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Decathlon CMA CGM riders are testing Project Airbag with a view to using it in the peloton

Van Rysel and safety specialists In&motion claim their new fully integrated airbag skinsuit is the future of cycling. But will it work in the pro peloton? And will riders want to use it?

Juan Ayusos difficult Itzulia Basque Country 2026 has taken another turn, with Lidl-Treks Julien Bernard publicly stepping in to defend the Spaniard after criticism emerged on social media following his abandon on Stage 4. Ayuso had already been struggling earlier in the race, visibly suffering wi...

Van Rysel has developed a skinsuit with an integrated airbag system to protect its sponsored pro riders in the event of a fall. It points out that around 20% of the WorldTour peloton sustain a fracture each season, a total of more than 1,300 in the last six years, and that injury rates are climbing. According to Jocelyn Bar, product manager at Van Rysel: Behind every race number, theres a human being and sadly it is still widely accepted that a rider can lose everything in a fraction of a second due to a crash. At Van Rysel, this is a fact we no longer want to accept. What helmets represented 20 years ago, we think Airbag can represent today, but now, were looking beyond the head, we need to protect as much of the body as we can. Van Rysel says that it has designed the integrated airbag skinsuit specifically for use by parent company Decathlons sponsored Decathlon CMA CGM WorldTour pro team and its own Van Rysel Roubaix UCI Continental team. It says the skinsuit is being tested and validated by the pros, with a view to its potential use in races, although it has not yet been deployed. Dominique Serieys, general manager and CEO of Decathlon CMA CGM, points out the additional safety on offer in the event of a crash can contribute to lower mental load for riders and performance gains. The Picnic-PostNL team has been assessing a similar system since the start of this year and the UCI has begun consultations on airbag implementation as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce injury rates and severity in cycle racing. Similar systems are mandatory in MotoGP racing but weigh around a kilogram. Gold and Goose Photography/Getty Images Van Rysel has worked with aerodynamics experts at Swiss Side and French airbag specialist In&motion to engineer the airbag system to weigh around 500g, which it says is around half the weight of similar systems that are mandatory for MotoGP races. It contributes to a total skinsuit weight of around 700g, with abrasion-resistant fabric used in typical crash impact areas of the skinsuit. It claims the airbags sensors analyse rider dynamics 1,000 times per second and the airbag will deploy in 60 milliseconds in the event of a crash. Its designed to protect primarily the thorax and rib cage, the neck and the full length of the spine. Van Rysel has been crash testing the airbag skinsuit, as well as ensuring it doesn't impact aerodynamics or thermoregulation. Of course, its important that the airbag doesnt deploy when not needed, so Van Rysel says its crash-detection algorithm has been trained on more than 450 million kilometres of data for cycling, MotoGP and ski racing. Van Rysel also claims its airbag skinsuit doesnt impede aerodynamics or thermoregulation, as tested in the wind tunnel and its climate chamber. It plans to offer the airbag skinsuit to its customers within the next two years.

It appears as though several Ineos Grenadiers riders will be trialing some creative tech to negotiate the extreme cobble sectors of the bumpiest and most brutal Monument on the WorldTour calendar

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DJIs new Avinox motors have provided one of the most hotly anticipated launches of 2026 so far, with the new M2S offering up to 1,500W of power. Thanks to the success of the original M1 motor, this second iteration has been on the radar of many brands, and there are plenty of bikes to pick from at launch. Avinox says it has partnered with 60 brands for the motor, and while not all of them have launched, these are the ones you can pick up today. Weve got plenty of coverage of the new M2 and M2S motors, so be sure to check our head-to-head with the previous model and our first ride impressions of Atherton's first eMTB with the new 1,500W DJI motor. This list may not be comprehensive, but, to the best of our knowledge, it's accurate at the time of publishing. Read more: Everything you need to know about DJIs new Avinox M2 and M2S motors Amflow PR and PX Both bikes retain a familiar side profile to the original. Scott Windsor / Our Media Amflow is a sub brand of DJI, so theres no surprise its latest bikes get the Avinox M2S motor. The bikes looks similar to the brands first bike, the PL, but there are plenty of differences under the surface. Both bikes feature 150mm of rear-suspension travel, but have differing intentions, with their carbon layups and battery sizes not the same. The PX is the more premium model, boasting a lighter weight and using the brands 700Wh battery, which gives an energy density of 220Wh/kg. The PR is heavier, and uses a removable 800Wh battery. It can also employ an externally mounted 600Wh battery for a total capacity of 1,400Wh. Both share a mixed wheel-size layout with geometry adjust. There are two options for each bike, with the PX starting at 6,499 / $7,999 for the Carbon and 8,999 / $10,199 / 9,999 for the Carbon Pro. The PX starts lower at 3,999 / $4,999 / 4,499 for the M2-equipped Carbon model, with the M2S-equipped Carbon Pro priced at 5,399 / $6,799 / 5,899. Mondraker Zendit Mondraker's Zendit uses its Zero Suspension System. Mondraker The Mondraker Zendit was arguably the first bike to launch with the motor, breaking cover last month ahead of the new motors' official launch. It combines the M2S motor with a carbon fibre frame that delivers 165mm of suspension travel, 1,500W maximum power and 150Nm maximum torque in Boost mode. There are three models available at launch, starting at 7,399 for the Zendit RR and topping out at 10,999 for the Fox Podium-equipped Zendit XR. Read more: Mondraker's new eMTB has latest Avinox M2S motor and a dream build for less money than you'd think Whyte Karve EVO The Karve EVO RSX is the best-specced model you can buy. Whyte Whyte's Karve EVO is one of the longest-travel bikes to be announced with Avinoxs M2S motor, boasting 180mm of suspension travel front and rear which should make it a serious self-shuttling monster. The frame is made from a combination of carbon fibre and aluminium, with double bearings in rear pivots that are said to improve durability. It comes with the 800Wh battery and uses proportional geometry, so every rider should be able to find the desired fit. There are three models available at launch as part of the brands Core series, with the Karve EVO S starting at 5,650 / 6,399 and the Karve EVO RXS topping the range at 7,299 / 8,399 with the latest RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork. We can expect Works and Stag Works options down the line. Atherton S.170E The Atherton S.170E offers endless customisation. Tom Marvin / OurMedia Perhaps one of the more interesting options is Athertons S.170E, which Tom Marvin had the chance to ride alongside the brand's co-founder Dan Atherton. The S.170E is the brands first electric mountain bike and continues to utilise Athertons customisable geometry that enables you to alter tube length for the perfect fit. At the heart is the M2S motor, and it uses the 700Wh Premium Cell Battery, which is rounder and fits the bike's seat tube similarly to the Amflow. As the name suggests, theres 170mm of travel on offer. There are three models available, starting at 6,999 for the base S.170E.3 and rising to 8,999 for the S.170E.1. Pivot Shuttle AMPD The Pivot Shuttle AMPD features a clever suspension linkage. Tom Marvin / OurMedia Pivots Shuttle AMPD is more all-mountain oriented, with 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm fork. It sits between the Shuttle SL and Shuttle LT, both of which have Boschs Performance Line CX motor. This bike uses the 800Wh battery and features a DW-link suspension linkage to control the rear suspension. The Pivot Shuttle AMPD launches with three models, ranging from $9,499 to $14,499. Read more: Ever wondered how mountain bikes are launched? Behind the scenes with the new Pivot Shuttle AMPD in Finale Ligure Lee Cougan Fl The Fl is the brand's first enduro-oriented ebike. Lee Cougan The Fl is Lee Cougan's first carbon ebike, and takes the shape of an enduro slayer with 160mm of travel front and rear. It has a full-carbon frame, and uses the 800Wh integrated battery for maximum performance. The frame has been designed to accommodate tyres up to 2.6in. The brand says it uses Deep Dropper Integration, which sees the size-S bike equipped with a 150mm dropper post. YT Decoy X The Decoy X Launch Edition features impressive spec for the money. YT Industries On the back of the good news that it's returning to British shores, YT revealed the new Decoy X with an Avinox motor. The bike features an aluminium frame that offers 160mm of rear travel mated to a 170mm fork up front. Only the launch edition is currently available, using Foxs Podium upside-down fork, although more models are expected for summertime. The bike uses the 800Wh battery and is priced at 8,499. Forbidden Druid-E The Druid-E was one of the first bikes to use the original Avinox motor. Forbidden Bike Company Forbidden was one of the first OEMs to pick up on the first Avinox motor, so it's no surprise to see it opting for the M2S and M2 for this latest model. The brands iconic high-pivot Trifecta suspension linkage is carried over from the non-assisted bike and it retains the 150mm of rear-suspension travel. T1 and T2 bike builds feature the M2S motor, while the cheaper T3 and T4 bikes use the M2 motor. Prices start at CAD$9,699 and top out at CAD$16,199. Commencal Meta Power SX Avinox Commencal offers the bike in five build options. Commencal The Meta Power SX Avinox is another enduro-inspired bike, with 160mm of rear-suspension travel mated to a 170mm fork up front. It gives the option of either the 600Wh or 800Wh motor, depending on the model and specification. The suspension is controlled by Commencals Virtual Contact System (VCS) linkage, which is said to use two co-rotating links that optimise kinematics for active, supportive suspension. There are five models available at launch, starting at 6,600 and topping out at 10,450. Orange Phase The Phase remains true to classic Orange design. Orange Bikes Orange has also joined the many manufacturers putting their chips on DJIs latest motor. The Phase bolts the M2S motor into a 160mm platform, alongside the 800Wh motor. Oranges brutalist styling continues to shine, and there are only two models to pick from the 8,250 RS or the 8,750 Factory model. Megamo Reason The Reason CRB 01 is the top-of-the-line long-travel option. Megamo Megamo offers the Reason with a full 160mm of travel, or 140mm on the Reason Air meaning it is one of the few trail bikes weve seen released with the Avinox motor. This is accomplished by using the same frame, but with a different linkage. The bike uses the M2S motor and is powered by the 800Wh battery. Carbon and aluminium options are available, with four models available for each configuration. Raymon Tarok The Tarok Ultimate has full Fox Factory suspension. Raymon The Tarok is positioned as an all-mountain bike, with 150mm of rear travel bound to a 160mm fork. Like the Amflow and Atherton, the Tarok uses the 700Wh battery with 220Wh/kg energy density. There are three models available at launch, with the Tarok Pro priced at 5,999 and the range-topping Tarok Ultimate at 9,999. Thmus Oberrider Pricing isn't available for the Oberrider, but you can request it. Thmus The Oberrider is positioned for trail and enduro, with the carbon-framed bike featuring 140mm of rear suspension in the SL format and 170mm in the ST format. A full-carbon frame is used, and the brand claims a weight of as little as 19.5kg for the bike. The bike can be specced with the 600Wh or 800Wh battery. A high-pivot is used in the suspension design, making it one of the few with this design.

Paris-Roubaix Femmes returns on 12 April 2026, with the womens peloton once again tackling the cobbles on the road to the iconic Roubaix Velodrome. This page is your place to find the full startlist for the 2026 edition, with the line-up currently preliminary and subject to change ahead of race day...