A council has said it won’t reinstate cycle lanes on a road it has just resurfaced – because the narrowness of the carriageway puts cyclists in danger if the lanes were in place.In a tweet posted yesterday, Hertfordshire County Council said: “Following a safety review, we won’t be replacing the cycle lanes in North Road, … Read more
The BTR Water Resistant Handlebar Bike Bag With Phone Navigation Pocket is a fine little bar bag that is good value and comes well specced. It’s not perfect, but for anybody looking for a cheap way to keep a decent selection of valuables within easy reach, it’s not bad at all. Pros: Nice size, well … Read more
Welcome to Thursday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team…
Cannondale unveiled the brand new SuperSix Evo right before the Tour de France, so this was our first chance to get a proper close look at the new race bike for the EF Education First squad.This actual bike belongs to Alberto Bettiol, the surprise winner of this year’s Tour of Flanders cobbled classic. No cobbles … Read more
Dylan Teuns of Beharain-Merida has won Stage 6 of the Tour de France, getting the better of fellow escapee Giulio Ciccone of Trek-Segafredo on a brutal final climb at La Planche des Belles Filles today. Defending champion Geraint Thomas of Team Ineos was the best of the overall contenders, finishing fourth, and while Julian Alaphilippe of … Read more
Keep your eyes open at the Tour de France and you’ll see some interesting, innovative and sometimes strange equipment and setups. Here’s what we’ve spotted so far…Coolest paint job: Trek-SegafredoTour de France 2019 Trek molten marble finish – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Trek-Segafredo’s bikes are usually bright red with white logos, but they have a … Read more
Sportful’s Fiandre NoRain 2 bib shorts are a great option for rides in the rain. The soft, thermal fabric is cut long for extra protection of the lower quads, while the water resistance will see off a good amount of rain and keep you warm when soaked through. Pros: Super-comfy; extra length provides great protection; … Read more
Canyon have launched the new Ultimate CF Evo Disc that they claim weighs under 6kg – making it one of the lightest disc road bike you can buy without going down the custom route.Six of the lightest road bikesCanyon have plenty of previous when it comes to challenging the scales, creating a prototype bike weighing a mere 3.7kg … Read more
Cycling’s world governing body, the UCI, has launched a consultation into the appeal of professional road racing to the general public, seeking feedback on issues such as the use of race radios and power meters as well as their aspirations for how the discipline will develop.An online survey, open until next Tuesday 16 July and available … Read more
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a cyclist found seriously injured on Monday following a suspected hit and run collision died in hospital.Scott Walker, aged 43, was discovered at around 7.45pm on the A917 between Elie and St Monan’s in the East Neuk of Fife.He was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, but passed … Read more
