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Patrick Lefevere says Sam Bennett returning to Bora is like ‘women who return home after domestic abuse’

Deceuninck-QuickStep boss Patrick Lefevere has said that Sam Bennett returning to Bora-Hansgrohe is like a ‘woman who still returns home after domestic abuse’.The 66-year-old made the astonishing comments in his latest column in Het Nieuwsblad.The appalling remarks were made as Lefevere compared the mental fortitude of a number of riders he had worked with in the past, to those … Read more

Prime Comfort Bar Tape

The Prime Comfort Bar Tape is an excellent way to add a little more comfort to your road bike, while also getting a boost in grip. The tape wraps easily, is perfectly grippy in dry and wet conditions, comes with good finishing bits and seems to be lasting well. The gel back makes re-wrapping easy … Read more

BMX racer Connor Fields out of ICU after suffering brain bleed in horror crash at Tokyo Olympics

American BMX racer Connor Fields suffered a brain bleed during a horror crash in Friday’s Olympic event but he has now been moved out of intensive care, his team confirmed on Saturday. Fields went down hard in a first-corner crash during the semi-final runs and was treated by the side of the circuit before being rushed to … Read more

Cyclists to be given “carte blanche to go sailing through red lights,” apparently … except they’re not

Cyclists are to be given “carte blanche to go sailing through red lights” under forthcoming changes to the Highway Code unveiled today. Except they’re not. But it’s an example of how some parts of the mainstream media seek to portray a tribalism among road users that simply does not exist.Transport secretary Grant Shapps’ announcement today … Read more

Megmeister Women’s Drynamo Cycle Sleeveless Baselayer

The Megmeister Women’s Drynamo Cycle Sleeveless Baselayer has minimal seams, wonderfully comfortable raw cut edges throughout, and wicks sweat away swiftly. The price is a little high but it’s an excellent summer-weight baselayer that’ll serve you well as you push on the pace in the heat.The Drynamo is made from a blend of 44% polypropylene … Read more

Cycle safety in focus as Highway Code changes revealed, including setting out hierarchy of road users

An updated edition of the Highway Code to be published in the Autumn will see the introduction of a hierarchy of road users, as well as setting out guidance to motorists on issues such as safe passing distances and speeds when overtaking cyclists.People on bikes will also have priority at junctions when travelling straight ahead, … Read more

Adidas’ radical-looking 3D CMPT glasses are super-light… and super-pricey

Adidas Eyewear has unveiled its new 3D printed performance sunnies with a one-piece frame that weighs in at a featherlight 20g, so the brand claims.2021 Adidas 3D CMPT 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The new 3D CMPT frame has been manufactured with the newest generation of 3D printers and in partnership with Marcolin Group, “using a … Read more

Canyon updates the race winning Infinite for 2022

Pro Discover Team Seat Bag

The Pro Discover Team Seat Bag has got a lot going for it: it fits onto the bike quickly and is easily adjustable, the capacity is ideal, and it’s impressively waterproof. But that price of £150 is hard to swallow.At first I thought it might be a typo, but no, it really is £150. Which … Read more

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