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Clip of ‘male Karen’ cyclist who told disabled rider his adapted trike wasn’t allowed on trail goes viral
A disabled US cyclist has urged people “to be more kind to each other”, after sharing a clip of a confrontation with a mountain biker who told him that he wasn’t allowed to use his adapted trike on a trail. After the clip went viral, the mountain biker was dubbed “the male Karen” by some on … Read more
Tour de France Stage 15: Tadej Pogacar wins, Primoz Roglic second on the Grand Colombier
Primoz Roglic of Jumbo Visma finished second to fellow Slovenian Tadej Pogacar on the first ever Tour de France summit finish on the Grand Colombier in the Jura mountains, on a day when rival Nairo Quintana of Arkea-Samsic was distanced by over 4 minutes and defending champion Egan Bernal of Ineos Grenadiers lost more than 7 minutes.Jumbo-Visma … Read more
Torq Hydration Sachets
Each Torq Hydration Sachet makes one 500ml drink, and it’s the same stuff found in the big Torq Hydration Drink (540g) bags – which means it’s very effective and avoids the sickly sweetness of many rivals. These sachets are very convenient for racers, travellers, or those in a rush, but you’re paying a fair bit … Read more
“I’m ready to fight”: Kevin Reza, the only black cyclist at this year’s Tour de France, wants cycling to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement
While other sports have seen their stars front campaigns and ‘take the knee’ in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, nothing of the sort has happened at professional cycling’s biggest event – and now Kevin Reza, the only black rider competing at the Tour de France this year, is keen to see cycling show solidarity … Read more
Updated: Halfords driver ‘removed number plate’ to get through Low Traffic Neighbourhood street without detection
Updated: Footage has emerged of a Halfords Autocentre vehicle driving past a planter on a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) street, with the driver allegedly removing the front number plate to avoid detection from cameras. Halfords have now said the driver has been taken off the road*. So yesterday a @Halfords_uk driver removed the number plate on his van so he … Read more
Tru-Tension BananaSlip Tungsten Wet Lube
The Tru-Tension BananaSlip Tungsten Wet Lube marries low friction with longevity and cleanliness, and does it with less faff than ceramic blends. However, at £10 for 50ml, it seriously needs to be special – and while it is, it’s a marginal gain over considerably cheaper options.BananaSlip’s blend of biodegradable oils contains tungsten disulphide, originally developed … Read more
Tour de France Stage 14: Team Sunweb do it again as Soren Kragh Andersen wins in Lyon (+ highlights)
Team Sunweb put in a masterclass performance at the Tour de France this afternoon as Soren Kragh Andersen won Stage 14 of the race in Lyon.An explosive finale with two short but tough climbs in the closing kilometres saw riders including Team Sunweb’s Tiesj Benoot, Julian Alaphilippe of Deceuninck-Quick Step and even Egan Bernal of … Read more
Team boss lauds Romain Bardet’s “admirable courage” – but should someone have stopped Frenchman riding to stage finish with concussion?
AG2R La Mondiale team boss, Vincent Lavenu, has lauded Romain Bardet’s “admirable courage” after he “fought like a lion” to finish after crashing midway through Stage 13 of the Tour de France. The French rider later pulled out of the race having been diagnosed with concussion. Footage showed him trying to stand up in the … Read more