A cyclist from Bristol who crossed the Severn Bridge into Wales today to cycle on quiet roads has had his ride flagged on Strava because it is claimed to contravene lockdown guidance from the Welsh Government not to ride more than walking distance from home.Each of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom has its … Read more
Fiona Kolbinger, winner of last year’s Transcontinental Race, has posted a massive ride she undertook on Friday to Strava, covering 559.5 kilometres as she rode from her home in Dresden to tackle the highest climb in the Lower Saxony region before heading back.The 24-year-old, who since becoming the first woman to win the race last … Read more
The Praxis Zayante CarbonX 4iiii Power Crank gives a relatively cheap route into power measurement for the racer or data enthusiast who wants to see what watts they are kicking out. It’s a very good chainset in its own right, with crisp and confident shifting, and you are getting the complete package too, including chainrings.Gears to … Read more
Police in Scotland are searching for a driver who stopped his Land Rover to assault a cyclist in Perth & Kinross last weekend.The incident happened at around 5.30pm on Saturday 25 April at the junction of the A9 and A822 near Dunkeld.Officers say that the assault, which came after the motorist almost struck the male … Read more
Being more ‘pro’ is seen as a good thing in the world of cycling but just because something is right for top-level racing doesn’t mean it’s right for the rest of us. Here’s when it’s best to strike out on your own.Don’t slam that stemLoads of pro riders have their stem slammed right down on … Read more
The rider who submitted today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day feature says that while he has seen far fewer cars on the roads during lockdown, he still experiences a near miss once a day – in trhis case, being on the receiving end of a close pass from the driver of an … Read more
The ashmei Classic Chequered Merino Socks offer loads of comfort and are very breathable when the temperatures start to soar. They are at the upper end in terms of price, but the quality and detailing justify it.Merino is well known for being soft against the skin and these ashmei socks certainly follow that theme. They … Read more
The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, has thanked NHS staff after undergoing surgery on the hand he fractured when he fell off his bike at the end of March.Many people will have spotted that Wicks – who has come to be considered ‘the nation’s PE teacher’ during lockdown – was wearing a cast on his arm … Read more
