As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, one of the few things that has become clear is that individual cases of the disease can have wildly different outcomes. Of course, there is the stark and tragic disparity between those who die of COVID and asymptomatic carriers who don’t even know they have it; but for cyclists and … Read more
Specialized revealed an updated Diverge gravel bike range earlier in the year – a range that includes Future Shock 2.0 front-end suspension, a revamped geometry, greater tyre clearance, and storage inside the down tube. It’s one of the most innovative lineups we’ve seen in 2020. 2020 Specialized Diverge Pro – Futureshock (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Like … Read more
A woman who sustained a brain injury after she was hit by a racing cyclist as she crossed the road while attending the London Nocturne as a spectator three years ago has won compensation from the company that provided marshals for the event.Alice Carvill-White, from New Cross, south east London, was knocked unconscious when the rider … Read more
Designed for dry days and mild to cool temperatures, Castelli’s Velocissima Women’s Bibtights perform well and look stylish. However, although the fabric is super-soft and comfortable, it isn’t proving very durable (and it’s not at all water repellent), and the pad isn’t as supportive as some.While these are some of the most comfortable tights I … Read more
A cyclist who was twice spotted by a police officers pulling wheelies in a pedestrianised part of Norwich city centre has been fined a total of £100 for dangerous cycling.Aiden Orton, aged 24, pleaded guilty at Norwich Magistrates’ Court yesterday to the offences, committed on 5 October and 1 November this year, reports the Eastern … Read more
A cyclist who got an action camera as a present last Christmas eventually decided to put it on his bike in July after a number of near misses – and in the course of the month filmed several pieces of poor driving that he submitted to the police, all of which bar one resulted in … Read more
Bianchi has introduced a new full-carbon gravel bike called the Arcadex that will sit in the range alongside the existing aluminium alloy Impulso Allroad.2021 Bianchi Arcadex studio – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Bianchi says that the Arcadex frameset has been aerodynamically optimised, featuring like deep-section fork legs, dropped seatstays, and an internal seatpost clamp. No … Read more
Full Speed Ahead (FSA) has updated its Gossamer alloy chainset, and is now offering it with new crank arm length options which go as short as 145mm – while Vision has released the Metron TFE Pro Clip-on Extensions, that have been tried and tested with race-winning success in the pro peloton. But boy are they pricey…Starting as short as 145mm, there … Read more
