As well as visiting my expat in-laws, I went to Sri Lanka to win a 600km cycle race. I also planned to break the course record and with that, take the sub 24h Pearl Jersey. Spoiler alert, I did it all. Bragging aside, these preparation tips might help you get on top of the variables … Read more
An Edinburgh pensioner has warned the city’s now-infamous Leith Walk cycle lane is a “disaster waiting to happen” after he suffered a suspected broken rib and other minor injuries after hitting a shallow kerb.The city’s council says the lane is currently closed, with barriers and signage in place notifying the public, and will not be complete until … Read more
As its name suggests, the Pearson Red Adventure Long Sleeve Cycling jersey is part of the brand’s adventure range, described as crossing the road, bikepacking and gravel genres. I’d say it’s closer to the jersey-cum-jacket genre that I’m also very fond of, some of which feature in our best winter jackets buyer’s guide. Rather than simply … Read more
Sigh, this is hard isn’t it… they’ve got everything they want, really, honestly, and what they do have has been subjected to their rigorous selection test, countless items weighed against endless others, that one perfect and yet the other one that looks exactly the same patently not up to the job and open to scorn.Who knows what … Read more
It appears the layoffs that have spread across tech this year have reached the cycling industry, with Strava and Wahoo letting go around 15 per cent of their workforces.According to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, Strava — the ride-tracking app which claims to have the world’s largest sports community of more than 100 million users — has let go at least 40 employees, including … Read more
Look has launched an all-new 765 Optimum using an “ultra-high strength carbon compound” and new “endurance-optimised geometry”. Look claims the new bike will damp vibrations more effectively than before and the less aggressive rider fit will maximise comfort and efficiency. 2023 LOOK 765 OPTIMUM Charcoal Metallic Satin beauty shot (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Look says that the 765 Optimum road bikes … Read more
Police have warned of scammers using hoax Facebook posts appealing for help identifying a child cyclist injured in a hit-and-run.The posts, described by police as “very sneaky” but also “easy to fall for”, are later edited to include a link to an unsafe web page or offer a reward, and have been debunked by fact-checking service … Read more
Boardman’s HYB 8.8 provides an enthusiastic ride that might surprise anybody used to typically lacklustre leisure bikes. It’s got a superb spec at a very reasonable price, too, with quality components used throughout. In fact, with just a little more focus on comfort, it could be perfect, and one of the best hybrid bikes available … Read more
Who will Mark Cavendish be riding for next season? It’s a saga that has been rumbling on for months now, the question fascinating many fans because one more Tour de France stage win would make him the outright leader on the all-time list ahead of Eddy Merckx. Cav got four of his 34 wins on … Read more
