Monday Break - Issue 165
2026 has started, and the industry is already moving — new ideas, new energy, and a first look at what’s ahead.
Velofollies 2026
First trade show of the year? Nailed it.
Velofollies delivered new launches, great energy from the industry, and a first glimpse of what’s coming in 2026.
From the new Wilier Gravel Team, to precision components by Miche and Fulcrum, smart wax solutions from Cyclowax, and standout apparel by Gobik — our clients set the pace from day one.
We’re ready. Stay tuned.
QUOC MANILA
We spent some wonderful few days with the @quocshoes family — with Mr. @mr.quocpham and @jameskmlam in Manila, sharing time with the local cycling community.
From discovering new gravel paths in the north for upcoming projects, to an incredible gravel ride with the community in Pampanga, and finishing with an easy ride in Manila fueled by coffee and good laughs — a full agenda with the best vibes.
Always special to spend time with clients who become friends. Big thanks to La Course Velo for organizing such an amazing journey with the founder.
New DEVA RD - Feel the formula| MICHE
MICHE PRESENTS DEVA RD, THE MOST AERODYNAMIC AND LIGHTWEIGHT MICHE WHEELS YET.
“Deva” is a Sanskrit word meaning “shining one” — a word that embodies harmony, balance, and the bond that connects sky and matter.
For Deva RD, this vision takes concrete shape: carbon is moulded into essential profiles, giving life to Miche’s most aerodynamic and lightweight wheel yet, and the first with carbon spokes.Deva RD is the ultimate expression of the Miche Formula, a method combining engineering, data analysis and outstanding cycling expertise. The project includes 28 CFD simulations, wind tunnel tests and dedicated prototypes developed in collaboration with the Groupama–FDJ Cycling Team, with a single goal: to turn numbers and measurements into a tangible advantage.
THE GRIP - Wilier Triestina
A new signal from Wilier Triestina: The Grip
Wilier Triestina announces The Grip, the new elite gravel team born from a collaboration with Mattia De Marchi, strengthening the brand’s presence in the high-level international gravel scene and completing an already well-established racing commitment on the road and in mountain biking.
The Grip was created with a clear goal: to establish an official and structured presence in gravel racing, placing competition at the center while preserving the elements that make gravel a unique space—community, aesthetics, and storytelling. The Grip interprets gravel as a territory where performance and culture coexist, with racing remaining the primary driving force.
CYCLOWAX - Performance Wax Kit Launch
The world’s first purpose-built hot wax system engineered specifically for bicycle chains.
Cyclowax officially announces the launch of the Performance Wax Kit, a next-generation hot wax solution designed to redefine efficiency, consistency, and modern chain management for cyclists and professional mechanics.
Designed and engineered from the ground up, the Performance Wax Kit optimizes every step of the hot waxing process. At the core of the kit is the Performance Wax Heater—a device built exclusively for hot waxing bicycle chains and engineered to deliver controlled heating, stable temperatures, and fully repeatable results.
Gobik launches GRIT 2.0
Gobik introduces the new GRIT cargo bib tights: maximum comfort and carrying capacity for long-distance rides
The GRIT 2.0 redefines the concept of cargo bib tights by combining storage capacity, durability and a new chamois developed to tackle more than 12 hours in the saddle.
An Unexpected Detour — Conversation with Sofiane Sehili
Ultra-endurance riding is all about planning, commitment and pushing forward — until the unexpected takes over. In this story, Sofiane Sehili talks about an adventure that didn’t go as planned, an unforeseen detour that made global headlines, and the mindset it takes to keep moving when everything changes.