Sidi’s Shot 2 Road Cycling shoes are the latest addition to the Italian brand’s performance collection and oh wow, do they perform well. Sidi took a second shot at its top-of-the-line road racing shoe with a complete redesign. There are upgraded tension dials, an updated C-Boost SRS sole that offers a greater range of cleat … Read more
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has refused to reinstate the emergency cycle lanes on Kensington High Street in a decision condemned by Labour councillors as “completely bonkers”, while the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has called on Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to intervene.The lanes, one on either … Read more
Over the last few years, using a power meter to measure your training effort has become more and more popular. Power meters have become cheaper as new manufacturers have entered the fray and there are more tools available to help you train with power. With credible power meters now available for as little as £224, … Read more
A drunk driver who crashed into a cyclist while four-and-a-half times over the legal limit for alcohol then fled the scene was on bail for a previous drink-driving offence, a court has heard.The cyclist sustanined injuries including a broken leg when she was struck behind by Sonal Shah, who was driving a Land Rover Freelander, near Steyning, … Read more
They’re a category that hasn’t had much love in the last few years, but touring bikes might be the most versatile machines around. Here’s why your next bike should be a touring bike. Designed for carrying significant amounts of stuff for long distances, touring bikes are the pack mules of cycling Robust frames and wheels, … Read more
Mark Cavendish crashed out of contention on the final cobblestone sector of Belgian semi-classic Nokere Koerse this afternoon. In a separate crash minutes later, his teammate Jannik Steimle went down and at first appeared to be seriously injured at the side of the road. Deceuninck-Quick-Step has now confirmed Steimle has suffered a separated shoulder, fractured rib and concussions, but is expected to make a … Read more
The Topeak Nano Torquebox X is a very compactly storable addition to your on-bike tool kit, turning any 5mm hex into a 2-6Nm torque tool. Presented in a sturdy box with five of the most-common bit sizes, it should see you right for most trailside repairs.If you don’t own a torque tool compact enough to take on … Read more
All but two of the stage towns in England and Scotland have been announced for September’s Tour of Britain, with two further stages taking place entirely in Wales still to be announced, subject to COVID-19 restrictions.> Discover some of the best British road climbs on komootThe race is scheduled to return after last year’s cancellation … Read more
