While teams like Deceuninck Quick-Step and UAE are moving to tube-type clinchers and tubeless tyres for road races, Pirelli has released a new tubular tyre that the riders of Team Bike Exchange, including Britain’s Simon Yates, will be riding at the upcoming Giro d’Italia. Priced at £99.90 for a single tyre, these ain’t cheap either. > Review: … Read more
A cyclist in Spain’s Valencian Community region has died after swallowing a bee, with medics believing he may have suffered an allergic reaction after the insect stung him.The incident happened on Sunday morning when the cyclist, a 59-year-old man from Algemesí, was out on a group ride with friends, reports Las Provincias.The group was riding near … Read more
Tactic Sports’ Hard Day Long Sleeve Jersey is a slim-fitting, fleecy layer that works very well for spring and autumn days. The sleeves are a great length and the stretchy, well-cut cuff design helps when pairing with short cuffed-gloves. I found the high neck a little tight, though, and there’s no top garage on the … Read more
Police have confirmed that an horrific “medieval” style trap placed on a popular mountain biking trail near Newcastle-upon-Tyne has been removed, with social media users expressing concern that someone could have been seriously injured or even killed by the obstacle.The picture of the trap, placed on the Powerline Trail at Chopwell Wood, appears to have … Read more
A police department in the US state of Pennsylvania has been heavily criticised on social media for rolling out a portal that enables people to upload photos and videos of young cyclists alleged to be riding antisocially by pulling wheelies and weaving through motor traffic.The portal, hosted on the Bucks County page of the Crimewatch … Read more
Zwifters can ride with Ineos Grenadiers pro riders for an Around the World series on May 1 with 10 one-hour long rides to celebrate a new partnership between the British WorldTour team and the virtual indoor platform Zwift.Ineos Grenadiers has announced Zwift as its new official virtual training community partner.> Buyer’s advice: 12 of the … Read more
Chainless drivetrain concept Driven has split off from its parent company CeramicSpeed, and is now a new standalone startup called Driven Technologies. Inc. with Jason Smith (Chief Technology Officer of CeramicSpeed) as CEO. The ultra-low friction drivetrain is still under development but is seeking outside financial support from seed investors to bring the product to … Read more
Bontrager’s BackRack Deluxe is a smart and capable rear rack with integrated MIK technology, meaning that compatible rear bags can clip solidly and securely into place. Simply as a rack, though, the finish is a bit delicate and it can be a faff to fit.The rack is apparently both clever and easy to fit. The clever … Read more
