We were at the trade-only Core Bike Show last week to ogle the latest bikes and products that will be taking centre stage in bike shops across the land this year, and in this video, we’ve picked some of the bikes that most grabbed our attention. Not wanting to give it all away – we want you … Read more
The Challenge Strada HTLR Tubeless road tyre is up there with the most supple road tubeless tyres on the market. The excellent construction translates into very good performance on the road.The tubeless revolution is coming to the road and while many have already jumped on the bandwagon, I’ve been biding my time, waiting for the … Read more
An investigation by Danish and Norwegian media claims that world number-two ranked cyclist Jakob Fuglsang has been investigated after he was allegedly spotted training under the supervision of Dr Michele Ferrari, banned from working with athletes for life for his role in the US Postal Service doping scandal centred around Lance Armstrong.Danish state TV station … Read more
As its name suggests, the Topeak Mini Dual DX pump has a dual pumping action which makes it more efficient than standard designs, but it does tend to be jerky in use, and I’m not a fan of the hard-plastic handles.The Mini Dual DX works with both directions of the barrel movement, making it quicker … Read more
There’s a shocking piece of driving on show in our Near Miss of the Day series today, filmed on Saturday morning in Cambridgeshire, as a motorist travelling at speed puts five cyclists in danger.It happened on Toft Road between the villages of Bourn and Toft, a few miles west of Cambridge, just before the left … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands has won the men’s elite title at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championship, with Great Britain’s Tom Pidcock taking silver and Toon Aerts of Belgium securing the bronze medal.With the circuit in Dübendorf, Switzerland turned into a quagmire today by heavy rain that fell throughout, defending champion and red-hot … Read more
The Roubaix Comp Ultegra Di2 is Specialized’s definition of the all-round race bike, taking the aero advantages and positive handling of its Tarmac while adding the damping effect of the Future Shock to allow you to maintain a high pace even over the roughest of roads. It’s a great all-round package and a fun bike … Read more
Bahrain-McLaren rider Mikel Landa has been treated in hospital after he and a training partner were knocked off their bikes by a hit-and-run driver while riding near the capital of Spain’s Basque Region, Vitoria-Gasteiz.Landa, who is due to make his racing debut for his new team at the Tour of Andalusia on 19 February, was … Read more
The Global Cycling Guidebook from the Soigneur Agency will appeal to cyclists looking for inspiration and guidance for their next trip; for others, it will be a source of wonderful images and interesting writing. Either way, some part of it is sure to pique your interest and remind you that there are few better ways … Read more
