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Vision Metron 6D Integrated Bar and Stem
The Vision Metron 6D, as used by Vision’s sponsored pro teams in the WorldTour, is a super-aero, super-stiff integrated cockpit with a comfortable, ergonomic shape that will reduce drag by a measurable amount compared with a round-profiled bar and separate stem. It’s a lot of money to pay for a handlebar, but if all other … Read more
Sexism row: organiser of Holme Moss Hill Climb accused of saying women “don’t contribute to the sport” in defence of unequal prize pot
An organiser of a West Yorkshire hill climb has been accused of saying that women “don’t contribute to the sport” during a discussion about prize money at the event, when a competitor took issue with the cash sum for the overall top three being greater than the prize for the first three female finishers. Richard Haigh says he … Read more
Arenberg launches RH-1 road helmet with integrated 4K camera on Kickstarter
Arenberg, an Australian cycling apparel brand, has launched itself into the helmet market with a road helmet that features an integrated 4K camera that is claimed to be capable of live streaming footage to their Eye app or directly to YouTube.Arenberg RH-1 5 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Arenberg says that the RH-1 has been in development … Read more
UPDATED: Near Miss of the Day 464: Police take no action on punishment pass – despite vehicle’s registered keeper refusing to disclose who was driving
Police have told a cyclist who submitted a video to them that we featured in our Near Miss of the Day series back in August that they will take no action, despite the registered keeper of the vehicle refusing to disclose the identity of the driver filmed making a very close punishment pass on a … Read more
Giro d’Italia director insists race will reach Milan despite coronavirus crisis
Giro d’Italia race director Mauro Vengni says he is confident the race will conclude as planned in Milan a week on Sunday, despite the peloton being decimated this morning by the departure of the Mitchelton-Scott and Jumbo-Visma teams following positive tests for coronavirus.Mitchelton-Scott had already lost team leader Simon Yates when he pulled out on … Read more
Rapha updates Classic Winter Jacket with Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper fabric
Rapha has given its Classic Winter Jacket a bit of a redesign, changing to Gore’s Infinium Windstopper fabric for cold-weather comfort along with zippered chest ventilation and more reflective patches.We last reviewed the Classic winter jacket back in 2017. The Classic Winter Gore-Tex Jacket switches from Polartec’s Power Shield Pro fabric to a Gore-Tex Infinium … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Scott, Liv, Fidlock and Koo
Those nights are drawing in – and with many of us still working from home, it’s time to bust the lights out for after work rides. We’ll be testing plenty over the coming weeks and months, plus plenty of other stuff to deal with the cold and wet of course… Liv Devote 1 £1,349.002021 Liv Devote 1 – riding … Read more
Lake CX403 CFC Carbon Road Shoe
Lake’s CX 403 shoes are a serious investment but they offer a huge amount of support and stability thanks to their mouldable carbon fibre soles, while kangaroo leather uppers provide a high level of comfort and Boa dials allow you to fine-tune the fit in both directions.Lake’s custom-fit carbon fibre sole is arguably the star … Read more