While gravel may be the latest cycling specialism to enter the UCI’s inner sanctum, it proved the domain of the versatile this weekend, as two of the sport’s multidisciplinary stars, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Gianni Vermeersch, took home the elite rainbow jerseys at the inaugural UCI-sanctioned gravel world championships in Italy’s Veneto region.In the elite women’s … Read more
The government has been urged to close the legal loophole which allows repeat offenders to escape driving bans, after a report by the Sentencing Council found that some courts were failing to consider a motorist’s driving history when issuing “short, discretionary” disqualifications, even when the driver had received 12 or more penalty points.While drivers who … Read more
The Zefal is branded as a ‘classic bike bell’ and the look and sound certainly feels vintage in a good way. However, a limited range of diameters catered for significantly restricts fitting options on your bike.The most important thing about a bell is of course its sound. I liked the ring of the Zefal classic bell, … Read more
Filippo Ganna etched his name into cycling’s history books tonight, breaking not only Dan Bigham’s UCI Hour Record by over a kilometre, but also Chris Boardman’s seemingly unbeatable ‘best human effort’ of 56.375km, to set what may well prove a new insurmountable benchmark of 56.792km. The fastest, the furthest. A history making night for @GannaFilippo ⏱️#UCIHourRecord … Read more
Okay, I know what you’re thinking. That it’s downright absurd to suggest that Tadej Pogačar’s win today at Il Lombardia – his second straight triumph at the Race of the Falling Leaves – saved the UAE Team Emirate rider’s season.Most professional riders, I hear you cry, would bite your hand off for a year – … Read more
Cycle lanes recently installed on a town centre street have been branded “pointless” and “actively unsafe” by local cycling campaigners and politicians.Initially billed as “next-generation cycling infrastructure” by Oxfordshire County Council when consultation began on the project in January 2021, the bike lanes eventually installed on Corn Street in Witney as part of the market … Read more
The Albion Short Sleeve Jersey boasts classic looks and a comfortable, stretchy, recycled fabric. It’s worth noting however that the fit is towards the snugger end of the spectrum.We’ve reviewed a number of Albion garments in the last 12 months, and we’ve had positive things to say about almost all of them. It wasn’t therefore … Read more
Some of the biggest names in professional road racing, including Mathieu van der Poel, Peter Sagan, Tiffany Cromwell and Greg Van Avermaet, are heading to the Veneto this weekend as the Italian region plays host to the inaugural UCI-sanctioned gravel world championships.However, the UCI’s decision to place that star-studded road contingent – some of whom, … Read more
Tech of the Week is always an eclectic mix and this one features super-fast wheel, a whole load of clothing to keep you comfortable on off-season rides, very cool eyewear, and a two-wheeled tribute to the Hawaiian humuhumunukunukuapua’a fish. Oh yes, it’s diverse alright.We’re starting, though, with Zwift’s latest innovation to add excitement to your … Read more
The Prestacycle TorqRatchet PRO Deluxe is an excellent choice for home and pro mechanics alike. Compact, accurate and easy to read, an already very good tool just got better.> Buy now: Prestacycle TorqRatchet PRO Deluxe for £59.99 from gonebikingmadThree years back I gave the Feedback Sports Range Torque Ratchet an excellent score, loving the size, … Read more
