Jonas Vingegaard commands all attention on the eve of the 2026 Giro dItalia. The Dane arrives as the overwhelming favourite for the maglia rosa after crashes sidelined rivals such as Joo Almeida and Richard Carapaz, and his superiority, on paper, looks clear. In Spain, however, much of the debat...

granfondo graean cymru6th september 2026 | Cerrigydrudionlong route80km | 1,570mBOOK NOWmedium route50km | 930mBOOK NOWOVERVIEWWHAT TO EXPECTROUTESFAQsLocal areaMAKE A WEEKEND OF ITPACKING LISTOVERVIEWThe official Granfondo of the Graean Cymru, part of the UCI Gravel World Series.Ride the route hours before the elites race it and watch the top gravel riders in the world from the side of the course! Be part of an event here in North Wales which attracts riders from all corners of the planet!Enjoy one of the biggest gravel cycling weekends of the year with camping available all weekend, track racing on Friday evening & ride outs in the Eryri National Park on Saturday!The Granfondo route is stunning taking in two remote lakes and some punchy climbs in Clocaenog Forest before finishing on one of Europes best karting circuits!RIDE HIGHLIGHTS:Ride the route of Graean Cymru hours before the world's best racersEnjoy one of the most beautiful gravel routes in Europe taking in Llyn Brenig, Llyn Alwen & Clocaenog ForestMake a weekend of it with camping & rides over 3 daysWhat to expectA challenging but glorious ride in the beautiful countryside of Denbighshire & Conwy. Plenty of climbs both on back roads and on the gravel & some lovely riding in forests & around the reservoirs.Ride difficultyBoth routes involve a decent amount of climbing starting with a tough climb to Alwen. The forest section is lumpy but the sections around the reservoirs is flatter and flowing.Long Route ****Medium Route ***Ride difficulty explained***** Reserved just for our hardest routes. Expect long distance & lots of challenging climbs both on and off road.**** Typically longer rides with regular climbs which could be both steep & long. Suitable for regular riders with some training.*** A mix of terrain & elevation. A decent day out with some tricky sections but still suitable for regular riders.** Some harder sections but suitable for all regular cyclists* Easy, suitable for all riders. Mostly flat route.Technical difficultyThe gravel in this part of North Wales is mostly smooth with a couple of soft spots which could be muddy if wet but overall this is an off-roader suitable for all abilities.Long Route **Medium Route **Technical difficulty explained***** A challenging route suitable only for experienced riders. Expect short hike-a-bike sections, a mix of terrain & loose climbs and descents.**** Suitable for regular off roaders, the route may contain rockier sections, technical descents etc.*** A mix of off road conditions with some more difficult sections.** More typical UK gravel which may be muddy when wet but no challenging sections* Smooth terrain suitable for all riders.TYRE & BIKE RECOMMENDATIONSThis route is designed for gravel bikes but you will be fine on a hardtail MTB. We do send out tyre recommendations closer to the time. A standard all-rounder gravel tyre (35-45mm) will be ideal for both routes.Included in entryFully Signed RouteOur team work tirelessly to create the best gravel routes in the UK. All courses are fully signed so you can just enjoy the ride.Checkpoints with proper foodAn epic ride deserves proper support. We have tea, coffee and cake at the first feed and sandwiches & crisps at the main feed. Checkpoints are approx every 30-40kmAccurate GPX FilesA few days before the ride, we will send GPX files for all of the route options so you can follow the course on your GPS as well as the signs.Mechanics AvailableAt the rider village & at selected feed stops we have mechanics available to help with any bike issues. We also have spare inner tubes, CO2 &more.Rider Support VansWe are here to make sure you have a great day on the gravel. If you have any major mechanicals or need collecting, support vehicles are a phone callaway.Beer at Finish LineYou will be greeted at the finish line with a beer & food available from our food truck. Perfect to chat about your day with fellow riders.Fully Signed RouteOur team work tirelessly to create the best gravel routes in the UK. All courses are fully signed so you can just enjoy the ride.Checkpoints with proper foodAn epic ride deserves proper support. We have tea, coffee and cake at the first feed and sandwiches & crisps at the main feed. Checkpoints are approx every 30-35kmAccurate GPX FilesA few days before the ride, we will send GPX files for all of the route options so you can follow the course on your GPS as well as the signs.Mechanics AvailableAt the rider village & at selected feed stops we have mechanics available to help with any bike issues. We also have spare inner tubes, CO2 &more.Rider Support VansWe are here to make sure you have a great day on the gravel. If you have any major mechanicals or need collecting, support vehicles are a phone callaway.Beer at Finish LineYou will be greeted at the finish line with a beer & food available from our food truck. Perfect to chat about your day with fellow riders.EVENT PROGRAM3rd September: GPX files and pre ride briefing sent by email to each rider.4th September: From 5pm, join us for some fun social racing on one of Europes best karting circuits.5th September: Club rides both out on the UCI course and in Eryri National Park or come and watch the Women & Men over 50s race6th September: 6.30am: Ride village at GYG Karting opens. Collecting your ride number takes approx 10 mins.6th September: 7am to 7.30am: Ride start. We will give you a short ride briefing and set you off in small groups.6th September: 11am to 1pm: ride finishes. Free shuttle service to Llyn Brenig to watch the elite race.6th September: 7pm: Link to ride times & rider photos sent to each participant by email.ROUTE DETAILSLONG ROUTEWe start with a lap of the karting track at GYG, one of the top circuits in the country & then head up (and we do mean up!) to Llyn Brenig with flowy singletrack and smooth gravel.At 21km we head into Clocaenog Forest where the riding gets spicier with plenty of short, sharp climbs. We do an exact lap of the Graean Cymru UCI course here including a stretch of singletrack and come out of the forest for the sprint by the lake.After crossing the UCI finish line we head over to the more remote Llyn Alwen for a lap and then descend back into the kart track for a fun finish!Percentage of Route Off Road: 90%Distance: 80kmElevation: 1,570mDifficulty:Technical Difficulty:Medium ROUTEThe medium route follows the long route to 25km and then skips 30km within the forest. A great option for any newer riders or anyone wanting a shorter ride on a beautiful route that is nearly all off road.Percentage of Route Off Road: 90%Distance: 50kmElevation: 930mDifficulty:Technical Difficulty:Medium ROUTEThe medium route follows the long route to 31.5km up to the lakes, around Alwen & Brenig and into the forest.We break off and cut out some of the many climbs in Clocaenog and enjoy a lovely descent back to the karting track.Percentage of Route Off Road: 90%Distance: 53kmElevation: 950mDifficulty:Technical Difficulty:SHORT ROUTELorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.Percentage of Route Off Road: 40%Distance: 104kmElevation: 750mDifficulty:Technical Difficulty:FAQsWHERE DOES THE RIDE START & FINISHThe ride starts and finishes at GYG Karting. There is free parking onsite as well as toilets & refreshments.IS CAMPING AVAILABLEYes, you can add camping when you book your entry. This is at GYG Karting and there are toilets, showers & a cafe onsite.ARE E-BIKES ALLOWED?Yes, e-bikes are allowed on all Glorious Gravel ride. These must comply with UK law.WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE A MECHANICAL OR ACCIDENT?We have first aiders & mechanics at the feed stops. There will be a phone number on the back of your ride number call this if you need collecting.LOCAL AREAThe North Wales Gravel X starts at GYG Karting, just off the A5 at Cerrigydrudion, around 2hrs from Birmingham, Liverpool & Manchester.There is camping onsite with facilities, smaller hotels in the area and then a larger selection in the nearby bigger town of Ruthin.The nearest train station is in Rhyl or Wrexham,Make a weekend of itThe ride village is close to Llyn Alwen and not far from Eryri National Park so you can combine this ride with a trip to the mountains or castles in the area.The nearest town is Ruthin which is a great base to explore North Wales. For an active day, there is great MTB nearby at Llandegla or climb Moel Famau, the highest peak in the Clwydian Hills and a challenging all day hike.Head over to Llyn Brenig where the ride goes around for some fishing or swimming. There is a sauna on site & a lovely visitors centre.Make a weekend of itThe ride village is close to Llyn Alwen and not far from Eryri National Park so you can combine this ride with a trip to the mountains or castles in the area.The nearest town is Ruthin which is a great base to explore North Wales. For an active day, there is great MTB nearby at Llandegla or climb Moel Famau, the highest peak in the Clwydian Hills and a challenging all day hike.Head over to Llyn Brenig where the ride goes around for some fishing or swimming. There is a sauna on site & a lovely visitors centre.Packing listThe route takes in some remote sections. We have support vans available but we recommend you are as self sufficient as possible including:Bike spares2 x inner tubes suitable for the size of your tyreIf running a tubeless set up, have a tubeless repair kit including plugs and spare sealant.Multitool | Chain link specific for your bike chainSmall pump | Brake pads (especially in wet conditions)Personal Medical kit1 x crepe roll bandage | Gauze or similar absorbent dressingAssorted plasters | Antiseptic (spray, cream or wipes) | Prescribed medicationThe post Granfondo Graean Cymru appeared first on Glorious Gravel Off Road Adventures in Cycling.

The 2026 Giro d'Italia is giving way to many riders making their Grand Tour debut. Several will also be having their first three-week race experience; whilst the list of first-time Giro participants includes none other than Jonas Vingegaard. The Giro will not have anyone below the age of 20 partici...

Cargo e-bikes can easily creep into 4-digit price tags. In fact, most do. But not Buzz. The brand has been around since 2019, making folding and commuter-style e-bikes.And now theyve added the Beekeeper to their lineup. The Beekeeper is a mini-mullet (2420) cargo e-bike with a claimed 40-mile range between charges. And, best of all, it costs less than the 4-digits were used to seeing.Who is Buzz?It isnt Kevins brother from Home Alone. Well, Buzz is Kevins brother in the Christmas classic, but not in this context.Honestly, I hadnt heard of them either. But availability at Walmart.com and, especially, Huffy.com gives a pretty good hint. United Wheels Limited owns Buzz.If youre not familiar with United Wheels, they are the parent company of brands such as Huffy, Batch, and Niner. United Wheels launched Buzz as the dedicated e-bike corner of their bike portfolio.However, it was a bit more than that. Buzz also helps meet the needs of a changing transportation system. Especially in urban areas, more people are ditching their cars and going for electric commuters.And Buzz makes that transition a bit easier by offering their e-bikes at a pretty affordable price. Like the Beekeeper, a cargo e-bike for $800.However, its not $800 right now. Despite the press material claiming a price tag of $800, if youve already looked at Huffys or Walmarts website, youll see a price tag of $999. It seems that the $200 savings are for different sales that Buzz has already run and will hopefully run again.Regardless, a sub-$1,000 is a pretty good deal for a cargo e-bike.So, What is the Beekeeper?Good question. The Buzz Beekeeper is a massive mixed-wheel (24 up front, 20 rear) cargo e-bike. It falls into the class 2 e-bike category, which means assistance kicks off at 20 MPH (likely a bit before). However, class 2 does have a throttle.The Beekeeper is equipped with a rear-hub motor producing 60Nm of torque and 500W of peak power. This power is paired to a 500Wh battery and boasts (up to) 40 miles between charges.And Buzz says the battery takes 6-7 hours to charge fully. There is also a center-mounted LCD screen displaying information such as speed, assist level, and battery life. A controller mounted on the left handlebar allows the rider to switch between modes and power the Beekeeper on and off.Now, who made the battery and motor? We dont know, and Buzz doesnt say.And it is big. How big? Well, again, Buzz doesnt say. The wheelbase is obviously long, but no geometry chart is provided. However, the Beekeeper does have a dropper seatpost, and Buzz says it fits riders from 52 up to 63.Obviously, its also a cargo bike, and those tend to carry, well, cargo. The Beekeeper has a carrying capacity of 400lbs on the extended rear platform rack. Buzz also offers several accessories for the Beekeeper, including a front rack and pannier bags.Beekeeper DetailsStep through, aluminum frame and wheelsTire size: 243.0 (F) / 203.0 Rear Hub drive motorClass 2, 20MPH, throttle assist500W peak power / 60Nm torque5 pedal assist modes500Wh batteryWeight: 72lbsbuzzbicycles.comThe post Buzz Bicycles has a Sub-$1,000 Cargo E-Bike That Wont Sting Your Wallet appeared first on Bikerumor.

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For years, Enric Mass Grand Tour calendar followed the same pattern. Tour de France. Vuelta a Espana. Repeat. Now, for the first time in his career, the Movistar Team leader is finally preparing to start the Giro dItalia, a race he admits had been in his mind for many years but one he never truly...

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Ten years ago, Marcel Kittel pulled on the Maglia Rosa at the Giro dItalia after winning the opening stage in Arnhem. Now, the former sprint star has arrived in Bulgaria hoping to help Dylan Groenewegen repeat that achievement as Unibet Rose Rockets prepare for the first Grand Tour in team history....

Heres some quick news from Portland Design Works (PDW) for both the commuters and drop bar riders out there. PDW just launched a new mirror, the Watch Your Back Mirror XL. This mirror joins the already existing, smaller drop bar Watch Your Back Bar-End Mirror. Both of these mirrors will help you ride with more awareness of the dangers that are around and behind you.(Photos / Portland Design Works)Mirrors arent dorky. But you know what is dorky? Not keeping an eye on the motorists behind you, thats dorky. So, throw away the negative stigma that bicycle mirrors tend to carry.Look, having eyes in the back of your head would be nice when commuting in traffic or riding on a road with no shoulder. But, we dont have eyes on the back of our heads, do we? No, we dont. So the PDW Watch Your Back Mirrors are the next best solution. Be your own cyclist, stand on your own, and ride with heightened awareness. Ride with one of these mirrors on your steed, and never look back. See what I did there? Ok, enough of that, lets get down to it.Watch Your Back Mirror XLThis new mirror is a perfect addition to any bike in your quiver that might have a more relaxed, upright riding position. Retail: $34Fits 21-26mm diameter handlebarsClamp width: 15mmWeight: 170 grams /6 ouncesHD Glass and nylon bodyMirror diameter: 96mm / 3.78 inchesWatch Your Back Bar-End MirrorThis mirror is not new, but I thought youd like to see the price and specs. Retail: $29Fits 14.8 23.0 inner diameter flat or drop handlebarsWeight: 88 grams / 3.1 ouncesMirror diameter: 70mm / 2.75 inchesHD Glass and nylon bodyCan be used on a flat baror drop bar.Check out all of the cool stuff that PDW offers at the link below. RidePDW.comThe post Portland Design Works has You Covered with New Watch Your Back Mirror XL appeared first on Bikerumor.