This article originally appeared on radmonika.comThe air is always what gets me; the moment when I step out of an airport, that first breath of the local air. This time, it was unexpectedly warm… I loved it! I’d just arrived in Malaga carrying a big carton with my bike inside. On my back: a string … Read more
In the market for a new bike? Like the look of Rigoberto Uran’s? Well maybe you could get hold of it. EF Education First Pro Cycling have started selling off their old team bikes.“This offer is made up of our Cannondale road bikes, ridden by our very own riders, fitted with top of the line … Read more
It’s a lot of money, but the Tacx Neo Bike Smart is a lot of trainer. A gym-quality build coupled with what’s probably the best resistance unit out there at the moment means that this is a pretty special bit of kit. It’s not without its niggles, but if you have room for a permanent … Read more
Astana general manager Alexander Vinokourov has called for an investigation into how research into allegations that riders Jakob Fuglsang and Alexey Lutsenko trained with banned sports doctor Michele Ferrari became public. “The publication of unverified or incomplete information in the media has a detrimental effect on the image of not only professional athletes and their … Read more
The rear view of this near miss is the clearest and most damning. A van driver approaches a cyclist from behind, pulls alongside him and then… starts to turn left.The incident occurred on February 6 around 6.30am at the M6 junction at Bamber Bridge near Preston on the A6 going north.Jon points out that as … Read more
This sleek-looking bike is the brand new Venturi from British brand Orro. It’s a disc brake-only aerodynamic race bike and we’ve got a Shimano Ultegra Di2 equipped model costing £3,299. Before it gets taken away for testing, here’s a quick look at all the important details.Mat had a first ride on the Venturi at its … Read more
Peloton’s share price dropped around 10 per cent this week after the firm reported growing losses and projected lower-than-expected revenue for the next financial quarter. The firm says it expects to become profitable by 2023.Late last year, Peloton’s Christmas ad resulted in $1bn being knocked off the indoor bike and treadmill business’s market value in … Read more
Muc-Off Sealant and Glue Remover does a decent job of cleaning your rims after you’ve used tubeless tyres or tubulars. Sealants are removed with ease, although some rim glue can be a little stubborn and require more elbow grease.Muc-Off says its Sealant and Glue Remover has a non-aggressive proprietary formula which is safe to use … Read more
The Government has admitted that current spending will only get England about 40 per cent of the way to its target of doubling cycling trips by 2025. While there are suggestions that more cash may be allocated to active travel later this year, the fragmentary nature of the funding, combined with the need for local … Read more
The Specialized Purist Insulated Chromatek Watergate bottle is one of the more expensive on the market. Unlike some cheaper ones, though, it does do its job very well. It’s easy to use and keeps drinks hot and cold, which goes some way to justifying the cost.You might be wanting to keep your drinks hot rather … Read more
