The fight to save one of French cycling's longest-running professional teams has received a welcome boost, with Team TotalEnergies announcing a three-year partnership with Chinese bicycle manufacturer Pardus. With their title sponsor departing at the end of 2026 and their place in the professional p...

Team TotalEnergies will switch from Cube to Pardus bikes from 2027, with the Chinese brand becoming the bike supplier for the next three seasons, the pro cycling team announced today.Pardus is the latest Chinese cycling brand to join the pro cycling peloton. XDS invested in the Astana WorldTour team in 2024 and the squad has used the Chinese brands X-Lab bikes since then.Meanwhile, QuickPro provides Euskaltel-Euskadi with bikes and the womens Mayenne Monbana Mypie team uses Winspace bikes. You may like: Panda Podiums Joe Whittingham on how Covid and Western hubris laid the ground for the rise of Chinese bikesWhen the UCI released its list of teams for the 2027 season in October, Team TotalEnergies was not included. But the team said in a press release that it will continue its efforts to finalise its application for next year to secure ProTeam status.Chinese cycling brands have grown in popularity in recent years, due to their often lower prices. By providing bicycles and sponsorship to European teams, Chinese brands can further develop their reputation.Pardus partnership with Team TotalEnergies follows the companys official launch in Europe in May 2026.Terry Gong, vice general manager of Pardus, said: As part of Parduss development in the European market, we are particularly proud to begin the journey with Jean-Ren Bernaudeau and his iconic team.History, values and strong regional roots are key to our vision, and we are delighted to join an organisation that has contributed to the growth and international recognition of professional cycling for many years.We have developed a deep understanding of professional riders' expectations through our support of the Chinese national team since the Rio Olympic Games. This partnership is a great opportunity to share our technical expertise, improve our products through rider feedback, and strengthen Parduss presence in European cycling.All of TotalEnergies teams, from its professional team to its under-19 and under-23 squads, will use Pardus bikes.The riders will be equipped with the Pardus SPK EVO G4 and Robin Evo G3 road bikes and the Gomera Evo time trial bike.Pardus was founded in 2010 and is based in Shandong Province. It is part of the Taishan Sports Industry Group, which has provided equipment to international sporting events, including the Olympics, for more than 40 years.Team manager Stphane Heulot said partnering with Pardus is an opportunity to work with an ambitious brand that is committed to competing at the highest level of cycling.For Pardus, this is an important step onto the international stage. For us, it is a chance to support a growing brand and help develop its products. We have confidence this partnership will be a powerful force for progress, driving us to new heights and achieving great things together on the international stage. Heulot added.Cube was the official bike sponsor for Team TotalEnergies for the 2026 season, having previously used ENVE bicycles since 2024. You may like: Chinese groupsets could take over pro cycling sooner than you think here's why

A few decades ago, CamelBak helped pioneer wearable hydration, and over time, the brand has become one of the biggest players in the water bottle market, too. Last week, CamelBak announced the relaunch of its custom bottle program, known as Custom by CamelBak. Not only does this relaunch apply new functionalities and support for the brands B2B wholesale and trade partners, but it also includes a direct-to-consumer custom program, so anyone can order personalized bottles.To top it off, CamelBaks custom bottle program has no order minimums and fast turnaround, with shipping in just five days. Buyers have the option to do full-color printing with full-wrap capabilities, or engraving on stainless steel bottles, mugs, and tumblers. This means you can design bottles for yourself, your team, events, gag or serious gifts whatever you want. The program includes Podium bike bottles and Thrive drinkware, with personalization starting at $5.How Does it Work?CamelBaks custom bottle program is easy to use. Simply head to the new Custom By CamelBak landing page on the website, pick your drinkware, and head to the customizer. Then choose engraving (+$5), print (+$5), or full-wrap print (+$10), and upload graphics, add text, or choose a monogram. You can order as few as one personalized bottle at a time. Apparently, its that easy, and CamelBak claims fast turnaround times and shipping within 5 days. Design your own bottles.Now, you can quickly and easily get custom bottles for your coffee ride crew, bachelorette party, guys trip, or any other group, organization, or special occasion. And with the holidays approaching, buying something unique for the cyclist in your life who has everything may just have gotten a little easier. The customizable product selection currently includes the full Thrive drinkware lineup, as well as stainless steel Podium bike bottles. Were told the plastic Podium bottles will be added soon, too.Visma Lease-a-Bike uses custom CamelBak bottles.Check out Custom by CamelBak on the brands website to learn more or start designing your own bike bottles and drinkware. Clubs, teams, and retailers with high-volume custom orders (75+ bottles) are still asked to reach out to the CamelBak team via email: customs@camelbak.comcamelbak.com

Gabriela Guerra will make her professional road cycling debut at the age of 32 after signing a two-year contract with Cofidis. The Brazilian, a two-time e-cycling world silver medallist, is taking on a new sporting challenge after showing her potential in her first races on the road. Her move to the...

If youre shopping for the best road or gravel wheels this Autumn, Hunt Bike Wheels has an interesting proposition. Hunts Black Friday Price Promise means that if you buy any Hunt wheelset in October and the price drops within 60 days, Hunt will refund the difference.This offer lets you secure a road or gravel wheelset right away for the best of autumn riding, with zero risk of missing out if there is a better Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal.Shop the best Hunt Wheels with the best price guarantee.To claim, buy your wheels and complete the 60 Day Ride & Return form on Hunt's Rider Support Portal. If that wheelset is discounted within 60 days of your purchase, Hunt will refund the difference between what you paid and the lower price. Full terms and conditions are available on the Hunt Wheels website.Black Friday 2026 is just around the corner, and as Cycling Weekly's resident deal-hunting guru, my colleagues and I will bring you the best early Black Friday cycling deals from now until the weekend at the end of November.Best Hunt Road Wheels Hunt 30 Carbon Hunt Hunt 34_34 Aerodynamicist Carbon Hunt 40 Carbon Hunt 44_46 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Hunt 50 Carbon Hunt Hunt 65 Carbon Aero Best Hunt Gravel Wheels Hunt Bike 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide Hunt 4 Season All-Road Hunt 4 Season Gravel Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race Hunt 40 Limitless Gravel Aero UD Carbon Spoke Our expert testers have put most Hunt wheels to the test and consistently rated them highly. Many have also earned Editors' Choice awards.Hunt has arguably improved its range by advancing aerodynamic engineering, introducing recyclable materials, and refining front- and rear-specific designs for better durability and compliance.Above, I've highlighted some of the best Hunt road-and-gravel wheels. If you want a deep dive on any of these, search Cycling Weekly for the set you have in mind to read in-depth testing and opinions from our expert testers.

Residents on Richmond Road in Dublin will continue their road-closing protest this Friday, October 30th, again claiming Dublin City Council has been inactive and has delayed promised responses to the rat running and speeding on the road.A spokesperson for the Richmond Road & Grace Park Avenue Residents Association told IrishCycle.com that the group plans to continue what has become monthly protests. On Friday, this includes closing the road for an hour and a half, from 17:00-18:30, ahead of the regular road closure for Shelbourne FC mens team home matches.Despite Dublin City Councils claims of engagement and collaboration, we continue to experience delays and changing goalposts, the groups spokesperson said. They said local councillors have supported an area-wide traffic assessment since the end of 2025, but delays have followed.Back in August, Dublin City Council confirmed that it has committed to preparing an area-wide traffic study to assess the impact of any changes to existing traffic arrangements.A spokesperson for the council said that a tender brief for an area-wide study would be ready for comment from the councillors and the residents association, by the end of August 2026.

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On Tuesday morning, Good Morning Britain set up shop at Birminghams Belgrave Middleway junction, where drivers run red lights every three and a half minutes, to talk about why cyclists are so dangerous