Matteo Trentin has responded to Chris Froome’s suggestion that time trial bikes should be banned from professional cycling for safety reasons by arguing that the problem lies not with the type of bike being ridden, but “the amount of people in cars today”.Following his former Ineos team-mate Egan Bernal’s devastating crash while training on his … Read more
It’s time for the second Coffee & Ride feature that we’re bringing you each month alongside our friends at komoot, in which we will be pulling together a selection of our top cycling-friendly cafes, and some great routes to go with them. This time it’s Victor’s turn, who will be telling us all about his favourite cycling-friendly coffee … Read more
As the popularity of food deliveries has grown, many of us will have taken advantage of the convenience; but what is it like to be the one making the delivery? This gives a frank account of life in the gig economy, and in particular working for Deliveroo – and how the pleasure of not being … Read more
Tribe Active Oats+ is a convenient way of maximising your nutrition first thing in the morning, though it makes for a good snack any time of the day. The oats are instant, so you simply add milk – no need to heat them or soak overnight – and we found all four flavours tasty. These … Read more
The Lothian cycling campaign Spokes, one of the UK’s largest regional cycling campaign organisations, has published its manifesto for the political parties and candidates standing in May’s City of Edinburgh Council election.Founded in 1977, Spokes is a non-party political voluntary organisation. With over 1,000 members, the campaign aims to promote cycling as part of a … Read more
Design and engineering firm Arup will lead the design of a new £31 million cycling and pedestrian ‘smart bridge’ crossing the River Wear in Sunderland.Arup will work alongside construction company VolkerStevin to deliver the bridge by 2024, as part of Sunderland City Council’s ambition to increase walking and cycling in and around Riverside Park, a … Read more
A motorist charged with causing the death of a cyclist through dangerous driving failed to apply emergency braking or take evasive action during the fatal collision, a court in Livingston has heard.In August 2019 66-year-old Iain Anderson, from Glenrothes, was killed in a collision involving a Nissan Cabstar flatbed truck while riding his electric bike … Read more
The Chapeau Cafe Colour Block Jersey is a decent relaxed jersey that’s ideal for low intensity rides or commutes. Breathability is fine, although you may want something that offers a bit more in warmer temperatures.The Cafe name nails this firmly as a relaxed rather than performance-oriented top. First off it’s not lycra, and in fact … Read more
Ineos Grenadiers’ promising Russian rider Pavel Sivakov took to Twitter last night to denounce his country’s invasion of Ukraine, while also calling on others to distance the actions of President Vladimir Putin from the views of the majority of Russians.Sivakov, who has long been touted as a future grand tour winner after finishing ninth at the … Read more
The Faction Actionproof Chamois Cream has a lightweight feel to it and, if an all-natural ingredient list is what you’re after, it’s probably the product for you. Like others of this ilk it costs a bit more though, and you might want something thicker for those really long rides.There is nothing worse than saddle discomfort … Read more
