Irish cycling great Stephen Roche has been ordered by a court to repay €750,000 he took from his Mallorca-based cycle tourism business Shamrock Events, which went bankrupt in 2019.The judgment, handed down by a civil court in the island’s capital Palma, ruled that the winner of the Triple Crown in 1987 of the Tour de … Read more
Cervelo’s R5 is an excellent all-rounder. For everything from long and steep climbs to big rides over questionable surfaces, it’s sufficiently light and supremely comfortable. The aero touches and stiff frame meant I was equally happy pacing around the flat and sprinting up short climbs. Of course, there are lighter and more aero bikes, but … Read more
A cyclist who was on the receiving end of a very close pass by the driver of a van belonging to Brighton & Hove City Council received an apology from a council official, who acknowledged how “embarrassing” the footage was, given its aim to make roads safer for cyclists and other vulnerable road users.Tom, the … Read more
To answer the question in the headline straight up… yes, Mallorca is a truly stunning place to visit with your bike! Here I’ll be rounding up a small selection of places to go and cycling challenges to complete if you’re lucky enough to have a Mallorcan trip booked. > Discovering Rwanda on an epic bikepacking tourAbove you’ll find our Mallorca … Read more
The Topeak UTF Multi-mount – 4 Bolt is a great solution for saving handlebar real estate, allowing you to keep your bar tidy while keeping devices attached securely and safely.Being a cyclist in London means that even on my best bike I need a bell. I also tend to run daytime lights to help make … Read more
The Pas Normal Studios Escapism Wool Jersey is beautifully constructed with so much to offer: great warmth, wicking and looks, for a start. So it’s a huge shame the torso is just so short, and overall the fit feels too snug as there’s not that much stretch – all of which grates a little given … Read more
The son of a cyclist who was left with brain damage after a lorry driver crashed into him is urging people to reply to a consultation and call for a safe cycle route in the area where his father sustained the life-changing injury.Mark Bryan was put into an induced coma after the crash in December … Read more
The Galibier Regale Ultra Optics provide crystal clear view and a completely uninterrupted field of vision. The fit is also great, and they’re comfortable too thanks to the minimal pressure from the arms.The first time I put the Regales on I thought there might be an issue, as there’s very inward little pressure from the … Read more
A cyclist in Edinburgh staged a go-slow protest in front of one of the city’s trams during Thursday morning’s rush hour after the driver beeped her at a set of traffic lights in the Scottish capital’s West End.The cyclist had been waiting at a red light at the junction of Lothian Road and Princes Street, … Read more
You might know Bont Cycling shoes for their heat mouldable chassis shoes (most don’t feature a traditional sole given the way the carbon wraps up around the foot) but the key feature is their anatomical shaping; these are shoes designed around the shape of a human foot and that means you get an improved fit and, ultimately, a … Read more
