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
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
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
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
Bioracer’s Epic Women’s Bibshorts are ideal for long days in the saddle thanks to a quality chamois and a comfortable, no-squeeze fit around the thighs. The unique Bibzip feature aids quick comfort breaks, though it might not be to everyone’s liking.Bioracer is known for producing kit that’s reliant on a huge amount of research. Much … Read more
Almost two thirds of people believe cyclists should be required to have third-party liability insurance, according to a new survey.Unsurprisingly, the sentiment is much stronger among motorists, 68 per cent of whom told YouGov that they support the idea, than it is among commuting cyclists, just 33 per cent of whom agreed, reports the local … Read more
Grand Tour winners on the pitch as Ineos Grenadiers launch in Nice (+ video)Grand Tour winners on the pitch as Ineos Grenadiers launch Ineos rolls out its stars from other sports as team’s new kit and bike officially unveiled As shows of strength of corporate support for sport go, this evening’s official launch of the Ineos Grenadiers … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a motorist who was on his phone making a very close pass, at speed, on a cyclist in Wiltshire – but police have refused to accept the footage because the incident did not result in a collision.The rider, Josh, said that “Wiltshire Police have … Read more
