If you’re keen to get into road cycling, for the fun of zooming round the lanes, for fitness or as a quick and cheap way to get to work, it is possible to decent road bikes under £550. In fact, we’ve found a few bargains starting from around £300, proving you really don’t need to … Read more
Topeak takes a different approach with its Prepstand ZX by doing away with the clamp. It works fine for basic maintenance and cleaning, plus it’s compact, very portable and easy to use, but inevitably it’s not as secure for more serious work – and it’s still quite expensive.This stand feels and looks classy; the build … Read more
Mark Cavendish has said he has ‘nothing to prove’ after making an ‘amateur mistake’ in Nokere Koerse. The 35-year-old Deceuninck – Quick-Step rider was in the main group of favourites with six kilometres to go before he crashed on the final cobbled sector. Speaking in an interview with Sporza, he said: “Ah it was my own fault… I just caught … Read more
A takeaway owner has claimed a new bike lane will ‘decimate’ his burger bar business. David Amos, 66, owner of Mr D’s takeaway in Bath claimed the new scheme was ‘unnecessary’ and ‘ill-conceived’.He also alleged that the cycle lane would prevent motorists from pulling over and allowing ambulances to drive past. Somerset Live report that the planned cycle track along the Upper Bristol Road … Read more
A cyclist has revealed how a seizure brought on during a bike ride led to the discovery of two brain tumours.51-year-old Steve Ryder was training for a charity event when he collapsed while riding.Mr Ryder, from Stainland, Calderdale was subsequently diagnosed with two secondary brain tumours and two bleeds on his brain, with the treatment leading to … Read more
The L39ION of LA cycling team have unveiled their ‘disruptive’ 2021 team kit from their California training camp.Team manager and multiple US National Champion, Justin Williams explained that the design was partly inspired by one of Zwift’s most iconic features – volcanoes. The kit is the result of a design collaboration between the LA based team, Zwift and Rapha.Speaking at the launch, Williams, said: … Read more
Enervit Sport Maltodextrin powder mixes with 500ml of water to provide 50g of carbohydrates, and a few bottles give a noticeable boost in energy over long rides. At £1.11 per serving it stacks up pretty well against the competition, especially if you dislike the sweetness of most energy drinks.Unusually for an energy drink, Maltodextrin is … Read more
A cycling lane has been criticised by riders who say it is five times narrower than it should be. A council spokesperson said it was ‘unfortunate’ that the ‘appropriate’ cycle path width could not always be achieved on some roads, Bolton News reports. Horwich Cycling Club President Dave Headon said that the ‘path’ is less than the 44cm width of the handlebars on his bike … Read more
The ETC Snug Cycling Hoodie is a good idea, but in reality it traps too much heat yet lets in cold draughts, rides up when you’re in the saddle, and has huge gaps in its rain defences. It’s also quite poorly finished and, disappointingly, is no better for even gentle cycling than various bits of … Read more
