By the time bike racing properly emerged from the coronavirus pandemic, new documentaries were beginning to shine a light on Julian Alaphilippe’s increasingly inconsistent performances. His old manager, in columns and interviews, began repeatedly airing his grievances on the salary of his star rider, and the difficulty of extracting value for money from him. But … Read more
On paper, the Megamo West 01 looks to be a complete package with an impressive spec sheet, a low overall weight, and huge tyre clearance. The purple paint job even looks quite funky too. But the old adage of judging a book by its cover is definitely apt here, as I feel that its geometry … Read more
The mayor of the Italian city of Como has announced a ban on all bicycles after he was hit by a cyclist outside his office earlier this summer.Alessandro Rapinese, an independent politician first elected mayor in 2022, explained the decision to the Italian news agency Ansa, saying, “People act based on their own experiences and … Read more
Garmin’s Varia RearVue 820 takes on the best of the competition and proves why Garmin’s radar lights are still the benchmark. This model ups the radar game, visually showing more useful detail than before, but retaining the right amount of audible alerts. It improves situational awareness significantly, and is now more customisable than ever. Add … Read more
A photo of cracks in a Lincolnshire road has gone viral after a photographer showed he was able to stand his bike in a half-metre deep gap in the road.Chris Nagel photographed his Giant road bike in a crack on Thorpe Bank, around 10 miles west of Skegness. The cracks can be seen developing on … Read more
Britain’s FLIT has launched a new M2i folding electric bike that weighs just 13.3kg – making it 500g lighter than the £5,799 Brompton Electric T Line. And there’s a much bigger difference when it comes to price: the M2i costs £2,999. 2026 FLIT M2i – static (Image Credit: FLIT) FLIT describes the M2i as the … Read more
Altura’s Airstream Cycling Bib Shorts are best thought of as wallet-friendly options for general spring/summer/autumn riding. There have been some tangible improvements since I last reviewed a pair back in 2023 – namely breathability and stretch in the bib section, extending their horizons to indoor training. However, they’re still cut a little higher in the … Read more
Slipping on a pair of the best road cycling shoes, your riding immediately becomes both more comfortable and efficient. While you could cycle in a pair of trainers, we’re going to assume for the sake of this article that you want to ride in dedicated cycling shoes – and rightly so, as they are really a … Read more
Since the forever chemicals historically found in durable water repellent coatings were banned, or at least are being investigated by regulatory bodies, the industry has shifted to PFAS-free alternatives. While friendlier to the environment, sometimes they’re just not as effective, quickly washing away after a few rides and allowing water through. But today, the brand … Read more
