The 2021 Tour de France has been a blast but it’s now over, and so here are the bikes that have been ridden to victory on every stage.Main image: ASO/Charly LopezStage 1: Julian Alaphilippe, Deceuninck–Quick-Step, Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 2021 Julian Alaphilippe Specialized Tarmac SL7 – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Julian Alaphilippe won Stage … Read more
Other than watching some gripping opening stages of the Tour, we managed to sneak in some miles testing some snazzy new wheels and gear. Here’s the cream of the crop this week…Pro Griffon Performance Saddle£179.99With a flat side profile and rounded rear the Griffon is designed for those less flexible who tend shift on the … Read more
Tim Merlier of Alpecin-Fenix has won Stage 3 of the Tour de France in Pontivy, a crash a couple of hundred metres from the line taking out Lotto-Soudal’s Caleb Ewan and Bora Hansgrohe’s Peter Sagan.Merlier’s team-mate Mathieu van der Poel retains the overall lead after a day marred by crashes – one, early on involving Geraint … Read more
A High Court judge has today rejected a legal challenge to low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) introduced last year in the London Borough of Lambeth, ruling that the council acted in line with regulations governing their implementation and that they did not discriminate against people with disabilities.The case had been brought, with the backing of the … Read more
The Rapha Men’s Explore Lightweight Gilet is good at keeping the wind off, fits very comfortably, and scrunches down so well you never need ride without it. The big, loose armholes can flap noisily at speed, though, and the price is high. > Buy this online hereThis gilet is really nicely made – the stitching … Read more
Take a residential road that has cars parked on one side, add a cyclist and an impatient driver in a 4×4 and you have a recipe for one of the more common types of close pass – and that’s what we’re serving up today in our Near Miss of the Day feature. It was filmed using a … Read more
The 7mesh Skyline Women’s Jersey is comfortable and fast wicking, intended to offer a race-orientated fit, while its ample storage will appeal to those enjoying long days in the saddle. However, even with quality construction and faultless finishing, £200 is an eye-watering amount to pay when there are alternatives offering comparable performance for significantly less.7mesh … Read more
The Abus Urban-I 3.0 MIPS helmet offers a lot of useful features, top-notch safety tech and a choice of colours and sizes. The narrow fit won’t suit every head though, and you are paying the MIPS premium.Touted by Abus as ‘one of the best-known urban helmets in Germany and Europe,’ the Urban-I is now in … Read more
