Altuvita makes bold claims for the weather-resistant qualities of its Elements Case, but in testing it seemed a long way from ‘stormproof’. Pros: Lightweight, hard case; reasonably practical Cons: Lets in water if fully exposed to the weather; only one size; quite expensive If you were planning a polar expedition and the camping shop Saturday … Read more
What happens when your expensive carbon wheels fails? They’re an expensive purchase and it’s nice to know someone has your back in the event they do cause problems. Which is why it’s worth sharing the news that Roval Components is now offering a lifetime warranty on its wheels.This means lifetime coverage for the original owner … Read more
If you’ve been eyeing a new Canyon Ultimate and you’ll be in Yorkshire for the World Road Race Championships, then you can go home with a new bike!Canyon is going to to be up at the race, pitching their tent in the UCI Fanzone at The Stray, Harrogate. They’ll also be at The Starling Independent Bar Café … Read more
Welcome to Friday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Alex Bowden and the rest of the team…
Westminster has proposed cutting the speed limit to 20mph throughout the borough. A consultation will run until December 10.Westminster has already introduced 20mph speed limits around 39 schools following a successful trial. Lower speed limits were supported by an overwhelming majority of residents, who felt it would make it safer to walk and cycle.The London … Read more
Our header this week comes via DirtyWKND and breakneckmtbThe World Road Race Championships begin this weekend and there is much racing to be done.While we do love watching the Worlds, it does bring a tinge of sadness as the end of the season and therefore the end of the warm weather comes shortly after.That said, it’s still … Read more
The dockless stations for Edinburgh’s Just Eat Cycles bike hire scheme are to close due to unexpectedly high levels of vandalism. The Scotsman reports that all 31 ‘virtual stations’ are to be closed. Just Eat Cycles said that as well as significant damage, 50 bikes had gone missing.General manager Charles Graham said: “We have seen … Read more
Two cyclists have delivered referee Nigel Owens’ whistle for the opening game of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, having set off from Twickenham on February 2.Ron Rutland and James Owens have covered 12,485 miles across 27 countries to reach the World Cup, raising over £65,000 for the tournament’s official charity, ChildFund Pass It Back.Rutland … Read more
Zwift has released a Yorkshire worlds course ahead of the UCI Road Race Championships next weekend, so I fired up the smart trainer and went for a spin to see what it’s all about.Zwift has developed five routes based around the Harrogate finishing circuit. The official 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate course is 13.8km long with … Read more
