When the Tour de France hits the high mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees, there is always, no matter the situation in the race, a crackle of excitement and anticipation. Where will the big favourites attack? Will a yellow jersey contender unexpectedly crack? And when will an inebriated, sunburnt spectator, invariably dressed as a giant … Read more
With Canyon unveiling its drop bar Exceed just an hour or two ago, today is a huge day for mountain bikes with curly bars… which won’t exactly go down well with many. General distaste for new things aside, US brand Obed has thrown its hat into the drop-bar ring with its TTR, a bike that … Read more
Covering over 3,000km in just three weeks, Tour de France riders can’t afford to overlook saddle comfort; it’s a crucial part of surviving the race. We’ve taken a closer look at what the pros (or their sponsors) actually think are the best saddles to keep their bums comfy through every kilometre. 06/07/2026 – Tour de France 2026 … Read more
Electric bikes could soon become a lot more salty thanks to a £4.65 million funding injection for Taisan, a Cambridge-based company using sodium-ion technology to create what it claims are safer, more sustainable, and cheaper batteries.As concerns about e-bike fires caused by lithium-ion batteries continue to ramp up across the UK, Taisan’s proprietary formula removes … Read more
Designed for adventurous riders, the Quoc Gran Tourer III straddles the line between performance-oriented fit and style, and the practicalities of bikepacking and gravel riding. While its dial isn’t the best, and the design might not suit everyone, it’s a distinctive shoe that remains comfortable on longer, warmer rides.DesignThe Gran Tourer IIIs boast a design … Read more
Since the drama of the Leadville 100 last year, which saw the use of drop bar mountain bikes only to be banned by the event organisers shortly after, drop bar mountain bikes have been something of a curiosity which, let’s be honest, weren’t terribly well accepted. However, Canyon believes that there’s method behind the madness … Read more
The 2026 Tour de France may only be five days old (though trying tell that to us hardy souls covering the race), but there has been no shortage of talking points. We’ve been treated to a spectacular Catalan start, a new, intriguing kind of team time trial, and soaring temperatures which have triggered yet another … Read more
We all know the feeling. It’s a horrible wet day and you’re walking along the pavement when you spot a huge puddle on the road, just as a bus or lorry or stupidly sized SUV and its oblivious driver approaches. You instinctively try to jump back out of harm’s way, but it’s no use. Your … Read more
Cyclists across the world will recognise the name Argon 18 as a bike brand that makes cutting edge race machines for track riders, time trialists, and road cyclists. Argon 18 is among the first choices for anybody looking for absolute top-tier performance; if there is a fraction of a watt to be eked out via … Read more
