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Tour de France Grand Départ “behind closed doors” say officials as coronavirus concerns grow
Spectators will be banned from climbs unless they arrive on foot by bicycle at this weekend’s Grand Départ of the delayed 107th edition of the Tour de France in Nice, with local officials saying the race will take place effectively “behind closed doors.”The news was confirmed today as organisers ASO face a nightmare scenario with … Read more
East Sussex to scrap half of its planned emergency active travel schemes
East Sussex County Council is set to scrap half the planned cycling and walking schemes, despite receiving more than its originally allocated share of Department for Transport (DfT) emergency active travel funding due to the quality of its proposals.The Argus reports that of the 16 planned schemes for pedestrians and cyclists, council officials have recommended … Read more
Lusso Freya Short Sleeve Jersey
Lusso’s Freya Short Sleeve Jersey is an affordable option that offers comfort and style. It’s not as breathable as some race-orientated alternatives, but sometimes just comfort and style are all that is needed.Lusso continues to design and manufacture great quality, affordable kit in the UK, and the Freya Jersey is no exception.> Buy this online … Read more
Scott updates Foil road bike with internal cable routing
Scott is to launch a new version of its Foil road bike with integrated cable routing for both mechanical and electronic shifting. Scott says that this has been achieved without any compromise to shifting or braking quality, or to front end stiffness. It also says that it is surprisingly easy to change cables and maintain the new design.“The new Foil has the same … Read more
Tour de France Tech 2020: the bikes from every team
The 2020 Tour de France will be contested by 22 teams – the 19 UCI WorldTeams plus three UCI Professional Continental teams (Arkéa–Samsic, B&B Hotels–Vital Concept, and Total Direct Énergie) – and here are the bikes they’ll be riding.We’ll be taking a look at the bike brands, the groupsets and the wheels. The biggest equipment news this year is Movistar ending … Read more
First ride review: Vitus Energie Evo CRS
The cyclocross season is nearly upon us so it’s the perfect time for us to get our hands on the brand new Vitus Energie Evo CRS which has been completely redesigned for 2021. This isn’t a full review, it’s a run through of my initial thoughts and findings. On the whole, they’re very positive.2021 Vitus Energie … Read more
Vitus launches 2021 Energie Evo cyclocross bike with big mud clearance and lower weights
With the cyclocross season fast approaching, Vitus has added to its range of ‘cross bikes with the new Energie Evo, a race-focused bike that has been on a diet while offering massive mud clearances which Vitus says will allow you to go further without needing to change bikes. Vitus also claims that it has worked … Read more
Topeak Mini PT30 multi-tool
The Topeak Mini PT30 is a cracking little tool, bang up to date with modern bike needs. Including an excellent chain breaker and quick-link tool, disc pad spacer, tubeless tyre plug reamer and insertion fork, there are very few road/trailside tasks it won’t master, all in a tiny package.As bikes evolve, the fittings and fixtures … Read more