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’ 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
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
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
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, 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
Oakley often get involved with the Tour de France hype, and this year is no different, with four special edition sets launched. The collection, which features best-selling styles including Oakley Kato, Jawbreaker, Sutro Lite and Holbrook, is said to have been inspired by the Tour de France trophy. Which ones are your favourite?Oakley Kato (£265)Oakley 2022 … Read more
These DMT KM0 shoes are very comfortable, extraordinarily breathable, extremely light, and have a super-stiff sole. They’re aimed more at the racing end of mountain biking than leisurely off-road explorations and are priced accordingly – though they’re on a par with other brands’ top-flight offerings. Just make sure you pay attention to the size chart.There’s … Read more
