A huge congratulations to Ashlin Barry, who won the U23 road race at the 2026 World Championship in Montréal yesterday—on his 19th birthday! On a course that favored smaller climbers on paper, Ashlin rode a smart race, got into the successful break, then dropped his companions to solo the last 30 km (!)… read more

Five years ago, I was pedaling into a glorious morning. The sun had just come up. Recent rains had cleared the air. Drops of dew were glistening on the grasses and trees along the trail. The morning—and my ride—were full of promise. Not only was I going to ride my bike all day,… read more

Today the world championships start in Montréal, Canada. For us at Rene Herse Cycles, it brings back memories to the last time the worlds took place in Montréal. Back in 1974, it was the first time the championships were held outside Europe. And the first title—in the women’s road race—went to Geneviève Gambillon,… read more