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Liv Flara Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey
In action, the Liv Flara Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey feels every bit as cosy as Liv claims. The ThermTextura tech delivers warmth and impressive moisture wicking. It’s a snugger than expected fit, yet the cut is generous where it counts – lower back, neck and cuffs. The pockets are a bit small and fiddly, but … Read more
Keith Butler, former national champion and founder of the Surrey League, dies aged 80
The 1964 British National Road Race Champion, Keith Butler, has died at the age of 80. Butler won stages of the Milk Race and the Tour of Britain as an amateur and raced as a pro in Belgium, but for many he will be best-known as the founder of the Surrey League.Butler’s father, Stan, was … Read more
Specialized Air Tool Sport SwitchHitter II Floor Pump
Specialized’s Air Tool Sport SwitchHitter II floor pump is a generally decent pump with a couple of thoughtful touches that make it friendlier and easier to use. It’s a solid entry in a very crowded market; well worth considering but without anything that makes it utterly compelling. Pros: Comfy handle, easy-to-use smart chuck Cons: Not … Read more
Live blog: “Inches from death” – a very fast close pass, New Garmin watches come with hefty price tag, Dockless bike share “a joke” says transport expert, Bikes – New Cervelo P5 TT bike now with disc brakes, Snowdon Ti commuter full bike + more
Welcome to your midweek live blog, with Simon MacMichael, Jack Sexty and the rest of the team.
Caratti Lightweight Waterproof Overshoes
Caratti’s Lightweight Waterproof Overshoes are a bit of a mixed bag. The main water resistant material is very good at keeping water out, but the taping on the seams is incredibly delicate, and then there are fit issues that make the zip difficult to do up, even on thin legs. Pros: Breathable, good water resistance … Read more
One step closer to a road tubeless standard? And why this matters to you
It looks like we might be one step closer to a universal road tubeless standard, as the bike industry bodies have worked together to develop and revise the ISO rim and ETRTO tyre standards to provide better tubeless tyre compatibility, according to a report by Bicycle Retailer.What does this mean for you? It should mean much … Read more
Pedestrian causes crash in Tirenno-Adriatico TTT, dog walker narrowly missed by another team
Sagan’s Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Rafal Majka and Oscar Gatto were taken down by a pedestrian midway through the opening stage of Tirreno-Adriatico in Italy this afternoon.Peter Sagan was also nearly involved but managed to keep his time trial bike upright on the wet roads in Lido di Camaiore.Crash 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The crash was caused when a … Read more
The importance of a bike fit and riding position – it’s not just for the pros
Getting a bike fit is important if you want to maximise your performance and comfort on the bike, and it’s not just for racing cyclists either, every level of cyclist can benefit. In the above video I chatted to Jake Yarranton from Precise Performance about the bike fitting and he outlined why it should be … Read more
Fizik Terra Microtex Bondcush Tacky Tape
Fizik’s Terra Microtex Bondcush Tacky Tape is excellent: really comfortable, grippy and good looking. It’s also really expensive. Still, you pays your money and all that. Pros: Good grip levels, comfortable Cons: Expensive, picks up dirt more easily than some The Terra tape – I haven’t got time to write out the full name every … Read more