Former professional cyclist Chris Anker Sørensen has been killed while riding his bike in Belgium following a collision involving a van.The 37-year-old was in Flanders to cover next week’s UCI Road Cycling World Championships for the Danish television channel TV 2.Politiken reports that the fatal crash happened on Havenrandweg-Zuid in Zeebrugge, north of Bruges.The Danish … Read more
One could summarise Vuelta Skelter by simply saying that all of the skills Tim Moore has deployed in his previous travelogues are present and correct. As always, the actual basis of his trips is secondary to his skills as a raconteur in producing another entertaining story, but what has the master of the genre been … Read more
Santini hasn’t gone for extra pockets on its Gravel Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey, focusing instead on a good fit and fabric that’s breathable yet tough enough to cope with the odd trek through the brambles. This jersey is top quality, and decent value for money too.Gravel clothing tends to be about carrying stuff, so we … Read more
While bicycles were popular military tools in the two World Wars and later favoured by the Viet Cong to ferry supplies, their usage has been limited in the 21st century… that could be about to change, with a number of high powered electric bikes including a collab between QuietKat and Jeep being shown off at … Read more
The Assos Assosoires Spring Fall Leg Warmers are quintessential Assos – they’re very good at what they do, and they’re very expensive.The Spring Fall Leg Warmers are Assos’ mid-weight option for milder conditions. They sit between the Leg Foils – which are lighter and for warmer conditions – and the more protective RS warmers.For me, … Read more
It’s a horrifying image that makes you do a double take, as Jack Schofield and his bike are sent flying following a collision with a driver who decided to go the wrong way around a mini roundabout without making basic checks. Jack now wants to raise awareness to improve driving standards around vulnerable road users, explaining … Read more
After a long and harsh two-month lockdown in Vietnam lifted this week, factories including many that are crucial to the bicycle supply chain were allowed to apply to the Vietnamese government for reopening; but with the process expected to take a least a month before production sites are able to open again assuming applications are successful, there are suggestions … Read more
Following a fair bit of back-and-forth, it looks like Mark Cavendish will be racing in Deceuninck–Quick-Step colours next year after team boss Patrick Lefevere says he has reached a financial agreement with the Manxman. What happens after 2022 is still to be determined, with Lefevere suggesting Cavendish could stay with the team in a managerial role. > Full kit wan… that’s … Read more
Delta’s Bike Hook does what it says on the tin (well, powder-coated steel); it’s a hook to hang your bike on. The hook itself is well made, with solid welds and no obvious points of failure, though the rubber sleeve is a weak point. £19.99 is about what I’d expect to pay for something that … Read more
Assos monogramSocks evo8 are great in hot weather; they’re cool, soft, comfortable and look good to boot.Assos has used a blend of polypropylene, elastane, and polyamide to create what is a highly breathable and soft pair of summer socks.> Find your nearest dealer hereThere are two element to the socks: around the ankle they’re thicker … Read more
