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CeramicSpeed OSPW Aero officially launches with a €739 price tag
CeramicSpeed has now released full details of the new OSPW Aero, an oversized pulley wheel system with a fairing* over the top to optimise aerodynamics as well as mechanical efficiency. CeramicSpeed claims it can cut drag in this area by 40% compared to a standard derailleur, which equates to 7.2 seconds over a 40km time … Read more
Restrap Race Bar Bag
Restrap’s Race Bar Bag is a harness and separate drybag style design that attaches securely without affecting steering or cable runs, though having the drybag opening at the top – rather than the side like most drybags – has its pros and cons. The whole setup isn’t cheap, but I reckon it’s a price worth paying as … Read more
Toe strap-gate: Trump mocks Biden bike fall with spoof golf video
Well, that didn’t take long. Former President of the United States – and one-time sponsor of the ‘future Tour de France’ – Donald Trump wasted no time in poking fun at current President Joe Biden’s much-documented fall while cycling at the weekend… by posting a spoof video depicting one of the Donald’s wayward golf drives … Read more
Is Campagnolo planning a wireless groupset?
Campagnolo could be planning to release a wireless version of its gravel-specific Ekar groupset, a recently published patent application suggests.The patent application shows what looks to be an Ekar rear derailleur fitted with a battery.At present, Ekar is available only with mechanical shifting while the brand’s EPS (Electronic Power Shift) systems each rely on a central battery; … Read more
Cycling’s the new golf: Final designs for Bath Bike Park, which will replace a golf course, set to be completed this month
The final draft designs for Bath Bike Park, a 30-acre cycling facility situated on the grounds of the former Entry Hill golf course, are set to be completed this month as a majority of residents say they are excited about the new cycling centre.The designs are currently being developed by Bristol-based cycling group Pedal Progression who … Read more
Altura Endurance Men’s Cycling Bib Shorts
As the name suggests, Altura’s Endurance Men’s Cycling Bib Shorts are designed for long distance riding, and they achieve that with their very comfortable pad, wide bib straps and close fit. Some more reflective detailing on the sides of the legs would be nice for rides that continue into the darkness, but otherwise they’re very … Read more
Glastonbury urges fans to cycle to festival amid rail strike disruption
The Beatles may have told us that all we need is love – but if you’re planning on catching Paul McCartney on the Pyramid Stage this weekend, it turns out all you need is a bike.150,000 music lovers (and those who just like partying in a muddy field) will descend on Worthy Farm this week … Read more
Hit-and-run driver who left cyclist “for dead” has prison sentence overturned
A motorist who left a 51-year-old former army major “for dead on the side of the road” has had a 12-week prison sentence overturned on appeal.61-year-old William Jones, from Burton, Staffordshire, has instead been given a suspended sentence and was banned from driving for a year after leaving Cathal O’Reilly critically ill with a broken … Read more