CyclistBest Black Friday cycling deals 2026Once November rolls around, the Black Friday deals start. This month is a great time to refresh your cycling inventory and replace items that have seen better days after another summer of riding. Its also an opportunity to upgrade your setup so that youre ready for a great year of cycling in 2027.Finding the best Black Friday deals can be a chore, but here at Cyclist weve done the hard work for you, searching out the bargains that wed choose ourselves in the pre-Christmas sales. Read on for our pick of the 2026 Black Friday deals.Hunt 44_46 Aerodynamicist wheelsetWas 899, now 539.40 at Hunt WheelsThe Aerodynamicist range is Hunts mid-priced wheelset and available in a range of depths, all with 25% off this Black Friday. The Hunt 44_46 Aerodynamicist is the middle depth option and carries over tech from the pricier Limitless wheelsets. With hooked beads, theres wide tyre compatibility, while Hunt points out that the 22mm internal width allows owners to fit tyres from 25mm up. At under 1,350g for the steel spoked wheels, it helps keep the weight down too. Cyclist staff writer Laurence Kilpatrick was impressed by the carbon spoked version of the wheels when he reviewed them earlier this year, rating them great value.We have a whole range of Hunt deals on our dedicated Hunt Black Friday sale page. Hunt says that its most popular deals are already selling out though, so if you have your eye on a wheel upgrade, you might want to act fast.Scott Shield Light Sensitive SunglassesWere 110, now 77 at Scott SportsScotts Black Friday deals include these large lens Shield photochromic sunglasses, available either with a black or white frame. They feature Scotts gold chrome mirrored lens, which darkens from Cat 1 to Cat 3, so theyll handle the typical range of light conditions across different seasons. Single tint Shields are discounted as well.Theres a whole range of other discounts in Scotts Black Friday sale, from clothing to Syncros Capital wheels. With the brands broad range of sports, there are discounts on trail running and ski kit too.Le Col Hors Categorie Summer JerseyWas 165, now 99 at Le ColLe Cols Black Friday sale includes this top spec Hors Categorie summer jersey. Designed for endurance riders, the fit is a little more relaxed, while features such as a taped neck and embroidered logos add a touch of class and UPF 50+ sun protection should see you through the longest, sunniest summer rides.Currently available in saffron only, the Hors Categorie summer jersey is part of a wide range of Le Col summer and winter kit on offer, with Le Col Cycling Club members offered early access to the pick of the deals.Specialized S-Works Aethos 2Was 11,499, now 8,999 at Sigma SportsSigma Sports has discounts on a wide range of road and gravel bikes including the Cervelo S5 and this top spec S-Works Aethos 2 in a range of sizes. Lower Aethos 2 specs are discounted too, although in a more limited range of sizes.Laurence Kilpatrick rated the S-Works Aethos 2 when he reviewed the bike, not least its 6kg weight in size 56. Sigma Sports has Black Friday deals on a wide range of clothing, components and accessories too, so chances are that if youre looking for something specific, Sigma will be offering a Black Friday discount. Ribble Ultra-Grit Force XPLR AXSMike MassaroWas 4,449, now 3,999 at Ribble CyclesRibbles Black Friday deals change each week, so if youre looking for a new gravel race bike, nows your chance. The Ultra-Grit is ridden by the Ribble Outliers pro race team and features aero tube profiles, a one-piece cockpit and in-frame storage. In this spec, its kitted out with SRAMs 13-speed Force XPLR AXS groupset and Vision SC45 wheels. The frame is suspension fork-compatible and you can upgrade to a RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork, as well as Zipp 303 XPLR SW wheels in Ribbles bike builder. Ribbles Black Friday deals extend to a wide range of its other road and gravel bikes too and Ribble guarantees that, should the price drop later in the Black Friday sale, it will refund the difference.Garmin Rally XC200 SPD dual-sided power meterWas 959.99, now 599.99 at TredzThe Garmin Rally power meter pedals are discounted at Tredz, offering you dual-sided power measurement for Shimano SPD gravel cleats for not much more than the list price of the single sided power meter. They have swappable bodies, so you can change to an SPD-SL or Look Keo power meter for the price of the upgrade kit.Tredz has over 1,000 products discounted for Black Friday, including Garmin smartwatches and cycling computers and Garmin Tacx smart trainers, so its a great place to browse for your replacements and upgrades. Castelli Sorpasso Pro BibtightsWere 220, now 176 at CastelliNot technically a Black Friday sale, as it finishes on 16th November, but Castelli has discounts on its cold weather essentials, so you can gear up with its jackets, base layers, socks and other cold weather gear for both men and women riders.The Sorpasso Pro bib tights are Castellis top spec winter legwear, with its Progetto X2 Air seat pad, zipperless ankles and lay-flat bibs, as well as the reflectives to keep you safer on your winter rides.Tacx Neo 2T smart trainerWas 860, now 689 at Balfes BikesTacxs high tech Neo 2T trainer is discounted at Balfes Bikes for Black Friday and is available with either a conventional 11-speed cassette or Zwift Cog and Click for the same price. With 2200 watts resistance, its plenty powerful enough, it folds away neatly and can mimic a 25% incline. Its quiet too, that is unless you want to simulate riding cobbles in preparation for an early season Belgian sportive. Its one of a wide range of cycling equipment and bikes discounted in Balfes Bikes Black Friday sale, including turbo trainers and indoor bikes from Elite, Wahoo and Wattbike.Muc-Off Pressure Washer Starter KitWas 120, now 84.99 at DecathlonIf washing down your bike after a winter ride feels a chore, Muc-Offs pressure washer can speed things up. It comes with a range of lances, including one that allows you to attach a bottle of Muc-Offs bike cleaner and spray your bike with grime-busting foam, making bike cleaning much more fun.Decathlon has a tasty discount on the Muc-Off Pressure Washer Starter Kit, which comes with all the lances you could need and is housed in a Muc-Off branded dry bag, making it easy to carry around. Theres a range of other cycling equipment and bikes in Decathlons Black Friday sale too.The post Best Black Friday cycling deals 2026 appeared first on Cyclist.

French cycling could be without its great hope at the start of the 2027 Tour de France. Paul Seixas, Decathlon CMA CGMs young star, has yet to decide whether he will return to cyclings biggest race after finishing fourth on his debut at just 19. His priority lies elsewhere: winning the rainbow jer...

CyclistIts nice to enjoy the ride; its important: Dorian Godon profileDorian Godon is not your typical pro cyclist. The fast-finishing Frenchman is constantly in motion, whether sprinting at 70kmh to WorldTour victory (five this year already), going paddleboarding and rock climbing, or shopping on his vintage bike. The world is there to be explored and life is to be enjoyed.Splitting his time between Andorra and Girona, every day is an opportunity for adventure. Before racing this years Tour de France for Netcompany Ineos, Godon made the most of his downtime around training by hiking up Pyrenean mountains with his girlfriend.Sometimes we took a picnic and a book, he says. I had the best raspberries I ever ate. The simple life.Godon has spent much of his sporting career studying physiotherapy and has a completely different vision to most of his peers. Even a different look too, given the moustache he has maintained since the 2025 Tour Down Under.Its important to shave or clean it sometimes I always have some food or whatever on it, he says, laughing.Its a case of stache and grab, as Godon has taken 13 pro wins since adding the fuzzy facial fairing. Get rid of it and maybe he would lose his Samson-esque source of strength.Moustache is power, he once joked.Indeed, vive la diffrence: at the time of going to press, no rider on Netcompany Ineos has more road victories in 2026 than the 30-year-old. All but two have come in the WorldTour top tier too, including a stage victory at Paris-Nice, a brace of sprint wins at the Volta a Catalunya, plus the prologue and a stage at the Tour de Romandie. He has enjoyed a seamless transition from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale last winter.I was surprised they had no stress, no pressure. Sometimes in French teams they push a lot. They [Netcompany Ineos] give you all the keys to do your best, he says.In its Team Sky days, the team had a reputation for being robotic; Godon is anything but.I thought it was like that, he admits. Then I got there and saw it was super-familiar no groups, everybody talking to each other and not about what theyd done before. There was no I won this race and that race. It was very humble. I was surprised a good spirit to perform.Godon was attracted by the opportunity to try a foreign team after nine years with French teams Cofidis and Decathlon: Maybe I didnt have the maturity before, he reflects.The race-opening Barcelona TTT at the 2026 Tour de France was already on his mind when he joined a squad that leaves no stone unturned in their preparation. In October, they spent time in the velodrome working on positioning.I started to like doing TTTs again. I didnt before so much, Godon says.As it turned out, second place in the Catalan capital was the high point of the race for Godon. The route didnt offer many opportunities for someone who says he is not a true sprinter and prefers when its harder.On Stage 12, his Tour mission turned from seeking success to survival after a heavy crash in the final. Godon says it took more than ten minutes the next morning just to get out of bed, but the X-rays did not show anything and he soldiered on. It turned out post-Tour that he had fractured four ribs.I couldnt breathe. I went after Stage 17 to the radiography check and they did a similar thing. Sorry to say, but the medical directors are just there for the image of the race; the medical staff seem like they are on holiday, he says.Maybe if I knew I had something serious, I would have DNF-ed, but I had already booked a restaurant in Paris so I had to get there. Every stage I said, Just one more day to go. Its the Tour de France, I dont like to DNF, its not in my spirit. But sometimes I should.Motivation can come in many different forms. His 94-year-old grandmother was waiting in Paris for him with his family, as was a special meal.A friend of mine studied at a famous culinary school in France and he has a Michelin-starred restaurant, so it was a good opportunity to go there on Monday. I had that on my mind.Article continues belowDavid PowellDorian Godon with his partner Margaux. They met while studying physiotherapy and Margaux is now a soigneur for Canyon-Sram.David PowellGodon rides into Girona on his vintage bike for all his groceries: The Motobcane is the most beautiful bike I have sorry Pinarello.David PowellDavid PowellDavid PowellWant a strong core like a pro cyclist? Simple. Lift weights (previous photo) and juggle bananas on an exercise ball.David PowellGodon also uses an Exxentric box a weight training platform that uses a flywheel for resistance to help build explosivity.David PowellDavid PowellMoustache is power, says Godon, but the moustache inspired by the locals on the Tour Down Under must be trim.David PowellGodon heads out to train on the quiet roads around Girona, and his taste for adventure sometimes takes him off the beaten track.David PowellDavid PowellBread isnt the only thing Godon gets from his favourite local bakery they sometimes slip him free cakes as well.David PowellGodon appreciates that life as a pro cyclist affords him the time to enjoy his favourite thing: being in nature. His preparation for this years Tour de France included hiking in the Pyrenees.David PowellDavid PowellDavid PowellDavid PowellDavid PowellAlways on the moveBeing a top rider requires a lot more than hours in the saddle. Godon works out in the gym three times a week, and has been doing injury rehab for a crash thats still giving him pain six weeks later.Twice a week Godon uses his Exxentric box a weight training platform that uses a flywheel for resistance instead of traditional weights spending 20 to 30 minutes on it per session.When you push and go down, because of the pulley you cant stop. Its good for explosivity.Godon says its especially good for working his back, strengthening the muscles that connect the shoulder blades to the spine. Then theres core work, lifting weights and spending time on the exercise ball, something he demonstrates to Cyclist while juggling bananas.Who doesnt love bananas? he says. We are all monkeys.After weights, Godon gets out on his bike, training on the quiet roads around Girona. Then afterwards its onto another bike his grandfathers Motobcane, which is over 50 years old for a spot of food shopping around town.The Motobcane is the most beautiful bike I have sorry Pinarello. But Motobcane doesnt exist anymore, so I can say that.On his vintage bike, Godon heads to the market for fresh produce, and he has his go-to local spots for meat, fish and yoghurt, eschewing big supermarkets. That extends to supporting his favourite bakery, La Puntual, where they often offer him a free cake when he stops by.Thats why Ill never be a climber, he says.Godon is a gourmand, who loves pastries, Breton salted butter and cheese.I won a race a few years ago in the Jura, he says. They gave me 35 kilos of Comt. We shared it out behind the team bus for all the staff, but I still had 16 kilos left. I put it in the fridge and ate everything.Although the fromage made it onto the scale, Godon doesnt weigh his meals at home.Im a little bit old school, he says. I dont even count calories so much when out for a ride. On hard ones I try to eat as much as I can. Im not crazy about the numbers.After dinner he goes for a city stroll, and can be tempted by the ice cream shops more than excusable given he burned an estimated 6,000 calories in training on the day he spoke to Cyclist.Godon struggles to stay still for more than five minutes, which can lead to some rest day walks, barbecues or rock climbing sessions. He tried golf for the first time recently too.The first shot was super-nice. I went, Wow, this is easy. I was close to the hole. And then after it was shit, always in the lake.Then there is ptanque, which he introduced to some of his teammates at a training camp after the Tour Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes.Its the French national sport. As a Frenchman, I always have the kit in my car.Mind, body and soulWhen he was younger, it was the bike, not boules, that won his heart, although Godon says he took a scenic, pressure-light route to the pro ranks. Growing up in Lyon, he competed sparingly in the spring due to his focus on school.My parents [an IT project manager and international purchasing worker] never pushed me. I have a completely different vision and thats why I have a long career too, because cycling is part of adventure for me. When I was a teenager, on Wednesday afternoons friends and I would go out into the countryside, always exploring. And that is still on my mind. Recently [teammate] Thymen Arensman and I did a super-nice loop and found a new 5km gravel road. We punctured, but whatever.Godon claims that his approach to the sport is at odds with many of his contemporaries.Pro cyclists look at their computers. I come across many who are in the airport most of the time and listening to their music; they cannot just listen to the birds or simple things. They need distractions. Its a bit how the world is going, but I like nature. Even now, if I have five hours endurance training, I sometimes go on my gravel bike. I like to change it up thats why Im never bored riding. I always say Ill end my career when I know all my home roads. Its nice to enjoy the ride; its important.As for training, he says, I like the effort, suffering and everything, but Im not a machine. I know some riders always do efforts on the same climb. I cant do that. Im not a robot.Despite some promising results as an under-23, Godon didnt know whether Cofidis would give him a full-time contract for 2017. Having applied unsuccessfully for physiotherapy school in France, he saw one across the Spanish border in Girona and signed up.I thought it could be nice to ride there; I didnt know anything about the history, he says of Gironas role as a cycling hub. I always put study in front of riding and said, Theres time.Godon juggled education and perspiration. He cut down lesson time around races and did his required time practising physiotherapy between September and February. In all, the four-year course took him eight to complete, but not only did he get his degree, along the way he also met his partner Margaux, who is now a soigneur for womens team Canyon-Sram.Since focusing fully on cycling at the end of 2024, there has been no more waiting for Godon to fulfil his potential. Describing himself as a puncheur more than a sprinter, he has shot to prominence, with his long finishing kicks becoming a fort. Ultimately, he says, the eclectic life he chooses makes him happy.Its a super-nice opportunity to discover the world by bike and get paid, he says. I like to be outside too, I live my passion, I do the job I want to do. Im not a general classification rider so I dont have to make a lot of sacrifices.Its more about travelling and training camps. We are away a lot that is the biggest sacrifice for me. Sometimes Id like to stay a bit more conservative or train at home, but for me this is the easy, simple life. I like it.Weighting for GodonThe training plan of Dorian GodonIntensity, intensity, intensity: Godons most frequent sessions apart from going to the bakery are lactic work and 30-second sprints. Short efforts build power for sprints.Adapting to the calendar: At the beginning of the year, everybody goes pushing in zone two on their training rides, then when I start again in August Ill start in zone two then go for high intensity or work on specific capacity.Get the miles in: A big week of training for Godon is 24 hours in the saddle, with two or three gym sessions.Work with the coach: Adrin [Lpez, coach] is super-human, not all about data. Its a lot about sensations. Sometimes we call each other and we dont even speak about cycling I dont want to have a data analyst, trainer or whatever. Even on the races, Im not a climber so I dont need to have numbers.And relax: Partner Margaux has also studied osteopathy so she sometimes gives Godon a massage, helping with the recovery after riding.Fuelling the fireA typical days food for GodonBreakfast: Overnight porridge with Greek yoghurt, oats and milk. Today I put in French jam and chestnut cream, which made it taste better, he says. Sometimes he has eggs and avocado on toast. Salty butter from partner Margauxs home region of Brittany and his parents honey are a must.Post-ride meal: Rice or pasta with salad. Godon has recently discovered Colombian delicacy arepas a type of flatbread thanks to teammates Egan Bernal and Brandon Rivera.Dinner: On the day Cyclist visits, Godon has made a tomato and feta pie for later in the day. He eats a lot of vegetables at home, given the amount of pasta consumed for carb-loading in races.The post Its nice to enjoy the ride; its important: Dorian Godon profile appeared first on Cyclist.

French cycling could be without its great hope at the start of the 2027 Tour de France. Paul Seixas, Decathlon CMA CGMs young star, has yet to decide whether he will return to cyclings biggest race after finishing fourth on his debut at just 19. His priority lies elsewhere: winning the rainbow jer...

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3T just gave their most affordable gravel bike a major update boosting their Racemax+ WPNTs tire clearance by a whopping 21%, while also cutting pricing to pre-Covid levels. Yes, six years later, the Sqaero aero gravel pioneer is better than ever, and more affordable. Plus, while it went fully integrated two years back, this bigger-clearance Racemax+ is actually still compatible with mechanical drivetrains, making complete bike builds literally more affordable than ever!2027 3T Racemax+ WPNT gets bigger tires at better prices(All photos/3T)The Asian-made 3T Exploro RaceMax effectively remained unchanged since it was introduced back in 2020. At the time, 3T designed the bike for optimal aerodynamics, depending on your preferred wheelsize. Pick narrower 700c gravel tires up to 42mm for speed, or wide 650b setups up to 2.25 (61mm) for an adventure-ready setup. I tested the bike in pandemicky summer of 2020, and came away loving the faster, more capable update. And that statement still stands.Sure, 3T since reshaped their top gravel bike platform last year when they introduced the made-in-Italy RaceMax Italia version, giving that bike a new aero nose job and max 51mm tire clearance. But it was also decidedly upmarket, with framesets selling for $6500/5900 and complete bikes starting at an already eye-watering$11k/9740. Thats great and all, but far out of the reach of most gravelers. Now, 3T have gone back to refresh the original Racemax with longer geometry, bigger tire clearance, and a frameset price three thousand euros lower than the top-tier raw RaceMax Italia X!Whats new? 700c x 51mm tire clearance!The + means they added more tire clearance. Chainstay length is 10mm longer, and the fork axle-to-crown 12mm longer to fit in bigger tires. (Plus, it gets a bit more fork offset, 0.8 steeper headtubes to keep handing sharp, as well as 3mm higher Stack & 3mm longer Reach on all but XS sizes.)Now its officially 51mm WAM (real tire width, as measured) up to 363mm RAM (outer tire radius, as measured) on a 1x drivetrain setup with a minimum of 5mm clearance all around. For a 2x setup, thats down to a max 48mm WAM tire, for clearance behind a front derailleur cage. Thats a big step up from the previous generation of the Racemax WPNT, which topped out at just 42mm max WAM 700c tire clearance.And its the same official max clearance as the latest, made-in-Italy Racemax Italia.Wait, whats WPNT again?Thats the 3T abbreviated name for their We Paint program. That means the frame is made in Asia (3T mix production between China & Taiwan depending on the model) where it gets a primer coat only. Then, they get shipped to Italy and are painted in-house, giving 3T the option to run small-batch color offerings, or simply painting frames to best match real consumer demand.Tech detailsprepreg carbon RaceMax+ frameset, made in AsiaWPNT means it then gets painted (and assembled) in Italy, just outside of Milano51mm max tire clearance, as measuredaerodynamically optimized for 38-48 mm WAM tires36mm minimum WAM x 350mm RAM tirefully integrated, internal cable routing through the headset1x electronic or mechanical, AND 2x (semi)wireless electronic compatible (max 3 internal lines)UDH rear derailleur and removable braze-on front derailleur tabBB386EVO pressfit bottom bracket12mm Syntace X-12 thru-axles and FM160 flat mount disc brakesincludes proprietary aero seatpost, with Ritchey 1-bolt clamp headinternal wedge-style seatpost clampwider 6 size range (XS-XXL)1050g frame and 430g fork weight claims (size M, presumably unpainted)Updated 3T Racemax+ WPNT gravel bike Pricing, options & availabilityThis is where it really gets interesting. The new 2027 3T Racemax+ WPNT sells for just 3200 for a frameset! Thats the same as the original Racemax debuted at back in 2020, or 4800 for todays Racemax Italia, or even 6200 for the top-tier Racemax Italia X that shows off the raw made-in-Italy carbon weave.Complete bike builds also start at just 3700 with a mechanical Shimano GRX 112 groupset and alloy wheels. Thats down from 4200 complete back in 2020 with a similar mechanical setup. And the cheapest complete Racemax Italia today starts at 6900.Needless to say, the new 3T Racemax+ WPNT is a relative bargain.There are currently three WPNT colors on offer Vela beige, Quarzo grey (brown?), and Foresta green. And in a wider size range than the made-in-Italy bikes, adding once more even since the previous Racemax WPNT.Plus, there are also two more complete builds to choose from a $4800 / 4600 wireless Rival AXS Xplr 13sp with alloy Fulcrum wheels, and a $5600 / 5300 version of the same groupset but 3Ts own Discus 40|30 carbon wheels. Those also equate to almost 1000 lower prices than similar electronic builds on the previous integrated Racemax WPNT earlier this year.Pick whichever one you want, direct from 3T now.3T.bike

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