More travel, more aggressive geometry, and more reserves for rough terrain: Santa Cruz is consistently refining the Blur for increasingly demanding cross-country trails. With 120 millimeters of travel, a more progressive rear triangle, and two configurations for Race and Trail, the new Blur is designed to stay fast on the climbs and handle much more on the descents.

Muc-Off and Forestry England are teaming up to protect forests and mountain bike trails. The three-year partnership combines trail maintenance with nature conservation: Volunteers will maintain trails while approximately 3,600 native deciduous trees are planted. In doing so, Muc-Off is bringing its sustainability initiative, Project Green, directly to biking destinations.

On August 22, 2026, BMC will open the Impec Lab in Grenchen for Public Day. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visitors can test ride the latest road bikes, gravel bikes, and mountain bikes, discover innovations, or take part in guided tours. There will also be opportunities to chat with the BMC team, as well as refreshments and barista-brewed coffee on site.

Scott is completely redesigning the Strike for the 2027 model year and positioning the e-mountain bike as a cross between a relaxed touring bike and a versatile trail bike. A new aluminum frame, 150 millimeters of travel, a Bosch Performance Line CX with up to 120 Newton-meters of torque, and a removable battery are designed to combine comfort with powerful assistance.

To mark its 50th anniversary, Trek looks back on half a century of company history. A new, 354-page collector’s book uses rare archival photos, previously unpublished stories, and 50 iconic bicycles to tell the story of how a small workshop in Wisconsin became one of the most influential brands in the bicycle industry.