Following our second written roundup highlighting some of the most interesting bikes and gear from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Neil shares his video recap of day two, including conversations with Bourdeau Cycles, Vittoria Tires, and Marin Bikes. Watch it hereThe post Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2026 (Part 2) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Brit has recovered from ligament and bone damage from horror crash at Volta a Catalunya

On the 22nd and 26th of April the riders will take on the Flche Wallonne and Lige-Bastogne-Lige, the final two of the Ardennes classics. Here is when and where to watch the races live and on TV, including in the USA and UK. As always, you can always follow the races onCyclingUpToDatewith our fu...

From the 20th to the 24th of April the riders will take on the Tour of the Alps. This is often used as the ultimate preparation race towards the Tour of the Alps, whilst in itself it is a very prestigious race with plenty high mountains and its international course, often crossing borders. We previe...

UAE Emirates-XRG to send whole Giro dItalia squad to Sierra Nevada

Paula Blasis victory at the 2026 Amstel Gold Race Ladies stunned the international pelotonand the winner herself. The UAE Team ADQ rider delivered a standout performance, sealed with a solo attack that left favourites like Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney and Demi Vollering with no reply. Yet beyond...

The Amstel Gold Race Ladies is often tactic and today proved to be the case. A hard race, but one without too many massive difficulties where it is possible to make the difference. Demi Vollering was perhaps the strongest riding uphill but the best possible result was only a podium due to Paula Blas...

From the 8th to the 10th of May, the Leitrim Cycling Festival kicks off Bike Week 2026, returning for its 10th year in Cloone, Co Leitrim.The organisers said: More than a cycling event, the Leitrim Cycling Festival is a celebration of community, connection and creativity. This year marks its 10th year of working with communities across Leitrim to create a weekend of free festival activities for all ages.Rooted in a love of cycling, the festival creates space for joy, imagination and togetherness, while gently inviting people to reflect on how we move through the world. By combining local traditions, opportunities to explore on two wheels, wonderful silliness and good conversation, it allows us to imagine new ways of being in community and even new possibilities for the future, they said. The organisers said that the programme is packed with activities, including learning about the delicious boxty Cloone is famous for and exploring the beautiful trails and amenities Cloone Village has to offer.The cycling festival will include the annual slow bicycle, a leisurely cycle, film screenings, a child bikepowered disco, art workshops, storytelling sessions, shared meals, and music and social gatherings including a traditional music session, and a wellness morning with yoga and a sound bath. There will also be an opportunity to try accessible bikes, childrens balance bikes, and an obstacle course.For more information and to register for free, visit leitrimcyclingfestival.com.

Belgian improves on 2025 podium by beating the man who bested him 12 months ago

A competent all-rounder, if the geometry suits you