The premium cycling apparel brand Velocio recently expanded its accessory lineup with the addition of two new gloves for riding in warm to hot temperatures. The new LUXE Ultralight and TRAIL Ultralight gloves slot in alongside the brands kits of the same names, offering minimalist, breathable hand protection for road and off-road riders alike. Both models feature the same quality materials and construction, with the half-finger LUXE aimed at the drop-bar crowd and the TRAIL offering full-finger coverage for mountain bike riders.The LUXE Ultralight and TRAIL Ultralight gloves appear nearly identical, aside from the full-finger and half-finger designs. That includes the lightweight woven grid-mesh material on the back of the hand, and the seamless, pad-free palm. Both feature a terry thumb for sweat and nose wipes, a low-profile stretch cuff, and claim to offer a snug, precise fit. The LUXE and TRAIL Ultralight gloves both come in solid, tasteful colors intended to coordinate with their drop-bar and trail apparel.LUXE UltralightPad-free design is engineered for a second-skin fit that preserves articulation and eliminates chafing.Half-finger design offers protection where you need itGrid mesh across the back of the hand and perforated fingers provide airy, lightweight coverageSubtle reflective branding boosts visibility in low-light conditions. Available colors: Zephyr Blue, Tourmaline, Black Olive, BlackSizes: XS, S, M, L, XLMSRP: $49TRAIL UltralightFull-finger protection works with your phone or bike computer. Highly breathable lightweight woven constructionSnug, no-slip fit keeps the glove from bunching or chafingLow-profile wrist and zero padding allow for easy movement and articulationAvailable colors: Charcoal, Black, TourmalineSizes: XS, S, M, L, XLMSRP: $59AvailabilityVelocios new TRAIL Ultralight and LUXE Ultralight gloves are available now. Summer isnt over yet, so head to the Velocio website to learn more or pick up a pair for the hot rides ahead.velocio.cc

The men's Tour de France this month was impacted as a result of wildfires sweeping across France, with two stages' routes altered as a result. Now, it seems that the Tour de France Femmes could also face changes as a result of the crisis. With high temperatures scorching Europe in recent weeks, wild...

Providing a combination of aero advantage and all-day comfort, Ritcheys aero-comfort Streem handlebar has been a popular choice for years. Today, the brand announced that the alloy versions of the Streem WCS and Comp just got a modern refresh, mirroring the updates given to the carbon SuperLogic Streem last year. These include a modernized shape with a refined compact drop, 10 flare, aero tops, and gentle backsweep.Perhaps more importantly, however, Ritchey has managed to actually lower its price compared to its predecessor. In an industry where prices rarely go down, thats certainly a refreshing thing to hear.The Streem has always been for riders who want it all: the speed of an aero bar and plenty of proper comfort to stay out there for hours. This update delivers the shape for how people ride now, and we found a way to bring the price down at the same time. Thats not a trade-off we get to offer very often.-Fergus Tanaka, Ritchey Design marketing director.The WCS Streem HandlebarRitchey Streem DetailsThe Streem handlebar comes in two alloy versions, which Ritchey refers to as WCS and Comp. The WCS is a more premium offering made with triple-butted 6066 alloy, featuring fully internal cable routing, a lighter weight, and a higher price tag. The Comp version is more straightforward and budget-friendly, with a double-butted 6061 alloy construction.WCS StreemDespite their differences in materials and price, the WCS and Comp versions of the Streem share identical dimensions and sizing options. This includes the refreshed shape with a modern 10 flare, compact drop, 80mm reach, and aero tops with a gentle 5 backsweep.Comp StreemKey SpecsBoth BarsHood widths/Drop widths: 36/40, 38/42, 40/44, 42/46cm10 drop flare120mm drop80mm reachAero topsUCI-compliantWCS StreemTriple-butted 6066 alloyFully internal cable routing310g (42cm)Color: BlatteMSRP: $119.95 / 109.90 (inc. VAT) / 95.90 (inc. VAT)Comp StreemDouble-butted6061 alloy330g (42cm)Color: BB BlackMSRP: $65.95 / 59.90 (inc. VAT) / 52.90 (inc. VAT)AvailabilityRitcheys updated Comp Streem and WCS Streem handlebars are available now. You can learn more or purchase one through the brands website or Ritcheys retail partners worldwide.ritcheylogic.com

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The Tour de France Femmes 2026 takes off the coming Saturday and Team SD Worx - Protime will aim to be among the race's protagonists. With Anna van der Breggen and Lorena Wiebes they hold strong cards into both mountains and sprints respectively, but we shouldn't assume Lotte Kopecky to sit back eit...

Irish Cycling Campaign, via An Taisce, is seeking to employ a membership development officer. The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 on Friday, August 21, 2026.Irish Cycling Campaign, an umbrella group of most of the larger cycling campaigns in Ireland, and An Taisce, an environmental charity, are two independent charities that say they work closely together. The reason for An Taisces involvement in this role is that the cycling campaign uses it for its human resources structures. Irish Cycling Campaigns member groups include the Dublin Cycling Campaign, the Cork Cycling Campaign, the Limerick Cycling Campaign and a number of other groups in towns around the country. The groups are mainly volunteer-led, with the position being the national campaign groups first advertised paid position since the campaigns national cycling coordinator was hired in 2013. The new role is listed as having a one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding. The salary is shown as between 35,000 and 40,000 per annum, and the position is advertised as 4-5 days, negotiable, with flexible working hours.Its also listed as being remote or working from An Taisces offices in Dublin 2, with occasional travel needed.Growing membership and levels of volunteering within the Irish Cycling Campaign are only part of the role, with facilitating excellent internal communication between members also listed as a core part of the role. Irish Cycling Campaign lists its mission as to celebrate, advocate for, encourage and enable everyday cycling as a means of travel and as a way to secure many health, societal, economic and environmental gains, as well as an enjoyable activity in its own right.The description of the role states that the successful candidate will work closely with the Irish Cycling Campaigns Executive Committee, Membership and Volunteering Action Group, Tools and Technology Action Group, Local Groups, Thematic Groups; and An Taisces Advocacy Team. They will also work with the campaigns national cyclingcoordinator.For full details, see the job listing at: antaisce.org/vacancies.

The Spanish ProTeam Equipo Kern Pharma have submitted the necessary paperwork to register as a UCI ProTeam also in 2027, however the team's future remains unclear without a title sponsor on-board for next period. Theteam's general manager Juan Jos Oroz can still lean back on long-time partners - b...

While on sporting level her cycling season is more than decent, Marianne Vos is not having an easy year of 2026. Due to family circumstances, she had to take a break from racing at the start of the season. And later, a collarbone fracture caused her to stop for another month. But the 39-year-old put...

It seemed Crankworx Whistler was off to a slow start this year, but as the big final weekend approaches, things are picking up. More expo booths are appearing in the village every day, and weve already sniffed out some interesting new MTB products, prototypes and brands.Below, well check out three new developments from Chromag, including sneak peeks at prototype DH and 32 wheeled bikes. We also checked out two new companies from Canada: Hailing from Alberta is Arkoza, whose debut product is artfully machined eMTB crank arms. Last up is Hail Nutrition, based in the MTB haven of Squamish, B.C. Hails first offering is their lemon drink mix, which keeps athletes fueled with carbs, electrolytes, and more.Chromag DH and 32 Prototypes, Stainless Steel Surface Voyager:Chromag hosted the Chromatic art show during Crankworx, but they surprised everyone in attendance by displaying two prototype bikes plus a new twist on an existing model. There was plenty of art and interesting stuff to check out at the show, but the prototype bikes were a real treat to see.Sitting in the first room was a prototype downhill bike. I was told building a DH bike was the logical next step for Chromag: following the recently released Throwdown enduro bike, it completes their full-suspension lineup. I also learned that this bike is definitely going into production; its just a matter of when.Not much info was listed about the DH bike, but heres what we do know. First up, the front end is made of chromoly, and the rear end is aluminum. The bike is built around MX wheels, and the prototypes seat stays have a removable bridge that presumably will control how much the rear end flexes. Aside from that, the one detail I found interesting was a bottle cage mount. Perhaps Chromag figures riders would appreciate having a water bottle handy while shredding bike parks.Im sure a lot of people will get fired up about the 32 hardtail prototype, but this one is a long way from production, if it ever happens. The frame was built up as a curiosity, and since Chromag doesnt even have a 32 fork yet (there are 3D printed adapters bolted to the fork just to get the bike assembled), no-one has ridden the bike yet.The frame is made of chromoly, features a double top tube, and was built just up the highway in Pemberton, B.C.Finally, this Chromag Surface Voyager is something new too. The Surface Voyager is an existing aggressive adventure/gravel bike, but the current model is only available in chromoly. The one displayed here is built from stainless steel! It was too early for me to get details about how the stainless frame would ride compared to the chromoly version, but one advantage of stainless steel is the super durable finish. It sounds like this one is headed for production at some point, but possibly in limited numbers.Arkoza:Arkoza is a new company based in Edmonton, Alberta. They just launched in June, and their first product is the COR eMTB crank arms. The arms are designed and manufactured in Canada.Built for eMTBs, the main feature of the crank arms is how little material there is around the top of the pedal boss. Seeking to reduce crank strikes, the arms have thin enough ends that a pedal will usually hit a rock or root before the crank arm does. The ends of the arms protrude less than a clipless pedal, and roughly the same as a thin flat pedal.The black crank arm pictured here was ridden throughout the Mega Volt eMTB event earlier this year, and there are no scratches or dings on it.The cranks are CNC machined from 7075 aluminum, and boast a design driven by computer programs. The computer optimizes the shape of the crank for strength, and determines where material can be removed. The resemblance to 5 DEVs crank arms isnt lost on Arkoza, but they share similarities because triangles are strong! Arkozas eye-catching cranks are more shapely and elaborately machined than 5 DEVs arms.Arkoza is bringing advanced manufacturing techniques to the table already. Borrowed from Albertas oil industry, they utilize thread clipping on the cranks pedal bosses and the end cap threads. Thread clipping basically flattens the first part of the thread, making it easier to initiate the thread and the crank more resistant to cross-threading.The cranks come in two models The COR-IS cranks have an ISIS spindle compatible with Bosch, Specialized, Avinox and Aventon motors. The COR-ET model fits the Fazua Ride 60 motor. Arm length options are 155mm, 160mm and 165mm. The cranks come in Black or Clear anodized finishes. Weights for the COR-IS model range from 453-476g, and the ET models come in at 404-426g.Regular MSRP for the cranks is $564 USD, but this summer theyre selling for a launch price of $423. Throughout the summer, free shipping is also offered to Canada and the USA.Hail Nutrition:Hail Nutrition is a new company from Squamish, B.C. that started up about six months ago. Local trail runner Adam Wright is the creator of Hail drink mix, the brands first product.Theres one flavour of Hail drink mix available so far: lemon. It is made from natural lemon powder and crafted to be light and easy to drink. The mix provides primarily carbohydrates and electrolytes, but thats not allOne serving, which is 54g of drink mix in 500ml of water, provides:200 liquid calories50g carbohydrates (from multiple sources)350mg sodium200mg potassium50mg magnesiumHail drink mix does not contain caffeine or artificial colors. Hail notes that providing carbs through multiple sources promotes higher carb absorption. For longer or more intense activities, Hail says you can bump up the dose to 3 scoops per 500 mL water (2 scoops equals the 54g recommended above).Hail drink mix is made in Squamish and has been developed with input from registered dietitians and local athletes. $1 from every sale will be donated to SORCA (Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association) to support trail development and maintenance. MSRP is $29.99 CAD for a 500g package. Shipping is currently available across Canada.

Italian cycling fans can look forward to a pretty good chance of Tour de France crossing the Alpes to visit its neighbor. In particular the city of Sestriere has expressed a serious interest to host a stage finish - and that may well be a signal that the legendary Colle delle Finestre will be a part...