Castelli’s Undersaddle Mini is a sleek saddle bag that’s big enough to hold the essentials. The water-resistant material is strong and shuts out water very effectively. I found it to be secure and easy to access when needed. Pros: Small, secure, holds the essentials Cons: No fixing for your pump The Undersaddle Mini has proven … Read more
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It’s all-new kit and bike for Chris Froome as Team Ineos has been unveiled ahead of this weekend’s Tour de Yorkshire, and Pinarello, bike supplier since 2009. has unveiled the new Dogma F12. Here’s a first look at the bike Froome will be racing this season.– New Pinarello Dogma F12 and F12 Disk launched – more … Read more
A cyclist has obtained CCTV footage of the terrifying moment a driver on the wrong side of the road knocked him off his bike at the foot of one of North London’s most popular climbs.Medical student Josh Dey shared footage of the shocking incident with local newspaper The Ham & High, which has uploaded the video … Read more
We’ve seen helmets with lights, bar ends with lights, lights with extra lights… and now thanks to North Carolina-based start up Brightloc, it’s time for a lock with a light. The hardened steel U-lock can attach to your front end or seatpost, combining a 360° lighting system to boot. And yes, it is of course crowdfunding on Kickstarter. WAYV launch … Read more
Ergon’s new SR Pro Carbon saddle is specifically shaped for men and provides a comfortable, lightweight ride, though it’s best suited to racy crouches – and it might mess with your reach to the bars. Pros: Comfortable, relieves perineal pressure, light enough for competitive rides Cons: Can stretch you too far rearwards, and expensive Before … Read more
A cyclist who was left paralysed from the waist down when a driver crashed into him as he took part in the Ulster 100-mile time trial championships has said that the sentence handed down to her is a “joke.”Elaine Adu, a Christian pastor of Greenvale Manor, County Antrim, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm … Read more
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said that Ineos will withdraw its sponsorship of cycling should members of its team be caught cheating or taking drugs, and has also denied accusations that his company’s entry into the sport is tantamount to “greenwashing.”Speaking yesterday as Team Sky officially became Team Ineos following the petrochemicals group’s takeover of Team … Read more
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled plans to help plug a missing link in the capital’s network of cycle routes.Running from Wood Lane to Notting Hill Gate, the 3.8-kilometre segregated route will connect a planned route from Acton in the west to a location close to the end of the existing Cycle Superhighway 3, which … Read more
Stiff and solid with a sleek finish and modular design boosting impressive versatility and adaptability, the Rotor Vegast is a good upgrade from a cheaper crankset or an interesting option if you’re building your own bike. Pros: Wide compatibility, future-proofed, nicely made, looks good, stiff Cons: A tiny bit pricey compared to some rivals The … Read more
