Monday Break - Issue 183
From MTB crowds in Europe to gravel roads in Kansas — the journey continues.
Gobik Tattoo Party at Nové Město
This weekend at the UCI World Cup in Nové Město, Gobik transformed its stand into a full-on celebration of cycling culture with the Speed Tattoo activation. Throughout the weekend, riders, fans and visitors stopped by to get custom temporary tattoos, turning the space into one of the liveliest meeting points of the event.
Is Taiwan’s bike industry losing its luster?
For decades, Taiwan has been known as the “Bicycle Kingdom.” But it is now under mounting pressure. From the rapid rise of China’s e-bike giants to a growing push in Europe to reshore manufacturing, Taiwan’s bike industry is entering a period of change. How can it navigate this new landscape?
Listen 🎧 to the interesting talk with Elisa Chiu about that topic.
Zel Sport Fest - COSTA BRAVA
Set against the Mediterranean backdrop of Costa Brava, ZEL Sport Fest brings together sport, wellness and lifestyle for a three-day community-driven experience. From cycling rides and run sessions to padel yoga, tennis, and recovery-focused activities, the festival is designed to explore movement in all its forms. Alongside talks, experiences and moments shared with athletes, ambassadors and experts, the event reflects a growing shift toward sport as a way to connect, recharge and build community beyond competition.
Gobik x Paceline Cycling Hub
This weekend, we headed south of Manila to celebrate the first anniversary of Paceline cycling hub and HombaseCafe, a community-driven space bringing together cyclists, runners, coffee and good people.
Over the past year, it has become one of our favourite spots to start rides, connect with the local scene and, of course, enjoy a proper tambay after the ride.
That’s why it felt special to celebrate the anniversary together while also launching the new Gobik corner inside the space, alongside a custom collaboration created especially for the occasion.
A beautiful reminder that the best projects always start with community.
Zwift adquieres Rouvy
Zwift accelerates its mission to make more people active, more often with the acquisition of ROUVY.
The move brings together two major players in the indoor cycling space, combining different experiences and approaches with one shared objective: continue growing cycling worldwide and inspire more people to ride.
A significant step for the future of virtual cycling and the evolution of how communities connect through sport.
Unbound 2026 x Fantasy Gravel is ON!!!
Unbound turns 20 — and we’re heading to Emporia.
Tomorrow we’ll be landing in Emporia, Kansas, for Unbound Gravel, as the world’s biggest gravel race celebrates its 20th anniversary. Two decades of dust, endurance and gravel culture have turned Unbound into far more than a race—it’s become the beating heart of the global gravel scene.
We’ll be activating at the expo together with KASK, so if you’re around, come say hi.
And make sure to follow Fantasy Gravel and our socials to keep up with everything happening throughout the week and the race :)