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  • Every American, Canadian, and Mexican Rider in the 2026 Tour de France

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tour-de-france-usa-canada-mexico.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated July 1, 2026 03:06AM There almost certainly won’t be an American winner at the 2026 Tour de France. But there’s a very good chance a North American will help decide who does. From climbing lieutenants to stage hunters and rising stars, the continent’s eight riders will be working to…

  • Giant and Liv Buck Industry Trends With the New Revolt and Devote Advanced SL

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Giant-Revolt-Cover.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Updated June 30, 2026 03:24PM Giant and Liv have unveiled their new gravel bike line, a month after a prototype version of the new Giant Revolt was ridden to a fourth place at Unbound Gravel. Both the Revolt and the Liv Devote were both teased at the biggest show in…

  • Specialized Tarmac SL9 Review: How Much Are 3.8 Watts Worth?

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tarmac-SL9-Cover-Photo.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Updated June 30, 2026 04:26PM Pros Weight that goes right up against the UCI weight limit Aerodynamics that rival any bike in most road race scenarios Tight handling that allows for nimble riding Cons Has remained conservative in its changes between its different iterations The bike does not go as…

  • First Look: A2 SP Rival AXS

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/P1000639-e1782243421429.jpg”] Eli Bernstein Published June 30, 2026 08:03AM You might think a full-featured triathlon bike built for performance doesn’t exist for the budget-conscious rider. It’s no secret that bikes are getting more expensive as technology advances—some models go for the price of a small car, making it more difficult than ever to build…

  • Paul Seixas Tries to Block Out the Noise Ahead of Most-Hyped Tour de France Debut in Decades

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/paul-seixas.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated June 30, 2026 03:32AM Paul Seixas has spent the past year being told he’s France’s next Tour de France winner. Now comes the hard part. The 19-year-old starts his first Tour carrying the biggest expectations of any French rider in decades, yet he’s trying to keep his feet on…

  • These Small European Brands Made the Most Interesting Bikes and Wheels at Eurobike

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CR6_2688.jpg”] TEBP Published June 30, 2026 01:38AM Welcome to Velo’s Eurobike coverage, where we share our favorite things we’ve found at the 2026 show. Bikes, components, accessories, and more: if we think it’s cool, you’ll see it. See the rest of our Eurobike coverage Every year at Eurobike, we send The European Bike Project…

  • Results: Stella Hobbs and Hayden Christian Win BWR Montana 2026

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BWR2026BZM-07-scaled.jpg”] Updated June 29, 2026 04:22PM The second edition of the Hell of the Bozone was always going to be fast. Nobody expected it to be this fast. For Stella Hobbs, it was a day worth defending. The Montana native and reigning BWR Montana champion returned to the Hell of the Bozone with…

  • The Fastest Bikes from SBT GRVL

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SBT-GRVL-BIKES-COVER.jpg”] Logan Jones-Wilkins Updated June 29, 2026 03:30PM We traveled to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to catch up with three of the world’s fastest gravel racers and see what they are riding for the “Champagne gravel” of SBT GRVL. Keegan Swenson went on to win the race for the men, in a long battle…

  • Results: Cécile Lejeune and Torbjørn André Røed Win BWR Utah 2026

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/001A6839-scaled.jpg”] Updated June 29, 2026 04:20PM Belgian Waffle Ride Utah 2026 started under cool morning skies. It ended in a thunderstorm. Everything in between was worth remembering. For Cécile Lejeune, it was also worth adding to an already impressive season. The Trek Driftless rider followed her victory at BWR California with another commanding…

  • Pogačar’s Agent Pushes Back on Reported €13M Seixas Valuation, Denies Blasi Transfer Reports

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    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GettyImages-2187919733.jpg”] Andrew Hood Updated June 29, 2026 08:53AM The agent behind Tadej Pogačar has disputed widely circulated reports valuing Paul Seixas at €13 million per season and denied that rising Spanish star Paula Blasi has signed with a new team. Alex Carera, who represents both Pogačar and Blasi, told Velo the reported valuation…