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BorderLands Gravel Puts a Border Town on the Map
The BorderLands Gravel event routes riders through Douglas, Arizona, a small community on the US–Mexico border that serves as a gateway to the historic Geronimo Trail. The race is drawing attention to a region that blends cross-border culture with challenging gravel terrain. For the trade, it illustrates how grassroots gravel events can activate underserved destinations and rider communities.
ZyroFisher Takes Sole SIDI Distribution Rights for UK & Ireland
ZyroFisher has been appointed exclusive distributor of SIDI cycling footwear in the UK and Ireland, with the agreement taking effect immediately. The deal gives the Italian brand a dedicated channel to rebuild its premium-shoe standing in those markets. Both companies plan to present the partnership publicly at the Rouleur Live trade show this November.
Busch+Müller Launches Core Highbeam Battery Front Light
German lighting specialist Busch+Müller has introduced the Core Highbeam, a battery-powered bicycle headlight featuring a dedicated high-beam mode rated at 100 lux. The light also offers a 70-lux low-beam mode and a Bluetooth handlebar remote for hands-free switching between modes. Three output levels provide runtime options ranging from 2.5 to 18 hours.
Four New 2026 Gravel Bikes Debut at Big Sugar
VeloNews filmed four pro riders at the Big Sugar gravel race in Arkansas, each aboard a new 2026-model gravel bike from Giant, Factor, Scott, or Canyon. The coverage highlights how major manufacturers continue to invest in the gravel segment, using high-profile racing events as live product showcases.
Cities & Infrastructure Roundup
This week's infrastructure news is dominated by the escalating conflict over bike lane removals in Toronto, where Ontario Premier Doug Ford's provincial government has begun physically stripping lanes from major streets despite protests, legal challenges, and significant public debate. Meanwhile, Paris is moving in the opposite direction with a major cycling investment commitment, and Britain registers a notable cultural shift as cycling ranks as the country's second most in-demand adventure activity. London's City Police also drew attention with an unusual but apparently effective compliance initiative targeting red-light violations.
Industry & Supply Chain Roundup — Week 29, 2026
This week's trade news spans regulation, race calendar politics, and a sobering reminder of road safety risks facing competitive cyclists. On the trade policy front, Mexico's decision to layer a provisional anti-dumping duty on top of an existing 35% tariff signals a tightening stance toward Chinese bicycle imports across multiple markets. Meanwhile, debate over UCI calendar reform is putting the grand tour organisers on the defensive, with commercial and scheduling implications for the broader race ecosystem. A serious road accident involving a rising U.S. cyclocross talent has also drawn attention and community support this week.
Bosch Updates eBike Flow App With Traction Control Options
Bosch eBike Systems has pushed version 1.38 of its eBike Flow app, adding rider-adjustable traction control and expanded custom-mode options. The release also refines the Trick Check display and adds a charging-time readout. The changes are software-only and delivered over the existing platform.
Gtechniq Releases Non-Aerosol Brake Cleaner for Workshops
Surface protection brand Gtechniq has added a non-aerosol, solvent-based brake cleaner to its workshop range. The product gives bike shops an alternative to conventional aerosol formats, with the formulation positioning itself as a more environmentally considered option for professional service use.
Belgian Waffle Ride Expands to Five Locations in Year 16
The Belgian Waffle Ride gravel event marks its 16th year by growing to five active U.S. locations, with a sixth destination planned for 2027. The event's mixed-surface format — pairing challenging courses with social gatherings around food and community — has shown it can scale reliably across different regions. For the trade, the event's sustained growth underscores continued consumer demand in the gravel and adventure-cycling segment.
Performance Marketing Loses Pull as Bike Replacement Cycles Slow
The bicycle industry's long-standing reliance on technical performance claims to prompt consumers to upgrade has lost its effectiveness as replacement cycles stretch out. Brands including Trek and Accell Group are responding with layoffs and structural overhauls as revenues contract. The industry appears to be transitioning from a growth-driven model to one that must operate in a more mature, stable-demand environment.
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UCI Reverses Gravel Worlds Eligibility Rules One Week Out
The UCI changed its age-group eligibility criteria for the Gravel World Championships just one week before the event, forcing roughly a dozen riders — including Australian Peta Mullens — out of their age-group categories and into the elite field. The reversal contradicted earlier official guidance the governing body had provided to athletes. Affected competitors, who had already committed travel and preparation costs based on that guidance, are publicly criticising the decision as unfair and damaging to trust in the sport's governance.