Next year’s Tour de Yorkshire has been cancelled, with the four0day race not now due to return until 2022 due to uncertainty caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which had already forced this year’s race to be scrapped.The decision, announced by Welcome to Yorkshire and Tour de France owners ASO, who organise the event in … Read more
More than two thirds of road users in the UK support a ban on cyclists wearing headphones while riding their bikes, according to a new survey conducted among 35,000 road users across 32 countries worldwide – with a British road safety charity describing them as “the ultimate distraction.”The E-Survey of Road Users’ Attitudes (ESRA), whose … Read more
Rapha says that the limited edition collection “honours the era when professional cycling first looked to the future, embraced new technology, and transformed itself beyond all recognition.”The range consists of three designs, the Coureur, Sonic and Futuro, with Rapha aiming to remind you of particular times in cycling when bikes were heavier, and racers didn’t … Read more
The DeFeet Slipstream Strada overshoes add useful warmth on cold rides, feel thick and tough, and keep your shoes lovely and clean. They’re neither windproof nor waterproof, and they don’t claim to be, but that does limit their usefulness a fair bit – you can still get wet, chilly feet with these. They’re tough to … Read more
Decathlon has announced a new gravel bike that it says is the most comfortable bike it has ever made. With the GRVL900 featuring a Dedacciai titanium frame, a full carbon fork, Shimano GRX 600 groupset and Fulcrum RR900 wheels for £2,499.99, it certainly seems like a decent amount of bike for the money.> Decathlon’s 2020 road … Read more
A top coach at British Cycling has been sacked with immediate effect due to gross misconduct including what the governing body has described as a “long term pattern of inappropriate relationships with riders.”Sportsmail reports that the decision to terminate podium sprint coach Kevin Stewart’s contract was taken by performance director Stephen Park.Stewart, who competed for … Read more
Brrrr! It’s only the second week of November, and when heading out on rides first thing there’s already a light covering of frost coating the countryside. As beautiful as this may be, with Lockdown 2.0 now underway group rides are off again. Riding alone (or with those in your household/support bubble) or with one person from … Read more
Helmet safety brand Mips has announced new Finite Element Analysis (FEA) that it says could cut the testing phase of helmets by modelling how different designs would perform under rotational impact tests. Mips says that this could also cut costs while also increasing safety.Developing helmets is, Mips says, a demanding task with many uncertainties. This … Read more
Indoor fitness brand Peloton has announced a “broad, multi-year” collaboration with Grammy Award-winning singer and entrepreneur Beyoncé, initially focusing on the current Homecoming season at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the United States.>When ads backfire – what went wrong with THAT Peloton spot?The partnership sees the multi-million selling pop star, whom Peloton says … Read more
The new City Apparel AW20 Collection from Brompton and Endura promises to pack “style, performance and protection” with its waterproof jackets, gilets and gloves.Brompton says the collection contains “hassle-free yet stylish active commuter clothing” that should serve riders well when making trips across town. The range is also designed to fit seamlessly with life off … Read more
