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Bike at Bedtime – Jakob Fuglsang’s 2013 Tour de France Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4
Go back to 2013 and race bikes were all about low weight, high stiffness and dialled handling. There wasn’t much in the way of aero on Jakob Fuglsang’s S-Works Tarmac SL4 and this one will please the purists. Astana – Jakob Fuglsang_s Specialized Tarmac SL4 05 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) While the current S-Works Tarmac … Read more
F1 ace Fernando Alonso reportedly sustains “multiple fractures” after he was hit by driver while cycling
Fernando Alonso, the former world champion Formula 1 racing driver, has reportedly sustained suspected multiple fractures after he was hit by a driver while riding his bike in Switzerland.La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the crash happened near Lugano, which lies between Lake Maggiore and Lake Como in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Canton Ticino, just across the border … Read more
Magicshine Helmet Mount 2021
The Magicshine Helmet Mount is angle-adjustable and gets the job done, but how successfully it manages it – and with what level of faff – depends a fair bit on your helmet. The strap design needs a rethink, too.For this to work, you need either a helmet with a vent along its centre line (so … Read more
Cyclist hit head-on by driver on wrong side of road says police declined to investigate footage (+ video)
The West Midlands Police Traffic Unit say that they were “falsely” identified in making a decision they were not involved in after footage emerged on Twitter of a cyclist being hit head-on by a driver who was on the wrong side of the road, with the rider saying in his post that he had submitted … Read more
Transport for London announces trial upgrade to key south London cycle route
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a trial upgrade to the key CS7 cycle route between Oval and Elephant & Castle, as well as proposed changes to the A23 from Oval to Streatham, to create a safe bike route for the thousands of south Londoners taking to two wheels during the pandemic.Consultations have been opened … Read more
Assos Women’s Ultraz Winter LS Skin Layer
The Assos Women’s Ultraz Winter LS Skin Layer is top notch in every aspect – fit, comfort, warmth and moisture management, and durability looks to be good too. Its price tag is also on the top notch. But this isn’t an everyday baselayer, it’s designed for ‘your coldest rides’ and ‘the most challenging winter conditions’. … Read more
Parental anger as Zwift deletes children’s accounts
Zwift is facing an angry reaction from parents of children using the virtual cycling platform, who have now had their accounts and achievements deleted after the company required guardians to provide updated consent forms to comply with laws aimed at safeguarding youngsters online – although it appears that in many cases, the email notifying the … Read more
Getting Started with Komoot
If you’re a cyclist that likes to explore new areas then Komoot is a great tool to help you do just that. Let’s take a closer look at how to get set up on the platform and create your first route.If you’re not familiar with Komoot then it’s an app that lets you find, plan, … Read more
Goodyear updates Ultra-High Performance Road and All-Terrain tyres, adds tan sidewall options
Goodyear has launched new tan sidewalls options and updated the featured technology of its Ultra High-Performance and High-Performance road collections, and its All-Terrain off-road range.2021 Goodyear Eagle F1 – Tube Type – Tan (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2021 Goodyear Eagle F1 – Tube Type – Tan The expanded range of Goodyear road tyres now totals 36 variations … Read more