This Check Orange version of the Dottore Hybrid Que Long Sleeve Jersey was inspired by the iconic 1970s Porsche ‘Pasha’ fabric, a psychedelic take on the chequered flag that plays tricks with perspective. The garment sits between a lightweight jersey and a winter jacket and after several weeks riding, I can confidently say it fulfils … Read more
If you like your bikes to be titanium and unapologetically Italian, you might want to settle in for this one. Passoni has unveiled the OT-01 Omni Titanium, an evolution of its current flagship model, the Titanio Disco. It’s very much a case of quiet refinement rather than radical reinvention. Think cleaner lines, a weight saving … Read more
The lack of free-to-air television coverage of the Tour de France is a “big loss” for British cycling and has the potential to reduce the sport’s audience ahead of next summer’s double UK Grand Départ, says TNT Sports pundit Brian Smith.The 2025 Tour de France marked the last time cycling’s biggest race will be shown … Read more
Saturday’s world cyclocross championships in Hulst were one to forget for Belgian champion Marion Norbert Riberolle, whose podium hopes were derailed by a crash caused by Czech rival Kristýna Zemanová, Riberolle retaliating by angrily shoving Zemanová in the chest, resulting in her disqualification from the race.And to add injury to insult, Riberolle continued to ride … Read more
Active travel campaigners have called for “urgent action” to be taken to tackle ‘carspreading’ and its threat to vulnerable road users, after new research revealed that the number of US-style pick-up trucks – where children can’t be seen over the bonnet – has almost doubled in the UK over the past 10 years.The analysis, based … Read more
The Fidlock Vacuum Turn Base for GPS Mounts offers a highly secure and convenient solution for mounting your smartphone on your bike. By using magnets paired with the grip of a vacuum seal, this mount provides rock-solid stability without requiring a proprietary phone case, making it an excellent option for any cyclist looking to use … Read more
Whether you’re just back from a ride or dodging the rain (or live somewhere sunnier than us in the UK), our weekly tech round-up is back to keep you entertained this weekend. Grab a coffee, kick back and enjoy some of the stuff that caught our eye this week.Protective cycling skinsuit inspired by MotoGP armour hits … Read more
Cycling UK has called on the government to reverse cuts to road safety campaign THINK! and fund a new awareness driving focused on the changes made to the Highway Code in 2022, “updated for today’s digital landscape”, as part of Labour’s new road safety strategy.Changes to the Highway Code were implemented in January 2022 to … Read more
When it comes to choosing sponsors, pro cyclists aren’t the pickiest bunch. Over the last century, the sport’s pedalling billboard allure has attracted a wide range of backers – some more nefarious than others – willing to exchange cash for publicity, from salami manufacturers and car brands to oil giants, pyramid schemes, and authoritarian regimes.Still, … Read more
The C-Bear PF30A bottom bracket might be dearer than a steel model but it is well priced for a ceramic model. Ceramic bottom brackets are often dismissed as snake oil, but are they really just an expensive way to save a handful of watts? Well, After an extended period of testing in all sorts of conditions, I … Read more
