CyclistCyclist Magazine Podcast: Sean Yates on Wiggins, Lance and falling off laddersThis week on the Cyclist Magazine Podcast, James and Will are joined by Sean Yates, one of the hardest, most talented British riders of his generation and one of cyclings most experienced coaches and sports directors.Sean cut his teeth in 1981 at the infamous school of cycling hard knocks, Athletic Club Boulogne-Billancourt in Paris, before turning pro in 1982 with Peugeot, where he would ride alongside Stephen Roche and Robert Millar. Despite solid domestique performances, big results eluded Sean until 1988, where stage wins at the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espaa put The Animal on the British stars map.A contract with US team 7-Eleven (later Motorola) followed, which saw Sean race alongside Lance Armstrong and Andy Hampsten. Those years were produced more fine performances, the best of which saw Sean wear the yellow jersey at the 1994 Tour de France only the third Brit ever to do so after Tom Simpson (1962) and Chris Boardman (1994, 1997). As Sean explains, however, those years were also supremely hard for all of the wrong reasons, something which expediated his retirement as professional rider in 1996.But like most ex-pros, Sean couldnt stay away, and in 2001 he took up his first sports director post at Linda McCartney Racing Team, where hed find himself briefly in charge of an up-and-coming star called Bradley Wiggins. Stints at Team CSC, Discovery Channel and Astana followed, before he took up a DS role at the newly formed Team Sky in 2010. Back with Wiggins, Sean helped steer the next great hope to Britains first Tour de France victory, famously talking Wiggins down from quitting mid-Tour after a bust up with teammate Chris Froome.Sadly the 2012 season drew to an acrimonious close, with Sean parting ways from Sky, moving to pastures new at Tinkoff-Saxo, where hed stay until 2016.In this episode, Sean talks candidly about his relationship with Wiggins and the split with Team Sky; the Alls fair in love and war and cycling philosophy that helps keep professional cycling (mostly) one happy family; racing with Lance through cyclings darkest years; falling off a ladder and having to have an eight-inch stick removed from his bowels; finally getting one over on Dave Brailsford; and how hes still riding six hours a day, and why hell never stop.We also talk about the upcoming Garmin Champions in CycleSport annual gala event, which sees cycling stars including Sean come together to raise money for Action Medical Research, which raises much needed funds to support cutting edge medical research in childrens diseases and disabilities.See action.org.uk for more details including how you can support and donate.Chat begins at 9.49Listen to our chat with Sean Yates on the Cyclist magazine app or wherever you get your podcastsGet the Cyclist iOS app / Get the Cyclist app on the Google Play storeThe post Cyclist Magazine Podcast: Sean Yates on Wiggins, Lance and falling off ladders appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistAlpe dHuez during the Tour de France: Cyclings biggest partyAlpe dHuez is by no means the Tour de Frances toughest peak. The climb is only half the length of Mont Ventoux and its summit is some 800m lower than the Col du Galibier. Neither of those climbs, however, nor any other, can match the decibels produced on the Alpe.Over the past few decades this mountain has garnered its own legend, attracting fans from around the globe to bear witness to some of the Tours most defining moments. It has since become a bucket list attraction for any pro cycling fan, leading it to be branded by the level-headed newspaper Lquipe as a climb in the style of Hollywood.So when Tour de France organisers promised the 2026 race would have back-to-back stage finishes on Alpe dHuez, fans instinctively scrambled for the nearest hotel rooms and campsite pitches to guarantee a double bill on the sports loudest mountain.Move over Maracan and Azteca Stadium for one weekend this summer, Alpe dHuez became the biggest sporting arena on the globe, with a reported crowd of half a million people there to catch a glimpse of Tadej Pogaar riding up the mythical hairpins.Between the caravans, Europop and mankinis, Cyclist speaks to some of those who made the sporting pilgrimage.Article continues belowJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyJoe McGortyColin from Belgium has camped on Alpe dHuez for five days to bag a good spot, and says it has been one long party.Joe McGortyColinfrom BelgiumIve spent five nights sleeping inside a tent here. Ive got neck pain, back pain, Ive almost lost my voice, but its worth it. Weve been having a party for the past five days, but today is the one weve been waiting for. People have been walking and cycling up here since 4am, so we had an early start to get the party started and make sure they didnt miss out.We have three speakers, so if one runs out of charge or breaks, weve always got another on standby. My favourite thing to play is the Dutch song Links Rechts. Everyone here knows it and its great to see people jumping from side to side together.We were initially a group of 13, but several hundred have now come down to the corner. Weve been chatting away and making new friends throughout the day. I remember some people from the last time I was here four years ago. Thats what the Tours about making memories and connections that last a lifetime.Belgians Thomas, Julien, Kevin and Jordan have attracted plenty of attention in their Quinn Simmons costumes and are hoping for a high five from the man himself.Joe McGortyThomas, Julien, Kevin and Jordanfrom BelgiumWeve been in the Alps all week around ten days already. Today we chose to dress up as Quinn Simmons because we like his character, his look, the energy, the aggression on the bike. Hes been active during every stage of the race so far.We havent been dressed like this for ten days though. This is the first day weve been in fancy dress. We bought the gear off AliExpress and we have some wigs and stick-on moustaches to wear once the race gets closer. Hell probably be dropped by the time he reaches us, but getting a high five from Quinn would be great.We only got off the cable car about 30 minutes ago, but weve already had around 20 people ask for photos. Were expecting a lot of extra attention some Americans have already been quite loud.Were not sure where the best hairpin is to watch the race today, but well find a way to hunt down the best atmosphere. Weve probably had about two beers each for breakfast. Weve got two rucksacks filled with drinks, so I reckon we have about 40 to get us through the day. Were Belgian the beers are never far.Jean-Louis is local and has noticed more French fans in the wake of Paul Seixass rise he may even have to finish lunch early to bag a good vantage point.Joe McGortyJean-Louisfrom FranceWeve lived in Huez since 2001 but my wife was born here. Were not cyclists as such, but weve got lots of Tour memories. This year my cousin is here. Weve never considered putting our house up on Airbnb or anything when the Tour comes. This is a moment for family and friends.Every three or four years this town becomes something else. Every time, the Tour feels more popular. People flock to the bends nowadays, but I think we used to be able to get closer to the riders.There are more caravans too. Theyve taken all the parking spaces in the town. Some have been parked outside our house for a week. I think there are more people this year because of Paul Seixas. Ive noticed more French people in particular. He is our golden boy and when we have a Frenchman doing well, it sparks national euphoria.Well have our lunch on the balcony, then head down. We might have to go earlier than that to get the best spot.Monica and Sofia (above) and Victor (below) have come all the way from Mexico to cheer on Isaac del Toro.Joe McGortyJoe McGortyVictor, Monica, Sofia and Claudiafrom MexicoWere from Toritos [Isaac del Toros] hometown. Were almost family. She [Claudia] was his neighbour.This is our fourth or fifth Tour de France. Weve been to Strade Bianche, the Giro, Tirreno-Adriatico there were maybe six, eight or ten Mexicans at those races. Today there are probably a couple hundred around this one corner.A lot of our Mexican friends have been here for two or three days already. Theres definitely some tequila in the cool boxes around here somewhere, so if Torito wins well get drunk together.Isaacs having a massive impact back home. Finishing second at the Giro created a big boom for the cycling community, but now a culture is growing around the Tour de France. Most people didnt really know what it was about. They knew it was a race in France but nothing else. People are talking about it this time. Theres even a channel dedicated to showing maybe five or six hours of the Tour. Before, you would see just a 30-minute highlight package.Even though we got knocked out of the World Cup, we are still happy because of Isaac. Were not jealous of Tadej either. We want him to help Isaac win a Tour. Isaac will get his time.Karel, Jos and Lars have travelled from the Netherlands and are determined to have a good time, but say Dutch corner has become overcrowded and is prone to drink-fuelled arguments.Joe McGortyJos, Karel and Larsfrom the NetherlandsWhen the Tour route was announced, we knew we had to come here. Its 1,200km from home but we drove it in one go. If you want a spot on Dutch Corner you have to arrive a week before.A Dutch priest would ring the church bell at this corner every time a Dutch rider won on Alpe dHuez. Thats why its called Dutch Corner. We came here because of that. Its like a big orange family. Its often the same people here year after year. We dont know each other in Holland but when we come here we all look out for each other. That atmosphere and the music, its what we call gezelligheid.More Dutch people were here last time we came [in 2022]. There was more atmosphere in the days before, but this year it was a bit quiet. There were maybe ten Dutch people here during the week. In 2022 there were 20 or 30.Because its a good atmosphere people know to come here, so it often gets crowded. People get drunk and arguments start. There were some issues with the police before. Its getting worse and less Dutch every year. Its a shame.Meanwhile Ulf is part of what he hopes will become a new tradition on Alpe dHuez: Danish corner.Joe McGortyUlffrom DenmarkWe had a Danish Corner on the Col de la Loze last year. It was a big success so we felt we needed somewhere for the Danes to gather at this years race.Some Danes started following the Tour in Barcelona. It began with just a small group of friends but word spread about Danish Corner through social media. It has moved around France. Some have been following the race since the start, but a lot of the group have been together since Stage 15 [when the race reached the Alps].You can always see a Danish flag when the Tours on TV. I think its been more noticeable this year. Weve brought a piece of Denmark to France and I think weve challenged Dutch Corner today. Everyone here is wearing red football shirts, flags, its everywhere. One guy has even painted his moustache red. Weve got our own Danish beers, food and Faxe Kondi a drink we call Danish gasoline.Theres great camaraderie here with hundreds of Danes looking out for each other. I have a little child at home, but when you have such good friends around, it helps with the homesickness.Nataa has come from Slovenia to cheer on Tadej Pogaar, but is also sporting a sombrero for his teammate Isaac del Toro.Joe McGortyNataafrom SloveniaIve been to the Giro and the basketball and football European Championships, but never the Tour de France. Its my first time. Ive been watching the Tour on TV since Armstrong, Pantani and Ullrich and Id like to think that I would probably be here even if Pogaar wasnt, but this year I have time, and I dont want to miss my chance to see Pogi.I live near his home town but Ive never seen him race in real life before. I heard that hes underlined this stage, so it would mean everything to see him win.Every time I see Slovenian sport I wear this flag necklace. Its from cheering at the basketball European Championship and the football Euros. Im also wearing this hat [a sombrero] because Del Toro and Pogaar are such good friends.Slovenia is such a small country, so its a huge opportunity for our sportsmen to put us on the map. Right now, Pogaars our number one. Cycling was popular before him but now even more. The clubs dont have space for new kids. Hopefully our government will pay to host the Tour de France soon.Didi the Devil made it to Alpe dHuez despite having his van broken into in Barcelona thankfully the thieves didnt steal his costume.Joe McGortyDieter Didi the Devilfrom GermanyIve been following the Tour in this costume for 33 years. Im 74 now. Ive had a couple of health issues but Im still jumping. Its like an addiction.Fans and riders recognise me. People ask for photos and shout El Diablo at me. Im not sure whether Im a celebrity but I enjoy it. Its my work.Someone asked how much I would have if I had a euro for every photo. The truth is, I dont make any money from that. I have sponsorships, but Im doing it for fun really. Its a funny life. I bring a van with me for the race. Its got a mattress inside. I was staying in a rough area in Barcelona, however, and my van was broken into before the first stage. They smashed one of the windows and stole some of my things. They didnt take my devil costume, but I had to miss the race.I was here on the Alpe for the tape du Tour last week. No other climb in this sport is like Alpe dHuez. This is what cycling is all about.The post Alpe dHuez during the Tour de France: Cyclings biggest party appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistVan Rysel launches updated RCR-R and RCR-R Pro road bikes with lower weight and improved aerodynamicsVan Rysel has updated its RCR-R aero/lightweight bike, which it launched in 2024. Decathlons performance bike brand says the update is the outcome of two and a half years of development, resulting in an improved mix of aerodynamics, low weight and stable descending.At a claimed 705g for a size M frame, Van Rysel says that the new RCR-R Pro is the lightest frame it has ever developed.Its aiming high with the new bike, with Van Rysel race product manager Jrmie Debeuf saying, The new RCR-R brings Van Rysels ambition to fruition to design the worlds highest-performing equipment with the aim of securing victory at the Tour de France.That project has started well, with Paul Seixas winning Il Lombardia on the new bike last month, become the races youngest ever winner in the process. The bike is lighter, more aerodynamic and, above all, more stable on descents, Debeuf says. When youre travelling at over 100kmh, confidence in your kit is paramount.Co-developed with Decathlon CMA CGM pro teamVan Rysel says it used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to develop 13 prototypes for the new bike, of which five were wind-tunnel-tested. The main changes from the first generation RCR-R appear to be concentrated at the front end, with a deeper head tube and fork legs, which would mirror the changes typically seen in other recent bike updates, such as the S-Works Tarmac SL9.Van Rysel has also designed a new aero bottle cage, claiming it can save as much as 6.3 watts at 45kmh, with further details to follow.The Decathlon CMA CGM pro riders rode the new bike in races and high altitude training in the Spanish Sierra Nevada, helping Van Rysels product development team to refine the final design.According to Decathlon CMA CGM pro Nicolas Prodhomme, Theres a real improvement in terms of lightness and aerodynamics, but its the bikes overall handling that impresses me most. The bike is responsive when you need to accelerate, whilst offering stability, particularly on fast, technical descents.Two frame grades, each in four specsAs with the first generation bike, the top specs of the new RCR-R will be available with the premium Pro frameset, which is made of what Van Rysel describes as a combination of super-high modulus and high-modulus carbon fibre.It claims a 705g frame weight in size M for the RCR-R Pro, with a 360g fork weight a reduction from the claimed 790g frame and 380g fork of the first generation bike.The RCR-R Pro will be available with SRAM Red, with a 6.6kg claimed weight, Shimano Dura-Ace, with a 6.9kg weight, and SRAM Force AXS and Shimano Ultegra, both with a 7.1kg claimed weight.The lower priced non-Pro frameset has a claimed 883g frame weight in size M and is fitted with the same 360g fork as the RCR-R Pro. Van Rysel will sell the standard RCR-R with SRAM Force AXS, with a 7.5kg claimed weight, Shimano Ultegra (claimed weight 7.4kg), Shimano 105 Di2 (claimed weight 7.8kg) and SRAM Rival AXS (claimed weight 7.9kg).Euro prices range from 3,299 (approx 2,760) to 8,499 (approx 7,100), with prices in other currencies to follow. That top-spec pricetag is a little lower than the 9,000 price for the flagship RCR-R Pro when it was launched in 2024. The new RCR-R and RCR-R Pro will be available to buy from January 2027 across Europe, the UK and North and South America.Over the past few seasons, Decathlons pro riders have generally chosen to ride the RCR-F Pro aero bike over the previous generation lightweight/allrounder RCR-R Pro, so it will be interesting to see if they now change allegiances to the updated RCR-R Pro.The post Van Rysel launches updated RCR-R and RCR-R Pro road bikes with lower weight and improved aerodynamics appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistMeet the maker: Ben Spurrier of CondorIt doesnt take much to turn heads at the cafe. A set of deep-section rims or a frame in some colour other than black will usually elicit a few sideways glances. By contrast, in the obscure and esoteric world of custom bicycles, the bar is somewhat higher.Take a bike show such as Bespoked, where some of the weirdest and most wonderful two-wheeled creations in the world gather under one roof for a few days each year.Here, only the most beautiful and bizarre bikes stand out. That could be due to some sort of alien geometry, an experimental new construction method or, in the case of Condors stunning Porta Romana Italia RC, a particularly decadent paintjob.Condors head of design, Ben Spurrier, developed the Italia RC alongside the now disbanded UCI Continental team JLT Condor. But this steel beauty isnt just about going fastJuan Trujillo AndradesCondor is a name that requires little introduction. The London marque has been building bikes since 1948 when Monty Young opened the original shop on Grays Inn Road. In the decades that have passed, its frames have been ridden by everyone from club riders to professional racers.Its a brand rooted in classic framebuilding and the golden age of metal bikes, but one that refuses to be governed entirely by nostalgia. Aesthetics lean towards the classic diamond frames and metal tubes prevail across the range but head of design Ben Spurrier doesnt shy away from modern details either.What has changed is where those frames are built. Condors production moved from Britain to northern Italy in 2006, and its frames continue to be made there today. And a bike that encapsulates all of the above is the Italia RC, a blisteringly fast alloy race bike with classic lines and a relatively accessible pricetag, despite the fact it is handmade in Veneto.Juan Trujillo AndradesIts a lightweight frame with racing pedigree for anyone who wants the snappy ride characteristics of a performance machine without the costs of a high-end carbon frame, Spurrier explains.Each frame is made by our master craftsmen, one at a time rather than on a production line. This allows a single builder to dedicate greater attention to detail and use less material at each join, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of the ride. We also use custom-drawn 7000-series aluminium, which has an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio that allows for thinner and lighter tubes for a stiff yet durable frame construction.The Italia RC was developed alongside Condors UCI Continental team, JLT Condor, which at the time was home to the pelotons tallest rider, Conor Dunne at 6ft 7in, whose gargantuan 64cm R&D model served as the ultimate test in 2016.Conor rode it to a fifth-place finish in the Tour of Taiwan, battling through a challenging mountain-top finish to secure his general classification position, says Spurrier. The long alloy tubes proved their strength in competition, their stiffness for elite performance and their ride quality for gruelling all-day breakaways.Juan Trujillo AndradesThis stunning gilded version of the bike is the result of a collaboration between Condor and Porta Romana, a UK-based interior design and lighting outfit that has done everything from creating installations for the Royal Academy of Arts to dreaming up unique designs for homes, galleries and hotels around the world.The goal was to help support Clerkenwheels fundraising adventure ride, which saw podcasters Jonathan Forster and Tom Bourne ride 430km from Plymouth to Clerkenwell to raise money for United in Design, a charity devoted to creating opportunities for underrepresented talent in the design industry. The one-of-a-kind bike was then raffled off at Clerkenwell Design Week, with all proceeds going to UiD.Flying coloursPorta Romanas painting studio is central to the design process. Its there that they have spent more than three decades building on the craft of hand-painted finishes, developing their own unique library. Each patination takes a skilled team weeks to develop, sampling layer upon layer of colour in search of the perfect Porta Romana finish.Juan Trujillo AndradesUsing their extensive paint library, I created the design using their Burnt Ochre finish and asked them to gild the Condor logo, head tube and fork, explains Spurrier.The finish is applied by hand using proprietary techniques to build up layers of paint to achieve the final depth and texture. On top of that, the logos, details and fork internals are all gilded by hand using gold leaf.If the finish alone isnt enough to grab your attention, the all-Italian components might do the trick. The bike is fitted with a full Campagnolo Super Record wireless groupset and matching Campagnolo Shamal wheels a decision, Spurrier says, that was made to attract as much attention for the ride and the charity as possible. For those who like what they see enough to open their wallets, the good news is that a Campag-dripping Italia RC can be yours for 7,200. As for the finish, thats harder to put a pricetag on, but Spurriers best guess puts it around 1,500 for the full Porta Romana treatment. Condor Italia RC, 7,200, Porta Romana build approx 8,700. Visit condorcycles.com for more informationThe post Meet the maker: Ben Spurrier of Condor appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistMET launches updated Manta 3 aero helmet, claiming better ventilation and reduced dragMET has updated its Manta aero race helmet, claiming a 10% improvement in ventilation and a 6-watt reduction in drag.The helmets aerodynamics are tuned for a rider in an attacking, head-down riding position and MET says the internal channelling has been designed to enhance airflow.It reckons the Manta 3 is the fastest aero helmet when it was benchmarked against (unnamed) competitors in an in-house wind-tunnel.MET has also switched from MIPS C2 to the lightweight MIPS Air Node Pro rotational impact protection system, where the sliding plane is integrated into the helmets Coolmax padding.The rear vents have been simplified from the previous generation Manta, switching to two parallel horizontal ribs, which MET says are inspired by the air deflectors used on Formula 1 cars and claims improve aero performance and heat dissipation.A change to the shape of the outer surface at the rear of the helmet is also said to optimise airflow and the front vents and strap placement have been designed for eyewear compatibility. A full wrap shell aims to increase durability. Crash-tested by the prosMET says it has crash tested over 250 Manta 3 helmets as part of the new models development, putting them through a total of 745 impact tests in the lab. It also collected 142 crashed helmets from the UAE Team Emirates pro team and compared the effect of real world impacts with its lab testing to help validate its results.The helmet has been in use by the pros throughout the 2026 season, starting with Milan-San Remo, where Tadej Pogaar wore it to the win, while Brandon McNulty was wearing the Manta 3 when he won the mens Road World Championships in Montreal in September.Sprint Cycling AgencyMET has sent the new helmet to Virginia Techs Helmet Lab for testing, where it was awarded a five star safety rating.It claims the Manta 3s 250g weight in size M, which fits heads from 56 to 58cm, makes it one of the lightest aero helmets on the market and claims its shape is comfortable for a range of different head shapes.The size S helmet fits heads from 52 to 56cm and has a 240g claimed weight, while the L fits heads from 58 to 61cm and weighs a claimed 280g.The new MET Manta 3 is on sale immediately, priced at 300 / $375 / 330 and available in six shell/logo colour combinations.The post MET launches updated Manta 3 aero helmet, claiming better ventilation and reduced drag appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistStand and deliver with Feedback SportsLets face it, bike maintenance isnt the most glamorous of topics, but when youve spent thousands of pounds on a high-end bike, investing in high-quality tools and equipment to keep it in fine fettle and running smoothly really is a no-brainer.Since 2004, Feedback Sports has been producing professional-grade bike stands, tools, storage products and other cycling hardware with exactly that notion in mind. Its products are trusted by team mechanics at the highest level of pro cycling, yet the company is equally focused on providing value, portability and durability for everyday riders too.Feedback Sports was started in Colorado by CEO Doug Hudson, who had a background in engineering and fibre optics and had already set up a successful messenger bag and lifestyle brand. His true love was cycling, however, and this passion would soon give him a new calling: to create a range of precision cycling products aimed at dedicated riders, racers and skilled mechanics. Together with his wife, Lisa, Doug got to work on the companys first product, the Feedback Sports Alpine Digital Scale, and from there things have only grown.Bike repair stand for mounting at the axles for travel mechanics and home bike repairMade for cyclistsToday the company produces a wide array of products that have been researched, designed and developed specifically for cyclists. Its repair stands are robust yet lightweight, and are designed to be portable and easy to travel with. Its bike-specific tools are a mechanics dream, combining smart, precise design using premium materials with superior functionality and ergonomic ease of use. Its storage solutions range from free-standing options that keep your bike easy to access or wall-mounted solutions if space is at a premium.The Feedback Sports product range continues to expand, informed by feedback from pro team mechanics and everyday riders alike, yet Doug and Lisas love of cycling remains at the companys heart. Its this commitment that has guided Feedback Sports for the past 22 years, and will continue to drive it forwards in the future.The right tool for the jobEssential items for every cyclist from the extensive Feedback Sports product lineSprint Bike Repair Stand360| Buy nowIf youre serious about bike maintenance, a decent repair stand is a must. The Sprint Bike Repair Stand attaches to your bikes dropouts to keep its weight centred over the stands tripod base, yet weighs just 5.4kg and folds down to an impressively compact footprint for ease of transport. Its 360-degree rotating platform ensures quick and easy access to any part of the frame, and the rubber-coated end caps on the tripods legs keep the stand stable at all times. It comes with adapters for quick release and thru-axle standards, and is backed by a three-year warranty.Modular T-Handle Kit220 | Buy nowThis fetching toolkit houses a set of ten colour-coded wrenches seven hex and three Torx in a space-saving tool roll. The removable lateral bars allow you to mix and match the driver sizes, while the handles can be set to three different positions to make it easier to access hard-to-reach places. The CNC-machined tool bodies feel solid in the hand yet their compact length ensures the kit remains lightweight and portable. The tool roll is easily integrated into Feedback Sports larger Team Edition case, or can be wall-mounted on a peg board.Range Click Torque Wrench120 | Buy nowDurable, versatile and capable, the Range Click Torque Wrench may well be the last torque wrench you ever buy. It measures torque between 2-14Nm, adjustable in 0.17Nm increments, while the dual-sided window display scale caters for right- or left-handed use. The shop-quality fit and plastic-free head and handle ensure a solid and secure feel in the hand, and the unit comes with 13 high-quality hex and Torx bits in a neat PFAS-free fold-up travel case, with the whole package weighing in at just 278g.Pneuma CC floor pump100 | Buy nowThe Pneuma CCs bold design certainly catches the eye but theres plenty of substance to back up the style. Its a premium floor pump complete with long hose, wide steel base and easy-to-read gauge but it also houses an internal air cannister that can deliver a burst of high-pressure air to seat a tubeless tyre. It can even help lift your bike when paired with Feedback Sports Pro Air Lift repair stand. Finally, a concealed storage space in the handle is handy for keeping additional tools within easy reach.For more information about the full range of Feedback Sports products, go to ison-distribution.comThe post Stand and deliver with Feedback Sports appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistThe best there ever will be: India sets bar high for countrys first UCI World Championships in 2032In 2032, the UCI World Championships will be held in India for the first time. Yet while the crown jewel of the international circuit will be more than a century old by the time Pune welcomes the Worlds six years from now, Indias sights are firmly set on it being an event to remember.People will see the best World Championships there ever will be, says Cycling Federation of Indias secretary general Maninder Pal Singh. We will also have the fourth Grand Tour here, Pune will have regained its spot as the bicycle city of this country, and India will become the cycling nation of the world as well.In other words, the bar is being set very high indeed. Pune is at the epicentre of cyclings current boom in India. Historically known as the countrys city of cycles, Pune is looking to reclaim its crown in a future less dominated by industrialisation and vehicular-centric infrastructure. The city is situated in the western state of Maharashtra and is around 120km from Mumbai as the crow flies. Its the focal point of the Pune Grand Tour, a stage race whose name hints at grand aspirations despite having been only held for the first time this year. And that after taking just six months to go from just an idea to riders heading off the start ramp for the 7km prologue on 19th January.The Pune Grand Tour will expand to six stages for 2027 and has already been promoted from 2.2 to 2.1 status by the UCI, meaning its peloton makeup can be devised of no more than 50% WorldTour teams, putting it in the same category as the likes of Etoile de Bessges, the Coppi e Bartaliand O Gran Camio. In its debut edition in January, the race kicked off with a prologue followed by four stages that took riders around Maharashtra thorugh Mulshi to Haveli, Nanded City and Baramati, diving through green valleys and traversing rivers, with overall victory going to Luke Mudgway of Li Ning Star. Clearly its a race very much on the rise, and Singh is firm in his belief that it will eventually develop into a fourth Grand Tour, even going as far as to predict it will eventually be considered the grandest of them all.I can promise you, it is going to be bigger than the Tour de France, he says.Pune Grand TourThe implementation of the Sundays on Cycle scheme by Indias Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has highlighted the popularity of cycling in the country and its growing potential. In just under two years, these short weekly bike rides as part of a nationwide fitness movement have garned almost 3.7 million participants.Dr Mandaviya has a special love of cycling, Singh says. Before becoming a minister, he would cycle to Parliament, which is a rarity, and made sure he had a parking space for his bike he wrote to the Speaker of the House to ensure it. When he became the Sports Minister, he wanted to begin a movement in cycling that encouraged more people to get on their bikes and just ride. You cant imagine the amount of grace people have for Sundays on Cycle. Its almost not normal. But people will ride every Sunday. Its amazing.Sporting success in the nation in recent years has largely been propelled by the highly popular and lucrative Indian Premier League in cricket. In its footsteps comes the launch of the Indian Cycling League this November, in which eight teams of ten riders will represent eight different Indian states in rounds held across the country that each comprise a road race, a criterium and an individual time-trial. Of the ten riders in each team, two spots are reserved for international riders and another two for juniors, the rest being filled by elite Indian cyclists. The first round will take place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in western India.Its in a nascent stage, Singh says, but I think what makes leagues interesting to people is the showbiz and the glamour factor that comes along with it. Of course, when you host amateur events, you can have your hands tied. Leagues allow for a little bit more legroom in terms of spreading your wings out and making it more spectator-friendly. They cannot only be a sporting success, but [need to be] a commercial success to sustain them for years to come.Womens cycling is also flourishing in India thanks to the Khelo India ASMITA League. Created to promote grassroots womens participation, it covers 37 sports disciplines including cycling, with road, track and mountain bike events held across age categories and providing cash prizes. There might not be any cyclists from the worlds most populous country currently represented at the highest level of road cycling in the WorldTour, but grassroots success is instrumental in promoting a sustainable growth towards this.The bigger the base of the pyramid, the higher your pyramid will be, Singh says.The Jakhar sisters are proof of the leagues success in capturing talent at the grassroots level. Harshita Jakhar won ten gold medals at the Khelo India ASMITA League in 2023, while the younger Anjali claimed five gold medals. The two would then be responsible for back-to-back bronze medals in the junior individual time-trial at the Asian Road Cycling Championships in 2024 and 2025. Harshita later became one of eight riders from the UCI World Cycling Talent Programme to lead a ceremonial neutralised ride before Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes in 2026. Her presence was noted by UCI president David Lappartient, who said he hoped for the 19-year-old to one day return to take part in the race proper.Pune Grand TourIt was Lappartient that first floated the idea of holding the World Championships in India ahead of it being officially announced in September. Back in June, when the UCI Management Committee meeting in Italy was considering upgrading the Pune Grand Tour to 2.1 status, Singh notes that Lappartient in the middle of our case, told us we were doing good, but asked why we hadnt spoken about a bid for the World Championships. We looked at one another and said, well, why not?We thought, lets take this opportunity. Lets not waste it. We know our abilities and capabilities.The World Championships in Pune will be situated on roads that by then will have hosted the Pune Grand Tour through seven editions, ensuring the infrastructures ability to successfully host an event of this magnitude should be well established.Preparations are already well underway, however the ultimate measure of the events success wont be made when the final rainbow jersey has been awarded. This is a nation eyeing sporting superpower, and as such, an event of this magnitude will help bolster Indias bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, off the back of the 2030 Commonwealth Games being held in Ahmedabad.Anything that brings India a step closer to being noticeable in sports is of course huge, Singh says, We want to get our athletes not only on the start line, but we want to perform well as a nation and its important for us that other Asian countries do the same too.Our aim is to have the best World Championships that will ever be in 2032. I think its high time that we start believing India will become the cycling nation of the world, he closes. Thats what we are working for. Nothing less.The post The best there ever will be: India sets bar high for countrys first UCI World Championships in 2032 appeared first on Cyclist.

CyclistClassic UK climb: Bealach RataganLittle connects Scotland to Spain not the food, not the weather and definitely not the footballing prowess. However, if you head up to the northwest of Scotland, just inland from the Isle of Skye, youll find a 300-year-old connection between Caledonia and Iberia around Loch Duich.After the Jacobite uprising in 1715, international support was needed for the Scots to restore a Catholic monarchy. Spain became unlikely allies, and an armada of support sailed from southern Europe to the mouth of Loch Duich, where they waited to ignite the third coup.The call came in June 1719, and two Spanish frigates sailed down the loch, with Jacobite earls, 300 Spaniards and thousands of arms on board. The Highlanders and Spaniards took position at the pass of Glen Shiel, but opposing government forces soon arrived and drove the rebel coalition out. The troops dispersed, the Scottish generals retired to the Western Isles and the Spanish surrendered themselves as prisoners of war.Despite extinguishing the ill-fated uprising, the government of George I sought to improve the network of defensive roads through the West Highlands. Naturally Glen Shiel was quick to receive this treatment and a route was forged from Shiel Bridge to a brow on the lochs southern side. That climb would earn the name Bealach Ratagan, a pass that totals 4.5km at an average gradient of 8%. That might not sound like a leg-breaker to some, but it was certainly enough to send those troops running for the hills.Scotlands Spanish climbBealach Ratagan begins in Shiel Bridge, where the Old Military Road splits from the A87 carrying tourists up the coast to Skye. Beginning at sea level, the opening kilometre is tame at a shallow 2% gradient. It barely rises here, but the road is narrow and passage is rewarded by a broad glimpse to the right across Loch Duich. If the weather plays ball, youll spot the heights of the Munros towering on the lochs northern side. If misty, itll make for a wispy lookout across the water.Keep an eye on the surface too. The famed Nessie hunter Dr McRae claimed to have spotted a Loch Ness-like monster here in the 1930s, although the creature on the recording looks more like a floating hockey stick than a Cretaceous beast. Still, the climb makes a gentle turn inland once you pass a welcome sign to Ratagan, the village to which the climb owes its name. Immediately the slopes begin to bite after the gentle 1.2km introduction.Article continues belowJeremy Sutton HibbertJeremy Sutton HibbertJeremy Sutton HibbertJeremy Sutton HibbertJeremy Sutton HibbertJeremy Sutton HibbertStubborn gradientThe road remains stubborn for the next kilometre at gradients consistently between 6% and 8%. If needed, passing points offer space to weave across to ease the strain, but the gradient persists as the road gently curves around a waterfall nestled among a bush of bracken.As you turn inland, the hillside now appears to almost be sliced in two: bare below, densely forested with pine above. Beyond halfway the road enters a darker upper section, trading shortbread-tin loch views for damp, tree-lined surroundings.The gradient also ramps up, and after 2.4km double-digit pitches are the norm, with the metres ticking slowly upwards through the trees. Among the pines, the road eventually widens into an S-bend, where a road sign warns of a 15% gradient. Thats slightly deceiving though, given the slopes have levelled out to a more achievable 10% by this point, just as the road turns toward the loch once again, making for a momentary false flat.Enjoy it while it lasts, however, because this climb gets particularly nasty in its final kilometre, which arrives once you pass by the car park viewpoint on the roads water-facing side. In fact, the final thousand metres are at an average gradient of 13%, making this the toughest part of the climb by far. Worse, that average conceals a short pitch at over 22% just as the trees start to thin out.Thankfully the slopes relent ever so slightly in the final 300m, just as the road shimmies toward the crest. The summit arrives with nothing to mark it other than a chance to look over your shoulder at the view across the loch towards the Five Sisters of Kintail, a chain of peaks rising above 800m.The landscape feels barely altered since the Battle of Glen Shiel. Who knows, perhaps this was the last view of freedom the Spanish soldiers had before their surrender. For a 21st-century cyclist, at least, theres a much happier ending to be had here.The statsLocation Scottish HighlandsLength 4.5kmSummit height 347mAscent 335mAverage gradient 8%Maximum gradient 22.5%Current best Strava timeKoM Andrew Feather, UK, 12min 25secQoM Charlotte Beaton, UK, 17min 21secThe post Classic UK climb: Bealach Ratagan appeared first on Cyclist.

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.

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.