Giada Specia is the Italian U23 Champion in Cross-Country Mountain Biking. Racing for Wilier – Pirelli, this weekend’s race in Petrópolis, Brazil, marked her first ever appearance on the XCO World Cup circuit.

The Factory Team Wilier Triestina – Pirelli claimed victory in stage six at the Absa Cape Epic 2022, with Fabian Rabensteiner and Wout Alleman winning one of the hardest stages in what’s considered the off-road version of the Tour de France.

Heading out from Cape Town whisks you into the wilderness of South Africa, where endless dirt tracks will win over the most discerning gravel lovers. But even for fans of slick tyres, the South African capital has a lot to offer travel-hungry road riders.

As part of their around-the-world bike ride, Caroline Soubayroux and David Ferguson have just ridden the first stretch in Europe: 21 days from Sagres, Portugal to Angers, France, bringing them back onto home turf with a smile.