The S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 is one of the latest top-end offerings from Specialized that now focuses just as much on aerodynamics as it does on weight – or lack of it. The frameset has seen various tweaks over its predecessor, and when paired with aero components like the handlebar and wheels makes the … Read more
Italy’s elite men’s road championship is being raced today without any riders from Team Ineos after the UCI WorldTour outfit announced yesterday that one of its riders, Leonardo Basso, had tested positive for the coronavirus.The team said that the 26 year old “has been and remains asymptomatic” and that the withdrawal of its three other … Read more
Tru-Tension Cycle Snow Foam is a waterless detailer, designed to allow quick and convenient sprucing of lightly soiled bikes. Saving time and indeed mess, I’ve tended to apply ours in the garage, but it won’t betray clandestine fettling if you’ve got busy in the kitchen. However, we’re talking light, filmy grime – it can’t tackle … Read more
The Topeak Mini P20 multitool features everything a rider will likely ever need at the roadside. It has a premium feel and a very durable build, but as with most tools this compact, heavily recessed bolts are a challenge. It’s also more accurate to call this a 17 tool device, even if it has 20 … Read more
West Midlands Police has released CCTV images of four men they want to speak to after a cyclist was left fatally injured following a road traffic collision.59-year-old Andell Goulbourne, a volunteer charity worker, was hit by a motorist driving a grey BMW M135i as he was riding along Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, at 11.15pm on … Read more
A motorist’s dashcam has captured footage of the moment the moment a 15-year-old boy was pushed off his bike by a man in a passing car. The same man then reportedly did the same thing to the boy’s friend.The Metro reports that the boy was riding along Sheep House Lane, in Rivington, near Bolton, at … Read more
Several councils around the UK have seen fit to put up signs discouraging people from cycling in response to the coronavirus crisis. This is despite the fact there would be no obvious benefit in most cases while also contradicting the government’s firm position that cycling is to be encouraged.On yesterday’s live blog, we highlighted a … Read more
I set out to find out how difficult it would be to build a deep-section carbon disc-brake road wheelset. Before we jump into my first ride review, make sure you head over to watch part 1, where I actually build the wheels. Plenty of mistakes were made and I had cut my own hair at … Read more
World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) London say that scammers have been emailing would-be participants about a secret ride. The group emphasises that there will be no ride this year due to concerns about COVID-19.Commenting on the notion of a ‘secret’ ride, a spokesperson said: “It is fake. There is no ride in 2020. Supporters should … Read more
