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Iris Found Socks
The Iris Found socks are a nice example of technical socks designed specifically for cycling, which can really improve comfort.Where many brands can make quite ‘grandiose’ claims about a simple sock, Iris keeps things relatively simple. But in simplicity comes a great product.> Buy these online hereUsing a ‘high quality yarn blend’, the Found sock is … Read more
Le Col Pro Rain Jacket claims to be “the ultimate rain jacket” with total waterproofing and a close fit
Le Col has launched its Pro Rain Jacket that promises full waterproofing along with a close fit, “keeping you performing at your peak while your competitors waste training days waiting for better weather to come their way.”The British brand says that it used the UK’s famously wet weather to test the new jacket which uses … Read more
Paris-Roubaix cancelled in response to soaring levels of coronavirus
The 2020 edition of Paris-Roubaix – already rescheduled for October 25 from its original date of April 12 – has now been cancelled outright. The decision came after Lille, where the race finishes, was designated a maximum alert area for levels of Covid-19.France is utilising a localised ‘alert’ system that sees strict restrictions imposed in … Read more
Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge tyres
The Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge tyre, in this Endurance casing, redefines how to go fast and far off-road without compromising grip or feel. With a noise-cancelling knob design that works extremely well and a shoulderless cornering feel, it’s like riding a slick on tarmac – it’s that good. You’re paying absolutely top whack for it, though, … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 479: Midnight commute close pass (video includes swearing)
The evenings drawing in inevitably means that we’ll start seeing more submissions to our Near Miss of the Day series that take place in the hours of darkness … but while many of us have been able to enjoy riding in the extended daylight hours in recent months, shift workers commuting to and from their … Read more
Video: Specialized Aethos First Ride Review – How does the world’s lightest disc-brake road bike ride?
No, you’re not looking at an old Specialized Tarmac with disc brakes, this is the Aethos, a brand new road bike from Specialized that is focused on everything apart from racing. I got my hands on this ultra-light bike, if only for a short ride and here are my thoughts about what this bike brings … Read more
Specialized releases Aethos: “the lightest disc brake road bike ever”
Specialized has revealed a new disc brake road bike called the S-Works Aethos which it says is the most technologically advanced model it has made, built around a frame that weighs just 588g (56cm version). The US brand says that it chased ride quality rather than weight in itself, but that its 5.9kg complete bikes … Read more