A group of Usk cyclists suffered a head-on collision during a Sunday training ride after a driver ‘topped up’ at the pub the day after an eight-hour drinking session that had lasted until the early hours. Louise Griffiths then sped off from the scene and abandoned the car. She was asleep when police came to … Read more
Held annually since 1887, Catford CC claim their Hill Climb is the oldest continuously run bike race in the world… and following an advert which stated the club were going to offer £300 for the overall winner and just £75 for the 1st female for the 2019 event this weekend, some were accusing Catford CC of still being … Read more
Michelin has finally launched its first road tubeless tyre with the new Power Road, along with a regular clincher version. I travelled to France to put the new tyres through their paces with an ascent of the mighty Mont Ventoux.– What they don’t tell you about tubeless– Buyer’s guide to tubeless tyres — all your options in … Read more
Panaracer’s new Race A Evo 4 TLC Folding Road Tyre is a welcome addition to the lineup. The ZSG compound has excellent levels of grip in both the wet and dry, and when it comes to fitting them tubeless there is very little air loss. They are a tight fit, though, and come up quite narrow on … Read more
The UCI’s insurers may pay out for damage to a Harrogate park, but have ruled out paying compensation to Harrogate businesses who claim they were negatively impacted by this year’s Road World Championships.The UCI Road World Championships took place in Harrogate between September 22 and 29 and huge crowds, heavy flooding and heavy goods vehicles … Read more
Welcome to Thursday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
A teenager who rode through a Brighton Asda has been charged with dangerous cycling. Footage of the incident – published on YouTube under the title “The Maddest Day Ever In Brighton” – was picked up by a number of national newspapers earlier this year and resulted in a police appeal for victims.The video, shot by … Read more
Salsa Cycles have revamped their ‘ultra-endurance’ Cutthroat for 2020, featuring an updated frame, a totally redesigned carbon fork and increased cargo capacity. Taking the line-blurring between mtb and road to extreme levels, the Cutthroat has drop bars but comes with 29er wheels and tyres only. Review: Salsa Journeyman Apex 1 650 Review: Salsa Warroadsalsa cutthroat 2020 loaded (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
Zefal’s Skin Armor S is a straightforward set of clear protective stickers made from reasonably thick polyurethane. They are easy to apply and do their job well to offer very impressive protection. Although with this small set the selection you receive is limited, you can get medium (£11.99) and large (£17.99) sets. Pros: Excellent protection … Read more
