Felt has just released its race-focused gravel bike, the Breed Carbon, and we have had a chance to find out how it handles and accelerates on a ride in Austria. 2022 Felt Breed Carbon First Ride 14 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Felt has had an aluminium version of the Breed in its gravel range for … Read more
Dutch national road race champion and three-time rainbow jersey winner in the Madison Amy Pieters is showing increasing signs of “awareness,” more than four months after a crash while training in Spain that left the SD Worx rider in a coma.The news was communicated in identical statements from her team and the Dutch national cycling federation, … Read more
A woman has been pushed into a river in Edinburgh while riding her bike on the path alongside it – the latest in a series of similar incidents in the Scottish capital.Police Scotland, who have issued a description of the suspect, are stepping up patrols along the Water of Leith in response to the latest … Read more
The Fizik Terra Argo X1 saddle is designed specifically for gravel riding, with a shortish nose. It’s very nicely made with enough padding to damp whatever road buzz is called when it’s off-road, and isn’t so soft that it mutes the terrain or causes numbness. I found it very comfortable on long gravel rides of … Read more
Shimano says that the global cycling boom sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic is “cooling down.”The Japan-based cycling components and fishing tackle manufacturer said that net sales within its bicycle division had risen 13.9 per cent during the first three months of the year, standing at 118,176 million (£730 million).Operating income in the bicycle division – … Read more
Hill climb specialist Ed Laverack is the proud new owner of one of the most competitive Strava segments in the world — Sa Calobra.The 9.4km climb is an iconic bucket list challenge for cyclists from across the world, and a regular winter testing ground for the WorldTour pros.A quick peek at the Strava leaderboard will tell you as much. … Read more
British bikepacking equipment brand Tailfin has applied its technical problem-solving approach to dry bags with the release of its Cage Pack range from 1.7 litres of capacity to 5 litres, alongside Cargo Straps. Tailfin Cage Pack Lifestyle 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“It’s common knowledge that the most straightforward method for getting more kit on your bike … Read more
After the S-Works Power with Mirror and the S-Works Romin with Mirror, Specialized has now introduced its 3D-printed upper at a slightly more affordable price point. The Power Pro with Mirror features titanium rails along with a reclaimed carbon base and costs £290.Mirror, if you missed it, is Specialized’s take on using a 3D-printed lattice … Read more
