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Strava’s new Edit Map Visibility provides greater privacy control
Fitness tracking app Strava has updated its Privacy Zones feature, bringing out its new Edit Map Visibility functionality to give greater privacy control for its users.Previously Privacy Zones could be created generated to hide up to 1 mile from the start/end at a specific location by entering an address or GPS coordinate, and then selecting … Read more
Bike at bedtime: Orbea Orca Aero M20 Team
The spotting of a new Orbea aero road bike – possibly a new Orca Aero – being raced at the Vuelta a España got us thinking about the rest of the range from the Basque/Spanish brand, so here’s a quick look at the last Orca Aero that we reviewed.If Orbea is indeed updating the Orca Aero, … Read more
Gore Ardent Fade Bib Shorts Men’s
Gore’s Ardent Fade bib shorts are good all-round performers, with a nice fit and a comfortable pad. They’re also the ideal complement to the Fade jersey I’ve also been testing.Sharing the same design cues as the Fade jersey, the Ardent Fade shorts are clearly designed to be matched up with the top. With the white … Read more
Vuelta Stage 4: Fabio Jakobsen wins stage a year on from horror crash
Fabio Jakobsen of Deceuninck-Quick Step has won Stage 4 of the Vuelta a Espana, a year on from the horrific crash at the Tour of Poland last year that almost cost him his life.On a tough finish in Molina de Aragon, the 24-year-old former Dutch national champion came round Arnaud Demare of Groupama-FDJ to win, … Read more
Sussex Police responds to allegation that close pass videos submitted to it are not properly investigated
Sussex Police insist that videos of close passes and similar examples of poor driving does get investigated properly, saying that “When the public take the time to provide footage to us, we take the time to review the footage.” This is following our story earlier this month about a local cyclist who submitted five videos to … Read more
Galibier Regale Ultralight Jersey
The Galibier Regale Ultralight Jersey is an incredibly thin design intended for warmer days and, of course, indoor trainer service during the darker months. I’ve been impressed by its comfort, durability and lack of compromise, especially at the pockets, which are deep and stretchy yet surprisingly secure, and the price is very appealing.Galibier says its … Read more
Police release distressing video after drug driver crashes at 60mph into child cycling in bike lane
Police have released distressing footage of the build-up and aftermath of a crash in which a drug driver left a six-year-old child who was riding his bike on a dedicated off-road cycle lane with serious injuries after hitting him at 60mph in a 30mph zone.The family of Noah Herring, now aged seven and who is … Read more
Rapha book “celebrates the stories of black cyclists”
Rapha has published a new book called Desire Discrimination Determination – Black Champions in Cycling that’s said to be a collection of international and historical stories of the black athlete experience in competitive cycling.2021 Rapha Black Champions in Cycling – 5 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“Written by Dr Marlon Moncrieffe, this book is set to make a … Read more
