Philippa York says she finds the idea that transgender people will take over women’s sport “absolutely ridiculous”. The former pro cyclist, who transitioned after she retired in 1995, points out there still hasn’t been an out transgender person who has competed at the Olympics. She believes that being from a country that can afford to … Read more
The DMT KR1 Road shoes are stiff, well-ventilated, lightweight carbon race shoes with a knitted upper that’s super-comfortable, though the single Boa dial did create some retention pressure points. The weight isn’t as low as some knit shoes, but the price isn’t as high either… Pros: Super-stiff; comfortable; great ventilation; good foot retention Cons: An … Read more
An Australian drink-driver who hit and killed a cyclist failed to call the emergency services in the aftermath of the collision. Timothy Scollary instead tried to call his sister and then sent her a series of text messages, telling her “a very good lawyer would be handy.”The Bendigo Advertiser reports that on December 4 last … Read more
Ignore the full title, Howies’ Men’s Classic Merino Base Layer is a very versatile top that works well next to skin or even as a summer outer. Pros: Warm, relaxed fit, very versatile, well made Cons: Not cheap, just a tad scratchy next to skin I know baselayers have come on in leaps and bounds … Read more
Today’s video is that rarest of things – a near miss resulting from an overtake that wasn’t actually a close pass. The overtaking driver – a school bus driver, no less – was generous enough to the cyclist that the oncoming vehicle was instead the one in greater danger of being hit.The incident occurred in … Read more
A motorist who deliberately drove into a cyclist in Dublin five years ago has been spared jail. One witness described Sean Kearns’ driving as “beyond dangerous”.The Irish Times reports that on August 27, 2014, cyclist Marcelo Valencia was closely passed by Kearns on Drimnagh Road, Crumlin, only to catch up with the driver again at … Read more
It’s pretty ironic how gloomy the skies are at the moment with Black Friday around the corner… do be sure to check out the Dealclincher for some top offers all throughout this week! In other news, here’s some of the best brand new stuff we’ve got in for test this week…Elite Zumo smart trainer£450.00Elite Zumo … Read more
The Rapha Pro Team Insulated Gore-Tex Jacket combines a waterproof Shakedry outer with Polartec Alpha insulation inner to provide incredible warmth and protection from the rain, fending off foul conditions in a way few jackets manage. It’s certainly not cheap, but if you are prepared to make the investment it’s one of the best warm … Read more
The Knog Big Cobber Rear light uses its swooping wraparound design and 270-lumen output to fire almost blindingly obvious signs of life into overtaking traffic (assuming there’s any intelligent life there to receive them). You can check it’s on without performing contortions, eight useful modes give between two and 100 hours of burn-time, and it’s … Read more
