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The opening stage of the Tour of the Alps saw a bunch sprint decide the winner, however it was not without its traps on the way. It was a calm day in the bunch, until the final 5 kilometers where INEOS Grenadiers forced the pace and tried to surprise. However Thymen Arensman's attack, which came on...

The latest addition to the Ultradynamico lineup is the BRUT, a fast-rolling tire that will soon be available in the brand's four signature casings. For more information on this new tire, read on below...The post The Ultradynamico BRUT is a Fast Gravel Tire appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

SRAM has amalgamated its Eagle SX, NX, GX, X01, XX1 mechanical and Eagle X1 AXS, GX AXS, X01 AXS, and XX1 AXS (electronic) drivetrains into three new groupsets: mechanical Eagle S100 and Eagle S200, and electronic Eagle S500 AXS. This means fewer SKU (stock keeping unit) codes to build and stock for the industry, and less choice (and possible confusion) for consumers. The new Eagle S-Series derailleurs are only available in traditional-style threaded replaceable derailleur hanger mountings, so if you want a UDH-specific groupset, you need something from SRAM's Transmission range. However, SRAM has released a very smart product called the UDH Half Mount for the S-Series, designed to prevent damage for a bargain price. It reminds me of a different component from years passed. What do you get? SRAM's Eagle S500 AXS derailleur is gravel-, MTB- and road-compatible, depending on which AXS shifter you pair it with. SRAM SRAMs S-Series is for riders who want a SRAM drivetrain to run on a traditional derailleur hanger, not UDH. That's good news if you have an older bike and for manufacturers looking for OE drivetrains for bikes without a UDH option. SRAM is quick to explain this groupset is for gravel or road riders, as well as MTBers, extolling the idea of pairing the S500 derailleur with road eTap shifters and a 1x road crankset on the S-Series landing page. UDH Half Mount SRAM's UDH Half Mount derailleur plate costs only 10 and reinforces the S-Series derailleur. SRAM SRAM says the UDH Half Mount provides extra robustness in the case of side impacts, knocks and slams, and is created specifically to integrate with the Eagle S100 derailleur. It reminds me strongly of Specializeds HGR derailleur hanger guard from over a decade ago, in the way it bolts onto the concentric axle-mount and into the end of the derailleur to reinforce the body against knocks. Specialized's HGR looks similar to SRAM's UDH Half Mount, but had a less sophisticated interface with the derailleur. Specialized Its not expensive either, currently listed on sale by retailers for prices as low as 10 / $10 / 10. S100 SRAM's S100 Eagle groupset is your budget way into 12-speed SRAM groupsets and is shown here with its Half Mount UDH plate. SRAM Eagle S100 is the cheapest of the new SRAM S-Series groupsets, with a 12-speed 50-10t cassette offering a 455% gear range. The derailleur costs only 75 and uses SRAM's drag spring cage damper (instead of a more complicated clutch). Its compatible with up to a 50t inner cassette cog and SRAM's Half Mount UDH for MTBers looking for maximum robustness. The cranks are 75 including the chainring, the PG-1210 Eagle cassette with Shimano HG freehub compatibility is 95, and the S100 chain costs 35. The band-clamp shifter is also 35. SRAM is also catering for eMTBers and those jumping on the 'short cranks are good' bandwagon, offering the S100 crank from only 155mm in length up to 175mm. However, these are bolt-on rather than thru-axle, utilising SRAM's pre-existing PowerSpline bottom bracket technology. S200 S200 Eagle groupset offers 520% gear range thanks to large 52-10t cassette compatibility. SRAM The S200 offers a greater 520% gear range thanks to a larger 52-10t cassette. The shifter is Matchmaker-compatible, instead of using a band clamp, and costs 45. The S200 derailleur is described as a workhorse and uses SRAM's Type 3 clutch: it costs 145. The S200 crank (without chainring) is 90, the recommended XG-1275 cassette is 240 and the S200 chain is 45. S500 SRAM's S500 Eagle AXS groupset is the gateway to electronic shifting and is compatible with existing road and MTB AXS shifters. SRAM S500 is your cheapest way to access SRAM AXS technology, with the electronic derailleur costing 425. It uses the Overload Clutch found on SRAM's more expensive AXS derailleurs, which disengages the motor-gearbox in the derailleur during an impact before returning to its original position. No specific S500 shifter is listed on SRAM's website, but it will be compatible with both its AXS road and MTB shifters. The S500 chain costs 110, is available in Gold or Rainbow and is ebike-compatible. The SRAM-recommended XG-1299 cassette is available in Gold or Rainbow for 595. The S500 carbon crank uses a DUB BB, Boost spacing and costs 400 with a three-bolt aluminium X-SYNC 2 chainring. It is available in 165mm, 170mm and 175mm lengths.

On the 22nd of April the peloton tackles the second of the Ardennes classics: La Flche Wallonne. The Belgian classic is marked by the multiple ascents of the famous Mur de Huy, the only one of the week's tryptic that features a summit finish. We take a look at its startlist. The race was created in...

We met up with Revelate Designs founder Eric Parsons at this year's Sea Otter Classic for an early look at some exciting new bikepacking gear they'll launch next month. Find a peek at the new Birote Rack Bag, updated top tube bag lineup, and fresh bolt-on handlebar cradle here...The post 2026 Sea Otter Classic: Revelate Designs Rack Bag, Top Tube Bags, and Handlebar Cradle appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Americas war on Iran has caused a significant increase in fuel prices since the end of February, with the average price of unleaded petrol now around 1.58, versus 1.33 a litre previously, and diesel now 1.91, up from 1.58 per litre, according to the BBC. A new survey by YouGov, commissioned by Cycling UK, has found this has prompted 28% of UK drivers to cycle or walk more to help reduce costs. A further 15% stated they were actively considering this change. When we looked previously into the cost savings that could be made by cycling, Cycling UK told us it estimated that commuting by bike could save 771 per year. Cycling to work has been estimated to save a London commuter up to 1,400 per annum. Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images Between 31 March and 1 April 2026, YouGov surveyed more than 2,000 adults for the new research. It found the proportion of respondents choosing to walk or cycle more was greater than those considering other changes, including going out less at 27%, taking public transport at 23%, car sharing at 9% or making other cuts to afford petrol at 19%. The research also found 27% of UK drivers were already reducing their number of trips to cut fuel costs, with a further 19% claiming to be considering this, should fuel prices remain high. It also found women were more likely than men to report theyd cut back on trips, although men were more likely to report having bought a bicycle. Cycling UK points out that its findings from the survey were aligned with those from a previous survey it commissioned, which highlighted the cycling gender gap. The research found a significant gender gap in the effect of high fuel prices on driving. Steve Sayers / Our Media Commenting on the research findings, Sarah Mitchell, chief executive of Cycling UK, said: With so many people turning to cycling and walking instead of driving, we urgently need a package of measures to make cycling feel like a safe and viable option for local journeys. As well as saving money when prices are rising, more people cycling and walking means fewer people using limited fuel reserves, which is good news for everyone. Cycling UK is asking the UK and devolved governments to provide greater assistance to help people to cycle and walk more. It suggests that this might include tax incentives, measures to make local roads safer and financial support for access to bikes and ebikes.

Has the all-new Open WI.DE ushered in a new gravel category, or does the industry's unhealthy obsession with wider tyres need to stop?

Lige-Bastogne-Lige, the fourth monument of the season and final spring classic, is fast approaching. Tadej Pogacar is headlining the race as the man to beat but he is facing Amstel Gold Race winner Remco Evenepoel and, this Wednesday's main favourite for Flche Wallonne, Paul Seixas. Lance Armstro...

The new Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack builds on the proven design of their original Pannier Rack by adding a standalone pannier-mounting rail beneath the top deck. Miles recently returned from nine days of bikepacking in Baja, Mexico, to test its expedition-worthiness. Find his Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack review here...The post Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack Review: Load er Up appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.