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Mark Cavendish’s Specialized S-Works race bikes : 2014 Venge vs 2021 Tarmac SL7
Many in cycling thought Mark Cavendish’s incredible career was going to fizzle out, with some winless years before he eventually wasn’t able to secure a contract. That scenario nearly came true, but thanks to a one-year deal with Deceuninck Quick-Step and an incredible victory on stage four of the 2021 Tour de France to mark his 31st TDF … Read more
Rivelo Lanterne Women’s Jacket
The Rivelo Lanterne Women’s Jacket offers decent protection against cold winds without causing you to instantly boil in the bag. However, its unique glow properties aren’t so impressive, and it may struggle to compete with some brighter, more reliable high-vis tops. It doesn’t have to be pigeon-holed into night-time use or low light conditions, but … Read more
“Difficult but not impossible” for Vincenzo Nibali to race Giro d’Italia after operation on broken wrist
Trek Segafredo general manager Luca Guercilena is hopeful that Vincenzo Nibali will ride next month’s Giro d’Italia following surgery for a fractured wrist sustained in a training crash yesterday, saying it will be a “difficult but not impossible” challenge for the two time champion to take to the start of the race in Turin on … Read more
17 bikes equipped with SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupsets, from Specialized, Trek, Boardman & more
We’re gradually getting details through of complete bikes equipped with SRAM’s new Rival eTap AXS groupset; here are the first ones we’ve heard about…SRAM introduces Rival eTap AXS groupset: find out what you need to know + videoSpecializedSpecialized is offering several bikes equipped with SRAM Rival eTap AXS: 2021 Specialized TARMAC-SL7-COMP-TLTNT-BLK-LTSIL_HERO (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Tarmac SL7 … Read more
Gogglebox star gets TikTok ban for cyclist crash prank
One of the stars of Channel 4’s Gogglebox programme has received a ban from social media platform TikTok after posting a prank video of a cyclist being thrown over the bonnet of a car.Tom Malone Jr appeared on the BAFTA-winning reality TV programme from 2014-20, along with his parents and siblings who continue to feature … Read more
Trek announces “fastest Bontrager Aeolus wheels ever”
Trek’s Bontrager brand has expanded its Aeolus range with its “fastest wheels ever”, the outgoing XXX models replaced by RSL51, 62 and 75 wheels. The Aeolus Pro 51 is also added, taking the same rim shape as the RSL model and sporting a slightly friendlier price. It’s tubeless clinchers only now for the pro riders.Jasper Stuyven’s … Read more
Panaracer Race D Evo 4 tyre
The Panaracer Race D Evo 4 is described by its maker as an ultra-durable road race tyre. I found them a bit snug to fit on some wheels, and they aren’t tubeless compatible, but if you are after a fast-rolling, grippy road tyre with decent protection then the Race D is an excellent choice.First up, … Read more
Edinburgh bus driver sacked after knocking cyclist off bike loses unfair dismissal case
An Edinburgh bus driver who was sacked after he crashed into a cyclist, resulting in the rider needing hospital treatment has lost a claim for unfair dismissal.Employment tribunal judge Amanda Jones ruled that Lothian Buses (the respondent) “had followed a fair procedure” in sacking Sam Beech (the claimant) following the incident, which happened on Leith … Read more