The sun shone on this #MyCyclingWeekend and it was glorious.Isn’t it lovely to not be frozen while out on the bike? There was even a bit of skin on show, though we’re not hopeful of a tan just yet.It looks like you guys had a great weekend of riding too, with plenty of photos of … Read more
Yoinks! at £10,999 the Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL is the most expensive bike we’ve ever tested. The you-could-buy-a-car-for-that price tag parachutes it in just above the £10,949 Storck Aerfast Platinum with its Lightweight wheelset and 6.47kg overall build weight. At least when you pony up for the Specialized you get a motor thrown in … Read more
Deceuninck-Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere has taken a swipe at teams currently taking a break from racing due to the coronavirus outbreak – and, notably, Team Ineos – saying, “With a budget of €40 million a year, I’d sit down with a cigar and whisky, too.”The Belgian also questioned whether those teams may also have … Read more
The brakes on your bicycle go unnoticed most of the time. Until they stop working so well, that is. One of the common causes of poor brake performance is worn out brake pads. Here’s everything you need to know about replacing and upgrading your disc brake pads.How long will my brake pads last?How long you … Read more
UCI president David Lappartient says that cancelling the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France would be a “disaster for our sport” as the countries that host two of cycling’s three Grand Tours step up measures to try and halt the spread of coronavirus.Italy, to date the worst-affected country in Europe by the outbreak with 463 … Read more
The Merano Corsa saddle is well made, light and pretty good value compared with other similar saddles. It’s also very stiff. Saddle comfort is subjective, and if you like yours minimalist on movement and cushioning, the Corsa could be just the ticket; if you like a bit of flex and cushioning, you probably need to … Read more
The Muc-Off Lab.94 Ride Pack is a well-considered and impressively rugged rucksack with enough volume for a daily commute and flexibility for more thanks to additional external options. It’s a bit pricey but should last for years.Produced by king of bike cleaning, Muc-Off, the Ride Pack is a 20-litre rucksack with a roll-top closure and … Read more
Transport for London (TfL) says it is working on the design of a ferry between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf. The proposed service replaces earlier plans for a cycling and walking bridge across the Thames linking the two locations. Meanwhile, further details have emerged of a planned temporary cycling and walking bridge over the Thames at … Read more
The Scimitar Eco1 Recycled Cycling Jersey is a great lightweight top in its own right, and the fact that it’s been made from recycled materials is a bonus. Despite the figure-hugging cut, the material has sufficient give to fit comfortably over a long-sleeve baselayer, extending its horizons beyond the indoor trainer during winter.Unless you’ve been … Read more
