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Mark Cavendish feeling (relatively) fit and healthy: “I haven’t studied physiology at Uni but you do not just lose it from one day to the next. It’s not possible”

Mark Cavendish says mismanagement of his Epstein-Barr virus has damaged his career and legacy. While conceding that he may never be the same again, the sprinter says that he is starting to feel strong after two seasons where he felt he was, “in races, but not racing.”Cavendish has spoken before about his treatment for Epstein-Barr … Read more

Shimano RC7 (701)

Shimano’s highly impressive race-orientated RC7 shoes have had a significant redesign for 2019, gaining dials and losing Velcro completely. They’re still a very comfortable, secure and well-vented option (with a great fit), but while the carbon soles are stiff and vibe-free, they could be stiffer still without sacrificing comfort. Pros: Easy adjustment, excellent comfort, good … Read more

Hull seeks Dutch inspiration to get more people cycling

Councillors in Hull are reviewing the city’s existing policies on cycling, including the provision of infrastructure, and are seeking inspiration from the Netherlands to get more residents on bikes.Hull Live reports that initiatives aimed at encouraging still more Dutch people to cycle such as paying people to ride for work will be considered by Hull … Read more

High cadence pedalling is inefficient for amateurs, says new study

A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine says that cycling at a high cadence isn’t beneficial to amateurs.Are you a spinner or a grinder? Chances are that if you’ve been cycling for any length of time you’ll have be told by some old hand that you need to spin to win. … Read more

SRAM Red eTap AXS First Ride Review

It’s always exciting when a new groupset is launched but few have caused such a stir as SRAM’s new Red eTap AXS, which not only goes 12-speed but takes a radical new approach to gear ratios in an attempt to better cater for the diversifying nature of cycling. Pros: Wide range gears, close ratios, quieter … Read more

Scicon Elan Power Ergo Saddle

Saddle comfort is subjective, but I found the Scicon Elan Power Ergo saddle just the right shape and really comfortable for all kinds of riding. Scicon is the latest manufacturer to the short saddle market, and says its Elan ‘bridges the gap between performance and comfort’. Its carbon fibre rails and carbon-reinforced polymer shell ward … Read more