Indoor training was a big theme at this year’s Eurobike show, where we caught up with Saris and their new MP1 indoor training platform. Their what now? Well, if you’re into indoor riding you might have seen videos of people knocking up rocker plates from plywood and tennis balls in a bid to make the feel … Read more
The Competition is now closed, and we have our 3 winners!Congratulations to:Issaias Angopian for the 1st place prize of £500 wheel voucher and 3 Dissent Glove packs.Stuart Langridge for the 2nd place prize of £250 wheel voucher and 2 Dissent Glove packs.Tom Couzens for the 3rd place prize of a Dissent Glove pack.The Rider Firm will be contacting … Read more
The Specialized Grail Long Finger Gloves are a surprisingly versatile option that, although perhaps best for spring, late summer and early autumn, are still cool enough for typical summer temperatures. Their sleek profile also means they can double up as liners with winter gloves. Pros: Great fit, remarkably comfortable in every respect Cons: Might be … Read more
Moots Cycles is a legendary and iconic brand in the bike world that really needs no introduction. It was established in 1981 by Kent Eriksen (who has since left to start another bike brand) and has made beautifully handcrafted titanium frames its USP ever since, setting the standard for workmanship, weld quality and desirability. saddleback show … Read more
Welcome to Wednesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Saddleback is a UK distributor of high-end brands like Castelli, Enve, Chris King, Silca and more, it also now boasts new signings Moots Cycles, Wolf Tooth and HJC. We popped along to its annual dealer show to check out some of the latest and most interesting products. saddleback show 66 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Moots has a … Read more
The NEC Birmingham will once again be brimmed to the rafters with shiny new bikes on 13-15th September – that’s next week folks! – so here is a little taste of what you can expect to see from some of the many top brands exhibiting at the UK’s biggest cycle show.Head over to the Cycle … Read more
Prosecutors in Belgium have urged a criminal court to impose a jail sentence of six months against former professional cyclists Alexander Vinoukourov and Alexandr Kolobnev for corruption relating to their allegedly fixing the result of the 2010 edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège.The race was won by Astana ‘s Vinokourov and it is alleged that ahead of the … Read more
In terms of performance and comfort, Lusso’s R1 Style Breathe Women’s Jersey will be hard to beat. The zebra print might not be for everyone – other designs are available – but the jersey is certainly what Lusso claims it to be: breathable with a pro fit. To top it off, it’s made in Manchester. … Read more
