Adam Yates triumphed on stage four of O Gran Camio 2026. The Briton seized the overall lead after a solid, astute ride backed by an impeccable UAE Team Emirates XRG, on a brutal route of relentless climbs and technical roads where the selection formed naturally from distance. It was a great day b...

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Max in Germany, who walks through the Stooge Rambler he built up for off-road touring. Get to know a little about Max, see his custom Stooge, and read his story of finding his way to bikepacking here...The post Readers Rig: Maxs Stooge Rambler appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Have you ever heard of an extremophile? No, its not your friend who only listens to identical-sounding black metal bands with identical-looking scratchy letter logos. An extremophile is an organism that can survive pretty much anything, like those little wormy things they thaw out of the Siberian permafrost:And yes, I know your extremophile friend has every single identical-sounding Siberian Permafrost album on vinyl, good for him.Well, the bicycle world has its own extremophiles, and while most people associate durability and longevity with steel, one of the hardiest of all extremophiles is the venerable Trek 1200, which is of course made from glued-together aluminum:Its a scientific fact that you cannot walk more than half a block in New York without encountering at least one Trek 1200. Furthermore, 85% of them still have intact Biopace stickers on the chainrings, and fully 98% of them boast original pie plates:The world really never needed another bike from Trek after the 1200, which could by why theyre in such trouble.Meanwhile, I guess the whole Sea Otter thing is happening, and its clear from the coverage that the industry has made its decision and the move to 32-inch wheels is officially a Done Deal, as evidenced by this Ari Fleisher:So far it sounds like the new wheel size is ideal for riding short distances through crowds:Beyond that, both of the Ari 32 prototypes I saw had unique-looking prototype negative-rise Race Face stems to compensate for the larger front wheel. Foxs bike also had a set of Race Face branded wheels with its own Vault hubs, so those are also clearly ride ready prototypes as well. The bright red Raicam Racing brakes arent a common sight, either. I had a chance to ride Foxs bike up and down a crowded pathway between the booths, which was my first time on 32 wheels. It was paved and there were lots of people around, so I cant say that I took much away from the experience, other than that the fork was definitely functional.OK, so in case youve lost track, heres a brief summary of the past six years in bicycle retail:In 2020 governments wouldnt let people go to work and instead sent them checks to do nothingBored out of their minds, they all decided to buy bikesThe big bike companies went hog wild, overproduced, and bought up a bunch of bike shops, because if history has taught us anything its that bike booms never endPeople went back to work and the bike boom ended immediatelySo now theyre engineering a wholesale shift to a new wheel size that will make all these bikes they cant sell instantly obsolete.Makes sense to me.But hey, what do I know? The world has a way of confounding your expectations. For example, when I was younger there was this idea that Australians were rugged individualists:Or at least lovable eccentrics:But then I got older and learned that Crocodile Dundee was basically Hitler:[Maybe the most Guardian article that ever Guardianed.]And far from being a land of rugged individualism, Australia is a place where you cant even ride a bicycle without wearing a helmet. In fact, doing pretty much anything on a bicycle in Australia will land you a fine, even if youre South Australias top traffic cop:Heres what happened:Supt Johnson, head of SA Polices Traffic Services Branch, was fined after taking a selfie while cycling on a residential street and posting it to his Strava account.Mr Johnson said he had been winding down after a 200km ride with friends last year, and he was less than 100 metres from his home when he took the photo.And heres the photo:Wow. As far as Im concerned, hes guilty of nothing, apart from being a huge Fred. Even here in New York its not illegal to use a phone while riding a bicycle. Certainly using a phone while driving a car is dangerous, but using one while youre ridingto take a picture of yourself no lessisnt any different from any of the other things you routinely do on the bike, such as eating, drinking, sticking your gloves in your jersey pocket, or going downstairs and rearranging the furniture, if you get my meaning. I say anyone in favor of fines just for taking a photo while riding a bike has nothing to rearrange.

The 2026 Brabantse Pijl was a race that was attacked hard, but ended in a small peloton sprint. The many cobbled climbs and attacks were not enough to completely destroy the peloton, and the culimination of a ferocious chase was a sprint to victory where Anders Foldager rode to victory for Team Jayc...

UPDATED April 17, 2026 BY Olha Kurochkina IN Cycle Touring Advice no comments Can I Ride At My Own Pace On A TDA Global Cycling Tour?I guess when people think of a bicycle tour, the first image that comes to mind is a tight pack of cyclists, all riding at the same speed. And at times, that image is what holds people back from signing up for their first tour with us.If youre picturing that kind of group You can relax. Thats not what TDA is about. In fact, something quite different happens on any given day, the group spreads out.Ready to rollRiders roll out for the day after breakfast, some immediately ticking off the kilometres, others taking their time, enjoying a second coffee and extra pastry perhaps! Some riders stop at every interesting viewpoint, bakery, or roadside caf along the way. Others ride steadily, finding their rhythm and sticking to it for most of the day. You might be surprised, but I once met a rider who managed to take a short nap right next to our TDA lunch van.Riders gather at lunchBy midday, riders are spread out along the route riding their own pace. Of course, riding at your own pace doesnt mean youre on your own. Youll find that many of your new tour friends will cycle a similar pace and want to join you for the day. As well, the TDA crew is out on the road, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. There is the TDA lunch stop, and a sweep rider that follows behind the last rider in our group. So, whether youre having a strong day, taking it easy, or somewhere in between, theres support nearby.And if a day doesnt go as planned, thats okay too. You can ride a day by hopping in the support vehicle till lunch, or from lunch, or take a full day off the bike to rest and recharge.What often surprises people is how natural it all feels once youre there. Theres no pressure to keep up, no sense of falling behind. Just the quiet rhythm of moving forward at your own pace.So, can you ride at your own pace? Yes. Thats exactly how its meant to be. If that was the one thing holding you back, maybe its time to take a closer look. You might find its more within reach than it seemed.Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "Can I Ride At My Own Pace On A TDA Global Cycling Tour?" Cancel reply

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Following our first written roundup highlighting some of the most interesting bikes and gear from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Neil shares his video recap of day one, including stunning new bikes, fresh bike tech, and more. Watch it hereThe post Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2026 (Part 1) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The fifth stage of O Gran Camio 2026 takes place this Saturday, 18th of April, bringing the curtain down on a gripping edition. Adam Yateswon the queen stage on Friday, and will defend the yellow jersey. Below, the preview with the profile, favourites, and prediction. The final stage of O Gran C...

This weeks Debrief features fresh Brother Cycles colors, the lightest 32-inch wheels yet, colorful Paul top caps, a dual-burner camp stove, Iceland dreams, an event to follow live, and more. Find it all hereThe post Friday Debrief: Paul Top Caps, Featherlight 32 Wheels, a Dual-Burner Camp Stove, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.