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Jul 2, 2026Celebrate Freedom to Ride: Mavic's July 4th Sale Kicks Off a Summer of Cycling The Tour de France, Independence Day, and peak riding season arrive together this July. Shop the Mavic July 4th Sale for up to 30% off select road, gravel, and mountain bike gear, July 2 to 12.
Jun 30, 2026Heïdi Gaugain is the French amateur time trial runner-up! Heïdi Gaugain took second place in the amateur time trial and posted the seventh-fastest time overall at the 2026 French Road Championships, placing her among the top French professional women.
Jun 30, 2026Émilie Morier Wins Bronze at the 2026 French Road Championships On a demanding circuit around La Tour-du-Pin, Émilie Morier won the bronze medal at the 2026 French Road Championships. She managed her effort well before launching her attack in the final stretch, which secured her a magnificent third-place finish at the finish line.
Jun 22, 2026Mavic Returns to the Heart of French Competition! Mavic is making a major comeback as the official partner of the neutral support service for the 2026 French Cycling Championships. Alongside the French Cycling Federation, the French brand is returning to its historic role by supporting riders right on the race course, ensuring fair competition, and contributing to their safety. Thanks to its iconic yellow vehicles, Mavic has become a familiar sight for riders over the years.
Jun 17, 2026Hugo Dréchou Wins the Millau Gravel World Series Hugo Dréchou won the fifth edition of the Wish One Millau Grands Causses, a 130-km race around the Larzac region. After a close race, he won the sprint finish under the Millau Viaduct by just a few seconds.
Jun 16, 2026Grassroots Racing, Trail Communities, and the Mountain Bike Wheel Upgrades That Keep Riders Rolling From Vermont forests to Pacific Northwest mountains, grassroots racing keeps US mountain biking growing. Here is how the right wheel upgrade, from Mavic Crossmax carbon to durable Trail wheels, transforms your ride on any terrain.
Jun 16, 2026The KTM MTB Racing Factory Team Shines at the UCI XCO World Cup in Leogang The KTM MTB Racing Factory team delivered a strong performance at the XCO World Cup round in Leogang. Mathys Guay finished 14th in the men’s elite category, while Katrin Embacher secured a promising 4th-place finish in the U23 XCC race.
Jun 16, 2026Mona Mitterwallner Finishes 10th in the Elite Women's Category at the XCO World Cup in Leogang At the XCO World Cup round in Leogang, Austria, Mona Mitterwallner finished 10th in the women’s elite category as part of the Mondraker Factory Team XC. Mona Mitterwallner maintained a consistent performance throughout the race to secure a spot in the world’s top 10 among the best riders on the international circuit.
Jun 11, 2026Emilie Morier at the 2026 Giro d'Italia Femminile The 2026 Giro Femme ended on a high note for the St Michel-Préférence Home-Auber 93 team. Emilie Morier finished 22nd overall, including a 10th-place finish on Stage 3 between Bibione and Buja. Meanwhile, Alison Jackson secured an impressive 4th place on Stage 7 between Sorbolo and Salice Terme, in a hard-fought final sprint just off the podium.
Jun 2, 2026POWERPLUS – Unbound Life Time GP USA Arno Van Den Broeck finished 12th in Unbound, one of the toughest gravel races in the world. A race held in extreme conditions that forced many riders to drop out A top-level performance, driven by the consistency and efficiency of the Allroad SL Carbon over ultra-distance.
Jun 2, 2026Continental Atherton Racing UCI MTB World Series DH – Loudenvielle, France On one of the most demanding tracks on the circuit, Charlie Hatton secured a solid 17th-place finish and returned to the world’s Top 20, confirming his progress at the highest level. On this challenging terrain, the **Deemax DH** tires once again rose to the occasion, delivering control, precision, and reliability in the most technical sections. An encouraging trend in an increasingly competitive global circuit.
Jun 2, 2026St Michel Preference Home Auber93 – Giro d’Italia Women Today, the third day of racing for the women, they showcased the new Comete 50 bikes with a strong presence at the front and in the breakaways. Stage 1: Alison Jackson, 11th, the Comete 50 bikes just shy of the Top 10 in their first official Grand Tour appearance
May 29, 2026Mavic and the Rise of Gravel Cycling in the United States Gravel cycling has become one of the fastest-growing movements in U.S. cycling. See how Mavic Allroad wheels are helping riders explore, race, and ride farther across every surface.
May 20, 2026Experience the Launch of the All-New Mavic COMETE 50 at Signature Cycles Mavic and Signature Cycles are coming together in Darien, Connecticut for the launch of the all-new COMETE 50. Explore the event details, demo ride opportunities, product technology, and the partnership behind this special celebration of road cycling performance.
May 19, 2026Introducing the All-New Mavic COMETE 50 The all-new Mavic COMETE 50 combines aerodynamic engineering, lightweight carbon construction, and race-proven responsiveness in one versatile wheelset. Just 1315g per pair. Built to perform everywhere.
May 18, 2026Kick Off Summer with the Mavic Memorial Day Sale Summer riding season is here. Save 30% sitewide and up to 70% off in the outlet on Mavic wheels, apparel, and cycling equipment. Limited time, limited inventory - shop the Memorial Day Sale now.
May 15, 2026Why Mavic Continues to Matter to Cyclists in the United States Explore how Mavic continues to support cyclists across the United States through performance road, gravel, mountain, and track wheels, trusted bike shop partnerships, OEM relationships, service parts, and a legacy of innovation built since 1889.
May 5, 2026La Traka 2026 — 360 km — reaffirms its status as the benchmark gravel race, with Mavic teams sweeping the podium In Girona, the Traka 2026 — 360 km — confirmed its status as the benchmark gravel race. Teams equipped with Mavic Allroad SL Carbon wheels delivered strong performances, reaching the podium.
May 5, 2026Continental Atherton Racing: Malik Boatwright’s First World Cup Podium At Mona YongPyong, the Continental Atherton Racing team made a strong showing with Malik Boatwright’s 2nd-place finish in the junior category, his first World Cup podium. On a demanding and unprecedented course, this performance confirms his full potential and gets his season off to a perfect start.
May 5, 2026Mondraker Factory Racing XC: A Top 10 Finish at Yongpyong with the Crossmax SL Ultimate At Mona YongPyong, the opening round of the 2026 MTB World Cup, Mondraker Factory Racing XC secured a Top 10 finish with Sebastian Fini (9th in XCO), accompanied by strong team performances. On a demanding course, this result confirms the team’s level and highlights the Crossmax SL Ultimate, designed for top-level performance.
May 4, 2026La Traka 2026 — Hugo Drechou Finishes 2nd Among the World's Elite Hugo Drechou takes second place at La Traka 2026 (Spain) on Mavic Allroad SL Carbon wheels On April 29, 2026, on the demanding trails of Catalonia, La Traka once again brought together the world’s gravel elite. Now a staple of the international calendar, this one-day race features an uncompromising format. Read more and see the photos.
Apr 30, 2026Desertus Bikus 2026: 1,217 km to the limit Thomas Davtin completed the Desertus Bikus 2026 ultra gravel race. Crossing Spain by bike, traversing the Pyrenees, tackling over 1,200 kilometers of heat, elevation gain, and demanding trails: on the Desertus Bikus 2026, Thomas Davtin experienced far more than just a race. It was a true test of pushing one’s limits.
Apr 13, 2026Choosing Your Road Cycling Shoes: 3 Rides, 3 Needs If you are looking for the pair of road cycling shoes that best suits you, start by defining the type of ride your are going on. Mavic outlines the three distinct rides to help you select a pair of shoes specifically developed to meet those unique requirements.
Mar 25, 2026Guide to Cycling Shorts: How to Choose the Right Pair? Choosing cycling shorts isn’t just about comparing materials or cuts. What really matters is how you feel in the saddle as the miles go by: support, stability, pad comfort, moisture management, and freedom of movement. It’s important to know that a good pair of cycling shorts is one of the most important pieces of gear for riding long distances in comfort. At Mavic, this standard guides the development of every men’s and women’s cycling shorts, with solutions designed for ride duration, season, and desired intensity level.