Jumbo-Visma’s Tom Dumoulin is to take an indefinite break from cycling. The 2017 Giro d’Italia winner says he is considering whether to continue as a professional racer.A team statement today announced: “Tom Dumoulin has left the training camp of Team Jumbo-Visma to consider his cycling future at home. The rider won’t participate in races for … Read more
Dr Richard Freeman was driven by ambition and prepared to put others at risk, a medical tribunal heard on Friday. Summing up the General Medical Council’s case against the former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor, Simon Jackson QC accused him of being a liar and a risk-taker who had planned to dope a rider.The … Read more
When winter arrives in full force, we certainly know about it and many of us will put our nice bike away until the weather gets better again. In the UK, that can be a very long wait indeed.Some people like to while away most of the winter indoors on the turbo trainer. And in some … Read more
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) plans to construct a permanent “high-quality” cycle lane in Shoreham on a road where its cabinet member for highways recently concluded that a popular pop-up cycle lane should be removed.The segregated lane on Upper Shoreham Road was reported in November to have as much as tripled cycling levels without impacting … Read more
The Lezyne Flow Bottle 750 is a cheap and cheerful bottle that remains leak free. It doesn’t stain or retain unwanted flavours, but the restrictive nozzle isn’t the best for those who prefer big gulps.Lezyne’s Flow bottles are available in two sizes – 600ml or 750ml – and in two colours. I’ve been using this … Read more
The SKS S-Guard is a small but surprisingly effective mudguard that will help keep your back dry. It’s cheap, easy to fit (mostly) and solid in use, but it won’t fit all saddles and is showing signs of early wear after multiple fittings.This style of quick-fit mudguard is designed to fit directly onto the saddle … Read more
If you want to carry on cycling through the cold winter months, it pays to get properly wrapped up, and keeping your legs insulated is essential if you want to ride in any sort of comfort. Whether you’re commuting every day, heading out for a training ride after work, or joining the weekly club run, here’s … Read more
KISS — Keep It Simple, Stupid. There’s a lot to be said for simplicity, and one way to make a bike’s transmission simpler is to ditch the usual pair of chainrings and get by with just one. Here’s a rundown of our pick of the best 1x bikes for road, gravel and cyclocross. With just one … Read more
Sportful’s Wool Woman 16 Socks offer decent winter comfort and warmth, providing a level of insulation for colder days that is surprising given their low bulk. They are rather pricey though.Pulling the socks on, they have the usual softness you’d expect from merino, but are far from the cosiest I’ve worn. Comparing them with something … Read more
