“The position has not changed”: Canary Islands refuse to host 2026 Vuelta a España if rebranded Israeli team takes part

The Canary Islands has refused to host the finale of next year’s Vuelta a España if the team currently known as Israel-Premier Tech are invited, despite the team changing its name and nationality.Spanish newspaper AS reported that “the position of the Gran Canaria Island Council has not changed” due to the continued ownership of the team by Israeli-Canadian billionaire … Read more

Corima 45R wheelset

The Corima 45R wheelset sits in the sweet spot between all-around road performance and long-distance comfort. With a 45mm profile, a decently usable 22mm internal width, and a new ratchet hub system that’s slightly different to the norm, they’re built to deliver aerodynamic stability, stiffness, and the option to run a wide range of tyres – … Read more

Tom Ritchey spent 40 years “thinking about how to make the ultimate bike”, and claims all new Septimer Break-Away is the result

The new Ritchey Septimer Frameset is Tom Ritchey’s latest All-Road bike design, brought to life following a “40-year journey to the ultimate bike”… some big claims, then!  The Septimer features Ritchey’s innovative Break-Away system, that allows the frame to separated into two pieces for easier travelling, particularly when using its bespoke travel case. Both the frame and fork are made … Read more

Ergon GP3 Evo grips

The Ergon GP3 Evo grips bring the brand’s comfort-focused offering into a sleeker, more eco-friendly package. With redesigned bar ends, they’re a solid upgrade for riders looking to improve hand comfort and control on flat-bar bikes. They’re primarily intended for commuters, tourers and e-bike riders.Ergon says the GP3 Evo grips deliver enhanced ergonomics and reduced … Read more

“It’s like a motorway”: Furious residents blame bike lane for speeding drivers using their road as cut-through, as former councillor claims “people can’t get off their drives”

A row over a cycle lane in Bolton has spilled into the local press, angry residents insistent that a new cycle lane is the cause of rat-running motorists using their street as a cut through and making the route “like a motorway”.Residents of Lord Street in Farnworth, near Bolton, took to the local newspaper The Bolton News with complaints and … Read more