Canyon has brought the carbon goodness of the Grizl to a friendlier price point with an alloy frame

Good morning and welcome the liveblog of the Giro d'Italia. After the second rest day of the race, the riders face a demanding 42-kilometre individual time trial, a stage that could significantly reshape both the race and the general classification. Join us for another huge day of cycling and do not...

Our Mick headed up to Gatehouse of Fleet to check out what new kit has popped up during one of the UK's most exciting gravel races

Tom Dumoulin has criticised former teammate and Giro d'Italia favourite Jonas Vingegaard for his race tactics during his victory in stage 9. The 2017 Giro winner said the Dane's late attack wasn't 'stylish' and questioned how much energy it would save in his general classification bid. Vingegaard a...

Has Niner run out of lives?

Warm, breathable top that keeps you comfortable across a range of temperatures

Tiesj Benoot signed with Decathlon CMA CGM over winter, but is yet to officially make his debut with team after suffering aa herniated disc in his back, which required surgery. A versatile rider with remarkable consistency, the French team have been working hard to ensure his return with the Tour d...

Niner Bikes will wind down operations effective immediately, reports suggest. The news was first revealed in an Instagram post by independent cycling journalist James Huang, who says all employees have been laid off as the brand ceases operations. Escape Collective reports it has verified Huangs post via distributors, staff and ambassadors. Niner has weathered a turbulent few years. It filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017 before being acquired by United Wheels Inc, the holding company behind Huffy, in 2018. Read more: BikeRadar Builds | Oscars Niner RLT 9 RDO is a go-fast, versatile gravel racer Niner popularised 29in wheels for mountain bikes. Josh Patterson/Future Publishing Founder Chris Sugai departed the company in 2022. The brand then relocated its headquarters from Fort Collins, Colorado, to United Wheels headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio, in 2023, alongside reported layoffs. Despite those challenges and a relatively quiet period for launches, the brand teased an unreleased RIP e9 RDO electric bike and a new Air 9 RDO frame at this years Sea Otter Classic. Founded in 2005, Niner built its brand around 29in mountain bikes at a time when 26in wheels were still the norm. Niner later became an early advocate for gravel riding. Niner and United Wheels have been contacted for comment, and we will update this story when more information becomes available.

Offered a chance to find out how the show works behind-the-scenes, we went to Italy and London