As a double Olympic gold medallist and four-time world champion in the keirin, arguably track cycling’s most frenetic, dangerous event, Sir Chris Hoy is no stranger to hitting the deck hard.But the sprint legend has revealed that he recently suffered the “worst crash” he’s ever experienced in his 43 years riding a bike, leaving him … Read more
There’s premium kit, and then there’s Q36.5. The Italian brand’s obsessive focus on fabric technology and marginal gains puts it firmly in the ‘no compromises’ category. With a price tag of £300, the Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Bib Tights certainly have a lot to live up to, but after several long rides across the rolling, unpredictable … Read more
Factor has officially unveiled what it calls “the fastest UCI-legal road bike in the world”, the new One being a claimed 22% faster than the Specialized Tarmac SL8, and 8% faster than Factor’s own Ostro VAM 2.0. We all know that brands are forever declaring their bike the fastest ever, so we’ll come back to … Read more
MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martín had his limited edition Pinarello stolen by a thief dressed as his team mechanic.The incident occurred during the Valencia Grand Prix when Martín’s bike was stored in his motorhome. Spanish police say a 44-year-old man, who has since been arrested, gained access to the racing paddock by dressing in KTM team kit.In disguise, the … Read more
Campaigners have been lobbying the government to establish clear targets on active travel in line with other long-term transport strategies.More than 50 groups – including British Cycling, Cycling UK and the British Medical Association – have signed a letter calling for the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, to “move from good intentions to a clear, long-term, fully … Read more
The Selle Italia SLR 3D Carbon is the Italian outfit’s new range-topper – and it’s a super-classy saddle with a correspondingly high price. It’s the lightest 3D printed saddle we’ve tested, and one of the most expensive ‘non-custom’ saddles out there. It is a terrific piece of engineering with movie-star good looks, though whether it … Read more
Retro cycling brand Prendas Ciclismo, along with premium and custom brand Shutt Velo Rapide, have announced a return to profit for the 2025 financial year.Cycling Brands Ltd, which owns both online brands, said the year-on-year growth was down to the “strong identities, loyal customers and a reputation for service that has carried us through the … Read more
