With a raft of bikepacking-focused and rather mental bikes coming from the brand over the past few years, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen a proper mountain bike from Surly, until now. The Sorceress is its latest hardtail, and in classic Surly fashion, it’s simple, adaptable, and definitely rad. I’ve spent some time … Read more
The bike and belongings of Polish endurance cyclist Justyna Jarczok were stolen from outside a petrol station in Leeds, after she won one of the UK’s toughest bikepacking events. Jarczok has since posted an update on her Instagram account to say that her belongings have been found in a nearby park, but her distinctive Kona … Read more
Words and photographs by James StarttThe Tour of Flanders is built on its climbs – on rhythm and rupture, on cobbles and crowd noise. Every berg and muur carries its own mythology.For years, the Muur in Geraardsbergen loomed largest, but lately the spotlight has shifted to the Oude Kwaremont and the Paterberg, twin challenges, where … Read more
A viral video posted by cycling content creator Bob Wilkie has sparked controversy after appearing to show him attempting to ride through a red light and nearly colliding with a pedestrian. The footage, posted on Instagram with the caption “spreading the love…”, shows Wilkie approaching the crossing at speed as a pedestrian steps out. He … Read more
Urgent medical help in congested and pedestrianised areas will now be arriving on two wheels, as a new cycle response unit has been launched in Cambridge.The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has launched a new cycle response unit, fitted with blue lights and carrying a full range of life-saving emergency equipment.This equipment will … Read more
It’s very difficult to argue against Paris–Roubaix being the toughest bike race of the year for riders, staff, and their equipment. Few other races push bikes to their limits like the “Hell of the North.” Riders must tackle around 55km of cobbles without sacrificing speed on the roads, and even in good weather, the race … Read more
Demi Vollering’s victory at the Tour of Flanders was so emphatic that viewers were afforded plenty of time to ponder her fashion and tech choices.The FDJ-United Suez leader – already a winner at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad this year – was once again on scintillating form in the Flemish Ardennes, decimating an elite lead group containing … Read more
The EGO Movement Curie offers striking aesthetics, comfort and power in a beautifully sleek package. Generally I don’t do cool, but I thought the Curie just oozed style, combining smooth-lined minimalism with an undeniably high quality feel and look. As well as getting around town in style, it’s also an e-bike that has hidden depths … Read more
The Tadej Pogačar era rolled on at the Tour of Flanders, the world champion equalling the record for most victories at the race and claiming his 12th Monument with a typically devastatingly dominant solo win.It’s only the second time this century that a men’s team has won Milan-San Remo and the Tour of Flanders in … Read more
The owner of a major Hampshire bike shop has thanked his staff and the community after the cycle business reopened following an overnight ram-raid which saw an estimated £40,000 worth of bikes stolen.Pedal Heaven in Fleet was broken into during the early hours of Wednesday morning (1 April), the owner waking up to images of … Read more
