Florian Lipowitz will make his return to racing next week after crashing out of the Tour de France and suffering a broken collarbone. After undergoing surgery, the German will race for Red Bull - BORA Hansgrohe next week but has broader ambitions later this month. Lipowitz's podium dreams came crash...

Amflow launched the new PR e-bike range alongside the higher-end PX e-bikes back in April, but due to delays it's only just started to ship the bikes. We popped into Ace Bicycles in Surrey to grab our Amflow PR Carbon Pro test bike, unbox it, build it up, measure the geometry, get it on the scales and discuss some of the key features on what has to be one of the most eagerly awaited e-bikes of 2026. There are two models in the Amflow PR range and both use the same full-carbon frame. The entry-level Amflow PR Continue reading

INEOS will lose one of its most experienced riders at the end of the 2026 season after Ben Swift confirmed that he will stop racing at the end of the year. Currently riding the Tour of Britain for the last time, the 38-year-old made the announcement while riding his home race. After 18 seasons as a...

Nineteen-year-old American cyclist Ezra Caudell is receiving treatment in hospital for multi-system trauma after crashing at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on Sunday.The Modern Adventure Pro Cycling rider was involved in a collision around halfway into the one-day race, when he crashed with Milan Menten (Lotto Intermarch).According to a report in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Caudell was knocked unconscious by the crash, but regained consciousness before being taken to hospital. Modern Adventure Pro Cycling released a statement on Tuesday, three days later, saying: Ezra remains hospitalized and is actively receiving care for multi-system trauma he sustained as a result of his crash at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.He has an incredible team working diligently and family at his bedside. We are grateful for the thoughts and ongoing outpouring of support. Although the team did not specify the extent of Caudells injuries, multi-system trauma refers to multiple injuries that affect two or more of a person's organ systems; these include the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, digestive and renal and urinary systems, and the organs contained within each one. Caudell, a first-year pro with Modern Adventure, was riding his debut at the Philadelphia Classic on Sunday. He did not finish the race, which was won by Tim Torn Teutenberg (Lidl-Trek) on the city's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Commenting on Modern Adventure's medical update on Instagram, USA Cycling wrote: "Praying for you Ezra!"A post shared by MODERN ADVENTURE PRO CYCLING (@maprocycling)A photo posted by Born in Acworth, Georgia, Caudell raced as a junior for Team California before joining Modern Adventure at the start of 2026. He was the youngest rider on the start list of this year's Paris-Roubaix, competing aged 19 and 216 days. "It was chaos, I pictured it being pretty crazy, but being out there in it was a whole different thing," Caudell said after the race in April. "I think it's a race for me, and now I've done it I definitely want to come back." Caudell went on to achieve two of his best career results in June at the US National Road Championships, where he finish seventh in the elite road race, and fourth in the under-23 race. Sunday's Philadelphia Cycling Classic marked the first edition of the race in 10 years. The women's race was won by Chiara Consonni (Canyon-SRAM) in a photo finish.

The USA team for the 2026 UCI World Championships has been announced as eight riders prepare to fly the flag of the United States in search of the coveted rainbow jersey. However, one rider who missed out on selection for Montreal took to social media to take a dig at team selection. With a close-to...

Tubing and component specialist expands into wheels market with three new models that are assembled in Italy

The Vuelta a Espaa tackles its eleventh stage this Wednesday, a mere 151 kilometres that, despite the lack of major climbs, could become one of the most nervous days of the race. Alberto Contador has broken down the route and highlighted a finale that could prove decisive in the fight for the win....

Campagnolo has announced it has received a strategic investment from a Zurich-based holding company known only as 'SPAC SA'.SPAC SA, which is said to have other investments in the cycling industry, including Pinarello, has acquired a minority stake in the historic Italian brand, with the Campagnolo family retaining control and majority ownership.According to Campagnolo, this move is designed to help the brand strengthen its position for the future through an injection of additional resources and strategic expertise.What does this mean for Campagnolo? Super Record 13 is a top-performing groupset, but Campagnolo faces an uphill battle to regain its position among the most popular groupset manufacturers. Our Media Campagnolos struggles have been well documented in recent years.Having gone from being the most sought after component brand in cycling in decades past, it has seen its reach and influence wane in recent years.Although its most recent groupset launches Super Record 13 and Record 13 have been well received by riders and media alike, the brand faces a long road back to prominence.In its statement, Campagnolo suggests it intends to increase its presence in professional racing and as an OEM supplier.The brand says this investment will help it deepen relationshipswith major bike manufacturers, and to modernise its operations and invest in the development of the Campagnolo and Fulcrum brands.Who is behind SPAC SA? Campagnolo's new investor is said to also have "other investments in the cycling industry, including Pinarello. Simon von Bromley / Our Media The detail about Pinarello suggests there may be links to Ivan Glasenberg the South African billionaire who reportedly owns a majority stake in the Italian bike brand, as well as the Pinarello Q36.5 cycling team.If thats the case, perhaps well see Tom Pidcock riding Campagnolo groupsets at some point in the future.When asked, Campagnolos group head of product and marketing, Federico Gardin, said the brand could not comment on the individual shareholders behind our investor.Gardin did confirm, though, that Campagnolo continues to operate independently from the other investments of SPAC SA in the cycling industry. Campagnolo says this investment will help it "deepen relationships" with major bike manufacturers, and modernise and invest in both the Campagnolo and Fulcrum brands. Our Media Campagnolos statement in full Vicenza, 02 Settembre 2026 Campagnolo, the Italian manufacturer of high-performance drivetrains and wheels for road and gravel cycling since 1933, today announces that SPAC as a result of the execution of an investment agreement with Campagnolos existing quotaholder - will acquire a minority stake in the company through a strategic investment. Closing is expected to occur within the next month and is subject to conditions precedent customary for this kind of transaction. The investment represents an important step in Campagnolos evolution and will bring additional resources and strategic expertise to accelerate the companys transformation and further strengthen its position for the future. The Campagnolo family will remain the majority shareholder and retain control of the company, continuing a family-owned entrepreneurial legacy that began more than 90 years ago, when Tullio Campagnolo founded the company in Vicenza in 1933. The next chapter for Campagnolo The cycling industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Technology, electronics and connectivity are playing an increasingly important role in product performance, while the expectations of riders, bicycle manufacturers and commercial partners continue to evolve. Campagnolo has been investing in this transition for several years. The launch of the wireless Super Record 12V in 2023 was followed by a complete redesign of the companys groupset architecture, with Super Record 13V in 2025 and the new Record in 2026. The partnership with SPAC will enable Campagnolo to accelerate this journey and invest further in the areas that are strategic to its future. The company will continue to strengthen its technological and product capabilities while building an increasingly agile, performance-driven organization. It will deepen relationships with the worlds leading bicycle manufacturers and commercial partners, continue to modernise its operations, and invest in the development of the Campagnolo and Fulcrum brands. At the same time, Campagnolo intends to strengthen its connection with elite cycling and professional racing, which have always been central to the brands identity, innovation and credibility. The ambition is clear: to combine Campagnolos extraordinary Italian engineering heritage with the technology, performance and capabilities required to play a leading role in the next generation of premium cycling. Campagnolo remains fully committed to both drivetrains and wheels, continuing to develop high-performance products through Campagnolo and Fulcrum. Independence and continuity of partnerships Campagnolo will continue to operate entirely independently from SPACs other investments in the cycling industry, including Pinarello. Relationships with bicycle manufacturers and commercial partners will continue on an independent basis, with the objective of building strong and sustainable long-term partnerships. Looking ahead For more than 90 years, Campagnolo has stood for innovation, engineering excellence, Italian design and some of the greatest achievements in the history of cycling. This partnership is designed to build on these strengths and carry them into the future. With the continued commitment of the Campagnolo family and the support of SPAC as a minority shareholder, Campagnolo is opening a new chapter in its history, with greater resources, a clear direction and renewed ambition to compete at the highest levels of global cycling. The objective is simple: to make Campagnolo stronger, more innovative and more competitive, while remaining true to what has made the brand unique since 1933.

Labor Day weekend runs from Saturday, September 5, through Monday, September 7, 2026. Honouring the contributions of American workers, the federal holiday on Monday also marks the unofficial end of summer in the USA.For cyclists, it also marks an opportunity to stock up on all your cycling essentials, upgrade your clothing, get some new tech or even a new bike, as all the major retailers have Labour Day Sales, with most already live.Below, I've selected 18 standout deals, and if you prefer to go straight to the sales and hunt them out yourself, you can do just that using the links below.Online retailers with Labor Day Cycling DealsCompetitive Cyclist: Save up to 50% on road and gravel gearBackcountry: Labor Day sale with up to 60% offJenson USA: Discounts on bikes, components, clothing, tools and morePerformance Bike: Save up to 50% off Specialized bikes and clothingAlthough there are deals on just about everything, some of the biggest deals are on bikes, including the best road and gravel bikes. Competitive Cyclist has $3,000 off the Cervelo Caledonia 5 Dura-Ace Di2, down to $9,000. For gravel enthusiasts, there is 35% off the Grevil F7 GRX 820 gravel bike, down to $3,400 from $5,200.Performance Bike has the stunning S-Works Diverge discounted by a huge 30%, down to $8,755, and a $3,745 saving.Labor Day Bike Deals Specialized S-Works Diverge Cervelo Caledonia 5 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert Pinarello Grevil F7 GRX 820 Cannondale Topstone 1 Scott Addict RC 10 Labor Day Clothing, Shoes and Helmets Deals Specialized RBX Comp Rain Jacket Sidi Wire 2S Road Shoes Castelli Castelli Prologo Lite 2 Jersey POC Ventral Air MIPS Helmet Gorewear Spinshift Gore-Tex Jacket Shimano SH-RC903 S-Phyre Road Shoes Shimano RC703 Road Shoes MET Trenta 3K Carbon MIPS Labor Day Tech deals Garmin Edge 1050 Wahoo Kickr Move Smart Trainer Garmin Varia RCT715 Garmin Edge 550 As Labor Day is a US and Canadian holiday, these deals are only for North American readers. The majority of the Labor Day Sales are also scheduled to end on 8/9 September.