It’s opening weekend for the spring classics, and that means there’s new tech to be found.
Let’s kick things off with a bike brand that makes its debut in the pro peloton this year, which is the German brand ROSE. The Unibet Rose Rockets race the 2026 season on the ROSE Shave FF.
(Photo: Ties Wijntjes for Velo)
Updated February 28, 2026 12:21PM
Cobbles, rough weather, punchy climbs, and frites can mean only one thing: the classics have begun.
Even with an early-season slate of sunny races to take pro cyclists out of their winter training, Omloop het Nieuwsblad is still the true opening of the cycling season. For that reason, the race has a certain suspense around it you won’t find elsewhere, even if it is not the biggest race of the season.
Like over the last few years,…