A 78-year-old woman was left with a broken wrist, a black eye and concussion after tripping over a new bike lane marker in Middlesbrough.The separators, known as ‘Orcas’, form part of the newly installed cycle lane on the Linthorpe Road, which is due to finally be completed this month after a series of delays caused … Read more
French national road race and time trial champion Audrey Cordon-Ragot, who raced in the first edition of the revamped Tour de France Femmes in July, suffered a stroke last weekend.The 32-year-old Trek-Segafredo rider revealed the news in a social media post today, writing that she requires an operation to address the heart condition behind last … Read more
The French Cycling Federation (FFC) has defended its decision to fly their elite men’s team to the UCI road world championships in Australia in business class – while the women’s and junior squads travelled in economy – citing the financial and sporting factors behind the much-criticised choice.The squad’s controversial travel arrangements sparked an online backlash yesterday … Read more
Cervélo USA has issued a stop-riding notice and recall of a number of its 2022 R5 and Caledonia-5 models due to concerns that issues with the bikes’ stem could force the handlebar to slip at the recommended torque.The recall only applies to the USA and Canada at the moment, but is expected to be extended … Read more
Cannondale HexTack Silicone Bar Tape is well cushioned, easy to wrap, grippy, and can even be reused, but it doesn’t come cheap.Rewrapping your handlebar after you’ve had the same tape on for a few years is a simple pleasure, but something that has a massive impact on your riding experience.I’ve never been very good at … Read more
An Italian parliamentary commission has said that there may be substance behind long-standing rumours that Marco Pantani’s disqualification from the 1999 Giro d’Italia and his death five years later in a hotel room may indeed be linked to organised crime.Pantani, who in 1998 was the last man to win the Tour de France and Giro … Read more
A long-time favourite amongst commuters, folding bikes are no longer just for the daily trip to work. They’ve also become a great option for riders with limited storage space at home who still want to swap four wheels for two.Even compared to the best commuting bikes that don’t fold, the ride quality of some high-end folders … Read more
You may have already heard of ‘ERG’ mode on your smart trainer, but knowing how it works and how to make it work for you when indoor training is an entirely different story. We recently asked you, the readers, for any questions regarding ERG mode in a recent story on our Instagram page, and we’ve got … Read more
A vet in Australia has sounded a warning over potential attacks by magpies on riders and spectators at the UCI Road World Championships, which begin in Wollongong, New South Wales, on Sunday, saying that there is potential for “calamity” at the week-long event.The Australian magpie, gymnorhina tibicen, which despite its black and white plumage is not a … Read more
komoot recently launched Trail View, a feature similar to Google Maps Street View, allowing you to take a look at off-road sections before you head out to ride them. The idea is to ensure you know that your route is suitable, and we think it could change gravel route planning forever.You know the situation, it’s … Read more
