The UCI has issued a statement clarifying its position about the disqualification of Jan-Willem van Schip from stage three of Baloise Belgium Tour after the Dutch pro used Speeco’s Aero Breakaway Bar (ABB) since we reported the DQ on Saturday.The UCI confirmed in its latest statement that van Schip was disqualified for violating article 2.2.025 … Read more
Another sunny weekend, another case of a cyclist being intimidated by a motorists in London’s Richmond Park – in this instance, a female rider who was beeped loudly by a driver who was about to overtake her, a disconcerting experience for anyone on a bike.The footage was posted online by Twitter user The Department for … Read more
Riding an electric bike isn’t just a question of sitting there and letting the motor do the work – you still have to put the effort in, so not only can you reach new places on rides, you can also reach new heights with your fitness. Here’s how…If fitness is your goal, why not just buy a non-electric … Read more
The Met Manta Mips Aero Road helmet offers a good blend of aero performance and ventilation while integrating Mips protection nicely. It’s a good all-round helmet with a strong leaning towards fast club riders and racers interested in aero performance, but it’s an expensive option.Although practically every helmet brand and its cousin has an aero … Read more
The Oxford Endeavour Gilet Fluo is described as a ‘relaxed fit’, but don’t interpret this as meaning baggy, or just for commuters. The Endeavour is equally at home on a training run, and easy to pack in a jersey pocket.Okay, so it’s a woven rather than laminated polyester which promises to remain breathable, but that … Read more
Kinesis’ GTD v2 makes a strong case for doing away with the old N+1 idea of how many bikes you need (as in, the number you have now plus one…). It’s a frameset that feels light and responsive for those blasts in the sun, but if you want to go long, it’s very comfortable. Wide … Read more
Mark Cavendish could lead Deceuninck-Quick Step’s sprint challenge at the Tour de France, which starts in Brittany a week on Saturday should Sam Bennett not recover from injury in time – although team manager Patrick Lefevere has said that a renegotiation of the 35 year old’s contract would be needed first.The news, revealed by Lefevere … Read more
An amateur cyclist who suffers from tunnel vision and night blindness is aiming to break the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of Britain by bike. Gavin Towers, 44, will be attempting to cycle the 4,802 miles around the British coastline in less than 22 days meaning he will be covering an average of 230 miles … Read more
