Updated 12th July 2022Riding the Tour de France requires a lot of calories: 5,000, 6,000 or even more on every stage. It takes a whole lot of snacks to stay on top of that kind of energy expenditure. A mid-ride Snickers bar and a can of Coke really won’t cut it, so how do the pro riders get sufficient … Read more
The Manx Missile will be riding for a new team in 2023…On yesterday’s Tour de France rest day, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl boss Patrick Lefevere was delighted to unveil the team’s new name and kit for next season, when Soudal will cross over from Lotto Soudal to sponsor their Belgian rivals — soon-to-be Soudal – QuickStep. From 2023… It’s Soudal … Read more
POC has worked with automotive safety systems brand Autoliv to develop a bike helmet equipped with airbag technology designed to improve head protection and reduce the consequences of an impact. The helmet is still at the prototype stage but POC and Autoliv are looking at the possibility of bringing it to market.The two companies say that … Read more
The government has launched its latest THINK! road safety campaign — titled ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ — to promote changes to the Highway Code aimed at protecting vulnerable road users.January’s Highway Code changes, amongst other things, introduced a hierarchy of road users, placing those most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of the hierarchy … Read more
The Assos Women’s UMA GTV Jersey C2 is a lovely mix of a race, aero and endurance designs, and offers decent pocket space, beautiful finishing and great breathability. The fit and feel are fantastic, but then they should be given the price…This is an interesting combination of a race jersey and something more suitable for … Read more
Conservative Party leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt has announced the support of pro-motoring lobby group FairFuelUK, which calls for lower fuel duty for motorists, along with the news that she would cut fuel VAT by 50 per cent “immediately”.Mordaunt, who this weeked was backed as the early front runner in the race to succeed Boris Johnson in a … Read more
EatMyRide is an excellent app for improving your cycling performance, in which nutrition is often the key to doing well – especially in endurance. I found it intuitive to use and it provides heaps of useful data, tips and advice – plus it comes in free as well as paid subscription forms, so you can … Read more
There was reportedly one faller as Joe Biden returned to life on two wheels following his toe strap crash last month, but it was not the President — who revealed he has now removed the dreaded pedal accessory from his bike.A following security guard was the one to hit the deck this time, prompting Biden to channel his … Read more
