The Wildcard Rally challenged riders to cover as much distance as possible between two points, earning one point per kilometer ridden and one point per 10 meters climbed. Watch an entertaining video from this year's event here...The post Wildcard Rally 2026: A cycling rally with no route and many ways to win (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Folding bike manufacturer Brompton has hidden three golden tickets across London, with free bike hire in the city on Thursday 27 August.The tickets gain the lucky winner free entry to the Brompton World Championship this September, which take place at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London.In order to take part, riders will have to follow clues to discover a bespoke, factory-etched Brompton part hidden inside its Bike Hire lockers in the capital. Usually 5 to hire a Brompton for 24-hours, on 27 August, and also on the day of the World Championship, Saturday 5 September, it is free. There are 35 lockers in London, all with Bromptons waiting to make getting around the city easier.The competition will be launched on Thursday morning with the help of Johno Verity, the popular Instagram cyclist, who will be giving out clues on how to find the golden tickets, on his regular dawn ride.The promotion runs from 25-28 August, with tickets found outside this window void, and only one prize is allowed per person. Each ticket must be claimed by emailing press@brompton.co.uk by 29 August sharing a photo of the unique prize. The prize is one free entry to the Brompton World Championship, plus race number and rider pack.The Brompton World Championship will take place on Saturday 5 September. The big race begins with a Le Mans-style start, with competitors sprinting to their folded Brompton bikes before unfolding them and racing onto the circuit, with riders competing across ten qualifying heats before the fastest men and women progress to the championship finals.Alongside the race, there will also be Brompton demonstrations and test rides, folding competitions, workshops, exclusive merchandise, as well as hospitality in the form of food and drink and entertainment. In 2025, riders from over 25 countries contested the BWC in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, but this year's event will see 650 competitors compete for the coveted crowns on the fast-paced circuit at Lee Valley VeloPark, which hosted the track cycling events during the 2012 Olympics.New for this year are a four-person relay race, where fast-paced change overs should inject some jeopardy and entertainment into the mix for onlookers, and the Hydro Scrap Lap, a crowd-pleaser of a contest that celebrates the most creative and memorable rider of the day. Tickets and entry spots areavailable now.

Last weekend British Cycling held its first Gravel National Championships but with so many big events already on the calendar, is BC too late to the party?

Good morning and welcome to the liveblog of the Vuelta a Espaa. After a demanding day in the saddle, stage 5 could, on paper, offer the sprinters an opportunity to contest a bunch finish. However, this race has consistently produced large and strong breakaways, and today is unlikely to be any diffe...

Our final roundup of the 2026 MADE bike show leaves some of the best for last, featuring amazing work from Brule Bikes, Schon Studio, Sanitas Cycles, Fiddlehead Cycles, Sycip Bicycles, Manzanita Cycles, Baphomet, Quarry Cycling Co., So Far So Good, After Hours Framebuilding, and Fine Bikes. Prepare to see a lot of stunning details and interesting builds...The post Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 6): Schon, Fiddlehead Cycles, Fine Bikes, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Joo Almeida was second at last year's Vuelta a Espaa and was the best placed rider to begin this year's edition. But the first days of the race have shown a Portuguese rider at a very different level, falling out of GC completely on the very first mountain stage. Whilst on stage 1 Almeida showed...

British Columbia shoe brand Drift, formerly known as DZR, has updated its original Minna shoe, aiming it at use on dry trails and pump tracks, and for urban riding.The new shoe features a suede, ripstop and full-grain leather waterproof lined upper, skate-shoe style gum rubber sole, and a recessed composite SPD cleat plate.Drift says all its shoes are hand-built in small batches, using full-grain leather for the uppers, a waterproof lining and a composite shank/SPD plate to increase stiffness.The Minna's upper features a reinforced toe cap to protect your feet, along with a shock-absorbing footbed. The laces are protected by a large leather wrapover button-down protector designed to prevent them getting caught in your drivetrain. What you need to know about the Drift Minna Waterproof protection: double-layer construction keeps feet dry in wet conditions Textile ripstop, suede and leather upper: lightweight and breathable Streamlined fit: combines a relaxed internal fit with a slim, low-profile silhouette Heavy-duty shank: stiff cleat plate to provide rigidity and power transfer on the bike Gum rubber outsole: sticky skate-shoe style grip for dry-weather traction Recessed SPD compatibility: works as both a performance shoe and casual shoe for the office or pub The full-grain leather and ripstop upper is lined with a waterproof membrane. Button-down protectors keep the laces out of your drivetrain. Drift says the reimagined Minna was athlete-developed in British Columbia and designed to be light enough to use on warm, dry days. However, if you get caught out in a rain shower on the trails or wet urban conditions, theyll keep your feet dry and comfortable.It follows on from Drifts debut shoe, the Arc, a low-top sneaker-style bike shoe built specifically for wet conditions and priced at 180 / $240. The natural rubber outsole has a composite shank underneath the cleat mounts. The outsole is noticeably stiffer than other crossover urban-SPD shoes such as CHPT3s Transit, backing up claims that Drifts Minna is more performance-oriented than urban.Drifts co-founder and CEO, Shane Rattazzi, says: The Minna respects our heritage in the SPD-compatible sneaker category with modern textile and suede blends to offer a more relaxed, versatile fit for everyday progression on and off the mountain.The Minna weighs in at 540g per shoe in a USA size 11 / EU45 / UK10.It's available in White, Navy or Army Green with white/gum rubber soles, and Black with a classic all-gum rubber bottom. Theyre priced at 142 / $189.

The first mountain stage of the Vuelta a Espaa has uncovered the current form of the riders that will be fighting for the overall win and podium. Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin have discussed the first Pyrenean clash, in which Tadej Pogacar was the big star. You cant really say its a surpris...

In our next installment of MADE 2026 video coverage, Neil catches up with seven builders and checks out an eclectic mix of bikes, including a 27.5-inch Ahearne, Singular's take on a Ti 32, a Quarry hardtail with the new FOX 32-inch fork, a new gravel bike from Manzanita, a Tour Divide 32er from Sanitas, a sexy After Hours gravel bike, and a sneak peek at a forthcoming budget-friendly Wilde ATB. Watch it here...The post MADE 2026 on Video (Part 5): 27.5 Is Not Dead, Tour Divide 32er, Budget Wilde Sneak Peek, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The Vuelta a Espaa has only begun this past Saturday but, in a race that has seen him win plenty times in the past, Primoz Roglic has returned to his top level. In the Spanish Grand Tour, the possibilities of him signing with Lotto-Intermarch have now been asked to the Belgian team. That remains...