Tour de France stages average more than 100 miles in length so riders need to be comfortable; let’s check out the saddles that they’re using.Judging by what we’ve seen this year, it looks like ever more riders are going for shorty saddles designed especially for those who spend a lot of time in an aggressive ride position … Read more
This is the all-new Cannondale CAAD13, the latest in a long line of aluminium road bikes from the US company that made its name with aluminium during the 90s. Cannondale claims the redesigned bike is faster, lighter, more capable and more comfortable than the previous CAAD12.In this article, we’ll go through all the key details, as … Read more
You’ve read all about the aero bikes being raced in this year’s Tour de France, bikes that are ideal for sprints and breakaways. As the race heads towards the mountains it’ll be the turn of the lightweight bikes to come to the fore, so here are some of the most interesting.– 6 of the lightest road … Read more
It’s now been confirmed by The CTT that TT specialist Marcin Bialoblocki has broken the UK national 100 mile time trial record, taking over three minutes off Adam Duggleby’s previous record set in 2017 to lay down a blistering new mark of 3:13:37.Marcin Bialoblocki’s 25-mile time trial record disallowedBialoblocki, who is Polish but now settled in Britain and riding for … Read more
Welcome to Monday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
The sunshine keeps on coming, so we’re happy to keep putting in the extra miles while testing some of the latest and greatest bikes, tech and kit! Here’s the pick of the pile at the moment… Ashmei Breton jersey£164.00ashmei Mens Breton Cycle Jersey (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Yes it’s a whole load of cash, but Ashmei are promising a … Read more
Former Team Sky sports director Sean Yates, who guided Sir Bradley Wiggins to Tour de France victory in 2012, has accused Chris Froome of going “back on his word” for his attack on his team leader during the race.In what remains one of the most memorable episodes of Team Sky’s decade in the peloton, Froome … Read more
Race leader Julian Alaphilippe of Deceunink-Quick Step and defending champion Geraint Thomas of Team Ineos were among the big winners on today’s Tour de France Stage 10 into Albi as the race was blown apart by crosswinds. The pair were in a front group that also included Movistar’s Nairo Quintana and Mitchelton-Scott’s Adam Yates, but … Read more
Two participants in an amateur race in Italy who were accused by other entrants of using hidden motors in their bikes refused to have them checked by the organisers and fled before Carabinieri officers arrived.The incident happened on Saturday at the Criterium Portogruarese in the Veneto region jn the north east of the country, reports … Read more
The government is reportedly set to remind retailers of the law regarding the use of electric scooters after a woman riding one was killed in a collision with a lorry in London on Friday – the first recorded fatality of someone using one in the UK.Emily Hartridge, aged 35, who found fame via YouTube and went … Read more
