BMC showed off its Masterpiece road bike at last week’s Rouleur Live show in London, and we have to say that it’s one cool-looking model – as it should be when the frameset alone will set you back €10,500 (around £8,965).Check out our huge gallery of shiny bike tech from Rouleur LiveBMC says that the Masterpiece, … Read more
The Fr3nd Classic T-Shirt is a great casual top that works well on or off the bike. The slim fit is excellent, and it feels incredibly soft on the skin. Breathability is good, and it doesn’t ever get smelly, but it’s not one for high-intensity workouts because of the very slow drying nature of the … Read more
A drugged and drunk hit-and-run driver who told police she had “hit a fox” after running over a cyclist in a hit and run crash in North Yorkshire, despite losing two tyres, a front bumper and smashing her windscreen, has been jailed for five years and two months.Emma Moughan, aged 42, was three times over the drink-driving … Read more
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it… If you are restricted to narrower tyre sizes then the Continental Grand Prix Force and Attack III tyre set is still one of the best you can fit to your bike, as long as you aren’t fussed about running tubeless technology.The Attack and Force tyre combination has been … Read more
A Labour MP has revealed that she had a firework thrown at her by youths as she rode her bike home from Parliament, and has backed a petition calling for their sale to the public to be banned in England and their use confined to licensed public displays.Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate yesterday tabled … Read more
A teenager who crashed into a group of six cyclists in Texas after allegedly ‘rolling coal’ at them has been charged with six counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.Before crashing into the group of cyclists who were training for IronMan Texas, the 16-year-old had reportedly blown at them black smoke on purpose … Read more
Essex highways authorities and police have been urged to tackle road safety as part of RideLondon’s legacy, following news the mass sportive and pro cycling events will visit the county’s roads next year. The UK’s biggest sportive, RideLondon will for the first time partner with Essex County Council, hosting the 100 mile sportive on Sunday 29 … Read more
It is being reported that EF Education-Nippo has sought to end the contract of its outgoing rider Sergio Higuita, after the Colombian was caught using a sponsor-incorrect bike in a video that went viral over the weekend; however it has now been suggested that EF riders were asked to return their Cannondale bikes on 1st … Read more
I can’t verify their aero benefits, but the Nopinz Pro-1 Bib Shorts do offer an impressive performance, a great fit and a chamois that’s comfortable for long distance rides. They’re also great value compared with similar designs.The shorts are made with Nopinz‘ proprietary Speedscalez fabric, which it claims offers ‘outstanding aero performance’, with the surface … Read more
