Julian Alaphilippe of Deceuninck-Quick Step is back in the lead of the Tour de France following a thrilling Stage 8 into Saint-Etienne this afternoon, finishing third just behind Thibaut Pinot of Groupama-FDJ, the pair just failing to hunt down Thomas De Gendt of Lotto-Soudal who managed to hang on to win from the break. A brutal day’s … Read more
Could it be the first home win in the Tour de France since Bernard Hinault in 1985? If any Frenchman is going to do it, Groupama–FDJ’s Thibaut Pinot is certainly in with a chance, especially after his strong showing on La Planche Des Belles Filles. Here’s a look at the bike he’s racing.The Xeluis SL … Read more
Deliveroo riders in Nottingham say they are suffering a “slow redundancy” after the food delivery firm recently started to prioritise moped riders and drivers. Nottinghamshire Live reports that several Deliveroo cyclists have seen the number of shifts available to them sharply diminish in recent weeks.Stew Kemp, who had worked to become a ‘priority rider’ by … Read more
Keith Forsyth, 50, and Hamish Carrick, 22, of East Lothian, have set off on their own cycling version of the National Three Peaks challenge in memory of Keith’s son Ben Forsyth. British Youth Champion Ben Forsyth, 20, of Musselburgh, died after developing a heart condition. The pair’s journey will see them climb the highest peaks in Scotland (Ben … Read more
These 7Mesh Mk3 bib shorts are the best shorts I have ever worn. That’s a bold statement as I have a drawer full of good shorts, but these are incredibly comfortable regardless of the length of time in the saddle because of their hammock chamois lining, material choice and cut, and the luxurious, wide shoulder … Read more
A Transport for London (TfL) plan to improve pedestrian safety on Holloway Road will see the removal of bus and cycle lanes. Local campaign group Cycle Islington says TfL, “should be protecting all vulnerable road users, not pitting modes against each other.”A consultation is currently underway on a scheme that would see more pedestrian crossings … Read more
Two Solihull councillors will push to improve and extend a local cycle route after taking up a local resident’s challenge to ride the route. The Solihull Observer reports that when a Shirley West resident emailed Green Party councillor Rosemary Sexton complaining about the A34 cycle route and challenging councillors to ride the route themselves, she … Read more
1. Review: Channel 5’s Cyclists: Scourge Of The Streets?We watched this rubbish so you didn’t have to… Read more here2. Cyclists aren’t the “Scourge Of The Streets” says Chris Boardman Cyclists aren’t the ‘scourge of the streets’. They are mothers, fathers, grandparents and children all doing their bit to make Britain a healthier, greener and more … Read more
The Deda Elementi Gabbia bottle cage does the job of keeping your drink in place and looks pretty good while doing it. There is a degree of adjustment to suit your frame, too. Pros: 15mm adjustment; holds a bottle securely Cons: Scratches quite easily inside Priced at £9.99, the Gabbia sits well against a lot … Read more
