This weekend was brilliant for getting the miles in!The weather was perfect and many of us had a whopping 4 days to head out on the bike.Obviously, with all of those extra miles, it gave us the chance to sample many tasty treats and Easter-themed cakes.Our winner this week caught the local reservoir looking more … Read more
If you’re looking for a fit and forget power-measuring option for a single bike then a crank-based system is a good choice: you can swap wheels and pedals without affecting your measurements. The Rotor 2InPower DM Road system is certainly one to look at: it’s nicely made, the power numbers are credible and repeatable, and you … Read more
BikeStormz, which describes itself as “the biggest underground youth movement in the UK,” is to hold its eighth ride-out in central London on 1 June, and expects thousands of youngsters from the UK and beyond to join in (the above video shows the July 2016 edition and, you should be aware, includes swearing).Launched in 2015, … Read more
Team Sky’s Tao Geoghegan Hart has taken his first professional victory at today’s opening stage of the Tour of the Alps in Austria.The 24-year-old from Hackney took the sprint from at the end of the 144-kilometre stage which started and finished in Kufstein after earlier helping shut down an attack on the final climb of … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins believes that Geraint Thomas could break the UCI Hour Record “tomorrow” if he set his mind to it – but has ruled out trying to reclaim the record himself.The distance of 54.526 kilometres that Wiggins set in June 2015 at London’s Lee Valley VeloPark was beaten last week in Aguascalientes, Mexico, by … Read more
The Endura Pro SL Shell Jacket II has impressive waterproofing and will really keep out the worst of the rain and wind. It can get a little hot and sweaty, though, and for me it got a bit boil-in-the-bag when the temperatures hit the teens on training rides. It just about fits in a large … Read more
The finish of today’s Amstel Gold Race has set Twitter abuzz – with some viewers reaching for the smelling salts as they wondered whether it might be the best-ever finish of a one-day race.A relative newcomer to the calendar compared to the five Monuments, each of which have now celebrated their 100th birthday, –54th edition makes the Dutch … Read more
The Sunday Times has claimed that new figures revealing that the number of people riding bikes on England’s roads has dropped represents a “victory” for motorists “in their long-running battle with cyclists.”The assertion is made in the opening paragraph of an article citing Sport England’s latest annual Active Lives survey that highlights a shift in … Read more
The Trek Emonda ALR 5 Disc is an aluminium road bike that offers a great ride and good value. Equipped with a Shimano 105 groupset, including hydraulic disc brakes, it’s a lot of bike for your money. Pros: Great ride quality, Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes Cons: Some won’t want aluminium frame or H2 fit … Read more
