Winter is drawing in so it’s time to roll out that cliché so beloved by know-it-all riders the world over: “There’s no such thing as the wrong weather, only the wrong kit.” Of course, such wisdom doesn’t help in the slightest when you’re caught out by the vagaries of the British climate. But, as infuriating … Read more
Former WorldTour team owner Oleg Tinkov has renounced his Russian citizenship over the Ukraine war, saying he “won’t be associated with a fascist country”.Tinkov — a billionaire banker who was involved in professional cycling from 2005 to 2016, best known for his Tinkoff cycling team for whom Alberto Contador won two Grand Tours — has previously been critical of … Read more
The Gore Spirit is an ideal all-round jacket in more than one sense – not only is it good across a range of riding styles (and even works well off the bike), but thanks to Gore’s Infinium fabric it’ll also keep you pretty protected against the elements, and it breathes well too. The fit is … Read more
I can only apologise for the astronomical prices of some of these products, but they are rather interesting (and ‘cool’, some might say) so make the cut! This week’s highlights include a saddle which is supposedly the world’s lightest with a 3D-printed pad, some funky bib shorts, quite possibly the prettiest gravel wheels in existence, a windbreaking … Read more
The UK subsidiary of at-home fitness brand Peloton has posted a £81 million operating loss for the year to 30 June 2021 despite seeing sales here nearly treble during the 12-month period as a result of lockdown.The news comes in a month in which the New York City-based brand’s CEO, brought on board earlier this … Read more
Living up to their name, the Scott Endurance +++ bib shorts provide all-day comfort for all-day rides or bikepacking trips. While the chamois is one of, if not the most comfortable I’ve used, Scott hasn’t achieved as good a fit around the leg with these as some of the best cycling bib shorts.As the name … Read more
British Cycling has announced that its CEO, Brian Facer, has stepped down from his role “with immediate effect,” with the decision said to have been taken “by mutual agreement with the board of directors.” The news comes a fortnight after the governing body was widely criticised after unveiling petrochemical giant Shell as its new official … Read more
The Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR is a very good tyre, especially as we head into winter, offering plenty of wet weather grip while also providing loads of puncture proofing. This model also gets reflective detailing, ideal for dark rides now that the clocks have gone back. The small cost to the rolling resistance is worth … Read more
