Yesterday, we gave Bikepacking Collective members first dibs on our latest fall merchandise drop, featuring fresh stickers, restocked tees and bottles, and returning favorites like maps and ATB sticker sheets. A few items have already been snapped up, but there's still plenty left, and we're now opening the shop to everyone. Browse the collection hereThe post Find Fall 2026 Merch in our Web Shop Now appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Egan Bernal has hinted that he is considering his future in pro cycling, but has said that his intention is "for now" to start next season.The Colombian, winner of the Tour de France in 2019 and Giro d'Italia in 2021, has not raced since this year's Tour; on Wednesday, journalist Daniel Benson wrote that Bernal was thinking of retirement. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Bernal stated that he is aiming to continue in 2027, but also wrote that he doesn't "now exactly what the next few years will hold".Bernal, who has ridden for what is now Netcompany-Ineos since 2018, is the reigning Colombian national champion, and won a stage of the Vuelta a Espaa last year. He rode both the Giro and Tour this season, finishing 10th at the former. However, his career changed in 2022 when he suffered life-threatening injuries after a training crash. The accident in Colombia left him with a number of broken bones, including a fractured right femur, and doctors originally said he had a 95% chance of dying or being paralysed.In a lengthy Instagram post, Bernal wrote: "I wanted to share with you some reflections on the moment I am living, both personally and in sports. First of all, I have a contract with the team until the end of 2029 and, for now, my intention is to start next season."After so many years dedicated to cycling, I feel that I have given this sport the best years of my life, both as a cyclist and as a person."I have made sacrifices that I never imagined, I have won races that once seemed impossible dreams, I have lived incredible moments and also others very difficult, but today I can look back with tranquillity, proud of everything I have done and achieved, without regretting anything."A post shared by Egan Arley Bernal Gomez (@eganbernal)A photo posted by "Over time I have also learned that this sport is not just about results, victories or sacrifices," he continued. "It's also about enjoying the road and finding the motivation to keep doing what you love.This year I decided to finish my season after the Tour de France. I felt that I needed some time for myself, to rest, disconnect a little and recover that tranquillity that sometimes, with the rhythm of the competition, is lost."I have had conversations with the team and with the people who accompany me, and we are all on the same page: I want to give myself the necessary time and space to face what comes with the same conviction and dedication that I have always had.""I don't know exactly what the next few years will hold for me, and I don't think I have to know everything right now either," Bernal said."What I am clear about is that, as long as I continue to compete, I want to do it with the conviction that I still have a lot to give. It is not simply about continuing for the sake of continuing, but about having the motivation, the physical and mental strength and the desire to remain competitive and make a difference."For now, I want to enjoy the present, live this moment with tranquillity and let time put things in their place."

Last night, Ted King became the first finisher at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race, completing the challenging 1,020-mile route in just 4 days, 8 hours, and 58 minutes. Learn more about his record-setting ride here...The post Ted King Wins 2026 Arkansas High Country Race and Sets New FKT appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Hina Bokhari was widely ridiculed for her suggestion that tradespeople could carry items such as ladders by cargo bike during a debate on LBC last week, but since, a number of electric cargo bike companies and advocates have come out to defend the Lib Dem London Assembly member

CyclistKicking up dust: The new DMT IAAN gravel shoesThe all-new DMT IAAN gravel shoe is designed for those of us who prioritise riding at speed and in comfort rather than seeking out the gnarliest rock-strewn off-road terrain. By combining peerless practicality with lightweight, speed-focused design, the Italian company just might have created the ideal shoe for leaving the limits of tarmac behind.DMTThe shoes innovative, transparent and lightweight upper uses what DMT calls dimple technology (think golf balls) to optimise airflow, reduce drag and increase performance at head-down, full tilt velocity. Beyond the clear aerodynamic benefits, the IAANs transparent mesh construction employs polyamide and TPU materials to bolster the shoes structure without adding bulk, for increased stability and breathability.DMTBut speed is nothing without control, and this is where the DMT IAAN plays its trump card. These shoes arent designed for maximum performance at the expense of comfort and practicality. A newly developed sole offers enhanced grip through a softer compound and redesigned tread blocks, for better traction both on the ride and when walking across mixed surfaces, giving you all the multi-purpose versatility you could ever ask for from a pair of gravel shoes.DMTs IAAN shoes are designed to strike the perfect balance between performance, practicality and riding comfort.DMTThe toe box of the shoe has been reinforced to offer extra protection from the inevitable impacts that off-road riding throws at us, while the precise fit adjustment provided by an asymmetric Boa dial closure system is designed to reduce instep pressure points and bolster riding comfort off the beaten track.Practical, light, protective, rapid the DMT IAAN sets a new standard for performance gravel riding.DMT IAAN shoes are available in either white/lilac or sand for 279. For more information, visit dmtcycling.comThe post Kicking up dust: The new DMT IAAN gravel shoes appeared first on Cyclist.

Paul Seixas may already have the legs to win Il Lombardia. Brian Holm is less convinced that the 20-year-old always has the race management to match them. Ahead of Saturdays final Monument of the season, the former Danish professional has placed Seixas among the five riders he believes can challeng...

Our 258th gear giveaway comes from the small team at Revelate Designs in Alaska, who will hook up a couple of randomly selected winners with Burrote rack-top bags and matching Constrictor Straps. Find details on how you can win and sign up to support our work as a member of the Bikepacking Collective here...The post Collective Reward #258: Revelate Designs Burrote Rack-Top Bags appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.