Peter Sagan is the latest rider to feel the effects of the Covid-19 wave currently spreading throughout the peloton at the Tour of Switzerland, as the three-time world champion announced this morning that he has tested positive for the virus – the third time in less than 18 months that the Slovakian star has contracted … Read more
A brazen thief, aiming to steal a bike belonging to a Labour MP in Herne Hill, fled the scene after being approached twice by staff working at a nearby restaurant.Helen Hayes, the MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, had locked her bike to a rack outside the Peachy Goat restaurant, just over half a mile … Read more
Made from a light, stretchy and breathable fabric, the Endura Women’s Virtual Trail Cap LTD offers all-day comfort and protection in a pocket-friendly package with a nice design.This particular cap is designed to coordinate with Endura’s Virtual Texture Short Sleeve Jersey (we tested the men’s version recently) but is essentially the same as the others … Read more
Today’s class pass bears more than a passing resemble to last weekend’s now infamous Near Miss of the Day 783, as yet another driver attempts to overtake a cyclist on a single lane, mere metres before a gap opens in the line of parked cars.Instead of a rather aggressive shouting match and a £2,460 fine … Read more
We’ve all been there, Joe. This morning the President of the United States proved that it doesn’t matter whether you’re a racer, a commuter cyclist, a toddler learning to ride, or one of the most powerful people in the world; all of us, at some point, will fall off our bikes while coming to a … Read more
We’re well and truly into new bike season, folks. After spotting the 2023 Trek Madone – and its radical, if divisive, aero seat tube – at the Critérium du Dauphiné, we reported earlier this week that new offerings from Giant, Factor and Canyon also appeared to be on their way… and the recently retired Tony … Read more
The Nopinz Souplesse Bib Shorts are ideal for fast riding, whether you are out for a blast or going long. The high-density pad is very supportive, providing a comfortable barrier between you and the saddle regardless of the terrain. They are very well made too, and at a price that looks good compared with others … Read more
The RideLondon Classique, the three-day women’s stage race which forms part of the RideLondon cycling festival, has been downgraded from a Women’s WorldTour race to a ProSeries event after the organisers breached UCI regulations by failing to provide live TV coverage of every stage.First held in 2013 as a one-day event, the RideLondon Classique was … Read more
We’ve had sneaky, cheeky looks at a whole bunch of unreleased products that brands didn’t want to show us yet, including Shimano 105 Di2 and an updated Canyon Ultimate road bike, but there’s plenty of new stuff out there that they’re keen to shout about too. We start with some new Hutchinson Challenger tyres that have … Read more
Ergon Bartape Road is grippy, offers a good road feel and is easy to fit – if you take your time as it doesn’t offer much stretch. At 2mm thick it’s not a bar tape for the longest rides or roughest roads, but if you’re not doing 200km audaxes every other week or spending all … Read more
