New Orleans hosted its edition of the World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday – with one would-be participant persuaded to leave behind the rifle and handgun he had planned to bring with him on his bike.Shane Steinkamp, who was marshalling the event, recalled noticing the cyclist’s arrival at the assembly point in Mickey Markey Park.He … Read more
As we swing into the new year, once again it looks like gravel riding and gravel bikes are going to be of the most hyped and fastest growing parts of the cycling world, with more new bikes, events and gear than ever before. We’ve dusted off the crystal ball and fired it up to see … Read more
The driver of a stolen car being pursued by police who struck a cyclist, causing fatal injuries, will stand trial in the autumn on charges including causing death by dangerous driving.Arthur Bourlet, a member of Rockingham Forest Wheelers Cycling Club, sustained fatal injuries when he was hit by a Mitsubishi Shogun car being driven by … Read more
The Genetic Drove is a flared version of a drop handlebar ideal for riding off the beaten track as well as touring. For the money it is comfortable enough while being a decent weight, and makes the perfect upgrade to OE (original equipment) on a budget. Pros: A medium width flare for added stability when … Read more
Ribble is aiming high with its new Endurance SL R road bike, pictured here with the brand new SRAM eTap AXS 12-speed groupset and Zipp 302 wheels and costing £5,999 – a lot of money but cheaper than most similarly specced bikes.Ribble Endurance SL R Series Disc – down tube (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)As it’s … Read more
Welcome to Monday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
One of the priciest tapes on the market, Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Silicone Gel bar tape doesn’t really perform well enough to justify it, in my opinion. The grip is very good, especially in the wet, but the ‘Kush’ isn’t as nice on the hands as others and it’s difficult to wrap. Pros: Grippy in … Read more
A slice of the Tour de France comes to the Chiltern Hills this Bastille Day (14th July) when 3,000 riders roll out for the 2019 edition of L’Etape UK from Penn House stately home just outside Amersham. Not only does the event promise some pretty lumpy riding – with a choice of four routes and an exclusive climb … Read more
Former Team Sky per performance manager Rod Ellingworth is to become team principal at Bahrain-Merida with effect from 1 October this year.The 46-year-old, who was also instrumental in setting up the British Cycling Academy in Italy and masterminded the road world championship victory in 2011 of one of his former charges there, Mark Cavendish, is … Read more
Highway Code rule 163 tells motorists to “Overtake only when it is safe and legal to do so,” and that they should “give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car.” > What to do if you capture a near miss or close pass (or worse) … Read more
