Lorena Wiebes was a "complete mess" as news broke that the sprinter had been disqualified from the Giro d'Italia Women on Saturday evening. After race judges deemed that her bike did not meet the minimum weight as per UCI regulations, a shock announcement saw her pink jersey, stage win and participa...

The 2026 edition of the Giro d'Italia 2026 will forever be remembered as the race where Jonas Vingegaard completed cyclings elusive Grand Tour Triple Crown. The Dane arrived in Italy with enormous pressure on his shoulders and left Rome having delivered one of the most commanding performances seen...

The Jonas Vingegaard story is past for Team Visma | Lease a Bike already with the arrival of breaking news that the Dutch team'sHead of Racing Grischa Niermann is leaving the structure with immediate effect. Not only that, the German tactician is set to join Lidl-Trekas the teams general manager,...

The dust has settled on yet another edition of the Giro d'Italia as 2026 saw Jonas Vingegaard sweep up his fourth grand tour win and join an illustrious club to become a triple crown grand tour winner. With the win, Vingegaard and Team Visma | Lease a Bike have dominated the Giro prize money earning...

Jonas Vingegaard has entered one of cyclings most exclusive clubs, with victory at the 2026 Giro dItalia making the Team Visma | Lease a Bike leader only the eighth mens rider in history to win all three Grand Tours. The Dane arrived in Rome with the maglia rosa all but secured after a dominant f...

For the fourth consecutive year, SRAM and BESPOKED are offering the Inclusivity Scholarship to continue fostering diversity in the handmade cycling community. The scholarship recipient will be provided an exhibition space at BESPOKED Dresden 2026, SRAM components, support, and mentorship, so they can showcase their unique talents and gain exposure in the handmade framebuilding world. Since 2011, BESPOKED has been and continues to be the worlds premier handmade bicycle show. With 2026 events in London, Dresden, and Osaka, BESPOKED brings together independent framebuilders, component specialists, innovators, and cycling enthusiasts from around the globe to gather around a shared love of bikes. In an effort to make the BESPOKED event and the cycling industry as a whole more inclusive, SRAM and BESPOKED partnered to offer the first Inclusivity Scholarship in 2022. The 2022 Inclusivity Scholarship recipient, Sarah Salitter, showing the Saturnum hardtail at BESPOKED. (photo/Jessie May-Morgan)Scholarship EligibilityAccording to the BESPOKED team, this scholarship is for anyone who has ever questioned whether theres a space for your work, your story, or your route in the wider cycling industry. They say the criteria are simple: If you dont see yourself represented in cycling, you should apply. Dont build frames yourself, but know someone whose work deserves to be seen? BESPOKED encourages you to share this scholarship with them. This scholarship is for people who feel they dont currently see themselves reflected fairly within cycling or framebuilding, whether thats because of their background, perspective, experience, or route into the industry.We know talent exists in many forms, but access, visibility, and confidence to put yourself forward are not always shared equally.If youve ever questioned whether theres space for your work or your story within cycling, wed encourage you to apply. The aim is not to define who belongs here its to help make sure more people feel that they do. Petor Georgallou Director, BESPOKED2025 Scholar, Bee from Gutter Bikes at BESPOKED Dresden 2025. (photo/Alexej Fedorov)What Does the Scholarship Entail?Exhibition space and staging at BESPOKED Dresden 2026.SRAM components to support the creation of a scholarship show build.Financial support toward accommodation costs.Dedicated promotional coverage across BESPOKED and SRAM channels to help tell recipients stories and showcase their work.Support and mentorship from experienced industry professionals in the lead-up to the event.2024 Scholar, Christopher Schmidt of Good Grief at BESPOKED Dresden 2024. (photo/Alexej Fedorov)How to ApplyThe application period for the SRAM x BESPOKED Inclusivity Scholarship opens today, June 1, 2026, and closes on June 25, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified on July 1, 2026.For more details or to apply, head to bespoked.cc/scholarshipThe post SRAM and BESPOKED Announce 4th Annual Inclusivity Scholarship At BESPOKED Dresden appeared first on Bikerumor.

Thymen Arensman wrapped up the 2026 Giro dItalia with the best Grand Tour result of his career. The Dutch rider finished fourth overall after three weeks of steady consistency, improving on the two sixth places he had previously achieved at the Italian race. The Netcompany INEOS rider delivered a r...

Andreas Leknessund was undeniably one of the few names that stuck to the viewer's mind during the 2026 Giro d'Italia. Thanks to his aggressive racing style, the Norwegian champion found himself at the front of the race almost every other day. And as the former 8th place at Giro is no rookie, Lekness...

If youre among the many riders who prefer the simplicity and comfort of traditional shoe laces on their cycling shoes, Trek has two new race-ready options with the new RSL Lace Road and MTB Shoes. Built with the same 100% OCLV carbon sole, METNET uppers, and Trek Pro Last as the existing BOA-equipped RSL Road and Mountain shoes, the new lace-up versions come in at a lower price, lighter weight, and with claimed aerodynamic gains.The Trek RSL Lace Road and the standard, BOA-equipped RSL Road.Whats New With the Treks RSL Lace ModelsFirst, foremost, and most obviously, laces are the main thing thats new with the RSL Lace shoes. According to Trek, the sleek profile created by the lace closure is more aerodynamic and delivers measurable watt savings. On top of that, Trek says the laces offer a precise, customizable fit while also reducing the weight of both models.Trek says the RSL Lace Road shoes save watts compared to the BOA version.Aero GainsBased on the results of wind tunnel testing, Trek says the RSL Lace Road shoes are measurably faster than their BOA-equipped sibling, saving riders an average of 1.84 watts of free speed, at 45kph. Trek includes Aero Lace Covers with the RSL shoes, which keep the laces tidy and air flowing smoothly over the top of the foot.Lighter WeightTrek also claims a weight savings of 38-39 grams per shoe for the RSL Lace models compared to their BOA-equipped counterparts. The claimed weight of the RSL Lace Road is 211 grams per shoe (size 42), whereas the BOA version is stated at 249 grams per shoe in the same size.Likewise, the RSL Lace MTB has a claimed weight of 272 grams per shoe (size 42), while the BOA version is 311 grams per shoe in the same size.The RSL Lace shoes are also claimed to be ~39 gram lighter than their BOA counterparts.ComfortSimple, effective, and customizable, the adjustability of laces allows riders to customize the shoe tension and fit to their exact preferences. Combined with the METNET relief zones in the uppers and the wider performance fit of the Pro Last, Trek claims it all works together to relieve metatarsal pressure and provide all-day comfort.Laces paired with Treks METNET technology.Locked-In PowerAlong with the uber-stiff 100% OCLV Carbon plates underfoot, Trek has added an all-new Watt Lock internal structure to provide additional foot stability and security and optimize pedaling efficiency and power transfer throughout the entire pedal stroke.Lower PriceShoe laces cost significantly less than BOA closures, and thats reflected in the price of the RSL Lace models. Both the RSL Lace Road and RSL Lace Mountain shoes are priced at $375, well below the $495 asking price for the BOA versions. RSL Lace Road vs. RSL Lace MountainThe off-road sole of the RSL Lace Mountain Bike shoe.Like the BOA versions of the RSL Road and MTB models, the Lace versions look nearly identical to each other, with the primary difference being the sole. The Mountain Bike version is compatible with 2-bolt cleats, and the 100% OCLV Carbon plate is covered with a lugged rubber tread to provide off-bike traction and walkability. The Road shoes carbon plate/sole remains largely exposed, with a 3-bolt cleat interface, under toe and mid-foot vents, and rubber pads at the toe and heel. Otherwise, the shoes share the following specs and design features.The sole of the RSL Lace Road Cycling shoe.METNET relief zones stretch and conform to the foot to relieve common spots of discomfort.Trek Pro Last provides a wider performance fit to better match the average footCustomize your comfort by tightening or loosening the laces in certain areas100% OCLV Carbon plate provides excellent power transfer for optimal pedaling efficiencyWatt Lock internal structure secures the foot for more efficient power transfer on the upstroke of every pedal revolutionImproved heel gives lace shoes better fit and comfort on every rideBoth the RSL Lace Road and MTB shoes are unisex and available in whole EU sizes from 36 to 48, with half sizes from 38.5 to 45.5. At present, the RSL Lace shoes are offered in white only.Trek RSL Lace Road Cycling Shoe: $375Tested 1.8 watts faster at 45kph in the wind tunnel compared to RSL Road with BOA 211g per shoe (size 42)Compatible with 3-bolt cleatsTrek RSL Lace MTB: $375Designed for XC World Cup racers looking for every aero and weight advantage to win272g per shoe (size 42)Compatible with 2-bolt SPD-style cleatsTrek RSL Lace Shoes: AvailabilityThe new RSL Lace Road Cycling and Mountain Bike Shoes are available now. You can find them on the brands website, select retailers, or the nearest Trek store.trekbikes.comThe post Trek Introduces New RSL Lace Road Cycling and Mountain Bike Shoes appeared first on Bikerumor.

A Dublin TD has said in the Dil chamber that he and fellow TDs will be retired or more likely dead by the time that Dublins Metro West is finally built if there isnt a renewed focus on the project.The call is in line with transport and tendering experts, who say that Ireland should have a pipeline of projects in planning so the country can retain more staff from those projects.The 24.7km orbital line would link Tallaght, Clondalkin, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Blanchardstown, and just north of Ballymun, where it would link with MetroLink and Dublin AirportPaul Donnelly, a Sinn Fin TD for Dublin West, said: Metro West has been cancelled until 2042. I am pleading with the Minister to please put this back on the agenda because how long has it taken for Metro North [now replaced by MetroLink] to get to this stage? We will all be retired actually, we will probably all have shuffled off this mortal coil by the time it is done.He said: Metro West will connect the Dart+ to Maynooth and the newly proposed Navan rail line at Metro North. We know the M50 is at capacity. If that is not a reason to get it started now, I do not know what is. It is really time for the public transport network to be a network system that works for all. We see it in every major European country.MetroWest was being planned before the 2011 recession, when it was scrapped, and later the project was also removed from the National Transport Authoritys Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy for a claimed lack of demand to justify the project.Even the current 2022-2042 version of the transport strategy includes the claims, under the header of Orbital Luas, that analysis shows demand for orbital public transport in the Metropolitan area during the period of the strategy can be satisfactorily accommodated by bus.The note on this point states that the case for rail may change with shifting development patterns over the coming years. Transport Infrasture Ireland, the public body responsible for light rail planning, has since pushed the idea that an orbital Luas would be part of a package of light rail lines beyond whats currently planned for the capital, but there are few signs that the Government is willing to accelerate currently planned light rail projects, never mind add more Luas or Metro projects to the list.IMAGE: A map as part of TIIs push for future Luas lines. Deputy Donnelly added: The Dart+ will be brilliant when it comes into play, but it is very disjointed. We need Metro West connecting with Dart+. We need BusConnects and the NTA listening to the people who are on the ground they are the bus users and know what works. I urge the Minister to have a chat with the NTA and ask it to listen to us.Deputy Donnelly raised the issue during a Dil debate on extending the powers of the NTA outside of the Greater Dublin Area.Minister of Transport, Darragh OBrien, said that the proposed extension of the NTAs remit is a technical legal change. He said the change Is needed if BusConnects is to be progressed by the NTA, outside of the Greater Dublin area, specifically into the metropolitan areas of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford in collaboration with the local authorities. This will provide the NTA with the same statutory powers it currently exercises in the Greater Dublin Area.He added: The NTA has the capacity and experience in progressing megaprojects having successfully secured planning consents for all 12 of its core bus corridor schemes in Dublin. As I mentioned, two of those have either begun or will enter into construction shortly. This Bill will ensure that the delivery of vital infrastructure is underpinned by a robust and appropriate legislative framework.ALSO READ: Dublin should build Metrowests bridge now for walking, cycling, buses ahead of a metroIMAGE: The Metor West proposed back in 2007 .