Primoz Roglic has abandoned the Criterium du Dauphiné ahead of today’s concluding stage due to injuries he sustained in a crash yesterday – a day that also saw team-mate Steven Kruijswijk, third overall at last year’s Tour de France, crash out of the race with a dislocated shoulder.Since the UCI WorldTour resumed at the start … Read more
The Alpkit Possum is a half-frame bag designed to work alongside water bottles and in as many frames as possible. It creates a stable, light and easy to access storage area, and the highly adjustable straps mean it’s very versatile, but the very long cable access port is awkward.> Buy this online hereThe Possum is … Read more
The Endura Hummvee Hoodie is a smart leisure option for when you need a warm layer to keep out the chill. It’s comfy, not too heavy, and means you can stay loyal to branded bike clothing without standing out on civvy street. Best of all, though, if you need to hop in the saddle, it’s … Read more
Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) took the win at the Tour of Lombardy. However, the closing stages of the race were greatly overshadowed by speculation about the condition of Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck-Quickstep) after the Belgian rider crashed and went over the side of a bridge with around 40km to go. The bad news didn’t end there either … Read more
Two taxi groups have together submitted legal papers challenging Streetspace for London – the emergency measures that are being introduced in the capital to encourage walking and cycling.Pop-up cycle lanes, car-free zones and wider pavements are among the changes currently being made under the Streetspace banner to try and make it easier for people to … Read more
The dhb Aeron Lab XC Bib Shorts are perfect for riders who want a lightweight and performance-orientated pair of bibs that are also resilient for riding off the beaten track. I’ve found that the Dyneema panels on each leg are not only better at fending off brambles than standard Lycra, but are also breathable enough … Read more
Herefordshire Council has defended using an image of cyclists without helmets to promote cycling. A spokesperson pointed out that cycle helmets are not compulsory in the UK and that there is evidence many people stop riding in areas where they are.The Hereford Times reports that at least one local had taken issue with a Herefordshire … Read more
Tour de France champion Egan Bernal failed to start stage four of the Critérium du Dauphiné today after suffering back problems. The Team Ineos rider had been sitting seventh overall, 31 seconds behind race leader and Tour rival Primoz Roglic.Pavel Sivakov was the lead finisher for Ineos on stage three with Bernal slipping back on … Read more
“I have no idea what he thought I had done,” said Jane Barrett. “I just went past him and then stopped at a red light. All I can think is because I was turning left, I was close to the kerb, so he couldn’t get past. They like to weave around traffic, don’t they?”Barrett told … Read more
The Meglio Anti-Burst Home Exercise Gym Ball does everything you need of it – it has a tactile, grippy surface, holds air very well, and it can’t pop like a balloon and dump you on the floor. There’s even a pump and adaptor in the box, while the price is low. The only negative is … Read more
