Trek has announced an updated Madone SLR for 2021, the aero race bike getting the OCLV 800 carbon that Trek developed for the recently released Emonda SLR. Trek has also switched the Madone to the T47 threaded bottom bracket standard in a move that also follows the new Emonda SLR. Choose your spec carefully and Trek … Read more
Police in Bedford following up a report from a cyclist that his stolen bike was being sold through social media got a huge surprise when they arrived at the advertiser’s address – finding more than 100 bikes there that are believed to have been stolen.In a post on Facebook, accompanied by a picture of dozens … Read more
The opening stage of the first UCI race to be held following suspension of racing due to the COVID-19 pandemic was cancelled yesterday with 30 kilometres remaining following a crash involving a motorbike rider and a minibus, although there is confusion regarding the actual circumstances.The 68th edition of the UCI Europe Tour 2.2-ranked Dookola Mazowsza … Read more
The La Passione Club Bib Shorts are very comfortable even on long rides thanks to a well-judged pad, great shaping and an ideal fit. The longish legs sit securely on wide silicone grippers, the mesh straps are airy with a finely judged tension, and construction is super-neat. This ‘Iron’ grey can show sweat if you’re … Read more
The Kenda Kwick Journey KS Plus Tyre is a highly dependable ‘trekking’ design that rolls a whole heap faster than 757g would suggest, while still offering reassuring levels of puncture protection and a reasonably compliant ride. Their quick, dependable charms and strong sidewalls also suggest they’d be a good bet on winter training bikes during … Read more
The Maxxis High Road SL race tyre features Maxxis’ new HYPR-S compound and claims to decrease rolling resistance by 12%. The SL saves weight over the original High Road for race use only.Maxxis has added to its range of road tyres, releasing the High Road SL, a lighter and supposedly faster version of the High … Read more
The Fabric Stratosphere Sport Track Pump is a basic floor pump straddling the budget/decent-at-full-price line. It will do you fine for most tyres, but if you’re after a more premium feel or for daily use, there are better options. It’s also expensive compared to the competition.Two years back, James reviewed the Fabric Stratosphere Sport, giving … Read more
A transport minister has been ridiculed on social media today after telling a House of Commons Select Committee that women cannot commute to bikeRachel Maclean, MP for Redditch and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport made the remark when she appeared before the Transport Committee today to discuss e-scooters.The gist of … Read more
Today’s offering in our Near Miss of the Day series is one of those in which you watch the clip for the first time and assume you’ve seen the piece of bad driving being highlighted, in this case a van driver overtaking the cyclist, then as you continue watching you realise there was worse to … Read more
