Team Visma | Lease a Bike turned a chaotic Tour Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes team time trial into a Tour de France warning shot. Matteo Jorgenson led the Dutch squad home to victory on stage 3 around Perreux, where Visma stopped the clock in 32:52.17 despite losing Wout van Aert early and seeing Ben Tulett...

Demi Vollerings final-stage Giro dItalia Women heist has earned one of the biggest comparisons in modern cycling, with British legend Lizzie Deignan framing the Dutch star as the womens pelotons closest answer to Tadej Pogacar. Vollering completed her Grand Tour clean sweep in Saluzzo, ripping t...

Including a greenway alongside the planned extension of Dart to Navan would provide for urban and rural transport needs including linking people to their nearest station without needing to drive, especially where there is no or only limited space for park-and-ride car parks. Irish Rail last month published a draft plan for consultation, including a 34-kilometre electrified extension of the branch line towards Navan, which currently stops at M3 Parkway, just a few kilometres north-west of Dublin 15. The line would be part of an expanded Dart network. Navan is uniquely positioned to become a top-class active travel hub. A new rail line and greenway combination would pass directly through the heart of Navan town, creating seamless connectivity to existing and planned infrastructure such as the Navan Cycle Network, the Navan Cycling Initiative has said.The group said: It would also connect directly to the Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway located just beside the proposed Navan North station, and there would also be further connections to the planned Boyne Greenway, from Navan to Drogheda.Ahead of making its own submission, the Navan Cycling Initiative called on people to include the greenway idea in their own reply to the public consultation on the railway line to the Co Meath town.The group said that such a greenway would allow passengers to safely cycle or walk to and from nearby residential areas and the planned new stations, including Navan Central, Navan North, Kilmessan, and Dunshaughlin, while reducing reliance on private cars and pressure on park-and-ride facilities.Future Dart services will likely follow the Irish Rail policy of banning bicycles on board at rush hour which is standard in most countries, even in the Netherlands the cycling campaign group said that a greenway along the route, at least off-peak, would allow passengers with bicycles to disembark and continue their onward journeys directly via a safe, segregated active travel route.The Navan Cycling Initiative said that a combined rail and greenway project perfectly mirrors the core objectives of the Climate Action Plan 2025, the National Sustainable Mobility Policy, and the National Transport Authoritys Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy. They added: We strongly recommend that the project design team treats the rail corridor not merely as a track for trains, but as an integrated Sustainable Mobility Corridor. We look forward to seeing a next phase of design for the Navan rail line, and urge on people to support the inclusion of a dedicated, segregated Greenway running parallel to the line.ALSO READ: Long-awaited Navan railway draft route revealed, but passenger group asks: Is this funded?

The Nordest Britango 4 is the brand's latest update to their go-fast hardtail. Designed around a 140mm fork, the refreshed downcountry hardtail includes several improvements and tweaks that make it better suited to bikepacking. For more, read on below...The post The Nordest Britango 4 is a Downcountry Hardtail appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Kevin Vauquelin believes Netcompany INEOS may have lost 15 or 20 seconds in the team time trial decision that left him 12 seconds short of the Maillot Jaune at the Tour Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes. The Frenchman led INEOS home in stage 3 around Perreux, where the British team finished second, 9.61 second...

The UCI WorldTour ranking reaches the midpoint of the season with a notably stable picture at the top. The latest update confirms no changes in the top 10 compared with last week, in a spell marked by a lull in major races after the Giro dItalia and with the Tour de France just around the corner as...

Astute gravel racers may have noticed a gap in Pirellis new Cinturato Gravel range. Its fall 2025 debut of five tread offerings was notably missing the RH and RM race models from the top-end High Performance Line. After some necessary extra development time, elite off-road athletes can rest assured: the Italian manufacturing masters at the Bollate plant, just outside Milan, have now completed the top of the gravel line.The extra wait time has resulted in performance gains for the RH and RM, especially reduced rolling resistance, thanks to SmartEVO_GR rubber. This rubber compound ensures efficiency across terrain types with outstanding wet/dry grip. Its complemented by the ProWALL Gravel technology (featured across the HP line), adding reinforced sidewalls in an MTB-inspired tubeless-ready casing that doesnt sacrifice ride feel and control.Besides upping the speed for expert racers, the full Cintruato Gravel range now provides riders of all types with easier selection across its four Made-in-Italy models. The spectrum varies according to tread pattern: from hardpack specialty on one end (the RH model) to muddier mixed terrain on the other (the M Model). Within that range, each model has two tiers: for racers (High Performance Line) or regular riders (Performance Line). From there, you can drill down on the exact weights, sizes (now available up to 55mm width), and pressures to customize tires to personal needs and preferences, including the following colors: Standard (with silver label), Retro (light brown), Classic (brown), and Team Edition (yellow).Want to better understand the riding impact of these peak performers? Take it from Payson McElveen, the endurance adventure rider and two-time USA Cycling marathon MTB national champion-turned-gravel race podium fixture. The third-place overall finisher at Lifetime Grand Prix (and repeat winner of Mid-South Gravel) has converted to Pirellis faster-than-ever tires, in particular the RH, which stands out as the industrys speediest tire with real-race reliability against punctures.(photo/Pirelli, Chiara Redaschi)BikeRumor: What are the main tire problems you experience during challenging gravel races?PAYSON MCELVEEN: Most gravel race courses feature a wide variety of terrain and surface types, which makes tire selection both challenging and very important. For example, there could be technical sections where a more aggressive tire would be nice, but often the final kilometers of races, where the results are decided, are much smoother or even paved. Its all about finding the balance between speed, control, and durability. Knowing which tire is the best choice for you comes with experience, but is made much easier when multiple tread patterns, width, and compound are available.What was your first impression of the Cinturato Gravel High Performance Line?The rolling speed really caught me by surprise. I knew the lab testing numbers were excellent, but wasnt sure how noticeable that would be riding outside day-to-day. The RH pattern in particular has just been insane. It has road-tire-like speed in a straight line, but all of the width options combined with the shoulder and cornering knobs has made it an amazingly versatile choice. Ill be reaching for this tire in different width options for a lot of races this season.The RM, at left, and RHWith prolonged use, what performance improvements stood out?On longer rides and even races, having reliable grip and control adds up over time. Its not just a matter of hitting a single corner well or carrying speed and efficiency through a key section; it also allows you to be more relaxed and save energy. When you trust your tires, you can focus more on your effort, or just enjoying the ride.Who would you recommend the Cinturato tires to?Theres really something for everyone. The tread patterns cover the spectrum, from fast slick-style, to super capable with the M. The key to really opening up the range is all of the new width options. With 55mm, you can do just about anything: Charge through the most demanding race terrain at Unbound, or go on a long multi-day adventure with friends. The narrower 45mm and 40mm options are great for smoother courses that may have a lot of pavement or champagne gravel. I really feel this line offers something for everyone, regardless of where they live or plan to ride.Are there any other features in the Cinturato line that you enjoy?The sidewall color options are great! I cant wait to install some with the light brown retro sidewalls.The Cinturato Gravel RH in retroCinturato Gravel RMDeveloped to deliver maximum performance on mixed courses (from asphalt to soft dirt sections) and across the most terrain types, the RM treads dedicated knobs ensure off-road grip and control, without compromising smoothness and rolling efficiency on faster sections. Designed for riders seeking all-round speednot just in straight linesplus the versatility and reliability to compete at a high level while maintaining stability and safety.Shop Cinturato Gravel RMCinturato Gravel RHDeveloped for the fastest gravel races on mixed courses with asphalt and hardpack sections. The slick central band ensures efficiency on compact terrain, while the pronounced side knobs provide mechanical grip on off-road sections, particularly in cornering. Thanks to its squarer profile compared to the H and M models, this tire is designed to maximize rolling efficiency in straight lines while still guaranteeing strong cornering gripperfect for a more aggressive riding style.Shop Cinturato Gravel RHThis article is sponsored by Pirelli.The post Pirelli Increases Grip on Elite Gravel Racing With Complete High Performance Line appeared first on Bikerumor.

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Team Visma | Lease a Bike turned a disrupted stage 3 team time trial into victory at the Tour Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, winning in Perreux despite losing Wout van Aert early and seeing Ben Tulett suffer a badly timed puncture. The 28.4-kilometre test delivered the first major GC shake-up of the week aft...