Endura Bandwidth Sock

The Endura Bandwith Socks are cool, comfortable and well made. If you like the look – in this ice cream-y version or in one of the five other colour combos – there’s no reason not to buy them.Endura says these are made from ‘soft touch, high wicking yarn’, and that about covers it. While they’re … Read more

First Ride Review – Scott Foil RC Pro

The long-awaited redesign of Scott’s aero race bike comes with claims of being lighter, faster and more comfortable than before. Liam picked the short straw and headed to the shores of Lago d’Isero in northern Italy to see whether it is nice to ride in sunny weather. Here are his first ride impressions.Setting out north … Read more

New Shimano 105 R7100 groupset goes 12-speed, Di2 and disc brake only

105 is often considered to be the working cyclist’s groupset thanks to a reputation of being reliable and more attainable than its big brothers Dura-Ace and Ultegra. Well, this year it’s 40 years old and to celebrate there’s a new generation R7100… but unfortunately for some, mechanical shifting and rim brakes aren’t invited to the … Read more

Cyclist killed after being struck by van driver during time trial

A 52-year-old cyclist was killed on Sunday morning after being struck by a van driver while competing in the East District 50-mile time trial championship.Cheryl Tye, a keen triathlete and cyclist, and member of Plomesgate Cycling Club, was taking part in the CC Breckland-organised event on the A11 in Norfolk, between Croxton and Eccles, when … Read more

Pinarello announces Bolide F as its “fastest bike ever”

Pinarello has announced the Bolide F as its “fastest bike ever” ahead of Friday’s Stage 1 time trial in the Tour de France where it will be ridden by Ineos Grenadiers.2023 Pinarello Bolide F studio – 4 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)We’ve already spotted the bike – the first Bolide TT to feature disc brakes – … Read more

Knog PWR Solar 10W Panel

The Knog PWR Solar 10W Panel is a tough, compact folding solar array that delivers plenty of USB power even at high latitudes. While the package is tidy, it lacks fixing points or the ability to stand alone to align to lower sun angles.Knog has a reputation for designing great products that work well. The … Read more

The Tour de France winning bike! Jonas Vingegaard’s Cervelo S5

Jumbo-Visma raced the Tour de France on a yet-to-be-announced update to the Cervelo S5. We took a closer look at Jonas Vingegaard’s bike before the race got underway.At last year’s race, Jonas Vingegaard, the relatively unknown Danish domestique of Primoz Roglic, ended up as Jumbo Visma’s leader after the latter crashed heavily in the opening week. After … Read more

Chris Boardman confirmed as permanent National Active Travel Commissioner

Chris Boardman has been confirmed as the permanent head of Active Travel England, the governmental body tasked with implementing the Gear Change strategy, after serving as its interim commissioner since January.The former world and Olympic champion cyclist turned cycling and walking campaigner has been appointed with immediate effect and will be joined in August by … Read more