Back in 2015, PowerTap unveiled its first power meter pedal and I was really impressed with the ease of use and fitment and consistent and accurate power measurement. For 2019 the company has updated them with the new P2, which offer a few updates and a price drop: they now cost £799.99.– Review: PowerTap P1 … Read more
Two moped delivery drivers have been jailed following a road rage attack in Southsea in which they knocked a cyclist off his bike after he rode past them in traffic, then hit him with a motorbike helmet, breaking his arm and jaw.Matheus and Vinicius Dos Anjos, who are cousins, admitted causing grievous bodily harm on … Read more
As Team Sky is set to draw to a close at the end of the year, we take a moment to ponder what the team has ever done for you. Team Sky’s legacy will be off turning Britain into one of the most successful cycling nations in recent history, being the envy of the cycling world … Read more
Study after study finds that lower cycling cadence is more efficient. So should you stop trying to pedal at 90+ revolutions per minute and instead diesel along at around 60rpm? Maybe it’s not quite that simple.We all saw that article: High cadence pedalling is inefficient for amateurs, says new study. Oh how we all laughed that … Read more
Team Sky’s Ben Swift is out of intensive care following the crash on Tenefire last week that resulted in him being hospitalised with a ruptured spleen and other injuries.Writing on Twitter yesterday, Swift, who rejoined the British outfit this season after two years at UAE Team Emirates, said: “Making good improvements. Got transferred from ICU … Read more
The Oxford Bright Shoes 2.0 are subtly black by day but reflective by night, which is a nice touch, and when it comes to waterproofing and windproofing they are hard to knock. The sizing comes up really small, though, so they are definitely a try before you buy option. Pros: Impressive waterproofing, reflective fabric Cons: … Read more
Two parents of schoolchildren in Bath have launched a petition calling for safe cycle routes to local schools.The petition, hosted on the website 38degrees.com, also calls for staggered school opening times to ease overcrowding on the city’s bus network to help discourage use of cars for the school run.So far, more than 1,000 people have … Read more
The new Specialized Power Arc Pro Elaston saddle combines the increasingly popular stubby nosed saddle design with an all-new foam padding to create a super-comfortable seat for performance-minded and racing cyclists, but it commands a premium over the already very expensive regular Power Arc Pro it’s based on. Pros: Comfortable, looks good on a race … Read more
Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists is a nicely laid out introductory guide to improving your core strength, and improving your mobility and flexibility. The prose can be a little heavy going, but persevere and all becomes clear(er). Pros: Well explained and laid out, good sense of progression Cons: Prose can be a little heavy going, … Read more
