Stages Cycling

Luke Elphingstone claimed victory at the 2026 Men’s US Pro Criterium National Championship in Charleston, WV, earning Project Echelon Racing’s second Elite Men’s National Championship title and the honor of wearing the Stars and Stripes jersey.

This win was a true team effort—built on trust, resilience, and flawless ex*****on. From Caleb Classen’s selfless work in the breakaway to the team’s disciplined control of the peloton, every rider played a role in creating the opportunity.

When it came down to the final sprint, Luke delivered. 🏆

More than a championship, this victory reflects the strength of the team and the commitment behind the mission.

A couple of weeks have passed since Unbound, but if you're still thinking about the riders, the stories, and the challenge of taking on a big endurance event, you're not alone.

Maybe it sparked an idea. Maybe it got you thinking about a longer gravel race, your first century, or simply setting a bigger goal for next season.

The best time to start preparing isn't a few weeks before race day. It's now.

Successful endurance seasons are built with a plan. Not every ride needs to be all-out, and not every week needs to be bigger than the last. The strongest riders understand how to balance training, recovery, and progression over months, not days.

That's why we put together a guide to planning your cycling year. From setting goals and structuring your season to understanding when to build fitness and when to recover, it's designed to help you create a training plan that works for your schedule, your experience level, and your goals.

Whether you're dreaming about a bucket-list gravel event, targeting a local race series, or simply looking to ride farther and stronger than you’ve done before, having a plan can make all the difference.

The finish lines worth chasing next season are built by the choices you make today.

Read more in our blog to set yourself up for success.

Wherever you ride, and however you ride, we just hope you get out and ride.

Happy World Bicycle Day.

The ENVE MOG Squad is in the final stages of prep for this weekend, getting their bikes ready for the long gravel miles of Unbound. These bikes are equipped with the Stages GRX crank arm power meter delivering the reliable data riders count on when pacing can make or break the day.

Because at Unbound, effort management is everything. Knowing when to hold steady into the wind, when to push your limits, and when to save something for the final hours can be the difference between surviving the day and racing it well.

The work is done. The bikes are ready. Now it’s time to roll into Emporia and see what the weekend brings.

If you’re lining up at Unbound with Stages power on your bike, tag us in your setup photos this weekend. We want to see your race-day builds.

Long weekends were made for gravel rides that turn into all-day adventures.

A route that changes halfway through. One more climb before heading home. Seeing where that dirt road goes just because you can.

Stages power helps you keep the pace steady, ride stronger for longer, and save enough in the tank for the miles you didn’t plan on.

More exploring. More getting lost. More gravel.

Start with one side or go all in. Precision data, your way.
Stages Power Ultegra R8100 from $275.
• Stages Power R8100 Right side (no rings) — $275
• Stages Power R8100 Left side — $325
• Shimano Ultegra R8100 Chainrings — $99
You want precision? Build it.
You want balance? Add it.
You want to keep your current setup and just sneak in world-class data?
Done.

With the done and dusted, we're coming away impressed, and super stoked to be a part of this crew. has put a team of young guns together that's supported incredibly experienced staff and they're showing the next generation of off-road endurance athletes the way. We got to meet Sofia, Wiley, Alex and Kash ... and were throughly impressed by their passion, athleticism, and professionalism!

📸Robert Barranco