Tributes have been paid to a British cyclist who died at the weekend after suffering a suspected heart attack while taking part in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège sportive.A mass participation sportive, the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Challenge takes place the day before the elite men’s and women’s editions of cycling’s oldest one-day classic, and sees 8,000 amateurs riding the same … Read more
The Lusso Perform HardRain Jacket will keep you dry and comfortable on really horrible days, as its breathability and waterproofing are fantastic. It’s cut notably more forgivingly than most high end rain coats – plus it’s stretchy – so will accommodate a wide range of cyclists.This is the third of our reviews of Lusso’s winter/rain … Read more
Cyplore is a new e-bike conversion kit designed for road and gravel bikes, aiming to bring lightweight electric support to existing set-ups. It uses a rear hub motor, aero bottle-style battery and wireless control system, and is offered in two versions: a ready-to-ride wheel, or a build kit. It’s also just launched on Kickstarter with … Read more
Zwift has announced the ‘strategic acquisition’ of rival cycling subscription service Rouvy.The two providers have competed over the indoor cycling market in recent years, but have now agreed to an acquisition that “aims to accelerate growth in the indoor cycling category through strategic cooperation between the two companies, while maintaining their independent operations.” The terms … Read more
There was barely a dry eye in the crowd at the finish of last year’s closing European round of the Whoop UCI World XCO Series in Lenzerheide. Those tears of mixed emotions were all for the greatest cross-country mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter, who said goodbye to cross-country racing – or at least, … Read more
Campagnolo has introduced a new 13-speed Record 13 groupset to sit below top-tier Super Record 13. It comes in five flavours for different road and gravel applications and is less expensive than Super Record 13, but don’t get too excited if you’re hoping for bargain basement pricing – it still sits at the premium end … Read more
A council has been criticised by a local motorists’ group for installing a single zebra-striped crossing across a newly refurbished £17 million cycle lane.Ringwood Road in Dorset has seen waves of investment in cycle infrastructure in recent years, in line with the target of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council to install around 50 miles … Read more
This new Open U.P. 2.0 is described as a light, nimble gravel speed machine – and it definitely doesn’t disappoint. Its low mass, stiffness and slippery aero characteristics make it a hugely responsive frameset that’s fun to ride and hugely rewarding for those who put performance above all else.Open U.P. 2.0 – Technical detailsTen years … Read more
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Smartwatch is rugged, feature-packed and delivers excellent battery life, comprehensive mapping and some of the deepest training insights available in a wrist-worn device. It’s large, not as good as an Apple Watch for daily use, and expensive, but if you’re looking to prioritise activity tracking and want something that could … Read more
