From family vacations with a tent to a quick gravel ride in the afternoon: With the Michl, the young company VPace is launching one of the first gravel bikes specifically for children. The lightweight aluminum frame with carbon fork is available in two sizes and ensures real riding fun on any surface - whether it's the school run, forest trail or bikepacking adventure.

The children's bike specialist VPace from the Swabian town of Horgenzell is changing the name of its successful mountain bike hardtail "Max" to "Matz" with immediate effect. The reason for the name change is a trademark conflict.

VPACE and the Kids Cup are continuing their partnership. After the South German specialist for children's mountain bikes has already been the title sponsor of the series since 2022, the contract with the junior downhill racing series has now been extended for a further three years, to the delight of all involved.

The VPACE kids' bike family continues to grow. The new addition is called Fred and is probably the most consistent gravity bike currently available for kids. With its race-oriented geometry, top equipment and relatively low weight, it is the perfect bike for young racers and bike park heaters. Fred is initially being launched in two sizes and suspension travels. "FRED265" as a mini-mullet from 140 centimetres tall with 160 millimetres of travel, and "FRED275" suitable from 150 centimetres tall with 180 millimetres of travel.