Three road stages, one of them starting in 1998 Tour de France champion Marco Pantani’s home town of Cesenatico, will open the 2024 edition of the race as it heads to Italy for the first ever Grand Départ there in the history of the race. ? Here are the first 3 stages of the #TDF2024 … Read more
Police in Bristol are urging cyclists to be vigilant after a group of youths attempted to rob a woman of her bike and handbag on a cycle path close to Filton Abbey Wood railway station.The incident happened at around 6.15pm on Monday 28 November as the victim was riding her bike in the direction of … Read more
Two men have pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a teenager who was killed as he tried to prevent the theft of a bike outside a nightclub, with a third man being acquitted by a jury on the same charge.Steven Thompson died from head injuries sustained when he was attacked outside Roxanne’s nightclub in South … Read more
The Torque Chain Checker is a simple tool for measuring wear on a variety of chains. It’s easy to use, does the task asked of it, and it’s inexpensive. What’s not to like?Chain checker, chain wear indicator, chain gauge – whatever you want to call it, there’s a plethora of these useful tools out there, … Read more
All cyclists in Japan will be required to wear a cycle helmet while riding their bikes under a new law that will come into force on 1 April next year – although there will apparently be no sanction for those who choose not to do so.The measure forms part of the country’s revised Road Traffic … Read more
The quick handling of Dolan’s GXA gravel bike makes it a blast for whizzing round on dirt roads, but that handling and a conventional stock handlebar make it less suited for anything trickier.If you’re interested in the Dolan GXA, read our guide to the best gravel bikes for more choices, at various prices.Ride & handlingThe GXA’s … Read more
Previously unseen aero Roval handlebars and what appears to be a new S-Works Mirror Saddle have been spotted on Fabio Jakobsen’s Instagram of his new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 in European Champ colours.Soudal – QuickStep rode Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 for the 2022 season with the choice between handlebars from Pro or Roval.Jakobsen posted a reel to Instagram yesterday and … Read more
Zwift needs a do-over. Rewind to the beta days and a bit after and start again. In the mid-2010s, there weren’t any Zwift-sanctioned races. One bike is a ride, two are a race, and Zwifters were not immune to the irresistible lure of competition.The underground virtual races started as a word-of-mouth gentlemen’s agreement to meet at … Read more
The KranX FendR Pre-Assembled Full Length Mudguards have a couple of good ideas that help with fitting, and they give a rattle-free ride. I had problems with compatibility with my fork, though, and they are heavier and more expensive than some of the alternatives.If you’re interested in the KranX, also check out our guide to … Read more
