The Terra Speed is Continental’s new gravel tyre designed for dry and loose conditions and it certainly works, making the transition between tarmac and gravel barely noticeable. It’s grippy, robust and surprisingly supple for such a tough tyre. Pros: Great grip on hardpacked dirt and gravel; decent rolling on road; easy to fit Cons: Narrow … Read more
A Bristol cyclist has accused police of “incompetence” after they failed to track down a driver he said was responsible for a hit and run – even though he’d provided them with footage of the incident.The Bristol Post reports that Dr Richard Patterson was riding down Kings Weston Road, Henbury, on March 5 when the … Read more
Deceuninck – Quick-Step has come up with a “manifesto of changes” aimed at reducing its environmental impact. The Belgian team, which is supporting a reforestation project near Mont Ventoux, says its ultimate goal is to become carbon neutral.“Recently there have been almost daily stories in the news speaking about our environment and how it is … Read more
Rapha has announced that its ‘archive stores’ in Kilver Court and Bicester Village will close this year. The firm explained that in seeking to focus on a direct-to-consumer business model, it will cease to hold sufficient stock to run an outlet business.In a statement announcing the closures, the firm said: “Since our inception in 2004, … Read more
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Buying a complete bike is the most popular path to ownership, but starting with a frame and building it up yourself will get you exactly what you’re after and can be more rewarding, and sometimes more cost-effective too. These are the five best framesets we reviewed in 2019.Many manufacturers sell framesets as well as complete bikes, particularly … Read more
The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels reopened in August after six years of work. Official figures have revealed that they were then used by over 10,000 cyclists in September and October.The side-by-side pedestrian and cyclist tunnels together comprise a Grade II listed structure. They were closed in 2013 and refurbished at an estimated cost of … Read more
Science In Sport’s Beta Fuel is a carb-dense drink that has changed my race-day nutrition. The taste is good and for most races the 80g of carbs in a 500ml bottle mean that gels aren’t needed. It’s kind on the stomach too, with no ‘tolerance build-up’ needed. While the price is on the high side, … Read more
Jersey cyclists have complained that close passes are ‘frequent’ on the island after a bus driver was handed a six-month ban for driving without due care and attention. Gilberto Freitas Gouveia, who already had a previous conviction for a similar offence, almost crushed a cyclist against a concrete wall while attempting to overtake.The Jersey Evening … Read more
