The CHPT3 Most Days Performance Jersey is a good looking top that works well in mid to cool temperatures – and on most days – though breathability isn’t as good as some competitors.CHPT3 (ex-racer David Millar’s brand) has traditionally focused on collaborations, but in recent years has begun creating its own kit. The Most Days … Read more
Volkswagen Group’s CEO has said that cars will only be acceptable in towns and cities in future if space is also made available for people on bikes.In a post on LinkedIn, Herbert Diess – who last month described “a car used for private or business purposes” as “one of the world’s worst-utilised assets” – also … Read more
Alpecin-Fenix professional cyclist Alexandar Richardson has spoken of the frightening moment he was targeted by a gang of moped riders in Richmond Park yesterday who knocked him off his bike, dragged him along for 100 metres, then threatened him with a machete as they stole it.The 31-year-old, who earlier this week rode the Belgian one-day … Read more
If you’re spending £160 on a pair of bibshorts you might, quite rightly, expect a perfect finish. But while the Le Col Pro Bib Shorts are a good racy fit with a chamois that makes day-long rides comfortable, the finish leaves a lot to be desired.The front panel is reasonably long, with wide bibs that … Read more
The Metropolitan Police Service has confirmed that cyclists in Richmond Park are not subject to speed limits – but has also underlined that action can be taken against people riding irresponsibly and putting others in danger.The confirmation follows a statement published last week by the Royal Parks, which manages the popular southwest London beauty spot, … Read more
Specialized has a new Crux, the first redesign of its popular cyclocross race bike in years, and the 2022 model has changed its tune a little. In comes a bunch of tube shapes that were heavily influenced by Specialized’s superlight Aethos road bike, space for whopping 47mm tyres and a new focus on performance gravel … Read more
Specialized is claiming that the redesigned Crux cyclocross bike is now the world’s lightest gravel bike with the S-Works Red eTap AXS build coming in at 7.25kg with 38mm Pathfinder tyres. There’s clearance for 47mm rubber and that, combined with a geometry that isn’t too dissimilar to the old Crux, also makes this ideal for … Read more
The Sundried Power Sports Bra is a stylish, medium support design that provides a secure yet comfy fit, with well-thought-out ventilation holes for breathability where most needed. It also has removable padding for a personalised fit. All this for a price that’s half that of the cycling brand competition.Made from a 90% polyamide, 10% spandex … Read more
