The chaotic finale of Stage 1 at the Giro dItalia continues to dominate discussion inside the peloton, but Geraint Thomas believes the nervous sprint into Burgas ultimately reflected the unavoidable reality of Grand Tour racing rather than one single catastrophic organisational failure. The opening...

The fearsome slopes of the Alto de l'Angliru delivered a spectacular finale to La Vuelta Femenina 2026, completely rewriting the general classification on the final day. Paula Blasi executed a flawless turnaround to dethrone race leader Anna van der Breggen, who finished in second in the GC. While t...

Kaden Groves is hopeful he can quickly move on from the chaotic opening stage of the 2026 Giro dItalia after escaping what he admitted was a nasty crash during the finale in Burgas. The Alpecin-Premier Tech sprinter was among the notable fast men caught behind the major incident inside the final...

The latest Allied ECHO has massively increased tire clearance from the prior version, which limited you to a paltry 30mm and was billed as a road bike that could also work as a gravel bike. That was in 2021.My how things have changed, and the new ECHO is their answer to the way were riding road bikes these days. If youre hunting for that one drop bar quiver, heres what you need to knowThe frame weighs 790g (size 56) and clears tires up to 700x45mm, allowing you to maintain speed and comfort on everything fromon smooth pavement to champagne gravel to properly loose and washboardy detours. The geometry still has a fast, road-first feel, just subtly rebalanced for 32-45mm tires and long-distance comfort on a variety of surfaces.A new HB10 carbon handlebar is paired with their ST03 stem (on Red and Force builds) creates a fully integrated, aero front end. The frame fits 1x and 2x drivetrains, electronic only, with a removable front derailleur hanger to keep single chainring builds clean, and 55-tooth compatible for mashers. UDH lets you run any rear mech you want.The ECHO has a third bottle cage mount under the downtube, plus a dedicated frame bag mounting point under the top tube. These additions extend ride range without affecting the bikes handling dynamics. The ECHO is available in four build configurations ranging from $6,820 (SRAM Rival XPLR AXS) to $11,030 (SRAM Red XPLR AXS), with a frameset option at $4,500.Road riding has changed, and ECHO reflects that,said Sam Pickman, Director of Product and Engineering at Allied Cycle Works. We kept performance at the center and expanded what the bike can handle. This is still a fast, precise road machine it just goes further, across more surfaces, with more confidence.The new Allied ECHO comes in six sizes -47, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm- and four colors. Four complete bike builds are available, prices range from $6,820 (SRAM Rival XPLR AXS) to $11,030 (SRAM Red XPLR AXS), with a frameset option at $4,500.AlliedCycleWorks.comThe post New Allied ECHO is a Road Bike that Fits 45mm Tires appeared first on Bikerumor.

Wout van Aerts next race will not come at a major World Tour event or a high profile stage race. Instead, less than a month after finally conquering Paris-Roubaix, the Belgian is set to return to competition on the gravel roads of Limburg. Team Visma | Lease a Bikes superstar will line up at Sunda...

So, maybe theres a reason that Fazua range extender battery pack never came to fruition. Despite being generally well-received in the market, behind the scenes weve heard some grumbles about how Fazuas drive system just isnt getting the updates and support it needs to be a viable spec option for product managers. And this announcement from parent company Porsche likely explains why.After initially buying a small stake in the brand earlier that year, Porsche fully acquired Fazua in mid-2022. In 2018, they started acquiring ownership in Rimac, a boutique hypercar manufacturer that also owned Greyp e-bikes. While Greyp never really took off, partly due to the dated geometry of their bikes, the brand had some very interesting connected technology (and the people at the brand were fantastic). By 2021, Porsche held almost half of Rimac and orchestrated a joint venture between them and Bugatti.Now, all of these brands are being sold off. The TL;DR is this: Porsche is selling off non-Porsche brands and refocusing exclusively on their core, which is making some pretty damn amazing automobiles. Unfortunately, that means Fazua will need to find a new owner. We dont have any other details, but will update as we learn more. Heres the official press release:Ottobrunn, 8 May 2026 Porsche eBike Performance GmbH will be discontinued following the planned sale of Porsche AGs stakes in Bugatti Rimac and the Rimac Group, Dr. Ing. h.c. F.At a glanceThe Executive Board and Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG have resolved far-reaching measures as part of the companys strategic realignment.Subsidiaries Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, Cellforce Group GmbH, and Cetitec GmbH are to be discontinued.In total, more than 500 employees are affected by the planned job reductions.]Porsche AG is implementing extensive measures as part of its strategic realignment, which includes the subsidiaries, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, based in Ottobrunn, Cellforce Group GmbH, based in Kirchentellinsfurt, and Cetitec GmbH, based in Pforzheim, are to be discontinued.In total, more than 500 employees are affected.Dr. Michael Leiters, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche:We must refocus on our core business. This is the indispensable foundation for a successful strategic realignment. This forces us to make painful cuts including our subsidiaries.Porsche eBike PerformancePorsche eBike Performance GmbH was established to develop highperformance ebike drive systems and market them worldwide. Due to fundamentally changed market conditions for ebike drive systems, the activities of the joint venture will be discontinued. This measure is in line with Porsche AGs strategic focus on its core business. The closure of operations at the Ottobrunn and Zagreb sites affects around 360 employees.The post Porsche Closes e-Bike Division, Which Includes Fazua & Greyp appeared first on Bikerumor.

The chaotic opening stage of the 2026 Giro dItalia has already claimed its first casualty after Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team confirmed Matteo Moschetti will take no further part in the race following the heavy crash in Burgas. Moschetti was among the riders caught behind the major incident insi...

Originally available with black anodizing, Cane Creeks CNCd aluminum chainrings are now available in a Titanium Gray finish to match the look of their actually-made-from-titanium eeWings crankset.Theyre 100% CNC machined from 7075 aluminum and use a near-universal tooth design. Cane Creek says that makes them compatible with SRAM Eagle and FlatTop (12+13 speed) chains and Shimano Linkglide and Hyperglide+ (11+12 speed) chains, making it easier to mix and matchand move the cranks to another bike in the future.The chainrings come in 0mm and 3mm offsets for mountain bike sizes, and 3mm offset for gravel sizes. Here are all the options and what they fit:The eeWings crankset comes in AR (all-road, gravel) and MTB versions, and youll get one free chainring with purchase of the cranks. If you want different sizes, or just need a replacement, chainrings run $99.99 in every size. Available in 30/32 (0mm) and 30/32/38/40/42/44 (3mm) sizes.CaneCreek.comThe post Cane Creek Adds Titanium Grey Chainrings for eeWings appeared first on Bikerumor.

Behind the closed doors of cycling's most successful teams, tensions can often reach a boiling point, even among the tightest of allies. For decades, Soudal - Quick-Step, historically managed by Patrick Lefevere, has relied on the medical expertise of Dr. Yvan Vanmol. However, their long-standing pa...

A sprint stage to the capital to conclude the Giros Balkan start.Stage 2 review: Polti-Malta riders Mirco Maestri and Diego Pablo Sevilla went clear with Sevilla out for more mountains points. Hes on 24 points now (and there are 18 available for the second category climb today, presumably his finish line). Several sprinters were dropped on the mid-stage mountain pass with Arnaud De Lie suffering the most but he was able to get back to the convoy and then to the bunch.With 23km to go a UAE rider towards the front of the bunch seemed to grab the brakes and lock up his front wheel, sliding out and taking many down with him. The bend was lined by a crash barrier and riders slammed into this at speed. Marc Soler, Jay Vine, Adne Holter and Santiago Buitrago left the race, plenty more were left with abrasions and musculoskeletal trauma.The race was was briefly neutralised to take stock and see if there was medical cover left. Things resumed within a few kilometres.On the Lyaskovets climb Davide Piganzoli set the pace with his captain Jonas Vingegaard in second wheel. It looked prudent, to keep the Dane out of trouble but once Piganzoli could pull no more and the group had been reduced to less than 50 riders Vingegaard accelerated. Prudence? Was it to keep out of trouble ahead of descent? No, this time he stamped on the pedals in a real attack and only Giuilo Pellizzari and Lennart Van Eetvelt could follow.Van Eetvelt was after the stage win without an interest in gaining time but it showed too much and this slowed the trio. Jan Christen floated across but this just sabotaged the group further and they were swept up by the group in the final kilometre. In the sprint Thomas Silva had the timing and speed to take a surprise win for XDS-Astana with Christian Scaroni being the more obvious contender. Silva has been a punchy rider who seemed to specialise in Asian races when at Caja Rural, and now at Astana after winning the Tour of Hainan last month. Now he has his first World Tour win and the maglia rosa for today and probably beyond.We got a glimpse at the GC race with Pellizzari able to follow Vingegaard. Plus the hypothesis of Vingegaard being out to take advantage of every opportunity is bolstered but with one example, well look out for more.Derek Gee-West was part of the big crash and would lose a minute, a setback. Adam Yates finished over 13 minutes down. Santiago Buitrago didnt finish the stage. Andrea Vendrame wont start today.Overall for all the novelty and surprise of Silvas win, the day had a sour note for the crash and the damage it caused.The Route: 175km and with a second category climb offering 18 points for the first rider over, a finish line of sorts for the competition leader Diego Pablo Sevilla with 24 points already.The Finish: an 8km long finishing straight.The Contenders: a sprint finish and well see if Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) can get this. He looked underpowered in the opening stage but this could just have been the crashing and chaos around him but its a concern. Tobias Lund (Decathlon-CMA CGM) could be more reliable today. Paul Magnier (Soudal-Quickstep) has the speed, power and lead-out to make him a factor too.Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) gets a finish to suit as if there are other flat stages, ones like Napoli are full of corners and even some climbing.Lund, MilanMagnierGroenewegen, Vernon, Van UdenWeather: sunshine and clouds, 23C.TV: KM0 is at 13.05 and the finish is forecast for 5.15pm CEST.Postcard from SofiaThe race goes to the capital city today and itll be interesting to see the turnout in the city. The government has changed this weekend so there are bigger stories. It has not been easy to find local press coverage about the Giro, there was a piece explaining the history of the race with references to Fausto Coppi and similar but often articles have been along the lines of the following roads will be closed, expect delays or the Giro is a big bicycle race, the national authorities are using it to promote tourism, the tone was of inconvenience and something being done rather than an invitation to a party. But all this was viewed from afar via an internet connection, clearly a lot more happened on the ground as the crowds have impressed so far, people have come out to see.The Giro will make its way to Italy now. Each team gets up to 20 seats on charter flights for riders and team staff. Theres also a ferry from Greece to Italy to take team vehicles, that involves a 600km drive away from Sofia. All the logistics mean the race pauses on Monday, but the rest day is a euphemism for travel day.Not everyone is making the journey. Some teams sent staff for the Bulgarian start who go home this evening, with a separate crew waiting to start work on work in Italy. Host broadcaster RAI has kept staff including several of its presenters in Italy where theyve been broadcasting their post-stage Processo show from Consenza too.This years Giro is 24 days long. The UCI rules (2.6.007) say a grand tour should be up to 23 days but allow for an extra day once every four years to organise the start in a non-adjacent territory to the country of the event and/or requiring a long transfer only Bulgaria comes a year after Albania so this rule is flexible.It opens the door to further travels. This time last year Abu Dhabi was being talked of as a possibility for 2027. Its hot and not just the 40C temperatures likely in early May but the geo-political situation too. Maybe theres even more of a need to appear open for business and the Gulf state will pay even more of a premium than it pays for the organisation of the UAE Tour. It could fork out for the biggest hosting fee in pro cycling. Just dont expect the same crowds.The post Giro Stage 3 Preview first appeared on The Inner Ring.