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Boardman Cycle Overshoes

There are different approaches to winter foot protection among road cyclists – some have switched to more substantial gaiter-like options for their superior weather protection and durability, while others have dispensed with overshoes entirely in favour of winter cycling shoes, which have in-built weather protection. But if you’re happy to wear conventional designs like these … Read more

Polartec’s new AirCore fabric ushers in new era for breathable, weatherproof cycling clothing that doesn’t employ PFAS chemicals. We look at some of the first garments to use it

The decision to ban PFAS-based chemicals from clothing was welcome for a number of reasons. While they do offer some excellent performance characteristics – especially in hi-tech, weatherproof clothing – these ‘forever’ chemicals can take 1,000 years to decompose and find their way into the life-cycle of living organisms, including the human body.But what’s good … Read more

Sir Bradley Wiggins’ liquidators consider bulk sale of ‘Wiggo’ trademarks after post-bankruptcy deal fell through

An update from the liquidator handling the sale of Sir Bradley Wiggins’ image rights as part of post-bankruptcy proceedings has confirmed a sale fell through, with them now leaning towards a “bulk sale”.A statement of receipts and payments submitted to Companies House by liquidators shows that in the past year the trademarks “Bradley Wiggins”, “Wiggins” and “Wiggo”, … Read more

The best thing I’ve done this winter is not riding my bike

As long as I can remember I’ve kept my training ticking through the winter months, forcing myself out the door a couple of times in the week and then once at the weekend for a longer ride, keeping the line on my weekly Strava totals pleasingly consistent through the darkest, coldest months. Oh, and to the … Read more

“The position has not changed”: Canary Islands refuse to host 2026 Vuelta a España if rebranded Israeli team takes part

The Canary Islands has refused to host the finale of next year’s Vuelta a España if the team currently known as Israel-Premier Tech are invited, despite the team changing its name and nationality.Spanish newspaper AS reported that “the position of the Gran Canaria Island Council has not changed” due to the continued ownership of the team by Israeli-Canadian billionaire … Read more