Two riders have been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19 – one of them a team mate of defending champion and current race leader Tadej Pogačar.Vegard Stake Laengen of UAE Team Emirates and the AG2R- Citroën rider Geoffrey Bouchard both tested positive after yesterday’s first summit finish of this … Read more
The Dawn To Dusk Dirt Mask is a great way to keep your water bottles muck-free and yourself healthy. Single-handed operation means you don’t have to stop to use it – but the Dirt Mask doesn’t fit all bottles, so be sure to check first.Whether you ride in urban or rural areas, keeping your bottles … Read more
With the Tour de France being decided on the toughest mountain passes, it’s important to have a lightweight race bike to get you up the climbs. Here is our pick of six of the best, though our last choice might not even appear at this year’s race.Merida Scultura Merida Scultura (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) First … Read more
We’re all used to, by now, the debate which every so often gets dragged up by certain media outlets concerning the so-called need for cyclists to undergo compulsory training and to have a licence and insurance to ride on public roads.Just last month, Scotland Tonight kickstarted the latest ‘Should cyclists need licences?’ “discussion”, after hosting … Read more
Amidst a turbulent week for British politics, the government announced that it will invest £3.78bn in active travel schemes until 2025 as part of its refreshed cycling and walking investment strategy. Trudy Harrison, the minister responsible for active travel, said that the increased funding was part of an “ambitious” strategy to ensure that half of … Read more
During the Tour de France, we wanted to provide some answers to those questions you’re too afraid to ask, fearing they might be silly or that you’d be stuck talking to that weird cycling person in the office about something called ‘Di2’ for your whole lunch break.This topic concerns the item that transports the riders around their lap … Read more
The Spatz Convoy Cargo Bib Shorts are the only shorts Spatz do – until now they’ve been known more for their winter and foul weather clothing. The Convoy shorts offer mesh pockets and a deep chamois pad, and give good comfort and storage for long rides in all kinds of conditions… so long as it’s … Read more
Wout van Aert is the best and most exciting pro cyclist in the world. Okay, Annemiek van Vleuten and a certain Tadej Pogačar may argue against that assertion, but one thing is clear: Van Aert is at the forefront of a generation redefining bike racing.The Belgian’s results so far at this year’s Tour de France … Read more
