It may have ceased being part of the European Union last Friday, but road traffic casualty figures from the United Kingdom were incorporated in a report published the previous day which revealed the shocking statistic that across all 28 member states, almost 20,000 cyclists were killed in road traffic incidents between 2010 and 2018.Besides the … Read more
We’re into February, which means there’s a very realistic chance that we’re less than two months away from no more freezing temperatures and icy roads… although it ain’t half mild out there at the moment despite what certain tabloids will regularly tell you is around the corner. Here’s what we’re testing at the moment through this period … Read more
Felt says that the updated AR is not only its most aerodynamically efficient road bike ever, it also offers an improved ride quality, better handling, disc brakes, clearance for up to 30mm tyres, and “a level of real-world functionality and integration that is ideally suited for all riders”.“It’s not just faster, it’s better in every … Read more
Elite’s Suito sits at the cheaper end of the direct drive trainer market but it’s well made and performance is great. As the basis for a lower-budget smart setup it’s an excellent starting point.Setup: the easiest yetThe Suito comes with a Shimano 11-speed cassette already installed – it’s not that hard, is it everyone? – so … Read more
Here’s a look at the bike Mathieu van der Poel rode to victory in the cyclocross world championships at the weekend. Dream’s don’t work unless you do WORLDCHAMPION pic.twitter.com/fxaX18hdry — Mathieu Van der Poel (@mathieuvdpoel) February 2, 2020The Dutch sensation led from start to finish, with an utterly dominating performance to defend his rainbow jersey and … Read more
Our winner this week wasn’t left deflated by a mid-ride puncture.It doesn’t matter what type of bike you ride, or how fast you ride it, we all hate punctures but we all get one occasionally.Standing at the side of the road fixing a flat is almost a rite of passage and while some can happen … Read more
UCI WorldTour team Astana insists it has no ties to Dr Michele Ferrari following a report by Danish and Norwegian media yesterday that anti-doping authorities last year commissioned a “secret” report into allegations that its rider Jakob Fuglsang trained under the supervision of the banned sports doctor. Ferrari himself has vehemently denied the accusations.The allegations … Read more
A man who broke into secure cycle storage areas in a new housing development in York and stole bicycles worth thousands of pounds has been jailed for two years.Cycle storage facilities in the basements of two separate blocks within the city-centre Hungate development were targeted by 23-year-old Lewis Joshua Oakland, reports York Press.Oakland, of Tang … Read more
Shimano SPD-SL pedals now available with different axle lengthsShimano is now offering its Dura-Ace and Ultegra SPD-SL pedals with multiple axle widths.The axle width is measured from the outside face of the crank to the centre of the pedal. A regular Shimano SPD-SL pedal measures 52mm, the new pedals are available with a 56mm axle length, 4mm longer than standard.shimano wider … Read more
