David Millar was struck by the way Tadej Pogacar held himself back in the finale of stage 2 at the 2026 Tour de France, as the world champion watched Jonas Vingegaard and allowed Isaac del Toro to take victory in Barcelona. Del Toro won on Montjuic after a dominant UAE Team Emirates XRG performanc...

Known for its high-performance and high-end cycling apparel, Melbourne, Australia-based MAAP just announced a four-model lineup of Advanced_Optics eyewear. With both lifestyle and performance silhouettes, MAAP wants to help you protect your eyes and look good doing it, both on and off the bike. This is MAAPs first foray into the premium eyewear market, bringing the brands signature design and aesthetics to a whole new category.We obsess over the details always have. Eyewear isnt new to our world, its part of how we live and ride. That obsession over details and design is what drives us into new spaces. It sharpens everything. Advanced_Optics is that obsession finding its form with room to grow and evolve.-Ian Elliot, CEO of MAAPMAAP Advanced_OpticsAccording to MAAP, its new eyewear lineup was designed to deliver protection, comfort, and optical clarity, combining technical performance with the brands progressive approach to design. The four models include frameless, half-frame, and full-frame performance models, along with a pure lifestyle silhouette. This lineup should cover the preferences of most riders, both on and off the bike.MAAP HALOHalo delivers precision vision in an aerodynamic form, featuring a rimless frame, matched with a sweeping curved lens for peak visibility. The TR90 frame elements come in a Galaxy colorway, combining space-inspired speckles, an interchangeable green TPE nose pad, and grey TPE grips.With easily interchangeable lenses, riders can choose between Silver Mirror (23% VLT) for bright days or the Yellow Lens (79% VLT) for low-light situations. According to MAAP, both high-contrast polycarbonate lenses offer 100% UV protection and are treated with hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-fog coatings to maintain performance in all conditions.With a rimless design, the HALO weighs in at a claimed weight of just 21.8 grams. They retail for 220 / 200 / $250 / $325 AUD.MAAP ORACLEEngineered for the pursuit, ORACLE utilises a semi-rimless design that balances a lightweight frame with an interchangeable adaptive grip system. The matte beige TR90 frame extends across the top of the lens and down the arms, where it is offset by light green temple tips. MAAP says the sleek shield lens provides expansive coverage for excellent focus all day long.Riders can choose between the dark green lens (18% VLT) for sunny days or the contrasting pink (57% VLT) for when its a bit dimmer outside. Either way, those lenses provide the same 100% UV protection and performance lens coatings as the HALO. Claimed weight is 23.9 grams. Retail price is 205 / 185 / $230 / $305 AUD.MAAP FUSEAccording to MAAP, the full-frame FUSE sunglasses deliver full-wrap coverage, high contrast optics, and a secure stay-put fit. These are MAAPs option for those who prefer the look of a full-frame, with an aesthetic that seems like it could easily bridge the gap between your life on and off the bike. The translucent smoke grey TR90 frame has TPE grips and has been designed to provide a secure and stable fit.The FUSE comes with a 15% VLT lens, which MAAP says is effective at blocking out glare and distraction when shifting between dappled forest light and wide-open forest fire roads. They are very lightweight for a full-frame model with a claimed weight of just 23.3 grams. They retail for 185 / 165 / $210 / $275 AUD.MAAP GERSONStepping into purely lifestyle territory, the GERSON was designed for movement and made for moments beyond the bike. While you could probably wear them on the bike, these are made for casual wear. Sharp, modern geometric angles elevate a classic shape, while the subtle Green Tortoise marbled colorway adds a luxurious, understated depth.With premium lenses and 100% UV protection and a lightweight acetate frame construction, MAAP wants to keep you looking good during post-ride aprs, travel, or any off-bike activity. The GERSON weighs a claimed 35.6 grams and retails for 160 / 145 / $180 / $235 AUD.MAAP Eyewear: AvailabilityMAAPs new Advanced_Optics eyewear will be available starting tomorrow, July 7th. It can be purchased from the brands website, MAAP LaB stores, and select retailers worldwide. Head to the MAAP website to learn more.maap.cc/eyewearThe post MAAP Enters the Performance Eyewear Market with the Launch of Advanced_Optics for On- and Off-Bike Wear appeared first on Bikerumor.

Stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de France saw the first head-to-head clash between all of the contenders for the yellow jersey. Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas were all active and so was Remco Evenepoel, who showed tremendous legs on the final ramp and could've gone further...

Cian Uijtdebroeks is enduring a Tour de France start well below expectations. The young Belgian from Movistar Team has struggled through the opening days, and the team confirmed on Monday the reason for his subdued form: a feverish illness that is completely compromising his performance. The warning...

The Tour de France is only two stages in but the top positions in the overall classification are filled out by only the strongest of climbers in the field. The stage 2 finale in Barcelona was rather selective and saw Isaac del Toro take the win ahead of a celebrating Tadej Pogacar. Was this a sign o...

South Dublin County Council is planning to upgrade cycling and pedestrian provisions along a section of the Old Bawn Road ahead of a wider active travel route linking four routes that join it.It would link the routes at the Firhouse Road West, Kiltipper Road, and Killinniny Road junctions along the Old Bawn Road. It will upgrade what officials term substandard pedestrian and cycle infrastructure and will also be a substantial improvement over previous plans for the junctions, which included painted cycle lanes through the junctions. The three options are shown below.The the project is called the Old Bawn Road Active Travel Scheme Southern Junctions scheme, and it will better link the Dodder Valley Greenway, Firhouse Road Active Travel Improvement Scheme, and the D24 Neighbourhood Cycle Network phase 1, Firhouse Road West, and phase 2, Firhouse Road West.IMAGE: A map showing the projects which will be linked by this project.The council officials said they assessed the three junctions at the southern end of the Old Bawn Road using multi-criteria analysis, which considered 19 junction options. The three chosen junction plans include segregated cycle paths and the removal of slip lanes as officials outlined how the slips present a significant safety risk for vulnerable road users.While slip-turning lanes are recognised as being dangerous for people walking and cycling, the officials note that surveys identified extra safety issues, particularly for students from Firhouse Community College, as the capacity of the traffic islands at the Killinniny Road junctions is exceeded by students using it. IMAGE: A drone photo showing the islands at the junction maxed out.The council said that 6,400 pedestrians and cyclists were counted on footpaths and cycle lanes over 24 hours in May 2025.On the Firhouse Road approach to Old Bawn Road, the council are also proposing a traffic-light-priority bus gate this only stops general traffic when a bus is present. The non-statutory public consultation on the project started on June 24th and runs until August 4th. Details of the preferred junction options, assessment of the options, and the form to make a submission can be found at consult.sdublincoco.ie.The council added: A Public Consultation for the full Old Bawn Road Active Travel Scheme will be held at a future date prior to the scheme delivery.

Alex Baudin is riding around in a great form in 2026 - and the Tour de France seems to be no exception to that rule. Already with his first breakaway, Baudin made a great impression. It wasn't enough for a victory, but the Frenchman has secured a small success thanks to a Mountains classification le...