Decathlon CMA CGM have said goodbye to Felix Gall as the rider leaves the team after five seasons that included two Grand Tour podiums as well as a memorable Tour de France stage win. The Austrian rider joins Lidl-Trek in 2027, leaving the team after signing off with a strong 2026 season that saw hi...

Is downhill racing back in the limelight? Today, Devinci Cycles is teasing us with a glimpse of their incoming 2027 downhill bike. Recently weve seen new DH rigs from Specialized and Norco as well, so it seems the industry is freshly invested in the fastest and gnarliest format of MTB racing (well, short of Hardline, anyways). This bike release is also a nice way for Devinci Cycles to celebrate their 40th birthday in 2027.Devinci provided a press release to hype up the new DH bike, but this is just to get you excited dont expect too many details just yet. What Bikerumor knows is that a select group of MTB journalists has seen and ridden the new bike already, so well have initial impressions of how it performs when the launch date comes in the Spring.From Devinci Cycles:40 YEARS ISNT THE STORY. WHAT WE BUILT FROM THEM IS.For four decades, weve been learning the hard way.Our way.On the factory floor.On the hardest trails.In the worst of weather.And at the highest speeds.Weve designed, welded, tested, broken, and rebuilt more times than we can count.Not to relive the past.To build what comes next.What 40 years of commitment has been leading to.Something has been taking shape under our roof in Chicoutimi, Canada.Born from forty years of Canadian manufacturing.Shaped by riders past and present.Built for gravity.Made to be pushed harder than anything before it.*Images and video c. Devinci CyclesWere not quite ready to show you everything yet.But youll know what it is when you see it.40 years isnt the story. What we built from them is.Find out what forty years built next. devinci.com

Olympic silver medallist Daria Pikulik has apologised after she was stripped of her results over an 18-month period due to an anti-doping rule violation.The Polish rider, who most recently rode for Human Powered Health, committed three whereabouts failures, according to the International Testing Agency (ITA), with Pikulik confirming on social media that this was due to missed tests.The 29-year-old finished second in the omnium at the Paris Olympics in 2024, behind Jennifer Valente of the USA, four years after she had taken a bronze medal in the same event at the 2020 UCI Track World Championships. In 2023, she won the Tour of Guangxi and a stage of the Tour Down Under, before she finished third at the European Championships road race in 2024.Her period of ineligibility has been set from 9 December 2024 to 8 June 2026, meaning all results within that time have been disqualified. Pikulik has not raced since March, and only finished three races in 2025, so the punishment is not a severe one. The ITA handles anti-doping for cycling's governing body, the UCI.Whereabouts is the name of the anti-doping system used by the ITA and UCI for out-of-competition testing, with details of where a rider will be; they have to give a daily window for where they will be available for testing. The statement reads: "The ITA reports that rider Daria Pikulik has agreed to the consequences for her ADRV under article 2.4 of the UCI anti-doping rules."Daria Pikulik committed three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period. The rider did not challenge the ADRV and agreed with the consequences proposed by the ITA. Accordingly, the case was resolved via an acceptance of consequences."In accordance with article 10.13.1 of the UCI anti-doping rules, the riders period of ineligibility is from 9 December 2024 until 8 June 2026. Additionally, all the riders competitive results within this period are disqualified including forfeiture of medals, points and prizes."In a post on Instagram in Polish, Pikulik wrote: "Many questions remain, and I must face them head-on. I'd like to explain why you haven't seen me racing since March. I was suspended for failing to report for three doping tests."This happened to me twice, in September 2023 and October 2023. Realising the seriousness of the situation, I tried to systematically complete my residence data in the system, but due to my oversight and a much greater workload, it happened a third time in September 2024."I spent the last two years trying to defend my good name, and ultimately CAS issued a judgment in March 2026 without a penalty, finding me guilty of omitting an inspection."In September, I was finally suspended from December 2024 to June 2026. It was a terribly difficult time for me and my loved ones. It was never my intention to violate anti-doping rules."Throughout my career, I have passed dozens of doping controls without any problems."However, I need to accept what happened and put it behind me. I apologise to everyone I've let down and thank everyone who has been with me through this time."Human Powered Health was contacted for comment.

CyclistPro Log: GB top Track Worlds; British Cycling and Picnic PostNL respond to negative culture allegations; Transfers latestWelcome back to another edition ofPro Log. Heres a rundown of the latest results before we get started:Tour of Guangxi, Overall, Sun 18th October:1st Jarno Widar, Lotto-Intermarch, 22h 22min 45sec; 2nd Tom Pidcock, Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling, +09sec; 3rd Louis Barr, Visma-Lease a Bike, +16sec.Tour of Guangxi, Stage 6, Sun 18th October:1st Jarno Widar, Lotto-Intermarch, 3h 39min 05sec; 2nd Tom Pidcock, Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling, +06sec; 3rd Louis Barr, Visma-Lease a Bike, +10sec.Japan Cup, Sun 18th October:1st Quinn Simmons, Lidl-Trek, 3h 33min 02sec; 2nd Ben Healy, EF Education-EaysPost, +00sec; 3rd Jenno Berckmoes, Lotto Intermarch, +1min 12sec.Veneto Classic, Sun 18th October: 1st Brandon McNulty, UAE Team Emirates XRG, 3hr 32min 57sec; 2nd Anthon Charmig, Uno-X Mobility, +1min 06sec; 3rd Pavel Sivakov, UAE Team Emirates XRG, +1min 32secGreat Britain tops medal table at Track World ChampionshipsMadison champions! Anna Morris and Erin Boothman have been scintillating in Shanghai Thats now three for Anna and two for Erin https://t.co/ZoLMOD6QWE | @BritishCycling https://t.co/bclvAr4ESn Team GB (@TeamGB) October 17, 2026The UCI Track World Championships were held in Shaghai, China last week and saw Great Britain take home six gold medals to top the leaderboard, even without sprinter Matthew Richardson, who was sent home prior to the event after allegations of misconduct.Matt Bostock won the mens Scratch Race; Mark Stewart the mens Points Race; Erin Boothman, Millie Couzens, Josie Knight and Anna Morris prevailed against Italy in the womens Team Pursuit; Couzens took home gold in the Individual Pursuit ahead of Knight; and Morris prevailed in both the Omnium and also the Madison alongside Boothman.The squad won 12 medals in total, with three silver and three bronze completing the tally.Elsewhere, Harrie Lavreysen continued his dominance with three gold medals in the Sprint, Team Sprint and Keirin. The Dutchman has now won 23 world titles.British Cycling launches action planSinan elik (Cyclist Trkiye)After a confidential survey funded by UK Sport found a plummeting morale and responses of a toxic atmosphere, British Cycling is launching an action plan to address concerns, according to The Times. The report asked recipients to describe the World Class Programme culture in three words; driven was the first, but toxic was the second, and 31% of 41 riders and staff had witnessed or experienced thoughtless, inappropriate, or unacceptable behaviour in the last year.It comes almost a decade after an independent review commissioned by UK Sport found a culture of fear existed.Picnic PostNL also address allegationsA.S.O. Germany/Marcel HilgerPicnic PostNL have responded to a report by Dutch public broadcaster NOS, which alleged there was a culture of fear at the team, by saying we do not recognise ourselves in the overall picture presented.The report said that riders and team staff allegedly left the team traumatised. One instance included Martijn Tusveld disagreeing with a team tactic during the 2020 Giro dItalia to sports director Rudi Kemna, to be then told he was creating a negative atmosphere at the end of the season and that no major races were on his calendar for the following year. Tusveld felt he could no longer speak up and felt unable to give feedback or share his feelings.NOS Sport and In De Waaier spoke to 71 people who work or worked for the team, with some speaking of a culture of fear and an unsafe working situation. One former cyclist said everyone is afraid of management as a former staff member alleged riders were not seen as people.Picnic PostNL said they will commission an independent investigation into their team culture.The news doesnt come at a good time for the team, who only just scraped their first WorldTour win of 2026 at the Tour of Guangxi, and rumours suggest they may voluntarily drop out of the WorldTour this winter.Final races of the season crossed offRemco wins his final race of the season by over two minutes Evenepoel takes victory at the Chrono des Nations ahead of Jay Vine and Stefan Kng. https://t.co/Zf65dNEFAZ Cycling on TNT Sports (@cyclingontnt) October 18, 2026World ITT Champion Remco Evenepoel topped the standings in the mens Chrono des Nations time-trial at the weekend. The Belgian beat Jay Vine by a blistering 2min 11sec to take the title, with three-time victor Stefan Knga further 17 seconds back. In the womens event, UAEs Mava Squiban claimed victory by 24sec from Liv AlUla Jayco rider Nadia Gontova, as FDJs Juliette Berthet rounded out the podium.Lotto-Intermarchs young Belgian Jarno Widar won the Tour of Guangxi on the final stage ahead of Tom Pidcock, who was riding alongside brother Joey in what would be the 24-year-olds final pro race. Meanwhile Brandon McNulty claimed his first victory in the rainbow jersey with a solo move at the Veneto Classic. In the Japan Cup, Quinn Simmons pipped Ben Healy to the line. And finally, it was double Visma-Lease a Bike delight at the Eneco Tour as Victor Campenaerts and Lieke Nooijen topped the standings.Richard Carapaz to NSN Cycling, Tao Geoghegan Hart to Lidl-TrekA.S.O./Thomas MaheuxRichard Carapaz has said goodbye to EF Education-EasyPost. The Ecuadorian has secured a move to NSN Cycling on a three-year deal, despite his contract scheduled to run through 2027, to move to NSN Cycling. Carapaz won two Tour de France stages plus the mountains classification this season and will lead NSNs Grand Tour ambitions. Carapaz won the Giro dItalia in 2019 and raced to third overall in Italy in 2025. He finished the Vuelta a Espaa in fourth place this year and joins fellow new signings Santiago Buitrago from Bahrain Victorious and Lennert Van Eetvelt from Lotto-Intermarch in NSNs GC lineup.Coming into EF Education-EasyPost meanwhile is Tao Geoghegan Hart. The Brit joins from Lidl-Trek on a one-year contract after a tough stint at the squad.Elsewhere Brits Ben Wiggins and Jed Smithson will turn pro with Jayco AlUla in 2027 alongside Irelands Adam Rafferty and Australian Wil Holmes.For more transfer news, check out our full 2026/2027 transfers guide.The post Pro Log: GB top Track Worlds; British Cycling and Picnic PostNL respond to negative culture allegations; Transfers latest appeared first on Cyclist.

Netcompany INEOS have confirmed the signing of Javier Romo after the rider's shock departure from Movistar. The Spanish rider joins the British team on a two-year deal as the eighth arrival of the transfer window in a period of change for the team. It comes after the announcement that Romo and Movis...

America's new team,Modern Adventure-Factor Racing, is following up its impressive debut season by snapping up a former UAE Team Emirates - XRG development rider, confirming the signing of American Owen Cole for the 2027 season. The 22-year-old joins the team as they stated their ambition to contrib...

Known for its range of road, all-road, and gravel bikes for adult riders, BlackHeart Bike Co. is adding something much smaller to its lineup. The Truckee, California-based brand just introduced the Tiny Balance Bike, bringing its signature styling to a bike made for the next generation of cyclists and future titanium-frame lovers. Now, even the smallest rider in the family can enjoy the ride quality of a titanium frame, even before they can pedal.BlackHeart Tiny DetailsThe BlackHeart Tiny Balance Bike features a lightweight frame made with 3/2.5 titanium tubing. It has a classic raw titanium finish, a carbon fork, and an anodized BlackHeart logo on the downtube, matching the styling and design language of the brands larger bikes. Bucking the 32-inch wheel trend, the Tiny rolls on tiny 10-inch wheels; it weighs in at a claimed 5 lbs 13 oz (2.6 kg) and is recommended for kids 2-4 years old.Type: kids balance bike (no pedals)Frame: 3/2.5 titaniumFork: carbon fiberWheels: 10Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz (2.6 kg)Recommended ages: 24Designed by BlackHeart Bike Company in Truckee, CaliforniaPricing and AvailabilityThe BlackHeart Tiny adds to a growing number of balance bikes made by titanium-frame brands. Just last month, we reported on the new Litespeed Rumpus, a boutique, high-end balance bike priced at $1,000. The Tiny doesnt come with its own titanium bike stand, but it is priced a fair bit lower at $659, which should make buying your kiddos first titanium bike a bit easier on the bank account.Blackheart is taking orders for the Tiny Balance Bike now, and says orders received by October 31st are expected to be delivered in early December. Check it out on the BlackHeart website.blackheartbikeco.com