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Head of Product Pieter Potters on the development of the Kanzo Fast 2.0: “This is the ultimate expression of what we can do in gravel racing today”

Head of Product Pieter Potters on the development of the Kanzo Fast 2.0: “This is the ultimate expression of what we can do in gravel racing today”

Gravel racing has evolved significantly in recent years. Courses are becoming faster and more technical, while tyres are also getting wider. With the Kanzo Fast 2.0, Ridley brings aerodynamics, an uncompromising race geometry and clearance for tyres up to 58 mm together in one platform. Pieter Potters, Head of Product at Belgian Cycling Factory, explains how the new gravel racer came to life.

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Belgian Yana Decruyenaere claims World Championship silver on Dean Fast

Belgian Yana Decruyenaere claims World Championship silver on Dean Fast

Belgian Yana Decruyenaere secured Ridley’s first World Championship medal at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal on Tuesday evening. The 18-year-old finished second in the women’s junior individual time trial, with only Poland’s Maria Okrucinska finishing ahead of her. Decruyenaere rides for the Foca - Dynaplus Pro Cycling U19 Team, which has a partnership with Ridley. Riding her Dean Fast, she delivered a strong time trial and ultimately stepped onto the podium in second place.

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Tobias Halland Johannessen puts the cherry on top

Tobias Halland Johannessen puts the cherry on top

What a finale to the Vuelta a España! Last Sunday, Tobias Halland Johannessen won the final stage of the Vuelta after a thrilling finale. The Norwegian had already spent the entire day on the attack during the queen stage one day earlier, finishing second on the Collado del Alguacil. Following Andreas Leknessund’s stage victory, Uno-X finishes the season with four stage wins across the three Grand Tours. To top it all off, Sakarias Koller Løland also won the Trofeo Matteotti this Sunday.