British Cycling is to receive £35,429,000 to fund its World Class Programme for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic cycle. The 12 per cent rise comes as UK Sport has reduced funding for a number of other major sports, stressing that greater diversity and ‘winning the right way’ were key considerations when making allocations.The BBC … Read more
Mixing style with performance, the Stolen Goat Hump Day ThermoLite socks are quick wicking and surprisingly thin for their warmth. Durability is questionable, though, and the design has several small issue.> Buy these online hereRising 15cm from the shoe line in what Stolen Goat calls a ‘crew cut,’ these socks are constructed from a lightweight … Read more
*UPDATE: As we expected Matt smashed his challenge, completing the required 500km plus a tad extra for good measure in under 19 hours on Christmas Eve! Matt Page festive 500 non-stop on Strava (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)And to prove unequivocally that it happened, the ride in all its glory has been uploaded to Strava of course. Matt … Read more
On paper, the Magicshine Seemee 100 rear light is less powerful and feature laden than its 180 and 200-lumen siblings. However, in the real world I reckon it hits the sweet spot when balancing power and economy.While less powerful than its siblings, there are common similarities. The 100 also features ‘braking’ technology and a sensor that … Read more
The truck driver who killed five US cyclists last week had methamphetamine in his system, according to prosecutors. Jordan Barson told Nevada Highway Patrol troopers he didn’t remember crashing into the group of cyclists on US Highway 95, and he must have fallen asleep at the wheel.Around 18 cyclists were travelling together when the crash … Read more
A Bradford on Avon cyclist says the creation of a new cycle lane has resulted in her becoming the subject of regular abuse from drivers. Caroline Tassell says the two-way pop-up lane on Winsley Road is not wide enough and full of leaves, but by refusing to use it she is drawing the ire of … Read more
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) has halved the four-year ban on Russia for state-sponsored doping offences and told the country’s athletes they can compete at next year’s Olympics wearing kit with the word Russia on. The head of the US Anti Doping Agency (Usada), Travis Tygart, was among those to criticise the decision, … Read more
Free-to-use virtual cycling platform RGT Cycling has introduced Racing Parameters, a function that allows you to create your own race formats, and host and compete in time trials and elimination events.Virtual cycling races on the platform have up until now stuck to a basic road race setup, featuring a mass start where first across the … Read more
The Craft Adv Long Sleeve Jersey is warm, comfortable and extremely well made. It’s an excellent midlayer for winter rides, but versatile as an outer for cool autumn/spring time thanks to decent rear pockets and reflective patches.This jersey feels particularly well put together, with neat stitching all over, comfortable overlocked seams and thick fabrics that … Read more
