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What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here's all this week’s cycling tech

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 12:00

Josh Ibbett Transcontinental Race Mason Definition Bike at Bedtime

Check out the Mason Definition that Josh Ibbett rode to Transcontinental Race victory in 2015

With this year’s TCR in full swing, let’s take a look at the bike the first British winner rode 10 years ago... Complete with some ultra-cheap customisation

Sun, Aug 03, 2025 20:45

Giant joins Specialized and Trek in offering huge discounts on several of its mountain and gravel bikes

Giant slashes prices by up to £2,600 on some very cool mountain bikes and there's big saving on gravel, road and e-MTBs, too.

Tue, May 21, 2024 13:20

Lost Dot launches The Accursed Race – no-fly, off-road race in the Balkans

The gravel race is the first of its kind and will cover 1,600km across the region in southeastern Europe

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 10:32

Lost Dot launches The Accursed Race – no-fly, off-road race in the Balkans

The gravel race is the first of its kind and will cover 1,600km across the region in southeastern Europe

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 19:30

2022 Transcontinental Ulrich Bartholmoes BMC bike @ubartholmoes

What’s the best bike for tackling the Transcontinental Race across Europe? Take a look at the leaders’ continent crushing machines

Comfort vs lightweight: here’s what the best ultra-endurance riders are using to ride from Belgium to Bulgaria as fast as possible

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 15:47

Transnontinental: Why I had to turn down the chance to ride one of the world’s most prestigious ultra-distance cycling races

Stop press, VecchioJo has said no to a bike ride! Here's why...

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 17:28

2021 Giant road bikes – explore the complete range with our guide

Everything you need to know to decide on the best Giant or Liv for you

Fri, Jan 01, 2021 08:00

James Hayden wins Transcontinental Race for second year running + Fairlight Strael bike check

James Hayden has just won the Transcontinental Race. Again. Here's a look at his Fairlight Cycles Strael

Tue, Aug 07, 2018 19:22

Things found in the road

VecchioJo reflects on his Transcontinental

Mon, Aug 21, 2017 12:08