UK Sport failed to investigate anonymous information about the behaviour of Shane Sutton provided to it in 2016. Arguing that it is not a regulator, the body instead forwarded the allegations to British Cycling’s then CEO, Ian Drake, who showed the email to Sutton.The Guardian reports that detailed claims about Sutton were sent to UK … Read more
Rod Ellingworth is to leave his role as team principal at Bahrain McLaren after just one year. The departure of the former British Cycling and Team Sky coach comes ahead of the team’s change to Bahrain Victorious next year following McLaren’s announcement that it is withdrawing from the sport.Speaking last year, Ellingworth said that he … Read more
Celebrating Rapha and Canyon’s continuing partnership, the brands have collaborated to release a special-edition disc brake Ultimate that is available exclusively to members of the Rapha Cycling Club.> Video first ride review: Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2 Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc RCC 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Ultimate is Canyon’s all-round race bike, that combines … Read more
It takes a bit of getting used to, but spend time with the Kinekt Suspension Stem and it brings some welcome relief on rough roads and tracks, especially if the distances you like to ride are on the long side. Weight weenies may baulk at the weight, though.While you can tame the ride comfort of … Read more
Rim brakes are cool, ok? We’re glad you agree. Tonight we’re looking back to the 2017 Men’s Junior Cyclocross World Championships. Niche, we know, but it is a race that British cyclocross fans will recall as the moment that Tom Pidcock really made a name for himself.Enough about the race, we are here to look … Read more
The Lezyne Super Drive 1600XXL packs some impressive illumination power into a high-quality package that can be switched easily between bikes. That’s useful as this is more than bright enough for travelling at high speed on unlit lanes or even venturing off-road. The Smart Connect feature allows for pairing with compatible Lezyne rear lights, and … Read more
A ‘Save The Lane’ protest will be held outside Kensington Town Hall this evening against the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea’s plans to rip out emergency cycle lanes on Kensington High Street – but, on a day when Mayor of London Sadiq Khan accused the council of making “a knee-jerk response” to opponents of … Read more
Borrowing the same frame technology that you’ll find in the bikes that the pros are using, Specialized has developed possibly the coolest balance bike we’ve ever seen, the Hotwalk Carbon. It has a carbon frame and carbon wheels as the name suggests, proper kid-sized bars and grips, along with special tyres that all adds up, Specialized claims, to … Read more
Company founder and former pro Iris Slappendel has created the Iris Women’s Signature Winter Bib Tight Light to answer your needs for all but the coldest conditions. Soft, stretchy, warm and pliable, with a great chamois and easy-to-use buckle system for toilet breaks, these are a well-designed and high-quality pair of tights at a decent … Read more
