Update, 09/09/2023: The driver of a 4×4 who close passed a cyclist on a country lane before reversing back down the road towards him, hitting a dog in the process, has escaped punishment after North Yorkshire Police “carefully considered” footage of the shocking incident. Instead, the motorist was given road safety advice from officers “in … Read more
My favourite part of a lot of rides is the end. Not because I’m exhausted or I really need tea and buns, but because I won’t be riding with anyone else any more.It’s my favourite part of some rides because we’ll be saying goodbye. It’s not because I’m fed up with my fellow cyclists or … Read more
Fiona Kolbinger, defending champion of the Transcontinental Race, has had her purse and tracker stolen while she was sleeping in Czechia early this morning, organisers have said.The 27 year old, who works as a surgical resident at the University Hospital in Dresden, was a surprise winner of the seventh edition of the race in 2019 – … Read more
The Hunt 32 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelset brings World Tour climbing performance – and interesting tech – to a relatively sensible price. The climbing performance is brilliant and the handling is spot on. There’s a lot to like.We first saw glimpses of this wheelset at the 2021 Tour de France, under Qhubeka rider … Read more
This Chapter2 Koko aero road bike has been given a limited edition finish by Canadian artist Bradley Harms, and we think the result is absolutely stunning.Chapter2 launched the Koko earlier in the year and it’s an interesting bike even before we get to that eye-catching finish.Chapter2 launches Koko aero road bike with adjustable compliance 2022 … Read more
Sir Dave Brailsford, who masterminded Team GB’s domination of track cycling at Olympic Games in Beijing and London then oversaw seven Tour de France victories in eight years for Team Sky, now Ineos Grenadiers, has been sharing his tips for sporting success with Premier League football club Newcastle United.The 58-year-old, whose marginal gains philosophy underpinned … Read more
A pro cyclist who got a late call-up to the Tour de France is still down three bikes that went missing when he flew from Canada to Copenhagen last month for the Grand Départ in yet another case of luggage being lost due to the global baggage crisis.Guillaume Boivin of Israel-Premier Tech had returned home in June … Read more
Good looking and a great price, the Sundried Rosa Women’s Training Bib Shorts seem to promise a lot, including the comfort of a gel pad. They are let down by cheap-feeling fabrics, though, and a tendency towards sweatiness.On first inspection, these have the look of a very promising pair of bib shorts. For the modest … Read more
