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Take a look at Officine Mattio’s Brondello Classic on display at New York’s exclusive Luxuny store
Officine Mattio’s stunning steel bike, the Brondello Classic, has been chosen by Luxuny to form part of a collection of exclusive objects on display at its store that offers a unique purchasing experience in the heart of Manhattan for those interested in Italian-made products. OM Brondello (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Unlike generic commercial luxury shopping, … Read more
Pro cyclist Lachlan Morton in non-stop 1,000km fundraising ride to Ukraine border
EF Easypost pro cyclist Lachlan Morton is nearing the end of a 1,000km-plus non-stop ride from Munich in Germany to Poland’s border with Ukraine to raise funds for refugees fleeing the country invaded by Russia three weeks ago and has gone well beyond his initial target. “I’m not an overly political person,” the 30 year old … Read more
Video: Lone cyclist stops ‘People’s Convoy’ trucker protest in Washington DC
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
Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset
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
Top women’s race Trofeo Binda rerouted mid-race due to serious road traffic collision
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
UCI confirms Matej Mohorič’s Milan-San Remo-winning dropper post is within rules
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
Northern vintage: 10 of the best 20th century British bike builders from the North and Midlands
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
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
Lusso Ladies Comfort Break Bibtights
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