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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-2278922639.jpg”] Shane Stokes Updated May 30, 2026 09:27AM Jonas Vingegaard capped out his Giro d’Italia GC win in fine style on Saturday, shrugging off his rivals on the final climb of Piancavallo and stomping to a fifth stage win. The Visma-Lease a Bike champ unleashed a seated acceleration with about 11km left, at…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-Factor-gravel-prototype-cover-3.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Published May 30, 2026 05:00AM The bike might not have a name, it might not have a release date, and Factor might not be able to share any details on the bike quite yet, but they did let us at Velo get a close look at their prototype gravel bike that will…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/workout-of-the-week-unbound-gravel.jpg”] Jim Cotton Josh Ross Updated May 30, 2026 03:39PM Unbound Gravel 2026 has arrived, and we have a strong day of racing ahead. The elite men roll out at 5:50 a.m. Central time from Emporia, Kansas, followed by the elite women at 6:05. Here’s the latest from the race as reported by…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/XL-Thumb.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Published May 29, 2026 06:41PM The Unbound XL is the 350-mile ultra-endurance distance of the Unbound Gravel race. It used to be a more relaxed type of event, the chill sibling to the big event of the 200-mile race. And then the vibe shifted, and the race got faster and…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cam-Jones-32-Inch-12.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Updated May 29, 2026 01:56PM This year’s Unbound Gravel was upended by the announcement from Scott on Tuesday that two of its athletes, including last year’s 200-mile winner Cam Jones, will ride the race on a prototype 32-inch gravel bike. The company has not disclosed any details about the frame…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-2278782513.jpg”] Jim Cotton Updated May 29, 2026 10:37AM Sepp Kuss launched a sizzling late attack Friday to join the elite club of riders who have won stages at the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and Vuelta a España. The “Eagle of Durango” chased down lone attacker Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) on the final climb…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pro-Bikes-Cover-Photo.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Published May 29, 2026 08:00AM Unbound Gravel is simultaneously gravel cycling’s Super Bowl and its prom. It is the premier competition in the sport, and it is also the time of year when all the brands and athletes have their best gear, bikes, and kit tuned and ready to go.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Z8C_5588.jpg”] Jim Cotton Updated May 29, 2026 03:47AM Sport scientists and expert chefs have cooked up a groundbreaking energy gel that will transform the future of the Tour de France. At least, that’s according to Aitor Virbay, the brains behind “ExoLactate,” an energy gel made with lactate. Yes, lactate. That’s the same “lactate”…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/S-Works-Crux-5-cover-pic.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Updated May 28, 2026 02:05PM Pros Incredibly aerodynamic and light Retains tight handling that offers precise riding Clearance of 55mm means the bike is built for modern racing Cons Lower, slacker geometry will make the bike less versatile on the road No in-frame storage Specs Size tested: 56 Weight: 7.1kg…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Giro-dItalia-2026-Stage-18-HarryTalbot-1353.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated May 28, 2026 03:45PM Paul Magnier won a wild sprint Thursday to make it a hat-trick for the French fast man in stage 18 at the Giro d’Italia. Jasper Stuyven gave him a textbook lead-out coming into the final corner and Magnier held off Edoardo Zambanini (Bahrain-Victorious) and Jonathan…