Andrew Neil – who is due to present a new weekly Brexit shown on BBC Two from next Wednesday – says has been recovering from a cycling crash for most of the last month. The broadcaster says that he “shattered” his rib cage after falling while descending at 30km/h but hopes to be back on … Read more
The Shimano S-Phyre R glasses might look slightly retro compared with some, but the photochromic optics and protection rival others that I’ve tested recently. Their large lens also wins when it comes to protection from dust and other airborne pollutants. Pros: Great coverage, excellent optical clarity and comfort Cons: Bike-specific design limits versatility in terms … Read more
Primal’s Trimotif Men’s EVO 2.0 Jersey is a really well made, boldy styled jersey with a great slim fit. Despite relatively thick fabric, strong breathability means it’s as happy on hot, taxing climbs as anywhere else. The race fit is verging on small, though, so if you’re borderline on the sizing brackets, go up. Pros: … Read more
A Yorkshire cycling club has launched a fundraiser for the family of a member who was killed in a bike crash. 41-year-old Darren Speight from Elland was left in a coma after being involved in a collision with a motorcyclist on August 4, but died from his injuries yesterday evening.Speight was riding home along Lower … Read more
Cofidis rider Jesus Herrada whose brother and team-mate Jose was in the break at the Vuelta yesterday but was beaten into third place has family bragging rights tonight after taking the Stage 6 victory at Ares del Maestrat. Dylan Teuns of Bahrain Merida takes the overall lead following a day when four riders abandoned the race following a big … Read more
Park Tool’s IR-1.2 Internal Cable Routing Kit is absolutely everything that you need it to be. It’s super-simple to use, covers pretty much every internal routing situation that I could think of, cleans up easily, and packs away neatly. Pros: Super-easy to use; saves time; heads don’t increase diameter cable that you’re routing; covers all … Read more
A number of people have had their bikes stolen while riding the popular Dublin to Wicklow cycling route. It is believed that men travelling in a car or van are specifically targeting solo cyclists with expensive looking bikes.In June, the Dublin Cycling campaign group tweeted: “We’ve had a report of bike thieves in a van … Read more
The Saris Cycling Group is rebranding to include all of its products under the Saris name – including its indoor trainers formerly marketed as CycleOps – and is introducing a new H3 direct drive smart trainer along with an MP1 motion platform that moves both side-to-side and fore/aft when you ride indoors. With this in mind, … Read more
