On the 16th of September, the peloton will take on the GP de Wallonie. Taking place in Belgium, the race features the iconic finale up the cobbled Citadelle de Namur, which every year provides a thrilling finale close before the World Championships. We preview the race ahead, looking at its profile...

Tom Pidcock, Lauren Dickson and Zoe Bckstedt will lead the British charge for rainbow glory at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Montral, it was announced on Tuesday.British Cycling revealed a 36-rider squad for the elite, under-23 and junior time trials and road races in Canada, with the Worlds beginning this Sunday, with the elite individual time trials.There will be genuine hope for medals, with Pidcock in form, with two top 10 finishes at the GPs de Qubec and Montral last weekend, after he won the MTB Worlds earlier this month. He is aiming to win the elite men's road race, which takes place 27 September, with able support from Oscar Onley, recently best young rider at the Vuelta a Espaa, and Adam Yates, a previous winner of the GP de Montral.Bckstedt is currently one of the best time triallists in the world, winning four this season; the former under-23 and junior TT world champion will be aiming to at least podium. She will be joined in the road race by Dickson, who won her first pro race last weekend, stage four of the Faun Tour Femmes. The 26-year-old has impressed in her first full season at Women's WorldTour level, finishing third overall at Itzulia, and coming close to the top 10 at the Giro d'Italia Women.The squad for the under-23 women's race, an individual event for a second year, includes Cat Ferguson, who hasn't raced since breaking her ankle at the Giro; the former junior world champion is part of a team which also includes Imogen Wolff.Meanwhile, the elite men's time trial will be raced by two riders who podiumed in TTs at the recent Vuelta a Espaa: Callum Thornley and Ethan Hayter. "The road world championships are always one of the standout events in the cycling calendar, and we are excited to return with a highly competitive Great Britain Cycling Team squad," Stephen Park, GBCT performance director, said. "This squad showcases the very best of British road racing, at a time when more British riders are making their mark across Europe and on the wider international stage than ever before. That progress is testament to the programmes and pathways we have in place, as well as the fierce domestic competition that continues to drive our pipeline of talent. "Were proud of the balance in this squad, from established world-class performers to riders taking the next step in their development, and were looking forward to seeing them test themselves against the very best in Montreal." Full GB lineup for UCI Road World Championships 2026Elite Men Oscar Onley Tom Pidcock Finlay Pickering Adam Yates Fred Wright Mark Donovan James Shaw Callum Thornley (TT)Ethan Hayter (TT)Elite Women Anna Henderson Anna Morris (TT)Flora Perkins Lauren Dickson Pfeiffer Georgi Zoe Bckstedt (TT)U23 Men Ben Wiggins Mattie Dodd Elliot Rowe Will Smith Jacob Bush U23 Women Awen Roberts Abi Miller Cat Ferguson Imogen Wolff Morven Yeoman Junior Men Finlay Storrie Evander Wishart Leon Atkins Dexter Townsend Gus Dutton Junior Women Aalia Clay Gabriella McHugh Peggy Knox Melanie Rowe Zoe Roche

The GP de Montral was the lead-in race for the World Championships, featuring the same final circuit and very similar circumstances. On the CyclingUpToDate, Rben Silva and Gavin Quinn spoke about its two main protagonists: Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas. The Canadian one-day race featured 60 kilo...

Vittoria has added a new 700x42c size to its RideArmor range to bring greater versatility to its most durable and puncture-resistant road tyre.The first RideArmor tyre launched in 2024 and was billed as Vittoria's toughest road bike tyre. It was available in seven sizes, from 700x26c to 700x38c, but this latest launch expands the range to eight widths.The RideArmor was originally billed as suiting training and commuting. Vittoria now says the tyre is for everything from the daily commute to a multi-day bikepacking adventure or a ride combining asphalt and light gravel.Responding to an evolution The new tyre size is designed to meet the evolving needs of road and gravel cyclists. Vittoria Vittoria says modern endurance road bikes and gravel race bikes are changing what cyclists expect from road bike tyres.These bikes now have increased tyre clearance and more compliant geometries and there is the growing popularity of mixed-surface rides.The new size responds to this evolution, with increased air volume to better absorb vibrations and provide greater grip, stability and confidence over long distances, while also delivering aerodynamic benefits on bikes designed around wider tyres, Vittoria says.Tough construction The RideArmor is Vittoria's toughest road bike tyre. Vittoria The RideArmors tough construction comes from its ArmorSkin sidewall layer, which protects the walls from cuts and abrasions even on the roughest surfaces.It also has a Kevlar bead-to-bead protection belt to protect against punctures from road debris.Meanwhile, the tyre uses Vittorias Graphene + Silica compound for high mileage and durability, while providing dependable grip across a wide range of surfaces and weather conditions.The 100 TPI casing is said to complete a construction that's intended to be reliable. The RideArmor has a slick tread. Vittoria Vittoria says the slick tread ensures low rolling resistance and excellent efficiency. No data has been provided to back up those claims.Like all RideArmor tyres, you can set up the 42mm width tubeless or with an inner tube. It is also suitable for use on an electric bike.The 42mm version weighs 480g.Not Vittorias first 42mm road tyre Vittoria released a 42mm Corsa Pro Control in April. Vittoria The RideArmor isnt the first Vittoria road bike tyre to be available in this wide size. That honour goes to the 42mm Corsa Pro Control tyre released in April.When it launched the wider Corsa Pro Control, Vittoria made the same argument around the evolution in bicycle design.The tyre followed Schwalbes 40mm Pro One Allroad launched in January and Pirellis road bike tyres measuring over 40mm.Vittorias chief marketing and innovation officer, Vanessa ten Hoff, says the company follows trends but only chooses to act when they deliver real, measurable benefits.Now the wider RideArmor provides riders with a 42mm option from Vittoria that is less focused on performance.While Corsa PRO Control is Vittorias performance-oriented option for riders seeking racing-level performance on demanding surfaces, RideArmor is the choice for those who prioritise durability, puncture protection and everyday reliability, Vittoria says.You may like Vittoria RideArmor TLR review: a hard-wearing and reliable all-season tyre that's no fun to fit Why the cycling industry is moving to wider tyres (and how wide they really measure in our workshop)

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Fall has arrived, which symbolises the start of the holiday shopping season, with the promise of massive discounts on top-tier cycling kit, including some of our 5-star Cycling Weekly favourites. It also signals the nights starting to draw in. That means digging out or thinking about upgrading to some of the best bike lights. This Fall we'll bring you all the deals, including bicycle lights, as major cycling retailers ramp up towards the inevitable crescendo that is Black Friday.But why wait? Our top-rated overall bike light choice, and the recipient of a perfect 5-star scorethe Ravemen K1400- has dropped to a year-low of 63.99 at Merlin Cycles (20% off 79.99). That also matches its lowest price everand beats the current Amazon price by 16.Get the Ravemen K1400 AI for just 63.99 at Merlin Cycles.best front lightK1400 AI Front Light: was 79.99 now 63.99TheRavemen K1400was one of the brightest in our group testing, with, you guessed it, a 1400 lumen output. It's also feature-rich, and at this best-of-the-year matching price, it's hard to beat. At full RRP it's our best overall choice for 2026, and a 5-star flawless bike light.View DealAfter countless hours of testing, the Ravemen K1400 got the nod as the best front bike light. With dozens of choices from major rival brands including Magicshine, Lezyne, Cateye, and Exposure Lights, this review tells you everything you need to know about the Ravemen's impressive performance.Testing highlights included its IPX7-rated waterproof housing, which easily handled heavy downpours, and its bright 1,400-lumen beam, which outlasted its 1.5-hour runtime rating at full power. For longer rides, the 4000mAh battery delivers up to 23 hours of light across seven intelligent riding modes.The K1400 can also double as a power bank, with a built-in USB-C port, making it useful if you run low on smartphone power or need it in an emergency.It also features an auto-on/off function and a light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to ambient light, maximising battery life, easing battery anxiety, and helping the forgetful charger amongst us (definitely me).best rear lightSEEMEE 400 Rear Light: was 69.99 now 59.49TheMagicshine SEEMEE 400 is our top rear light choice, replacing the SEEMEE 300. Magicshine has nailed this rear light model, with 400 lumens of output, an integrated motion sensor that acts as an automatic brake light, and an IPX6 waterproof rating. 14998View DealIf you're in the market for a rear light to match the performance of the Ravemen. Then look no further than the Magicshine SEEMEE 400, our recommendation as the best rear light overall, discounted to just 59.49 on Amazon, 15% off the usual 69.99.The SEEMEE 400 is the upgraded sibling to the hugely popular SEEMEE 300. It's a high-powered, dual-lens rear bike light that pumps out up to 400 lumens for maximum daytime and nighttime visibility. The standout feature is an integrated motion sensor that acts as an automatic brake light, boosting output to full brightness when you slow down to alert traffic behind you. With an IPX6 waterproof rating, an ambient light sensor, and an impressive 1600mAh USB-C rechargeable battery, it delivers up to 80 hours of runtime.(Image credit: Simon Fellows)While these specific deals are for UK shoppers, below our automatic price checker instantly finds the best bike light discounts across the US and your local region.

Alessandro Fancellu claimed victory on the opening stage of Il Giro d'Abruzzo, producing the strongest finish on the steep climb to Casalincontrada after a late attack from Mathys Rondel was shut down inside the final kilometre. Fancellu crossed the line two seconds ahead of Rondel and Diego Ulissi,...

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In our seventh installment of video coverage from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil catches up with several brands to check out their new parts. That includes two shiny Mica racks, new Teravail stems and "blue jean" tires, Silca's new tire lineup, and much moreThe post MADE 2026 on Video (Part 7): Weird Racks and Denim Tires appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.