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
The Lusso Momentum Long Sleeve Jersey is surprisingly warm considering its low bulk, making it ideal for wearing on its own or as part of a layering system. It has everything you want from a winter jersey, at a decent price.Lusso’s Momentum range comprises jerseys (long and short sleeve), gloves, neck gaiters and socks in … Read more
Riccardo Riccò, already serving a 12-year suspension for doping, has now been handed a lifetime ban from cycling by the Italian national anti-doping authorities (NADO).The decision, announced today, does not specify the precise reason for the ban being imposed on the 37-year-old former professional cyclist.However, a report in the Gazzetta dello Sport last week linked … Read more
