If you need to spruce up your cycling wardrobe for the warmer weather then here’s a first look at some of the new 2019 clothing range from Italian clothing company Sportful. In the video below we’ve highlighted some of the best items from the BodyFit and Fiandre ranges as well as a first look at … Read more
These Pearl Izumi Pro Bib Shorts are the most impressive shorts I’ve ever worn, as simple as that. Pearl Izumi has used a fabric that is so comfortable that you literally do not notice that you are wearing these, and the chamois is absolutely spot on. The cost may be steep but seriously, what price … Read more
Canadian bike brand and sponsor of the Astana Pro Team used the Giro d’Italia opening stage prologue to unveil its brand new time trial bike and among the changes to the updates E-118 Pro is a switch to disc brakes with “riders gaining average of 8 to 10 watts at 50 km/h compared to their … Read more
Sir Ben Ainslie, who is leading the Ineos Team UK America’s Cup challenge, says it would be “crazy” not to explore how the yachting syndicate and the UCI WorldTour team now sponsored by the petrochemicals group could learn lessons from each other.The four-time Olympic gold medallist sailor, writing in a column in the Sunday Telegraph, … Read more
A man has been arrested by West Midlands Police after a marshal at today’s Vélo Birmingham & Midlands sportive was reportedly deliberately run over by a driver and sustained a suspected broken hip. In a separate incident, footage has emerged showing another motorist ignoring instructions of marshals at the event and moving traffic cones to … Read more
German champion Pascal Ackermann of Bora-Hansgrohe has won Stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia in the Tuscan town of Fucecchio today, taking the victory in the sprint from Deceuninck-Quick Step’s Elia Viviani with Caleb Ewan of Lotto-Belisol finishing third. Primoz Roglic of Lotto-Visma retains the race lead by 19 seconds from Simon Yates of Mitchelton-Scott.The … Read more
The aluminium alloy frame used on the Fuji Roubaix 1.3 Disc is quite literally one of the best that I have ever ridden. It’s beautifully smooth and comfortable while still managing to be super-stiff. It’s just a shame that so many of the components chosen to accompany it are so unbelievably average. Pros: Very comfortable … Read more
An MP has slammed a fellow member of the House of Commons who claimed 20 pence in expenses for a one-mile bike ride, saying “it’s not like putting petrol in your car.”The Sun reports that Labour’s Matt Western, the MP since 2017 for Warwick & Leamington, made expenses claims totalling £8.60 for 19 trips made on … Read more
The Deuter Race X backpack might be a bit large for some racers, but its features and design make it ideal for commuters, gym-goers, day trippers and tourers. The Race X has morphed somewhat over the years – tweaks to the size, shape, straps and access arrangements have led to this version. It’s not overcomplicated … Read more
