The Abus StormChaser is an exceptionally comfortable helmet with great ventilation. It’s light, offers lots of adjustment, and all pads and straps can be stripped out for washing – in fact, it gives some of Abus’ own more expensive helmets a serious run for their money. The lack of MIPS or similar at the price … Read more
Josh Quigley, the Scottish round-the-world cyclist who sustained horrific injuries when he was hit by a driver in the United States last year will set out on Sunday to try and break the world record for the North Coast 500.The 28-year-old from Livingston suffered life-threatening injuries including a punctured lung and fractures to 10 ribs, … Read more
West Midlands Police have issued still images of a suspect after a cyclist was stabbed in an attempted bikejacking in the Nechells district of Birmingham last month.The incident happened at the junction of Cato Street North and Nechells Place, close to the Albion Vaults pub on 18 August, according to a Facebook post by Birmingham … Read more
The Bioracer Spitfire Jersey has a bit of an aero theme about it thanks to a close cut and details like the laser cut sleeves. It’s a good quality jersey that’s comfortable to wear and offers decent levels of breathability.The Spitfire is designed as an all-rounder for general riding and racing in mild to warm … Read more
A Derbyshire farmer who reversed into a cyclist on purpose has escaped jail after being handed a suspended sentence and banned from driving for 18 months.Steven Gammon, from Great Longstone, Bakewell, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving today at Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court, reports The Star.The incident happened on 4 August 2019 outside the Peak House pub … Read more
The Topeak Torx Bitkit 9 is as comprehensive as you could want, and features nine strong 1/4in driver bits ranging from T6 to T30. The sizes are etched on and they’re held in a neat little plastic holder that’s robust, secure and yet easy to use. They’re well made and handy, but expensive.A few things … Read more
Miguel Angel Lopez has won the Queen Stage of the Tour de France on the Col de la Loze today, the third highest mountain to have hosted a stage finish of the race, with the Astana rider moving into third place overall.Second place on the stage went to overall leader Primoz Roglic of Jumbo-Visma, who with … Read more
The Showers Pass Tempo No-Show socks stay put and offer plenty of comfort whatever you are up to, but they aren’t the most breathable.Whether it’s an aversion to tan lines or you just fancy that sans-sock triathlete look, the Tempo No-Shows sit discreetly between your foot and shoe without being seen.> Buy these online hereThe … Read more
Given that we haven’t actually gone to the Tour de France this year (again) to take close-up photos of components and annoy the riders until they answer our questions, we thought we’d take a step back and try to answer some of the questions that often get asked when the Tour de France is on, … Read more
