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“This is just on another level”: Low-traffic neighbourhood vandals set fire to bollard
Oxford’s ongoing Low-traffic neighbourhood vandalism problem reached “another level” this week as a gang of hooded vandals melted one of the traffic-calming bollards in an arson attack.Cllr Damian Haywood said the latest escalation is “absolutely disgraceful” after the bollards in Howard Street and Barnet Street were set on fire overnight on Sunday. Previously, some of the … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Garmin, MAAP X Apidura, Universal Colours and Redshift
Fancy a break from the Tour de France? Take a sneak peek at some of the things that we’ve currently got out for review. There’s some flashy pedals that use magnets, a Garmin that will tell you how stressed you are, a jersey that manages to be loud and camouflage at the same time… plus … Read more
Cyclists robbed by moped gang as two more bikejackings reported across south London
The ongoing spate of south London bikejackings continued this weekend with two cyclists robbed of their bikes in separate, but very similar incidents, near Orpington.Sunday’s incidents came on the same day we reported a member of Penge Cycling Club had narrowly escaped a robbery attempt on Thursday evening near West Wickham, around five miles west of Orpington, during … Read more
Assos Women’s UMA GTV Bib Shorts C2
Assos’ UMA GTV C2 women’s bib shorts are an updated version of its LaalalaiShorts_s7. The biggest change is the easy-pee Bisiclick design, which works well and adds to the exceptional comfort and style that these bibs offer for long endurance rides.Finding a pair of bibs you can ride in comfortably for more than eight hours … Read more
Which of these Roval Tour de France wheelsets is best for your bike? The Alpinist CLX II vs the Rapide CLX II
A set of carbon wheels is the ultimate upgrade for most road riders, but with so many wheelsets out there, it can be tricky to know what you need. Thankfully, Roval has provided us with two of their best wheelsets, the Rapide CLX II and the Alpinist CLX II to help you choose what type … Read more
Tabloid panic over study (apparently) saying cyclists could crush their genitals if they don’t get out the saddle
Roll up, roll up, who wants to read how the tabloid press reported a study into the possible link between cycling-induced perineal numbness and erectile dysfunction? Spoiler alert: there’s mention of ‘genital crushing’…Maybe we should start with the study before diving down the rabbit hole. The research by Wroclaw Medical University in Poland was actually published back in October 2020 and … Read more
Movistar races new Canyon Ultimate at Tour de France and Giro Donne
The Movistar men’s team are using a yet-to-be-released Canyon Ultimate in the Tour de France while the women’s team are riding the same bike at the Giro Donne, leading to speculation that an official launch is imminent.We’ve known for a while that a new Canyon Ultimate is on the way thanks to a ‘coming soon’ … Read more
National Highways warns of “significant dangers” in racing time trials on major roads following A11 death
National Highways, the body responsible for England’s motorways and some A-roads, has warned there are “significant dangers” to holding cycling time trials on major roads.The comment comes just over a week since Cheryl Tye was hit and killed by a van driver as the rider competed in CC Breckland’s 50-mile East District Championship on the A11 in Norfolk.Emergency services, … Read more