One cyclist was all it took to bring the so-called ‘People’s Convoy’ protest by American truckers grinding to a halt in Washington DC yesterday, reports Newsweek.A video posted to Twitter on Saturday showing the cyclist riding slowly in front of the lead truck went viral on the social network, attracting more than 4 million views … Read more
If you’ve got a rim brake road bike and you want some wheels that are pretty light and durable but aren’t going to break the bank, what you need is something like the Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset. It’s a solid choice for everything up to racing, assuming you don’t want the swoosh (and expense) … Read more
UCI Women’s WorldTour event the Trofeo Binda was neutralised mid-race earlier this afternoon as emergency services deal with the aftermath of what is described as a “serious” road traffic collision, with organisers rerouting the race away from the scene of the crash.The race, which takes place around Cittiglio close to Lake Maggiore in Italy’s Lombardy … Read more
It’s not often that a single component gets as much attention as the winner of a Monument – but that’s exactly what the Bahrain Victorious rider Matej Mohorič managed yesterday as his use of a dropper post helped him draw clear of his rivals on the descent of the Poggio to take a thrilling victory … Read more
It’s time for the second part of this double-header rounding up some of the most popular frame builders from the past, and this time we’re looking at makers from the North of England, and some based in more northern parts of the Midlands. We’re sticking with steel, so there’s a strong 70s and 80s theme here – essentially before … Read more
Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set comprises bike-specific brushes aimed at improving the way you clean your bike. Their beechwood construction and bristles made from post-consumer recycled plastic give them decent eco credentials, and they look fantastic. Each brush has a specific purpose, and on the whole the set works very well – a worthy upgrade over other bike brushes I’ve … Read more
The Lusso Comfort Break Bib Tights are a relatively inexpensive purchase for a product that packs in a lot in terms of comfort, function and green credentials. With their minimal upper and thinner fabric than colder weather bib tights, they’re a lightweight yet warm choice for chilly spring and autumn rides.With these Comfort Break Bib … Read more
It was the turn of a different Slovenian – and his dropper post – to take centre stage at Milan–San Remo today, as Matej Mohorič of Bahrain Victorious held on for the win over a stellar line-up including Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel… despite momentarily losing his line at speed on a descent at 4km to go, … Read more
The Myzone MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor gives you the best of all worlds by being wearable in three places – on your wrist, arm or chest. Accuracy is good, it’s light and it’s comfortable to wear for long periods – however, the price is similar to some full smartwatches.At £139.50 the MZ-Switch is up there … Read more
Police in South Yorkshire are searching for a gang of off-road motorbikers who assaulted a female cyclist by surrounding her and spraying her with mud. The incident occurred at around 2.15pm on the 5 March, when the victim was cycling on a bridleway near to Rivelin Valley Road in Sheffield. She was approached by a group on off-road motorbikes, before “words were … Read more
