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
In the course of the 700-plus videos we have published so far in our Near Miss of the Day series, a good few have featured drivers who simply need to get ahead of a cyclist – MGIF or ‘Must Get In Front’ as it’s commonly known – but this is one of the worst we’ve … Read more
Giro’s Xnetic H2O Socks do a good job of keeping your feet dry (and relatively unsweaty), and stay comfortable and warm when the weather gets nasty. Their inevitable thickness can cause issues with shoe fit, but they’re no worse than any of their rivals for that.These, like most waterproof socks, have a layered construction. You’ve … Read more
A cyclist who was killed in a road traffic collision in Somerset is believed to have lost control of his bike following a touch of wheels with another rider as the group he was in slowed down due to an approaching car, a coroner’s inquest has heard.Matthew John Reeves, aged 26, was pronounced dead by … Read more
The 2022 UCI WorldTour racing season really kicks off this weekend for the women with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday – and here you’ll find a definitive list of bikes you can expect to see these talented professionals smashing it on in races.> Bikes of the 2022 Men’s Pro PelotonSome of the women’s WorldTour teams are … Read more
Indoor training app Zwift has banned a user who exposed a hack that allows riders to change their weight within a race, thus gaining a potentially unfair advantage over fellow racers. Zwift maintains that the user raised the issue incorrectly, which led to the 30-day ban.Incorrectly entering a bodyweight that is lower than your actual weight … Read more
The snapped handlebar that resulted in Australian rider Alex Porter smashing into the boards of the velodrome at the Tokyo Olympic Games was caused by inadequate design specifications supplied to the manufacturer and a failure to conduct adequate fatigue testing in the lead-up to use in competition, according to a new report.You might remember that the … Read more
Folding bike maker Brompton Bicycle has unveiled plans for a new eco-friendly factory and headquarters complex in Ashford, Kent that will help it move towards doubling its capacity to more than 200,000 bikes a year.The company aims to open the new facility in 2027, moving away from west London where it opened its first factory from two … Read more
