The Rapha Men’s Classic Jersey II is flaunting some new eco-credentials over the previous version, thanks to the inclusion of recycled polyester in the merino blend. Thankfully this hasn’t affected the breathability, fit or comfort its predecessor enjoyed.Tass reviewed the Women’s Classic Jersey II last month, and to be honest I could have saved myself … Read more
Imagine this scenario. You’re zooming down a descent after watching a Tour de France mountain stage, possibly imagining yourself emulating your heroes, when you overcook a bend and end up in a ravine below – and get rescued by two of the biggest names in the sport, four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome, and … Read more
Fast Forward (FFWD) has introduced a new version of its RYOT carbon tubeless-ready wheels in a 77mm depth for time trials and triathlon. This adds to the existing 33mm, 44mm and 55mm options. 2021 FFWD Ryot77 wheels – 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)RYOT77 makes use of what FFWD calls a LAW (Laminar Airflow Wing) Tech aerodynamic … Read more
The new Team Bib Evo from Australian brand MAAP are very much the pinnacle of how a pair of shorts should feel and perform. The fabric delivers excellent levels of stretch and movement with equal amounts of compression which give a cosseting experience, while the 3D pad is sublime. All of this comes at quite … Read more
Science In Sport’s Beta Fuel drink has been used in the biggest professional races, notably by Chris Froome when he went on a long-range attack during stage 19 of the 2018 Giro d’Italia. Now its formula has been updated to increase the amount of carbohydrates athletes can use per hour, says SIS, and is available in … Read more
A cyclist in Southampton says he could have lost an eye after he was hit by an egg thrown from a car travelling at an estimated 30mph one evening last week as he rode home from work.Cycle courier Peter Lever sustained a black eye and swollen face in the incident which happened close to the … Read more
Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates has won a gripping three-way battle on the Col du Portet to win the Queen Stage of this year’s Tour de France, outsprinting Jumbo-Visma’s Jonas Vingegaard and Richard Carapaz of Ineos Grenadiers to take his fifth career stage win in the race.With EF Education-Nippo’s Rigoberto Uran, second this morning, … Read more
How on earth do riders fuel a tough stage of the Tour de France and how do they stay on top of their nutrition for three long weeks? We spoke to James Moran of Science in Sport (SiS) Performance Solutions, who is Ineos Grenadiers’ Performance Nutritionist, to find out. Naturally, you can expect references to SiS products here … Read more
