Monday Break - Issue 158
London highlights, Girona flavours, and the season already heating up.
Team Amani Women 2026
Big news from Rouleur Live as Team Amani introduces the first-ever women’s UCI Continental Cycling Team registered in Africa. With four-time Olympian Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio as a mentor and ambassador, the squad brings together rising talent from Rwanda, Ethiopia and East Africa, aiming for the Tour de France Femmes, Giro Donne and La Vuelta Femenina by 2028.
The project marks a major step forward for elite women’s cycling on the continent, building high-performance pathways in Africa rather than exporting riders abroad.
Wilier @ Rouleur Live
Last week we were in London for Rouleur Live with Wilier Triestina, where the brand showcase its newest creation: the Filante SLR ID2.
The Wilier booth was buzzing all weekend. Visitors got the full story behind it — from early concepts and testing sessions to hearing directly from the team who shaped its design.
A proper deep dive into Wilier innovation, wrapped inside one of the busiest shows of the year.
Wine & Cycle Tasting
While we were in town for Rouleur Live, we teamed up with the Costa Brava Tourism Board to bring a little piece of home to the UK. Together we hosted a Wine & Cycle Tasting at Via Atelier, spotlighting Girona and the Costa Brava in the heart of London.
Guests enjoyed an intimate tasting led by Marta Cortizas — Spain’s Best Sommelier 2025 and part of the team at the world-renowned Celler de Can Roca. Through each glass, she walked everyone through the character of the region, its landscapes, and why Girona has become a global hub for both cycling and gastronomy.
A cozy day connecting good wine, good stories and the place we call home.
LTGP New Roster
The wait is over - the 2026 @lifetimegrandprix roster has dropped! 💥
22 women and 22 men will line up for what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet.
From gravel legends to rising names, the road to the new season starts now. 🚴♂️💨
Download the Fantasy Gravel app and get ready to start the year betting on your favorite athlete! 📲🔥
Passoni AT-01: part carbon, part titanium
Passoni has revealed its latest masterpiec — the AT-01 Animus Titanium, a half-carbon, half-titanium aero bike that blends the brand’s heritage with cutting-edge performance. The frame fuses a titanium lower triangle with a carbon monocoque upper section, designed to deliver both power and aerodynamic efficiency.
Handmade in Italy and packed with details like 3D-printed dropouts and full cable integration, the AT-01 is now available for pre-order, with complete builds starting north of €15,000.