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Chris Froome leaves it late to beat Kevin Pietersen and Melanie C in Wheels For Heroes race (+ video of full race)
Chris Froome yesterday evening left it late to overhaul ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen and former Spice Girl Melanie C to win the Wheels For Heroes race on Zwift. That’s a sentence no-one could have predicted at the start of 2020, moreover on a weekend that in normal times would have seen the climax of Tour … Read more
Manchester City Council rejects pop-up cycle lanes saying it doesn’t foresee sufficient demand from commuters
Manchester City Council has come under fire after it was revealed that it will not be installing any pop-up cycling infrastructure since it does not believe there is sufficient demand from commuters as lockdown eases. The news comes as the Greater Manchester, which also comprises nine other local authorities, prepares to outline its emergency active … Read more
British woman breaks Everesting world record – and gets mansplained over saddle height
A cyclist who this weekend broke the women’s world record for Everesting – and in the process became the fastest British rider, male or female, to climb the height of the world’s biggest mountain – has been ‘mansplained’ over the height of her saddle.Hannah Rhodes took 9 hours 8 minutes and 31 seconds to achieve … Read more
Merida Mission CX Force Edition 2020
Merida’s Mission CX Force Edition is a top-quality cyclo-cross bike that’s ready to race straight out of the box. It’ll turn its hand to fast gravel riding and winter riding too, if you’re looking for something more than just a dedicated race bike.Let’s dive right into the ride. The Mission CX is designed as a … Read more
Cyclist has nose, cheek and thumb broken in road rage attack
West Midlands Police are hunting for a driver who left a cyclist with a broken nose, cheekbone and thumb in what they have described as a ‘road rage’ attack.The incident happened at the junction of Bromford Lane and Credenda Road in West Bromwich last Friday 8 May at around 4.30pm.Police says that the driver of … Read more
Warranty: sometimes things break – why you should check out your bike’s warranty, what’s covered, what’s not + tips for making a claim
Chances are that warranty isn’t top of your list of considerations when buying a new bike because, well, it’s not the most fun thing ever – but it could be crucial if an issue develops. Here’s what is and what isn’t likely to be covered by the warranty, how they vary between brands, and some … Read more
VeloPac PhonePac Plus
The VeloPac PhonePac Plus is a stylish replacement for the traditional plastic freezer bag that keeps phone, cards, cash and so on dry and in one place. It’s big enough for ‘plus’ sized phone, closes securely with a grip seal and is made from a semi-rigid plastic that keeps its shape and helps reduce pocket sag. … Read more
Endura Engineered Baselayer
The Endura Engineered Baselayer is a clever bit of kit. The fit is absolutely spot on, sitting close to the body without being restrictive, and the knitted yarn feels pleasant against the skin. The differing knit patterns not only help with the fit, but also mean temperature regulation can be controlled, making it versatile across … Read more