Are you new to road cycling? The good thing is that it’s pretty easy to get into road cycling, and apart from the main purchase of a bicycle, it’s not the most expensive pastime you could pick from a long list of regular hobbies that British people partake in. But there are some other essentials…If … Read more
It is well known that riding hard in hot weather will make you a rather sweaty cyclist. But Megmeister claims that its new Utrafris Pro clothing uses “Freeze Tech prints that are made from xylitol erythritol.” This apparently causes the temperature of the fabric to drop as sweat dries.You may be thinking back to your … Read more
Police in east London are urging a cyclist to come forward after a pedestrian died following a collision with the rider last Friday. Officers have also appealed for any witnesses, including people with video footage, to contact them.Peter McCombie, aged 72, died in hospital on Saturday 11 July from head injuries sustained in the crash … Read more
The dhb Aeron Raceline Bib Short 3.0s are lightweight and race orientated. I found them comfortable over a short distance when in an aggressive position, but post-ride pictures revealed the rear was a little more see-through than I’d like.The LAB collection is aimed at ‘cyclists at the highest level’ and hence has a closer and … Read more
The Velocio Women’s Foundation bib shorts are marketed as a premium product at a more affordable price, and I have to say they are supremely comfortable. The first pair I tested had a durability issue, which turned out to be a faulty batch of mesh fabric; the second pair have had no issues, and so this review … Read more
Tyre firm Vittoria has been bought by an Milan-based private equity house in a deal that sees the company return to Italian ownership following three decades in Dutch hands that have seen employee numbers grow from 180 to 1,300 with annual turnover of around €60 million and some 7 million tyres produced each year.The sale … Read more
The sun made a welcome appearance this weekend, which meant we managed to get plenty of sunny miles in testing some snazzy new bikes and gear. Here’s the cream of the crop this week…Zipp SL Sprint stem£254.00Yes you can pick up a perfectly serviceable second-hand hack for the price of this stem, but then this … Read more
Geraint Thomas has been sharing his tips for people looking to get started on riding a bike in his latest column for GQ Magazine – and as you’d expect from a Tour de France winner and two-time Olympic champion, there is some decent advice in there for novice cyclists, though some may disagree with his … Read more
The Rapha Core Lightweight jersey performs impressively well in high temperatures. Its two ultralight fabrics supply great ventilation, build quality is impressive and it has Rapha’s distinctive look and feel – but compared to the close cut of the rest of the jersey, the sleeves could be tightened up slightly.Rapha’s Core range, launched in 2016, … Read more
