“New terrain, same philosophy”; the Palta is Basso’s solution for those looking to steer off the constraints of paved roads, while staying faithful to their own traditions and values for the road. Those of quality craftsmanship, long lasting performance and a ride quality that is begging for speed. Just with slight adaptations for the versatile … Read more
Available in three colour options, the (deeeeep breath) Fat Lad At The Back Women’s Fearless Fabulous Female Midweight Thermal Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey (exhale) is a cosy thing made from a soft touch, super-stretchy fabric. While it comes in everything from 34in to 50in chest sizes and is reasonably priced – and wildly styled – the construction … Read more
A number of residents have lodged objections to a planned cycleway in the Forest of Dean. Among the concerns raised about the 5.8km Dean Forest Greenway Project are that it will result in drug-taking, nudity and “incursions into woodland by thrill seekers”.The President of Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club said he believes the planned route, … Read more
Jackets like the dhb Classic Thermal Softshell are incredibly useful – they’re warm yet very breathable and unrestrictive, and work well as either a mid or outer layer. This is all of those things, plus it’s well made, well cut and well priced. Perhaps most vitally, though, it’s also windproof.This is typical of what I’ve … Read more
Mark Schmidt, the German sports doctor at the centre of the Operation Aderlass blood doping investigation, has been jailed for four years and 10 months by a Munich court. The former Gerolsteiner and Milram team doctor was found guilty of 24 counts of using doping methods and two counts of prohibited use of drugs.Operation Aderlass … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden reportedly owns a Peloton – but he may not be able to bring it to the White House for security reasons. “If you really want that Peloton to be secure, you yank out the camera, you yank out the microphone, and you yank out the networking equipment… and you basically have a … Read more
Aluminium is, unfairly in our view, often labelled as a lesser frame material to the fancier-sounding carbon fibre. But that isn’t strictly true and in many cases, a good quality aluminium frame will provide a far nicer riding experience than a cheap carbon frame.You can generally get a lot more for your money when buying … Read more
A Briton living in Germany has complained that Planet X is not removing UK value added tax (VAT) from its prices for EU customers in the wake of Brexit. The initial price quoted on the brand’s website remains the same for customers on the continent, even though there is no UK VAT to be paid … Read more
Hope’s Centre Lock Lockring is easily the most affordable bling upgrade you can make to your bike. Machined here in the UK then hard-anodised in a choice of six colours, for eight quid a go they are great value too.Hope Technology in Lancashire has been churning out beautiful CNC-machined bike parts for years, and its … Read more
