Tao Geoghegan Hart has won the Giro d’Italia, riding today’s 15.7-kilometre time trial from Cernusco sul Naviglio to Milan’s Piazza Duomo 39 seconds ahead of Team Sunweb’s Jai Hindley, who led the race by just 86/100ths of a second ahead of the final stage, the narrowest margin in the history of the race going into … Read more
Tao Geoghegan Hart of Ineos Grenadiers has said that today is “just another Sunday” – but it’s one that could see him crowned the winner of the 103rd edition of the Giro d’Italia as he goes head to head with Team Sunweb’s Jai Hindley in today’s closing 15.7 kilometre individual time trial in Milan.Just 86 … Read more
A rack bag is a handy addition to any utility/touring setup, and the BTR Waterproof Bike Rack Bag uses a straightforward three-strap attachment and rugged waterproof fabric to create a sturdy, effective and versatile pack.Made from a sturdy fully waterproof fabric – BTR doesn’t say what – this bag is designed to work with any … Read more
The entry-level FLR F-35.III Road Shoes offer a decent amount of comfort and good stiffness for a non-carbon sole. They come up a little on the small side, though, and can take a while to bed in.The shape and therefore fit of the F-35s works well for me on the whole. There is enough width even … Read more
A local news series that features readers’ cars has switched to cycling this week, after a number of cyclists inundated the submission page to be featured with images and details about their bikes instead. The Southern Daily Echo say they had signed over their “weekly platform for petrolheads” to cyclists yesterday, giving readers the opportunity to learn about “their take … Read more
The Goodyear Eagle F1 tubeless tyre grips well whether it’s wet or dry, rolls well and – although slightly heavier than other top-end tubeless options – proves an excellent allrounder thanks to a really airtight carcass and a very competitive price. They’re not the most supple, though, and some of the opposition feel quicker too.Goodyear … Read more
Tao Geoghegan Hart pulled off a remarkable steal to win stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia, with Wilco Kelderman losing the pink jersey and his teammate Jai Hindley now leading the general classification by just tenths of second. It sets up the closest Giro d’Italia and closest Grand Tour battle ever going into tomorrow’s 15.7km time trial on … Read more
While a number of London’s major roads are known by familiar nicknames, the capital’s cycleway network is still a series of letters and digits… so Brompton and the climate charity Possible are inviting the public to think of new monikers to “add personality” to CS2, CS4 et al in the Name Our Lanes competition, launched yesterday. “Surely our capital commuter routes … Read more
As the name suggests, the Rapha Women’s Pro Team Crit Bib Shorts have been designed specifically for crit racing, to be fast but also comfortable. Their high-stretch, lightweight fabrics are aimed at giving riders an aerodynamic advantage, while the reflective logos are bright and eye-catching. They’re a little pricey at £175, but I found them … Read more
