The Saris H3 takes over from the H2 as the company’s top-end direct drive trainer. It’s better than the H2, which was already excellent, and Saris has dropped the RRP by £150 making it even more competitive. So there’s a lot to like here, and it’s a serious contender for your cash. Pros: Accurate, quiet, … Read more
A Belgian professional cyclist has told of how he was punched repeatedly by a driver who got out of a van to confront him in what appears to be a case of what might be termed ‘coronavirus rage’.Lotto-Soudal rider Harm Vanhoucke was out training on his own when the incident happened on Saturday.In a post on … Read more
BioRacer’s One Tempest Protect Pixel Overshoes provide comfortable protection from the cold while being easy to put on and surprisingly waterproof. There’s loads of coverage around the cleat to stop air getting into vents, and the silicone gripper around the top stops rain from trickling down your shin. I had some fit issues, though, which … Read more
The Madison Turbo Bib Shorts are a new minimalist design aimed at improving the indoor riding experience. Made from a lightweight, breathable material, these shorts do indeed improve comfort on longer turbo sessions. Whether you really need such specific-use clothing is for you to decide, but these certainly help.The Turbo Bib Shorts are a new … Read more
Prime’s Primavera Inline Carbon Seatpost is light in weight and in price. It features a clamp system that makes position adjustments easy while the carbon construction offers a little comfort boost over an aluminium post. At this price, it’s an excellent upgrade. The Primavera is available in two options, one with a 10mm ‘setback’ and the inline … Read more
Sigma Sports has reported a 440 per cent rise in sales of turbo trainers and static bikes compared to the previous week. The story is the same with many other cycling retailers, while online training platform Zwift has told road.cc that in recent days it has been “overwhelmed” by requests from event organisers and athletes, … Read more
The Vélo Birmingham and Midlands sportive, which had been due to take place on June 21, has been cancelled. Around 18,000 cyclists had registered to take part, but they will not be receiving refunds. Organisers explained they had already committed staging costs and say their insurance does not cover the COVID-19 outbreak.“It is with a … Read more
This article originally appeared on radmonika.comIn normal life, I’m a very sociable person. I love meeting people and making new connections… but during this kind of trip, I’ve come to find that the opposite is true. Riding 600km solo, unsupported and ultra-light from Malaga to Mallorca: Part 1 Some unexpected gravel and racing against the sunset: Malaga to Mallorca, … Read more
