Tech of the week: Eddy Merckx back racing, Pinarello goes off road and Rapha goes to sleep

And more gravel action than you can shake a sandpit at

AG2R’s new ride and Giro’s top end helmet

With Factor Bikes ending its relationship with AG2R La Mondiale pro team this year, we wondered what Romain Bardet and Co. would be riding next season. It was revealed this week that the team would be on Eddy Merckx bikes for the next two to four years. We’ve had a look at the spec for the Eddy Merckx 525 that the team will be riding.

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