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Bike at Bedtime: have a look at Basso’s new Palta II gravel bike
Italy’s Basso has updated its Palta gravel bike with an amended geometry and several new features designed to add speed, comfort, and versatility.> Check out the original Basso Palta here. Basso has made slight adjustments to the Palta’s geometry rather than wholesale changes. The head tube has been lengthened a touch, the idea being to eliminate the need for … Read more
Murder probe launched in France after bikepacking cyclist killed in savage attack
Police in France have opened a murder investigation after a Spanish cyclist on a bikepacking trip was killed following a savage attack in the Ardèche on a long-distance cycle route, the Via Rhona, which runs from Switzerland to Spain.The victim, a 28-year-old man from the Canary Islands believed to be named Roberto, was discovered with … Read more
Wilier unveils high-end Rave SLR in both road and gravel builds
Wilier has launched a new top-end range of Rave SLR bikes that are available in both road and gravel builds. These bikes don’t tread on the toes of the brand’s existing Filante SLR and the 0 SLR road race bikes, but Wilier says that, depending on the configuration, they are perfect for both all-road riding … Read more
NVPA Short/Sleeve Jersey
The NVPA Short/Sleeve Jersey is a race-orientated top ideal for fast warm rides, thanks to varied materials and a figure hugging-fit that makes the most of its wicking capabilities. The branding might be a little ‘in your face’ for some, but you can’t knock the performance.NVPA (Neon Velo Performance Apparel) says the Short/Sleeve Jersey ‘is … Read more
Rapha switches updated Logo collection to organic cotton fibres
Rapha has announced that it is now making its Logo casual (off-bike) clothing collection – available today in new colours – from organic cotton fibres as part of its drive towards improving the environmental impact of its range. Like many other brands in cycling – such as Trek, which released its first Sustainability Report back in the … Read more
Alex Dowsett confirms plans to reclaim UCI Hour record
Alex Dowsett has confirmed that he will attempt to break Victor Campenaerts’ UCI Hour Record next month, with the Israel Start-Up Nation rider taking to the same track at Aguascalientes in Mexico on 3 November where the Belgian set the current benchmark of 55.089 kilometres in April 2019.The British rider previously held the record for five … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 643: Police officer pulls out on cyclist
One of the more niche sub-genres in our Near Miss of the Day series comprises incidents in which the perpetrator is a police officer – there’s some examples here –and it’s always a bit of a head-scratcher given that they tend to be better trained than the average driver as well as being, you know, the people … Read more
Café du Cycliste and 66°North team up for new clothing collection
French cycling brand Café du Cycliste has teamed up with Icelandic outdoor clothing specialist 66°North to produce a limited-edition collection of technical gear designed for winter conditions.If you’ve ever ridden in Iceland, you’ll know that there are a helluva lot of gravel/non-asphalt roads and the two brands describe the clothing as being “built for exceptional resilience” … Read more
Giro Privateer Lace shoes
Giro’s Privateer Lace shoes are really comfortable and robust, with cosy padding to cosset your feet, a sole that has just enough flex for walking while still being stiff under pedalling and, of course, laces so you can really fine-tune the fit.The Privateers are nominally mountain bike gear, but actually lend themselves extremely well to … Read more