We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWinter is on its way here in the UK, so for this edition of Five Cool Things we’ve rounded up a mix of cycling kit to keep you warm, dry, and riding through the colder months. Here are the previews with the full … Read more
The Evoc Duffle Backpack is a stylish urban backpack that works well both on and off the bike. There are numerous compartments for all your needs, and the water resistance performed exceptionally well. However, the lack of ventilation makes it more suited to short-distance commutes.The Duffle is designed for urban commuters, featuring a 16-litre capacity … Read more
Israel-Premier Tech have been barred from this weekend’s Italian one-day classic Giro dell’Emilia over fears pro-Palestine protests could see a repeat of the Vuelta a España, where disruption from demonstrations saw crashes and racing suspended multiple times.The 110th edition of the prestigious one-day classic takes place on Saturday, the race finishing with its traditional Bologna circuit that takes in … Read more
As the days get shorter and the temperatures lower, Rapha has launched its new Pro Team Shadow collection, designed to deliver comfort, protection, and performance in the “toughest racing and training conditions”. Developed with WorldTour riders, the range combines PFAS-free, weather-resistant fabrics with high-stretch materials to ensure freedom of movement without compromising breathability, according to the … Read more
Campagnolo has announced an update to its Shamal wheelset, combining “technologies inspired by higher-end models” with an “attractive” sub-€1,900 price tag and featuring an “unprecedented” double-height profile that promises improved aerodynamics and bike-handling gains too.The previous iteration of the Shamal wheelset received a positive review when we had it in for test a couple of years … Read more
The Aeroe QuickLock Urban Backpack is a feature-rich way to carry work or day-out gear on your Aeroe Spider Rack. Fitted with an integrated QuickLock recess that fits the same mount as Aeroe’s Adventure Pod, it attaches in seconds. The straps can be a fiddle and some might find a bit of discomfort around the … Read more
With the 2025 UCI Road World Championships done and dusted, let’s take a minute to check out the Specialized S-Works McLaren Venge that Mark Cavendish rode to victory in the men’s elite road race back in 2011. Lizzie Armistead (now Deignan) won the women’s elite road race in 2015 – and Britons have won various other world … Read more
To those left doubting after last weekend’s time trial performance (as much in hope of a competitive road race as any more serious concerns about the Slovenian’s form), Tadej Pogačar responded in the most Tadej Pogačar way possible — attacking with more than 100km to go and giving the cycling world another display of his staggering dominance as he defended his rainbow … Read more
The new Wattbike Atom is an update to a trainer that’s been in Wattbike’s range for a long time, and I last reviewed in 2020. This is really an incremental change: the physical bike is much the same, and there haven’t been any major changes to the electronics either. It’s put on £600 in that … Read more
