After the winter hiatus, pro racing is set to resume and we’ve got our first of many personalised bikes. This one belongs to Annemiek van Vleuten, the Dutch rider winning the world champs in Yorkshire last year with a stunning 105km solo breakaway, and not only earning the coveted rainbow stripes jersey, but a custom … Read more
With the 2020 road season kicking off in Adelaide this week, Specialized have launched their Tour Down Under Collection to mark the occasion; and also pledged a substantial financial contribution to the WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue Organisation, as bushfires continue to burn through the country. Review: Specialized S-Works RoubaixThe 2019 collection was inspired by the Aussie sunset with red … Read more
Welcome to Tuesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
The Gloworm CX is a very interesting 1,200-lumen front light with seemingly no end of mounting options, lens choices, practical abilities and programmable light functions. It performs pretty decently, too. But it’s also expensive, complicated, fiddly and at times rather frustrating. Pros: Well made, almost no end to customisation, good performance Cons: Fiddly to set … Read more
A hit-and-run motorist who has been jailed for six years for killing a cyclist had never taken a driving test.Liam Dellaway, aged 25, crashed into 68-year-old James Parsons, from Letchworth, on 19 September last year in Icknefield, Hertfordshire, reports BBC News.St Albans Crown Court heard that Mr Parsons, who died the following day in hospital, … Read more
Lazer’s Genesis has evolved from a mid-range helmet into a lightweight, breathable lid that performs well on hot days and during races. The ventilation is among the best that I’ve tried and it works brilliantly when climbing at threshold. The fit is very comfortable and the Rollsys retention system works well to spread pressure. The … Read more
Rule 103 of the Highway Code says that drivers “should always give clear signals in plenty of time” but you don’t have to cycle on Britain’s streets for too long to realise that many motorists, if they signal at all, do so at the very last moment, as shown in today’s video in our Near … Read more
A couple in California lured bike thieves by leaving an unlocked bike outside their home, then assaulted them with a baseball bat and posted footage of the beatings to social media, say police.Corey Curnutt, aged 25, and Savannah Grillot, 29, carried out assaults on at least four people between July and November last year and … Read more
The Ritchey WCS Butano Handlebar not only looks great, with its excellent finish, but also offers loads of comfortable hand positions for gravel/adventure riding or for long jaunts on the road. Pros: Shallow drop means they are accessible for all; great quality Cons: Minimal grooves leave the cables proud of the bar The WCS range … Read more
West Yorkshire Police are accused of victim blaming after telling a cyclist his actions contributed to a dangerous close pass by a taxi driver, because he didn’t use a cycle lane.The remark was made by a West Yorkshire Police officer in response to footage of a close pass submitted by university lecturer George Holmes, who … Read more
