A new Merida Reacto, the brand’s flagship aero bike, has been a long time coming – not only was the previous generation released in 2020 but we also spotted this model being used more than six months ago by Bahrain Victorious at the Tour de France. With the team now switching to Bianchi for 2026, … Read more
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The father of a five-year-old girl who was knocked over by a cyclist on a snowy path in Belgium on Christmas Day 2020, the footage of the incident subsequently going viral on social media, has won his appeal against a defamation case brought by the rider – after a court ruled that the video amounted … Read more
A video of MotoGP star Aleix Espargaró – who spent last summer moonlighting as a pro cyclist for Lidl-Trek – overtaking motorists on a descent in Spain during a training ride has attracted controversy on social media, prompting Lidl-Trek to “speak directly” to their ambassador about his behaviour on the road.Earlier this week, Museu Motos … Read more
Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, so the marketing slogan emblazoned on my press pass tells me, is a race “where legends are born”. After this year’s edition, they just might be right.On Sunday afternoon on the Brugsesteenweg, the long, straight road that dissects the West Flandrian town of Kuurne, Matthew Brennan cemented his status as one of cycling’s most … Read more
The Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Vest marries style and technical nous with a look inspired by 1970s Porsche car upholstery – seriously. This retro-futuristic look may split opinions but I found it a very effective piece of kit for the months from September through to April, though its versatility comes at quite a high price, of … Read more
Plans have been unveiled for anti-terror barriers to be used to prevent cyclists from travelling along Oxford Street as part of its planned pedestrianisation.The Standard first reported the barrier decision, with London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan previously saying that he didn’t want “buses, cars, minicabs, taxis or racing cyclists” to use the road, adding that … Read more
A woman’s bicycle was stolen in front of her by two thieves whilst sitting outside a coffee shop in London, the latest in a recent spate of bikejacking incidents.The incident occurred on Saturday 21st February outside Bartons coffee shop on Dockhead, Bermondsey and was captured on CCTV. The woman was sat outside beside her bike … Read more
Aerodynamics is at the forefront of the 3T Racemax 2 Italia, which is a prime example of a gravel race machine. Sleek, stiff and with a huge amount of tyre clearance this is not only a fast and responsive bike, but one that is hugely capable regardless of the terrain. At nearly £9,000, however, it’s … Read more
