the medium setting, meaning only the more powerful two settings are really powerful enough to feel like true assistance when you're working hard. BMCs on-site engineer explained the TQ motor can be adjusted to deliver different torque settings to mitigate this, and that the motor is designed to complement the riders efforts, rather than dominate them. The rear light mounts onto the seatpost, and is powered by the central battery. Road Bike Connection Spring - Mirror Media On the one hand, I can see how a rider might opt to use the motor only when needed full power for the steep climbs, and simply have it switched off for the rest of the time, when the extra couple of kilos are practically unnoticeable. However, based on my first ride of the Teammachine 01 AMP and its TQ motor system, I think there are still improvements to be made when integrating pedal-assistance tech into road bikes if the goal is for the motor to be completely unnoticeable or a help to the rider. Race-bike stiffness and compliance The frame's tubes are near identical to the Teammachine SLR's. Road Bike Connection Spring - Mirror Media That said, theres plenty to like when it comes to ride feel. BMC says the Teammachine 01 AMP matches the stiffness levels of the Teammachine SLR 01, thanks to its use of the brands 01 Premium carbon layup. Like the regular Teammachine, the ebike also adopts the brands Tuned Compliance Concept layout essentially, dropped seatstays, which help with compliance. It also has capacity for 34mm-wide tyres. There are aerodynamic features carried over from the Teammachine SLR 01, including an AeroShape seatpost, truncated tube profiles and AeroCore bottle cages. Up front, the ICS Carbon Evo one-piece cockpit integrates the cables and is designed to increase front-end stiffness while reducing drag. The down tube sports the 290Wh battery. Ultimately, I can spot a small amount of extra down-tube capacity built to accommodate the battery, while the mid-mounted motor is housed in an expanded bottom bracket shell (not dissimilar to the modifications built into the Teammachine mule bikes used to help develop the erstwhile Mavic X-Tend motor system). Theres also a TQ head unit integrated into the top tube, but everything else is normal. However, it all makes for an ebike that feels every inch a regular road bike when you have the motor switched off. That's helped by the fact that the AMP is based on BMCs Pro Race geometry, shared with the Teammachine SLR the same reach figures, but paired with an additional 20mm of stack (which is no bad thing for most of us). Models and prices The Teammachine 01 AMP is available in three builds: the Teammachine 01 AMP ONE, fitted with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 groupset, costs 13,499 / $13,499. This is underpinned by the AMP TWO with an Ultegra R8100 drivetrain (9,499 / $9,499), and the AMP THREE featuring a 105 Di2 R7100 groupset at 7,999 / $7,999.

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Paul Seixas turned a day of sustained pressure into another statement ride at Itzulia Basque Country 2026, responding to repeated attacks by Red Bull BORA hansgrohe duo Florian Lipowitz and Primoz Roglic, with a late move of his own to gain time on his general classification rivals. After being...

Originally released by Porcelain Rocket seven years ago, the Big Dumpling is a large-capacity, fully waterproof hip pack that might just be the ultimate camera-hauling bag. Now made by Rockgeist, Miles has logged thousands of kilometers across the two versions he's owned, accompanying him on nearly every bikepacking trip since 2018. Find his long-term review of the Rockgeist Big Dumpling here...The post Rockgeist Big Dumpling Review: If This Bag Could Talk appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

BMC introduced the Twostroke in 2020, replacing the Teamelite. The bike sat nicely in both size and name next to its full suspension big brother, the Fourstroke.But, in the last few years, the Twostroke has quietly disappeared from BMCs website. Well, on their US site, that is. Now, the Swiss brand is reintroducing the beloved hardtail with updated geometry and technical changes.Despite the changes, the Twostroke remains BMCs do-everything machine, from winning XC races to pedaling around the world.BMC Twostroke 01One significant change BMC made for the Twostroke 01 was to its geometry. The new Twostroke features a 10mm increase in reach across sizes and a slightly lower standover height. Its seat tube angle is now a touch steeper, and the head tube now sits at 66.BMC designed the Twostroke 01 around a 110mm fork, but it accommodates 100-120mm of travel.The Twostroke 01 is offered in four sizes (S-XL)We refined the geometry and tube profiles to maximize power transfer while adding just enough compliance for rider comfort, Stefan Christ, Head of R&D, said. So every watt goes forward, and the rider can stay strong all the way to the finish.In true XC fashion, the Twostroke 01 comes with a standard seatpost. BMC says its D-shaped post adds deflection for additional ride comfort, but the bike is still dropper-post compatible! BMC already offers a D-shape-to-round seat post adapter, which consists of an insert and a specific seat post collar. Were not sure if that is the exact model used here, but it should be the same idea. This means there are cable ports, including one for a dropper cable. BMC refined the routing with fully integrated cable paths to make installation easier. Theyve also relocated the cable ports, placing the opening at the head tube.The Twostroke 01 is also now UDH compatible and utilizes SRAMs direct mount derailleurs. The drivetrain works off a 55mm chainline and can accommodate 26-38T chainrings. BMC continues to focus on lightweight XC performance and uses a 160mm post mount standard on the Twostroke.We dont know much about the Twostroke 01 yet. BMC only lists a GX AXS 112 in the description and the price: $6,199. However, looking at the photos can give us some hints.Rock Shox SID forkVittoria Mezcal tiresSRAM Motive brakesSRAM GX AXS drivetrainBut, you can also head to us.bmc-switzerland.com for all the details.The post BMC Resurrects the Twostroke appeared first on Bikerumor.

Three American companies have collaborated to offer a new titanium crankset for gravel and mountain bikes thats designed and made in the US and costs a whopping $1,350. Moots and White Industries are well-known in the cycling world, but Brunk Industries is a newcomer, having specialised for more than 60 years in titanium forming for aerospace, medical and other applications. White Industries was responsible for designing the cranks, precision finishing and ensuring their drivetrain compatibility, while Moots contributed its expertise in titanium welding and producing durable, robust titanium products, as well as the finishing details. Moots contributed finishing details. According to Alec White of White Industries: This project shows what can happen when specialists collaborate. Brunk brought the vision and the forming expertise to make [the] cranks possible, and Moots brought decades of titanium welding experience from the bike world. "Its a rare opportunity to work alongside partners who share the same dedication to craftsmanship. The three companies highlight the new cranks all-American design and production, spread across their factories in Wisconsin, California and Colorado. Both Moots and White Industries will market the new crankset. The crankset is priced at $1,349 and available from both White Industries and Moots. A variety of configurations are on offer, designed for gravel and MTB use. White Industries sells the cranks under the T30 name with multiple chainring interfaces and spindle diameters, and with 68mm or 73mm bottom-bracket shell widths. Moots calls them Ti Cranks and offers an eight-bolt chainring interface and the same two bottom-bracket widths. In both cases, there are 165mm, 170mm and 175mm crank lengths available, with a 420g claimed weight for the 165mm length.