Bianchi has revealed its new carbon-fibre Sprint road bike, an update of the Sempre Pro, designed to be lightweight and coming in a race geometry. The Sprint is available in both rim brake and disc brake options.Sprint is a resurrected name for Bianchi, the original having been launched back in the 1970s. Like its predecessor, … Read more
The Assos Assosoires Winter Booties combine great breathability with good thermal retention, but while the windproofing is great, the highly water resistant fabric is let down by the lack of taped seams, which is disappointing for £70. The zipless design works very well, though they are a tight fit. Pros: Amazing for dry, cool to … Read more
The London Bridge Business Improvement District (BID), known as Team London Bridge, is to offer firms in the area a subsidy to encourage them to use cargo bikes for deliveries instead of motor vehicles. Lorries and vans now account for around a fifth of London’s road traffic with the rise in large part being driven … Read more
Researchers have developed a new way to test the algorithms that control self-driving cars – that they hope will reduce the risk of them hitting cyclists and pedestrians.Uber warned over safety issues on its self-driving cars days after a cyclist is killedFollowing a spate of high-profile accidents involving self-driving cars, USC (University of Southern California) … Read more
Bontrager has unveiled a new lineup of Aeolus ‘aero road saddles’ – although it’s not that the saddles are designed to be aero, it’s that they’re intended to keep you comfortable while you’re riding in an aero position.Each of the new designs features a full central cutout, a short overall length, and a wide nose. … Read more
Thanks to VeloClubVittoria for our header image Who’s ready for cycling’s Holy Week?Ask the cycling population of Flanders if they care more about the Tour de France or the Ronde van Vlaanderen and there will only be one answer.This weekend, the Tour of Flanders will make one rider a superstar and should a Belgian win the race, … Read more
Bora Hansgrohe rider Peter Kennaugh has today announced that he will be taking an “indefinite break” from professional cycling due to ongoing mental health issues. Matt Stephens talks about depressionIn a post on Instagram this morning, the 29-year-old Olympic gold medal winner said: “After many years of struggling on and off the bike, I have made this decision, not … Read more
The Asgard Access E Plus Bike Storage is secure, strong and easy to assemble, ideal for e-bikes and regular bikes. Pros: Easy to assemble, secure, easy to access Cons: Socket sold separately and requires professional fitting Living in London as a cyclist has its pros and cons. Pros are that there are hundreds of bike … Read more
