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TV surgeon and cyclist killed after collision with motorist in Essex
A surgeon famous for appearing on the Channel 5 programme Botched Up Bodies has been named as the cyclist killed after a collision with a motorist in Braintree earlier this month.Niall Kirkpatrick, a specialist in craniofacial surgery and head and neck reconstruction, was killed after a driver collided with him on the Fairstead Road on the … Read more
I’m not cycling’s Novak Djokovic: Greg Van Avermaet defends plan to delay Covid-19 booster
Former Olympic road race champion Greg Van Avermaet has defended his decision to delay receiving a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, after Spanish media labelled the Belgian rider “cycling’s Novak Djokovic”.Unlike the controversial tennis star, Van Avermaet received two doses of the vaccine last year. However, speaking at his AG2R Citroën team’s media day … Read more
Canyon launches all-new Endurace CF and updates AL model
Images: Tino PohlmannCanyon has expanded its Endurace family with the all-new CF and an updated version of the AL, with a “stiffer, more precise fork” and upgraded bottom bracket, as it aims to meet the demand of newcomers discovering cycling by “raising the bar for quality at more affordable price points”. 2022 Canyon_Endurace_AL_6_Credit_Tino_Pohlmann_7 (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
ArmaUrto Impact Pro Base Layer Elite
The ArmaUrto Impact Pro Base Layer Elite offers protection to your elbows and shoulders in the event of a crash. The ARMA padding is claimed to absorb 80 per cent of impacts as well as reducing road rash and hence reducing time off the bike. I found it comfortable to wear, not hampering my performance, … Read more
Gore Ambient Jacket Women’s
The Gore Ambient Jacket Women’s is ultra-light, packable and breathable, and offers good protection from the weather. The cut suits performance riding, but it comes up small, even taking into account the ‘slim fit’, and the hem gripper isn’t very effective.The Ambient jacket is designed with performance riding in mind, with its low weight, compact … Read more
SRAM acquires GPS computer brand Hammerhead
SRAM has acquired US cycling tech company Hammerhead, maker of the Karoo 2 cycling computer. Hammerhead will join SRAM’s portfolio of brands that includes RockShox suspension, Zipp wheels and handlebars, TIME Sport pedals, TRUVATIV bars and cranks, and Quarq power technology.SRAM also offers a huge range of groupset components under its own brand name, of course, … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 700, Ineos Grenadiers training camp edition: Overtaking motorist narrowly misses Egan Bernal and Richard Carapaz
It’s often said that cycling is the most egalitarian sport in the world. As the old cliché goes, you can’t just lace up your boots and have a kickabout on the pitch at Wembley, but you can (in theory anyway) ride on the exact same roads as Tour de France winners. But here’s the rub … Read more
Nopinz Endurance Roubaix Leg Warmers
The Nopinz Endurance Roubaix Leg Warmers are warm, well shaped and the hydrophobic coating copes well in wet conditions. The gripper and durability of the reflective barcode could be improved, but they’re very good at keeping your legs happy on cold starts.I tested the leg warmers in temperatures ranging from around 2-12°C, as well as … Read more