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Bradley Wiggins rates TT positions of the peloton in build up to Giro d’Italia stage 14 time trial
As an Olympic time trial champion, Tour de France winner and former Hour Record holder, Sir Bradley Wiggins certainly knows a thing or two about the humble TT. Ahead of today’s stage 14 time trial, that was won convincingly by Filippo Ganna, Wiggo gave his thoughts on some aero set-ups of a number of riders… and not all of … Read more
RideLondon-Surrey 100: Surrey County Council withdraws support beyond 2021, despite majority wanting sportive to continue
Surrey County Council (SCC) has reiterated that it doesn’t intend to host the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey (PRLS) 100 mile sportive event in 2022 and beyond, confirming it will only support a shorter event next year. SCC says this is because a survey revealed “a significant proportion of respondents were strongly opposed to the event”, despite a majority of 58% agreeing that they would support the continuation … Read more
Banksy claims new artwork next to broken bike, and takes pop at Government ‘reskilling’ poster
A mural depicting a hula-hooping girl that appeared outside a Nottingham beauty salon earlier this week has been claimed by Banksy. Taking to Instagram today to confirm the rumours, the world-famous graffiti artist says his next job “could be in bicycle repair”, noting the bike with its back wheel missing in front of the artwork. 7 of the best urban … Read more
Shocking video of light truck driver ramming cyclist off bike sparks ‘debate’ online
When a cyclist is viciously assaulted by a driver for legally travelling on a road, you’d think it would be pretty cut and dry who is to blame… unfortunately that doesn’t appear to be the case with the shocking clip below, after a tabloid suggested the cyclist may be at fault for not riding in “the proper cycle … Read more
KranX Pro Chain Extractor (8 – 12 Speed)
The KranX Pro Chain Extractor is well made and solid, if a little weighty and rough around the edges. The body is machined from steel bar, the rubber-covered handle is comfortable and it produces easily-modulated torque for hassle-free chain cutting.> Buy this online here> Find your nearest dealer hereThe KranX Pro Chain Extractor arrives cable-tied … Read more
Specialized Road Tube Spool With Tube And Cartridge
Specialized’s Road Tube Spool With Tube and Cartridge is a neat way to carry the essentials you need for changing an inner tube following a flat.> Find your nearest dealer here> Buy this online hereHere’s what you get: CO2 inflator head Presta inner tube 60mm stem 16g CO2 threaded cartridge Double-ended SWAT tyre lever The … Read more
Rider association makes safety proposals and delivers scathing assessment of UCI race judges’ competence
The pro riders’ association, the CPA, this week met with the UCI discuss a series of safety proposals in the wake of a series of serious incidents at races this season. Focusing on a number of areas, the group’s safety plan also offered a withering assessment of race judges which it says are often, “not … Read more
