The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day feature shows the driver of a police van making a close pass on a cyclist – not the first tine we’ve had such a submission – remember close this one from last year or this one from just a fortnight or so ago?The latest one was filmed in … Read more
The updated Vittoria Corsa G2.0 tyre is more evolution than revolution. The small changes create a refined tyre with a fast, supple feel, plenty of cornering grip and noticeably improved wear rate. The tan sidewalls will still stain, though you can keep them clean. Pros: Fast, supple, grippy, improved wear rate Cons: Those lovely sidewalls … Read more
Welcome to Friday’s live blog with Simon MacMichael, Jack Sexty and the rest of the team …
Exceedingly expensive but ever so light with great ventilation and supreme comfort, Giro’s new Imperial shoes are an impressive addition to the US company’s range, and a top choice if you want a light shoe that doesn’t compromise on durability and foot retention. Pros: Light, fit, comfort, support, durability, easy adjust dials Cons: Expensive Making … Read more
Even now the team buses are parked up in Brussels: Once again it’s time for the biggest race in cycling. The Tour de France is upon us, with a 195km flat stage on Saturday to kick things off. From there it’s over hill and down dale (well, col and vallée, anyway) for three weeks until the race … Read more
Canada’s first bicycle mayor has hit out against British Columbia’s compulsory cycle helmet laws, saying that focusing on cyclists having to wear them and other safety gear reflects a failure on the government’s part to protect people on bikes.Northernsentinel.com reports that Susan Stokhof, bicycle mayor of Victoria, said on Instagram: “In the Netherlands people come … Read more
Everyone’s after those incremental gains! But instead of dropping two grand on some sweet wheels, what about if you just chucked a different kit on?We’ve been having a go on dhb’s new Aeron Lab Raceline 2.0 kit, which dhb claims is more aerodynamic, saving you precious watts which you can hold over for that final sprint. … Read more
Police Scotland are hunting a van driver who pushed a cyclist into railings following what is described as a “verbal altercation.”The incident happened in Penicuik, 18 miles south of Edinburgh, at 0930 on Saturday 22 June between the Mauricewood Road junction and a Tesco supermarket.In an appeal for witnesses, police say that the driver of a … Read more
Need for the Bike takes Paul Fournel’s highly rated work in Vélo and makes it available in a paperback version; the lower price and better availability should allow many more to appreciate Fournel’s ‘encapsulation of why we all need the bike’. Pros: New format for a classic work Cons: Not updated with any of Fournel’s … Read more
David Millar and Ned Boulting, as well as the team from The Cycling Podcast, will take to the stage in Harrogate this September when the North Yorkshire town becomes the hub of the 2019 UCI Road Cycling World Championships.Millar and Boulting – who will once again be the ITV4 commentary team for the Tour de … Read more
