Online cycling/running platform Zwift has unveiled the first map within its new Makuri Islands world. The Yumezi map is inspired by Japanese culture and is available for Zwifters to ride before the virtual cycling platform hosts the first-ever official Olympic Virtual Series ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.2021 Zwift Yumezi map 1 (Image Credit: … Read more
Bat Chain Lube, in common with most waxes I’ve used over the years, requires a surgically clean transmission and several hours’ curing time. However, the flow rate is more predictable than most, so the lion’s share goes on the chain not the garage floor, and durability and cleanliness are better than I’ve come to expect.> … Read more
The Royal Parks has been accused of having “lost the plot” after reacting to yesterday’s launch of trial electric scooter hire schemes by banning them from the green spaces it looks after – including Richmond Park, where campaigners have been urging for motor vehicles to be banned.> Controversial Richmond Park Code of Conduct for cyclists … Read more
Cycling UK has teamed up with OS Maps to challenge cyclists to undertake an overnight bikepacking adventure out in the open at least once a month over the next year.The initiative is aimed at helping people enjoy the outdoors through encouraging bikepacking and wild camping while fostering a culture of conservation.Whether sleeping under a bivi … Read more
Moscow-based composite component brand Bjorn has launched the “lightest 3D printed pad saddle” at a claimed weight of just 140g. This is over 25% lighter than the Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror Saddle (193g).> Video: How to choose the correct saddle for you and your ridingBjorn Setka saddle (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Designed by Bjorn together with Carbon Inc – … Read more
We asked you to share your best routes with us on komoot for the chance to win a top-of-the-range Garmin Edge 1030… and you didn’t disappoint, with plenty of epic routes uploaded. Unfortunately we couldn’t pick ’em all, so here’s our shortlist of routes from which the winning three will eventually be chosen. If any … Read more
New for 2021, the Vitus ZX-1 Evo CRS Di2 is a very impressive bike. In fact, I’d say it is better than that… it’s an absolute rocket ship! Excellent stiffness levels, awesome handling, real world aerodynamic benefits and a spec list that defies the price. What more could you want?Three years ago we reviewed the ZX1, … Read more
The leader of Edinburgh City Council is being investigated by an ethical standards in public life watchdog after sharing a tweet of a cyclist injured by a wire stretched across a popular cycle route.Sharing a tweet linked to an STV report about the incident in March, SNP councillor Adam McVey said: “Those spewing a poisonous … Read more
