Iran War Briefly Interrupts Bahrain Victorious Paychecks
Bahrain Victorious staff and riders went two weeks without pay in March after a refinery owned by a key sponsor was hit during the escalating US‑Israel conflict with Iran. The attacks on the Gulf region disrupted the sponsor’s cash flow, triggering the payroll delay. The team is now scrambling for additional sponsorship to secure its budget for the upcoming Tour de France. The incident highlights how geopolitical shocks can quickly affect professional sports financing.
Pro Racing's Latest Reform Project Is Billionaire-Led – and Gaining Momentum
A new venture called TeamCo is rallying 12 to 15 WorldTour and ProTeams to become shareholders in a reform‑focused company. Backed by six seed investors, including billionaire Ivan Glasenberg and the Visma‑Lease a Bike and Lidl‑Trek squads, the project targets...
Q&A: Why Basso's CEO Is Still an Optimist
Basso Bikes CEO Alessandro Basso remains upbeat about 2026 despite a gloomy cycling market. Industry peers such as Canyon, Trek and Specialized have announced layoffs as excess COVID‑era inventory forces discounting. Basso, a family‑run brand with about 70 employees and...
'Paul Seixas, Please Don't Sign for UAE': The Story Behind the Song
German‑Swedish artist Killow released a tongue‑in‑cheek song urging French prodigy Paul Seixas not to join UAE Team Emirates. The 19‑year‑old has already claimed victories at Flèche Wallonne, Strade Bianche (second to Tadej Pogačar) and the Basque Country stage race, sparking transfer rumors. Killow,...
The Open WI.DE 2.0 Gravel Bike Can Fit 29x2.6" Tires
Open Cycle unveiled the WI.DE 2.0 gravel bike just before the Sea Otter Classic, highlighting its ability to accommodate massive 29 × 2.6" (700 × 66 mm) tires. The model retains the original’s dual‑wheel compatibility, fitting both 700c and 650b setups, and builds on a...
Review: 1UP RakAttach XL Vs. Rigd RambleSwing Pro
The Escape Collective has posted a pay‑walled review comparing the 1UP RakAttach XL to the Rigd RambleSwing Pro, two popular bike rack attachment systems. The article emphasizes that membership funds independent cycling journalism, keeping content free from manufacturer influence. Readers...
Joy Rides: One Bike, Any Position
Wove founder Nick built a custom road‑gravel bike that pushes geometry limits, featuring a 1,143 mm wheelbase, 75° seat‑tube angle, and on‑the‑fly saddle‑angle adjustability. The bike pairs a suspension‑corrected fork with HED Vanquish Pro V62 wheels for road and HED Stillwater...
Look and 3T Launch New Gravel Bikes at Sea Otter
At the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Look and 3T unveiled new carbon gravel bikes aimed at versatile riders. Look’s entry marks the road brand’s push into gravel with a do‑it‑all design, while 3T refreshed its long‑standing long‑distance platform. Both bikes...
Teravail and Salsa Go Big with 32" Wheels, Tyres and Bikes
At the Sea Otter Classic in California, Teravail announced a new carbon 32‑inch rim and two gravel‑focused tyres, marking its entry into the emerging 32‑inch wheel segment. The products were showcased on Salsa’s newly released Fargo 32‑inch steel and titanium...
Allied's New Echo Has Clearance for up to 45 Mm Tires
Allied Cycle Works unveiled the Echo all‑road bike, engineered to accommodate tires up to 45 mm—clearance once reserved for gravel machines. The frame supports 32‑45 mm tires, a UDH rear derailleur hanger, and wireless 1× or 2× electronic drivetrains, with a removable...
Jayco-AlUla Founder Gerry Ryan Says 2027 Will Likely Be His Last Season
Jayco‑AlUla, Australia’s only WorldTour cycling squad, is actively seeking fresh investment as founder Gerry Ryan signals his likely departure after the 2027 season. Ryan, who launched the team in 2012, announced on the Stanley Street Social podcast that the next 18...
Zoe Bäckstedt Extends with Canyon-SRAM Zondacrypto Until 2028
British‑Swedish cyclist Zoe Bäckstedt has agreed to remain with the Canyon‑SRAM women's team, now branded as Canyon‑SRAM zondacrypto, through the end of the 2028 season. The five‑year extension follows a breakout 2025 campaign in which she captured multiple WorldTour victories and...
Shimano GRX Finally Gets Shorter Cranks and Bigger Rings
Shimano has expanded its GRX gravel groupset by adding 160 mm and 165 mm crank lengths to the high‑end RX820 line, addressing a long‑standing gap for riders who wanted shorter cranks without dropping to lower‑spec models. The update also introduces larger chainring...
Abbey Bike Tools Updates Its Team Issue Toolbox
Abbey Bike Tools has launched the Team Issue V2 toolbox, a premium cycling maintenance kit priced at $1,850. The new version adds magnetic 4‑Way and T‑Way bit‑drivers, a set of ten Wera bits, and a 2‑6 Nm Wera torque screwdriver while...
Spin Cycle: A Level Crossing Wrinkle
The piece titled “Spin Cycle: A level crossing wrinkle” is hosted behind a paywall on Escape Collective, so the full text is not publicly available. The headline suggests the article explores a technical or regulatory complication affecting railway level crossings....