If there’s any difference between this jersey and the also ‘limited edition’ Asym Short Sleeved Jersey I tested recently – beyond the graphics, of course – I can’t find it. And that’s a good thing. They’re both very good, slim-fitting tops.It means all the things I appreciated about that top are true of this one, … Read more
The cyclist who was the subject of a police appeal we reported on yesterday after taking the keys from the ignition of a car in Sussex has got in touch to clarify what really happened – including that he handed them into a police station immediately afterwards.The incident happened on the afternoon of Saturday 17 … Read more
Tomorrow sees the start of the 76th edition of the Vuelta a España, with a star-studded cast headed by Primoz Roglic, looking to become the first man since Roberto Heras in 2004 to win three successive editions, and Egan Bernal, who is aiming to become just the eighth rider in history – and at 24, … Read more
Vulpine’s Gravel Shorts are a stylish cycling short made from stretchy ripstop cotton fabric. I’ve enjoyed wearing them on and off the bike, and at £70, they are certainly not the most expensive out there.These are at the casual-shorts-that-also-work-for-cycling end of the spectrum, as opposed to seriously technical shorts that look vaguely normal. They have … Read more
The Nopinz Pro-1 Gilet is an impressive windblocking layer that’s packable into its own rear pockets, of which there are three. It’s a useful layer for cool morning/evening rides thanks to its reflective trims, but while breathability is decent for most efforts, sweat does build up fairly easily around the pockets.A Windstopper front blocks out … Read more
Strava has increased its privacy options for editing map visibility and hiding personal fitness data, as well as enabling users to keep a personal record of how their activity went.Edit Map VisibilityStrava has updated its Privacy Zones feature, bringing out its new Edit Map Visibility functionality to give greater privacy control for its users over … Read more
Footage of a crash at the Tour of Denmark yesterday caused by a bike that apparently made its own way across the road without a rider has reignited suspicions on social media about the use of concealed motors in the peloton.The Danish rider Martin Toft Madsen of the BHS-PL Beton Bornholm team had to abandon … Read more
The Smith Shift MAG sunglasses are a two-lens model with a more subtly curved profile than traditional wraparound models, which may be a better fit for people with flatter face profiles. Optical quality and overall performance are top notch, but that’s no less than I’d expect from this end of the market.These are unisex, with … Read more
