Oliveira wins Tour de Kyushu; Pareja finishes 38th overall
Ivo Oliveira won the 2026 Tour de Kyushu after taking the final stage in Miyazaki on 12 October. Philippine rider Nichol Pareja of Victoria Sports Pro Cycling finished 38th overall, accordin
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Oliveira wins Tour de Kyushu; Pareja finishes 38th overall
Ivo Oliveira won the 2026 Tour de Kyushu after taking the final stage in Miyazaki on 12 October. Philippine rider Nichol Pareja of Victoria Sports Pro Cycling finished 38th overall, accordin
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Hong Kong MTB weekend, 12–13 December 2026: what visiting riders should check
A concise preview of Ride Asia with Nino & Kohei, separating the announced Hong Kong dates from participation details that still need organizer confirmation.
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How to choose your first mountain bike: fit, trails and total cost
A beginner’s mountain-bike decision guide focused on realistic riding plans, fit, service support and the complete budget rather than a premium-parts checklist.
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Gravelton 2026: Clark race dates confirmed, final timetable still pending
Gravelton races in Clark on 25 October, with check-in on 24 October. Distances are listed, while final start times and venues remain pending.
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Ternadi downhill: entry deadlines for 30 October–1 November round
Ternadi hosts 76 Ultimate Downhill Round 3 on 30 October–1 November 2026. Check entry deadlines, the international UCI ID route and travel essentials.
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Todome earns Best Asian Rider as Simmons wins Japan Cup
Yuhi Todome won the Best Asian Rider award in Utsunomiya as Quinn Simmons beat Ben Healy to the 18 October Japan Cup road-race victory.
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Yaoyao takes third in Kumamoto XCC as Ishida and Soejima double up
Philippine rider Shagne Paula Yaoyao finished third in Kumamoto’s women’s elite XCC on 17 October; Ishida and Soejima won both elite formats.
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Widar wins Guangxi finale and overall title in China
Jarno Widar takes the Tour of Guangxi finale and overall title in China, while Lotto-Intermarché team-mate Baptiste Veistroffer wins the mountains jersey.
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Rampage 2026: Goomes makes history, men's competition halted by wind
Robin Goomes became the first rider to win three consecutive Red Bull Rampage titles when the women's competition opened the 2026 event in Virgin, Utah, on 8 October, according to the organi
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Smulders leads by 11 points as BMX World Cup heads to Sarasota
Laura Smulders will head to the final weekend of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup with an 11-point advantage over Bethany Shriever, according to the UCI's report published on 12 October. Th
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Make your first suspension setup a baseline, not a guessing game
Suspension adjustments are easier to understand when you know where you started. Identify your exact fork and shock, find their current setup instructions
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Colnago G5-X: bigger tire room and storage define the new gravel platform
Colnago’s G5-X specification page highlights 53 mm nominal tire clearance, internal storage and six mounting points. What Philippine buyers should verify.
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Events
Vos and Bak Klaris take the gravel world titles in Nannup
Marianne Vos and Magnus Bak Klaris won the 2026 elite gravel world titles in Nannup. The verified podiums and what riders should read next.
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Gear
Before going tubeless, check the whole system
A tubeless conversion begins with compatibility, not with a bottle of sealant. Treat the rim, tire, valve, tape and sealant as a system whose requirements
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Gear
A calmer chain-care routine for the home workshop
Chain care works best as a small, repeatable workshop task. Prepare the space, understand your drivetrain and use the instructions for the products and com
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Gear
Build a tire-pressure notebook instead of chasing one magic number
A useful pressure note describes the setup as well as the number. Before experimenting, understand the limits for your exact tire and rim, and make sure th
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Gear
Hardtail or full suspension? Start with your real riding
A bike purchase feels simpler when you describe the rides you expect to do before looking at component lists. The right comparison includes the terrain, fi
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Skills
Your first trail ride starts before the trailhead
The most useful first-ride plan is one you can change. Choose a manageable outing, leave time to stop and treat getting home comfortably as the goal. This
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Enduro MTB ownership in the Philippines: build a budget from real quotes
A practical Philippine enduro ownership worksheet covering purchase, maintenance, transport, equipment and a contingency fund without invented annual costs.
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Guides & Tips
Why Enduro Mountain Biking May Be One of the Healthiest Sports You Can Do
Discover the science-backed health benefits of enduro mountain biking. Learn how MTB improves heart health, builds strength, burns calories, and boosts mental well-being.
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