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Meglio Lacrosse Massage Ball
The Meglio Lacrosse Massage Ball refreshes the parts other self-myofascial release equipment cannot reach. If a foam roller is a tank that crushes out tight spots, a massage ball is a sniper that targets specific ‘trigger points’ and takes them out one by one.A lot of athletes use massage balls and foam rollers. Both basically … Read more
Adam Yates joins Ineos Grenadiers, twin Simon stays with Mitchelton-Scott
Adam Yates has signed for Ineos Grenadiers on a two-year deal starting in January, with the announcement made the day after it was confirmed that his twin brother Simon had extended his contract with Mitchelton Scott.The twins from Bury, aged 29, both turned pro with the Australian UCI WorldTour team in 2014.Adam – fourth overall … Read more
Torq Hydration Drink (540g)
Torq Hydration Electrolyte Drink – formerly known as Torq Hypotonic – provides 30 500ml servings containing five electrolytes and 15g of carbohydrate, and comes in a choice of three flavours. It avoids the excessive sweetness of many competitors and the price works out very well, but the bags are difficult to reseal between uses.On hot days – … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 459: A close pass that bucks the usual trends
Here’s a Near Miss of the Day video that bucks some of the trends we usually see – with a motorist who doesn’t overtake a cyclist despite the fact there is approaching traffic, and doesn’t overtake him through roadworks.Instead, the driver waits until they are through the roadworks, and the road is clear – and … Read more
Jail for South Wales drug driver who crashed into group of cyclists
A drug driver who crashed into a group of cyclists in South Wales, causing two of them life-changing injuries, has been jailed for two years and eight months after pleading guilty to two counts of causing serious injury through dangerous driving.Cardiff Crown Court heard that Jason Morgan, aged 48 and from Merthyr Tydfil, was more … Read more
Factor launch lighter, fully integrated O2 VAM – Chris Froome’s 2021 Tour de France bike?
Factor bikes have announced updates to its O2 VAM lightweight climbing bike with a claimed weight saving that brings an unpainted 54cm disc frame down to 677g. There’s also a new front end that sees the cables follow the 2021 trend of being routed down through the headtube for a claimed aero gain.Factor has been … Read more
Rapha Pro Team Frameless Glasses
Rapha’s Pro Team Frameless Sunglasses are comfortable and clear, with a great field of view. This pink/blue lens option is great for overcast days and the frame is secure, though the lenses’ chamfered edges create a visible line that some may find spoils the frameless design.This frameless design gives a mostly unobstructed field of view … Read more
