The Akaso 360 Action Camera is a technological marvel that captures a 360-degree video of your rides, but comes in at a lower price than its competitors. It lacks the feature set of more expensive rivals, but it offers a fun perspective and it’s useful for commutes.360 cameras have gone from being a bit of … Read more
Talk about Tour de France folklore and it won’t be long before the topic of Alpe d’Huez comes up. It’s one of the most renowned climbs ever to feature in the race, and this year sees two Alpe d’Huez finishes, one on Stage 19 – the traditional route including the famous 21 hairpins – and … Read more
In one of the more bizarre cycling-related political rows of recent years, a Turkish governor has been sacked following widespread backlash over his decision to wear Lycra cycling kit – at events promoting cycling.Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, governor of the north-eastern Ardahan province, was dismissed last week by presidential decree signed by Turkey’s resident Recep Tayyip … Read more
Sometimes we might miss the occasional interesting new bike story in our inbox when the bike in question doesn’t particularly stand out aesthetically… well, German innovator Silverback has made quite sure that won’t happen with the release of its very unique SilverRider gravel bike series, a machine it claims could “redefine” the category thanks to … Read more
UAE Team Emirates has confirmed that they will not take legal action against the road rage driver who caused Brandon McNulty to crash shortly before the start of Tuesday’s Tour de France time trial in Évian-les-Bains.McNulty, who escaped without sustaining any injuries in the crash, posted a photo of the motorist’s car on social media, … Read more
The Coast Optics Nita XL glasses offer tonnes of coverage, excellent comfort and appreciable fog resistance in an environmentally-friendly package. These are without a doubt some of the best riding shades currently on the market, especially at this price.Coast Optics Nita XL – Technical detailsBrainchild of a pair of Brits based in Whistler, Coast Optics … Read more
The Van Rysel Taaien photochromic cycling glasses might not suit all faces, and they lack some features, but their nigh-on indestructible build and quick-reacting lenses make them a pair of specs that’ll likely see you through a lifetime of cycling.Here’s a thought: are sunglasses getting taller to reflect the fact that we consume content vertically … Read more
Rest days at the Tour de France have long been a source of fascination for cycling fans. Those two brief intermissions breaking up three weeks of racing have evolved from the days of Jacques Anquetil eating steak and sipping red wine to the casual coffee rides and carefully curated social media content of the 2020s … Read more
For the last 26 years, professional race bikes have been restricted to a minimum weight of 6.8kg (14.99lb), a rule implemented by the UCI largely to ensure the safety and robustness of bikes used at the top level of professional racing. Bike tech has come on a lot since then, and there are now plenty … Read more
