How to prepare for and succeed in the Race Across?

13 Apr, 2026 | Tips

Valentin Van Overloop is an experienced ultra-distance cyclist, having completed several prestigious events in the Bikingman and Race Across Series championships. As a member of the Origine team, he shares his advice and experience on how to succeed in such a...

Origine unveils the Newton[e]: the lightest electric bike in the world (9.83 kg)

9 Mar, 2026 | News

Three years after introducing the Help, Origine raises the bar with the Newton[e]: an electric-assist bike designed to defy gravity and conquer mountain passes without hesitation, while making no compromises on overall reliability, comfort, motor torque, or range....

32-inch mountain bikes : what place for this new standard?

9 Mar, 2026 | Buying guide

Over the past fifteen years or so, mountain biking has seen a succession of changes in standards regarding wheel diameter. The 26-inch wheel, long considered unbeatable, has gradually given way to the 27.5-inch wheel, then the 29-inch wheel, which is now widely...

Belt or chain: why choose a belt-driven bicycle?

5 Mar, 2026 | Buying guide

The belt-driven bicycle, a new benchmark in the city Belt-driven bikes, also known as chainless bikes, are attracting more and more urban cyclists and electric bike users. Cleaner, quieter and virtually maintenance-free, this type of transmission is establishing...

Single chainring road bike: advantages and disadvantages

5 Mar, 2026 | Buying guide

In recent seasons, single chainrings, long reserved for mountain biking and gravel riding, have made their way onto the tarmac. This configuration, often referred to as 1x drivetrain, attracts attention for its simplicity, sleek aesthetics and promise of reliability....