The 2026 Giro d'Italia will take place from the 8th to the 31st of May. It is the first Grand Tour of the season, and there are 21 stages that will take the riders through many of Italy's iconic cities, the mythical Alps, and many treacherous stages - each one can end the climber's chances of winnin...

This weeks Debrief features 32 is already dead, Ombraz Blue Mirror lenses, Zpacks Deluxe Camp Shoes, titanium grey chainrings, several events to follow live, and more. Find it all hereThe post Friday Debrief: 32 is Already Dead, Deluxe Camp Shoes, Titanium Grey Chainrings, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Shimano recently launched some additions to its GRX gravel component lineup. The additions were two new chainring sizes and two new crank arm length options. The updated 44-tooth and 46-tooth chainrings join the existing 40T and 42T options. Along with that are the new shorter 160mm and 165mm crank arm lengths.(Photos / Shimano)The new rings and crank arms are for the RX810 series. These additions will give gravel riders even more ways to dial in their bikes fit and gearing. Bigger ChainringsShimano GRX 46tThe larger 44t and 46t chainrings are for the riders who spend time on flatter terrain or take part in race-focused gravel events where maintaining higher speeds matters. Additionally, as Shimano often points out, a larger chainring results in less chain friction.Shimano GRX 44tThe new chainrings work with existing GRX cranksets in both 1x and 2x configurations across the 600- and 800-series groups. That means current GRX users can upgrade without replacing their entire drivetrain. Thats nice. Shorter Crank ArmsTheres been a shorter is better movement going on in the crank arm world for some time now. A shorter crank arm can benefit riders by allowing a smaller, more efficient pedal stroke. Shorter cranks can also support higher pedaling cadences and reduce stress on joints during long rides. With the addition of new crank arm lengths, the RX810 lineup now offers crank lengths ranging from 160mm to 175mm in 2.5mm increments.Hit the link below for more details on these new offerings. Ride.Shimano.comThe post Shimano Gives us Two New GRX Chainring Sizes and Two Shorter Crank Arm Choices appeared first on Bikerumor.

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The general classification battle at La Vuelta Femenina 2026 finally erupted in spectacular fashion on the savage slopes of Les Praeres, where Anna van der Breggen powered to a dominant summit victory to seize control of the race and end Lotte Kopeckys spell in the red jersey. After an unusually ca...

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Luis in Asheville, North Carolina, who shares an extended look at his custom Flowers ATB and the story of how a chance encounter led him to commission it from a local builder. Learn about Luis's custom bike and some of the many folks who pitched in to make it happen here...The post Readers Rig: Luiss Flowers ATB appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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Team Visma | Lease a Bike emerged from the chaotic opening stage of the 2026 Giro dItalia believing their conservative approach to the finale in Burgas had been fully justified after a huge crash tore through the peloton inside the final kilometre. While Paul Magnier sprinted to victory and the Mag...

In every companys growth, there are always exciting firsts, and Priority Bicycles has just embarked on a big one. Priority built their brand selling belt-driven commuter bikes, but last fall they jumped into the high-end MTB market with the Vanth enduro bike.Todays news is that Priority has assembled the Priority Race Team to take their high-pivot, belt-driven Vanth to the World Cup stage. The brand has sponsored enduro racers Evan Wall and Lief Rodgers, who have already raced their Vanths in the Squamish Enduro and will be heading overseas to the UCI Enduro World Cup in France at the end of May.The Bike Priority Vanth:I got a chance to ride the Vanth before its release last year, and it captured my interest at first glance. First off, its a Gates belt-driven bike with a Pinion Smart.Shift gearbox. The frame also features a Stillpoint high-pivot suspension linkage and a unique layout with a double seat mast. The beefy single rear swingarm, allowing for easy belt removal/replacement, also catches the eye.The Vanths second seat mast is strictly there to provide a mount for suspension pivots. Priority built the frame around the pivot locations they wanted, and the second mast allowed the design to come together. The Vanth frame has an aluminum front end and a carbon monocoque rear. It runs MX wheels only and offers 165mm rear travel.After four years developing the Vanth, building on our 12-year commitment to Gates Belt Drive innovation, this is about proving performance in real race conditions, said Connor Swegle, Co-founder and CMO at Priority Bicycles. Evan and Lief are fantastic riders who are ready to show off the Vanth enduro on the world stage. Inspired by competition for Gates DH Belted Purse, we built this bike to perform at the highest level, and now were putting it in the hands of enduro athletes to show how it can compete.The Racers Lief Rodgers:Lief Rodgers started racing in the XC class, but moved over to enduro racing and stepped onto the podium. Last year he achieved a top-five ranking in the UCI Enduro World Series, and his 2026 season already includes a Canadian Enduro Series win in Kelowna, B.C. Rodgers also finished third in his category at the recent Squamish Enduro.Speaking about the Vanth, Rodgers said, From the first lap, it didnt feel like anything Id ever ridden before. The suspension smooths everything out, and the silence is something everyone notices right away.Evan Wall:Winner of the 2020 Pinkbike Academy, Evan Wall has proven his skills with consistent top-ten finishes on the enduro circuit. At the Squamish enduro, Wall landed himself in eighth place. Walls riding style is fast, aggressive, and committed through rough terrain. That approach seems well-suited to a high-pivot bike with a rearward axle path like the Vanth.Im honored to be chosen by Priority to help launch this team. Theyre building a bike thats incredibly planted and predictable when it matters most, said Wall. That consistency helps you save energy and push harder for longer, especially on rough, steep tracks where the bike takes a lot of the abuse.The Priority Race Team will compete at major enduro races throughout 2026, putting the Vanth to the test on varying terrain and providing real-world feedback to Prioritys designers. Priority also plans to feature the racers in a series of vlogs, showcasing their preparation for races, their perspectives on racing, and the various courses theyll be riding. For more info on the Vanth enduro bike or to follow the Priority Race Team this season, check out Priority Bicycles website. prioritybicycles.comThe post Priority Bicycles Enters UCI World Cup Racing with the Priority Race Team appeared first on Bikerumor.