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Maxxis Rambler HYPR-X EXO 700×45
The Maxxis Rambler is the company’s most popular gravel tyre and it’s available in a huge range of sizes and builds for 700C wheels, as well as for 27.5in and 650B too. Maxxis says these new Ramblers with the recently launched HYPR-X tread compound have improved traction and lower rolling resistance, and in my experience … Read more
London Naked Bike Ride hires more security, but denies measure due to increased hostility towards nude cyclists
The organisers of the London Naked Bike Ride have responded to reports about increased security at next year’s event, stating that the measure is not due to more hostility towards nude cyclists and insisting it is unrelated to an assault at the Colchester World Naked Bike Ride event this summer which saw a motorcyclist punch a naked … Read more
Man with “generalised hatred of cyclists” arrested on suspicion of firing shots at group ride in Italy after shocking footage went viral
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firing two shots at a group of cyclists from the S.C. Padovani Polo Cherry Bank team, whilst they were training in northern Italy.Police suspect that the motorist was annoyed at having to overtake cyclists, and displayed what they described as motivated by a “generalised hatred of … Read more
“A mistake has consequences, and I’m paying for them”: Pro cyclist “kicked off team” and pauses cycling career over dangerous bunny-hopping video
In an Instagram post, a pro cyclist who was captured on video bunny-hopping across a lane divider before a blind bend says that he has been dismissed by his team. 28-year-old Kiko Galván, who rode for Equipo Kern Pharma, said he “made a mistake. A mistake has consequences, and I’m paying for them.” The incident happened on L’Arrabassada, a notoriously … Read more
Santini Alpha Insulated Jacket
The Santini Alpha Insulated Jacket is an incredibly cosy but lightweight windproof jacket for when the temperature is in single figures, it’s dry and the breeze is biting from the north. A mix of Polartec Alpha and Power Wool fabrics keeps the windward warm and leeward breathable, and pleasingly long sleeves and a high collar … Read more
The present and future of cutting-edge cycling clothing — from waterproofing to 3D-printing, here’s everything you need to know about your gear in 2026 and beyond
Speaking to leaders from across a wide range of brands, in this article we’ll explore everything from waterproofing, to breathability, chamois pads, 3D printing, carbon fibre, graphene, recycled fabrics and coming technologies. This is the bleeding edge of the present, and the future of cycling clothing. This feature has been one of the most interesting deep-dives … Read more
Pearson On & On Race
The Pearson On & On Race is a gravel bike designed for getting a shift on, and it really does – on the road and off. With 45mm of tyre clearance and ‘roadie-esque’ geometry it’s focused on speed and performance, with a lightweight and very stiff frameset and some aero attributes, finished off with some … Read more