Cyclo-cross great Sven Nys has said that reforms of the cyclo-cross calendar by the UCI mark “the death of our sport in the long term” amid uncertainty over the make-up of the sport’s future calendar, with concerns also expressed by race organisers.World cycling’s governing body is expanding the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup competition to 16 … Read more
Michelin’s Power Cyclocross Mud tyres are a good tubeless option for riding and racing in mixed conditions. The green tread looks brilliant, but it could be a lot more aggressive with taller knobs for better performance in heavy mud. Pros: Easy tubeless setup; good rolling speed; look great Cons: Tread could be more aggressive, grip … Read more
German carbon wheel specialist Lightweight, as used by Team Ineos at the Tour de France this summer, has launched new Generation EVO wheels.Generation EVO represents an update to four models in its current line-up and brings disc brake and tubeless compatibility.– Exclusive: Team Ineos riding Lightweight wheels at Tour de France. Team confirms use of two … Read more
Welcome to Tuesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
PEdAL ED’s Woman 3/4 Bibshort look great on and may suit some commuters and mountain bikers in mild to cool conditions, but they fall short on comfort and performance for the dedicated roadie. Their name is also misleading – there’s no bib. Pros: Warmth from the soft, flexible fabric Cons: Waist/hip section > Buy these … Read more
A motorist who killed a cyclist in Northern Ireland and seriously injured another has been jailed.Hing Tong Cheung, known as ‘Steve’, was handed a 12-month sentence by Judge Neil Rafferty QC at Downpatrick Crown Court, reports the Belfast Telegraph.The 61-year-old, a past chairman of the Northern Ireland Chinese Chamber of Commerce, will spend half the … Read more
ETC is cycle distributor Moore Large’s own brand of lighting and, if this Kochab model is anything to go by, the company could be onto a winner. It’s simple, straightforward, nicely made and does the job superbly. At 1,000 lumens, there’s more than enough power for every type of night-time road ride as well as … Read more
Endura is ending its sponsorship with Movistar, blaming the UCI for limiting and in some cases even banning technological advances in clothing used by top-level cyclists.The brand, which is based in Livingston, Scotland, said on its website that it had “reached a fork in the road” and had “chosen to avoid the developmental dead end … Read more
If you thought that you had a nice bright winter jacket then think again.While the autumn and winter weather can be rather bleak, we still love riding at this time of year as it’s the perfect excuse to wrap up warm in some brightly coloured kit.The bright colours aren’t just a nice break from the … Read more
