<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Bike Desk — cycling, in brief</title><description>Original cycling commentary, with a source behind every brief.</description><link>https://bike.dedicated.hr/</link><language>en</language><item><title>The 2027 gran fondo route puts climbing first</title><link>https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-01-road/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-01-road/</guid><description>The announced Haute-Savoie Gran Fondo course pairs 115 km with 3,256 metres of climbing. Our read: the elevation profile deserves more attention than the headline distance. Source: UCI Gran Fondo World Series — https://ucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/haute-savoie-mont-blanc-2027-reveals-gran-fondo-world-championship-courses/</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://ucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/haute-savoie-mont-blanc-2027-reveals-gran-fondo-world-championship-courses/">UCI Gran Fondo World Series</source><category>road</category><category>racing</category></item><item><title>Klöser wins alone; Francisco wins the sprint</title><link>https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-02-gravel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-02-gravel/</guid><description>Rosa Klöser retained her Alentejo Gravel title with a solo win, while Filipe Francisco took the men’s race in a three-rider sprint. Our takeaway: the same gravel course can reward very different ways of racing. Source: UCI Gravel World Series — https://ucigravelworldseries.com/en/rosa-kloser-defends-title-while-francisco-triumphs-on-home-soil/</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://ucigravelworldseries.com/en/rosa-kloser-defends-title-while-francisco-triumphs-on-home-soil/">UCI Gravel World Series</source><category>gravel</category><category>racing</category></item><item><title>Garmin’s Edge 1060 adds voice commands</title><link>https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-03-gear/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-03-gear/</guid><description>Garmin has announced the Edge 1060 with voice control for ride information and navigation. Our question is practical: how well will it understand a rider in wind and traffic? Source: Garmin Newsroom — https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/new-garmin-edge-1060-cycling-computer-gives-cyclists-hands-free-voice-control/</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/new-garmin-edge-1060-cycling-computer-gives-cyclists-hands-free-voice-control/">Garmin Newsroom</source><category>gear</category><category>road</category></item><item><title>Tacx Nēra brings movement into the trainer</title><link>https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-04-training/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-04-training/</guid><description>Garmin’s new Tacx Nēra includes built-in movement in several directions and a Zwift-ready option. Our interest is in the everyday ride feel, not just the maximum power figure. Source: Garmin Newsroom — https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-tacx-nera-an-immersive-indoor-smart-trainer-with-integrated-movement/</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-tacx-nera-an-immersive-indoor-smart-trainer-with-integrated-movement/">Garmin Newsroom</source><category>training</category><category>gear</category></item><item><title>La Nucía moves to 7 November</title><link>https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-05-racing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://bike.dedicated.hr/#brief-05-racing/</guid><description>La Nucía’s gran fondo has been rescheduled for 7 November after a weather cancellation. Our takeaway: the organiser’s latest notice belongs beside your travel booking. Source: UCI Gran Fondo World Series — https://ucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/granfondo-la-nucia-rescheduled-to-saturday-7-november/</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://ucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/granfondo-la-nucia-rescheduled-to-saturday-7-november/">UCI Gran Fondo World Series</source><category>racing</category><category>road</category></item></channel></rss>