Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges has revealed that she received threats of physical harm after Boris Johnson said that he did not believe that “biological males should be competing in female sporting events.”The Prime Minister made his remarks to journalists during a hospital visit in April, a week after Bridges first hit the headlines after the … Read more
Garmin has launched two new flagship cycle computers, the Edge 1040 and the Edge 1040 Solar. Both look similar in appearance to the outgoing Edge 1030 Plus, thanks to the rather massive 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, but promise new features such as multi-band Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) technology for more accurate positioning. There are new training metrics … Read more
The Tifosi Rostra Disc Hydraulic Tiagra fills the gap between the road bike and gravel bike market, ‘the perfect all-season bike that is capable of handling year-round British weather’ according to Tifosi. I found it a pleasing bike to ride, and versatile enough to take on a range of surfaces.Tifosi says the Rostra takes its … Read more
Colnago has teamed up with fellow Italian brand Tod’s – maker of luxury shoes and other leather goods – to offer the T Bike that will be available in a limited edition of just 70. The bike, built around a Colnago G3-X gravel frameset, is designed for urban riding and can be bought with Bitcoin … Read more
After Rafael Nadal underlined his sporting ownership of a plot of land in the south-west of Paris by winning his fourteenth French Open title on Sunday, some of France’s leading cyclists have questioned the tennis star’s use of anaesthetic injections during the tournament.Following his 22nd win at a Grand Slam event, a feat which pulls … Read more
Liverpool’s West Derby Road has become a “lawless” and “deadly” route for cyclists since a pop-up cycle lane — installed during the pandemic — was ripped out, local riders have said.The full-lane segregation was introduced in 2020 (pictured below in September of that year), but following complaints from councillors and members of the public, it was removed last July. Replaced … Read more
For the money the Altura Icon Men’s Cycling Bib Shorts are decent performers thanks to a comfortable chamois – provided you don’t want anything too padded – and a breathable, fast-wicking material.Seventy quid is a busy price point for cycling shorts, and I wouldn’t say the Icons are offering anything ground-breaking for the money over … Read more
