Heathland Gravel marks inaugural qualifier event in 20-year history of Life Time UNBOUND Gravel; Nods to growth of gravel racing in Europe Life Time is collaborating with Flanders Classics to designate the first-ever qualifier event in the 20-year history of the iconic Life Time UNBOUND Gravel. Set for Aug. 9-11, 2024, Heathland Gravel takes place in Maasmechelen, Belgium and exemplifies the same standard set by UNBOUND for professional and amateur gravel cycling in the United States and globally. Organized by Flanders Classics, the 2024 edition of Heathland Gravel provides the opportunity fo ..read more

PRESS RELEASE: Our lightweight brake now comes with more options for customization. After 2 years of silver and black the XCR will now be available in all 6 Hope colors: Red, Blue, Orange, Purple, Silver & Black. As well as colors, we’ve added the E4 caliper to the XCR line up, enhancing performance and adding a downcountry twist. Meaning the XCR brake will now be suitable for a range of options from cross country race rigs to burlier trail builds. Hope XCR Pro ​​​​​​​The minimal, radially configured, master cylinder maintains our simple bleeding process with its conventional reservoir y ..read more

Verge founder Mike Magur began making custom cycle apparel in New York since 1996, driven by two passions: technical innovation and a love of cycling. Over two decades later, we proudly introduce our 2024 custom apparel collection – crafted to help riders of all levels look and feel like pros taking on their personal Tour de France. Our acclaimed custom process enables riders, multisport competitors and runners to design one-of-a-kind kits matching team, sponsor or personal aesthetics. Minimum order quantities remain one piece, with industry-leading production and delivery timelines. It’s sec ..read more

Clinics and Seminars Focused on Retailer Profitability. Organizers of the CABDA Expo announced the release of their comprehensive education schedule for CABDA West, set to take place outside of Los Angeles on January 10 & 11. The CABDA Education Series is organized and presented by the National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) and will feature a lineup of expert-led sessions dedicated to enhancing retailer profitability and success. “Retailer education has always been at the heart of CABDA’s mission, and we are delighted to unveil a program that is laser-focused on helping retailers incr ..read more

Renowned boutique brand offers two models of new Lycos line: Base model price is now $2500 lower than original and will ship within 48 hours of order Just months after launching their flagship gravel bike, the Lycos Au, and just in time for the Sea Otter Classic bike expo, Alchemy Bikes – a leading fabricator-to-rider boutique bike manufacturer – is proud to announce a dramatic reduction in the entry price for the Lycos family of full-carbon gravel bikes. The base-model (non Au) price for a Lycos is now just $4999, which is $2500 less than its initial iteration, and the new bikes will ship wi ..read more

Kitsbow announced that it will cease operations in April. Now in its 11th year, Kitsbow was known for its American-made mountain bike and gravel riding apparel as well as its employee-owned benefit corporation business model. After numerous cycling apparel brands have announced closing, Kitsbow is the latest cycling kit company to announce its end of operations this year.  The American apparel manufacturer from North Carolina today announced that it will cease operations in April, following an unsuccessful round of community financing. CEO David Billstrom explained that th ..read more

In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Salsa Cycles’ and Whisky Parts’ parent company has recalled select handlebars. On Thursday, the parent company of Salsa and Whisky announced a recall of four models of a carbon drop bar. Two of the bars came as part of six complete builds by Salsa. Salsa Cowbell Carbon, Cowchipper Carbon handlebars, and Whisky No. 9 12F and No. 9 24F bars are affected. According to Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), the bars can crack where the brake/shift levers mount to them, posing a crash and injury hazard. View this post on Inst ..read more

The Rapha Festive 500 runs from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve. Eight days. 500 km. Are you up to it? During the Christmas holidays, most cyclists put aside their training and diet to indulge in a few treats, however, this will be the twelfth year that some cyclists take advantage of these days to try to achieve a challenge to end the year on a high note. Are you capable of doing 500 km in 8 days? Registration is free and anyone can try. Registration for the Rapha Festive 500 2022, Are You Up For It Simply register for your Strava event and start clocking up the kilometers. All finishe ..read more

Alchemy Bikes, a leading U.S. made bike manufacturer with a direct-from-fabricator-to-rider business model, has relocated its entire U.S. operations from its original facility in Denver to a brand new headquarters in Golden, Colorado. To celebrate the new facility they’re partnering with the Origin Hotel Red Rocks and other local businesses to offer a free overnight visit with every new bike sold. The new immersive buyer experience is called the DARE: Golden Package, and will be offered – free of charge – to all customers who purchase any new Alchemy bike. The package includes all of the ..read more

Velocio Apparel revealed their 2022 UNITY Jersey design and corresponding charities with this year’s campaign supporting Ukrainian refugee efforts and humanitarian aid. This program will give one hundred percent of the profits will support refugees affected by the war in Ukraine. Founded in 2017 with the goal to “Make a difference at least in some small way,” Velocio’s UNITY project develops a new jersey annually that speaks to a chosen initiative, an issue that requires the world to come together to work for a greater good. One hundred percent of the profits from UNITY Jersey sales ..read more