The late withdrawals of several headline contenders have reshaped the narrative around the 2026 Giro dItalia, but not, according to one Danish voice, the identity of its likely winner. Jesper Worre believes that while the absences of Joao Almeida, Mikel Landa and the growing uncertainty around Rich...

A Dutch inventor has come up with a bold new idea that gets rid of brake levers entirely. Maas van Beeks electronic braking system enables you to slow down by squeezing the handlebar, with no need for levers. Sensors inside the grips detect how hard you squeeze. These then send that signal to a central unit, which applies the brakes for you. Its a simple idea on the surface, but one van Beek is confident could change how we control our bikes. Van Beek is no stranger to bicycle design, claiming he developed the patented shuttle stem, licensed to bicycle manufacturer Gazelle, and created the racing simulator platform behind Gameseat. He says his new design "challenges over 100 years of brake lever design by making braking more intuitive, immediate, and safer". Read more: Bike brakes explained: disc brakes vs rim brakes vs V-brakes No levers, no hand repositioning The images Van Beek shared have an AI-generated look to them. Maas van Beek Traditional brake levers have been around for more than a century, and while almost every other part of the bike has evolved, this basic setup hasnt changed much something van Beek says should change. Van Beeks says that because his braking system is built into the handlebar itself, you can brake from any hand position without needing to move your fingers, which could make a real difference in an emergency. He recalls a recent ride where a car began to pull out in front of him while he was in the drops, which inspired him to design the new system: I needed to brake instantly, but couldnt reach the levers fast enough, he says. For a split second, I had no braking control. Fortunately, the car stopped, and nothing happened but it made me realise how critical those fractions of a second are. It was moments such as this, he says, that helped shape the idea. Squeeze to stop The concept is similar to brake by wire found on cars. Maas van Beek The system uses pressure sensors inside the handlebar to detect when you squeeze, which then sends that input to a central module, which activates the brakes. Theres also a motor in the system that boosts the braking force. Van Beek says this means you dont need to squeeze especially hard. The system is similar to a servo youd see in a car's braking system. Van Beek says theres a built-in mechanical backup, so the brakes should still work even if the electronic side fails. The Dutchman says the idea could suit performance road bikes, where levers arent in reach when on the tops, but he sees believes there is merit to the idea on everyday bikes too. He sees it as a wider rethink of how bikes are controlled, rather than a niche racing upgrade. What happens next? The system makes sense when riding on the tops. Maas van Beek Right now, the system is still at the concept stage. Van Beek says he has filed a patent application and has shared detailed designs, but there are no working prototypes yet. Hes now looking to team up with bike brands and component makers to bring the idea to life.

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Paul Seixas ride at Lige-Bastogne-Lige has not just strengthened the case for a Tour de France debut, it has intensified an already growing pressure within French cycling to fast-track the 19-year-old towards the Maillot Jaune. After following Tadej Pogacar deeper into the race than any of his ri...

The latest Ari Shafer is an incredible gravel bike. But in spite of the downtube storage, something was missing a way to organize tools inside of that downtube. Now, Ari is offering just that with the new Ari Cache storage bag, which is also sized to fit a lot of bikes with internal downtube storage compartments. And jersey pockets and hydration packs, too.Its made from ripstop Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a cushioned internal liner to keep things from rattling around and making noise. A water-resistant zipper and material keep tools secure and dry.If youre using them in the Shafer, XS-M frames fit two bags,and L-XL frames fit three bags. The ends feature daisy-chain loops so you can string them together and pull them all out at once no fishing around to try to find that bag wedged deep in the tube. This also makes it easy to clip them to packs or belts for off-the-bike transport.Features:Dimension: 200mm x 45mm x 36mmWeight: 34 gDurable UHMWPE ripstop nylon shellNoise-damping linerWater-resistant constructionPull cord for easy removalWebbing clip to daisy chain bags or for external attachmentMSRP is $30.99, available now.AriBikes.comThe post Ari Cache Downtube Storage Pouch Looks Great for Any Bike appeared first on Bikerumor.

The last time Tadej Pogacar raced in the Romandie region, it left a mark that has never fully faded. More than a decade on, as he prepares to start the Tour de Romandie, the Slovenian arrives not only as the defining force in modern cycling, but with a memory from his youth that still carries physic...

The City Council has confirmed on affidavit that it is its intention to proceed with a cycle trial along Strand Road in Sandymount, said the Court of Appeal judges in their judgment on the Strand Road cycle route trial, but a year on from them giving the project the legal green light, sources claim Dublin City Councils chief executive has now cold feet, but a spokesperson for the council said that officials are still examining their options. Using Section 38 of the Road Traffic Acts, a legal measure for road layout changes, Dublin City Council planned to replace a car lane on the coastal road in Sandymount for a 6-month trial. The project was announced in August 2020, but just before it was implemented at the start of 2021, it was blocked from going ahead by a temporary order. The then High Court judge ruled against the project in the summer of the same year a judgment that was ultimately ruled as flawed by the Court of Appeal last year. The issue of whether the council was still seeking to implement the trial was listed as one of the key reasons by the judges as to why they did not rule the case was moot, and why, in their words, the legal issues raised in the appeal are not abstract or hypothetical but real and concrete. If the original High Court judgement, which was overturned, were allowed to stand, it could also have affected any future trial or other projects under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Acts. If a trial does not go ahead, a number of sources were independently concerned that, after years of the council fighting the case in the courts, the council would be creating a moral hazard, as people objecting to other projects would see legal challenges as a relatively risk-free way to delay and ultimately possibly block projects. Sources, who did not want to be named, confirmed to IrishCycle.com last week that the city council was gearing up to run the Strand Road cycle route trial in the first half of this year. But they claimed that Richard Shakespeare, chief executive at Dublin City Council, put the brakes on the trial, with one source describing the idea of a trial as good as dead in the water. Asked about Shakespeare not giving the project the green light, a spokesperson for the council did not directly reply to the contention that he is currently blocking or stalling the trial from going ahead.Shakespeare has been under pressure about his decision to start a process that is expected to see the council move from its central HQ at Wood Quay to a partly built project called Camden Yard, south-west of St Stephens Green. While this is not directly linked to Strand Road, its understood that the backlash to the move a lot of which has focused on the lack of transparency and consultation has made Shakespeare wary of proceeding with the Strand Road trial, especially because national guidelines outline that public consultation only occurs after trials have started. A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said: Dublin City Council is fully committed to the delivery of active travel measures across the city. That commitment is reflected in the significant expansion of the walk-wheel-cycle network in recent years and in the continued prioritisation of active travel in the Councils transport, climate and development strategies.Dublin City Council had no option but to defend the Judicial Review taken against the Strand Road scheme 2021. Once the High Court had made its ruling, it was the Councils view that, if left unchallenged, it would have serious consequences for active travel projects across the country. The Appeal Court judgement, overturning the original High Court ruling, was an important one for all active travel schemes, the spokesperson said. The city council said: The original Strand Road project was a trial scheme, developed as part of the Covid response. The city has thankfully moved on from that time. Dublin City Council is currently examining all the options for bringing forward a scheme in this location. To support our decision-making additional traffic count data is being collected, alongside a comprehensive review of all relevant documentation, consideration of other projects in the area and an assessment of changes since 2020.The spokesperson added: While not all active travel projects progress at the same pace, substantial design and consultation work continues across a wide portfolio of schemes. The Councils commitment to delivering the network should be judged by its long-term approach to integrating walking, wheeling and cycling into Dublins transport network in a way that is effective, sustainable and durable.When asked for a timeline for the review, especially given that such a review was supposed to have started after the judgment was issued a year ago, the council said: While the decision of the Appeal Court may have been a year ago, we have had to revisit all the documentation for the scheme.The original scheme was proposed as a trial and was put forward as part of a Covid response, and in line with the various Covid directives and DMURS Covid note, none of which is currently applicable.The second reply from the council added: Work is progressing to finalise the required documentation and this will inform the appropriate planning framework for the scheme. We are not in a position make a definitive statement on timing at the moment.

If youve been following Dickys dive into 32 wheels, you know that Industry Nine has been working on a 32 wheelset of their own. We finally got some official word on the wheels at Sea Otter, although Industry Nine is still keeping a few details under wraps until later this year.The Hush 32 WheelsIndustry Nine is calling their 32 platform The Hush, though its not much of a secret anymore. Were told that I9 plans to offer The Hush in both MTB and Gravel options this fall with a carbon layup that has been tweaked for the 32 wheel size. The wheels shown were 24h, which suggests that theyll use the Solix hub. You may notice that the carbon rims dont have the typical Convergence Tech that the I9/We Are One Compositise rims are known for. According to I9, thats because they want to make sure the rim is viable before making more complicated molds. These rims will be made in British Columbia, and should be priced similarly to other carbon wheelsets at around $2,400 for the set. Youll also be able to get them in the usual I9 anodized colors, although those usual colors are changingNew Anodized Colors ComingCurrently, youll find that the anodized color count across the line has been reduced from 12 to 7 options. Thats because fresh new colors are coming, though I9 hasnt settled on the new colors just yet. They had a few samples at the show of colors theyre considering, which are all more muted earth tones. We cant wait to see what the final colors will be!industrynine.comThe post Industry Nine Does 32 Wheels on The Hush, Fresh Anodized Colors Incoming appeared first on Bikerumor.

This year's Giro d'Italia will start without one of its reference riders in Mikel Landa. The leader of Soudal - Quick-Step has been sidelined from the first Grand Tour of the season after it was diagnosed that he suffered a pelvis fracture when he was hit by the medical car at Itzulia Basque Country...

The spring Classics campaign ended in style for Tadej Pogacar, who powered to victory at Lige-Bastogne-Lige to claim the 13th Monument of his career. There is no pause, however, as the Slovenian immediately turns his focus to the Tour de Romandie 2026, which gets underway on Tuesday, April 28. For...