Cycling UK has teamed up with Uber Eats for a series of videos providing advice to cyclists – aimed not just at the food delivery firm’s couriers, but also at anyone who uses a bike to get around.Launched to coincide with Bike Week, the five videos, accompanied by written guides that can be downloaded to … Read more
As a personal injury solicitor who represents injured cyclists as well as being involved in sportives myself, a topic that often comes up is: ‘how might a participant’s claim for compensation be dealt with should a rider be injured during the event?’ The short answer is that it depends on the cause of the accident.I don’t bring … Read more
2019 sees a lot of change in the WorldTour professional peloton, with more bike sponsor reshuffling than we’ve seen in many years. The peloton still consists of just 18 teams with probably the biggest change being the end of BMC Racing, replaced by the new CCC Team.And those bike sponsor changes at a glance: Dimension … Read more
If top-level sole stiffness is your main priority when it comes to shopping for road shoes then you need to add the Northwave Extreme Pro to your list. Power transfer is immense, although that performance can come at a small cost to comfort on rough roads. Pros: One of the stiffest soles out there; excellent … Read more
Chris Froome sustained multiple injuries while warming up for the time trial at the Criterium du Dauphiné this morning and will miss next month’s Tour de France, which the four-time yellow jersey winner had been aiming to win for a record-equalling fifth time.Leadership of Team Ineos at the three-week race, which starts in Brussels on … Read more
The Topeak Roadie DA hand pump is designed primarily for narrow section road tyres. It’s reckoned capable of delivering 120psi/8 bar, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by its relative efficiency and the inbuilt gauge’s accuracy, though it requires a consistent momentum and the barrel becomes uncomfortably hot towards the highest pressures. Pros: Accurate gauge, relatively … Read more
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Giro has added a brand new £375 shoe to its range called the Imperial, which aims to deliver very low weight but not at the expense of support and durability. We’ve just had a pair arrive in the office for review so before we do that, here’s a real quick unboxing video.– 19 of the best … Read more
Pinarello have officially unveiled their 2020 collection, and it includes a lighter version of the recently launched Dogma F12 and F12 disc suitably called the F12 X-Light. You might need to work a couple of extra shifts to get one though, as the price is £6,000 and £6,200 just for the rim and disc framesets respectively. New Pinarello Dogma … Read more
Bend36 Chamois Cream is a good-quality cream that delivers plenty of on-bike comfort. It’s not cheap, but it does do a good job. Pros: Lasts well, kept me comfortable, washes out well Cons: Quite expensive Bend36 is named after the 36 hairpins on the Passo dello Stelvio (when you’re climbing from Bormio; there are 48 … Read more
