A professor at an Australian university has likened opponents of compulsory cycle helmet laws to “climate change deniers and the anti-vaccination groups” following publication of a study which claims that legislation introduced across the country almost three decades ago has resulted in cycling fatalities falling by almost half.The study, conducted by researchers at NSW Sydney … Read more
Ernesto Colnago is 87 years old tomorrow (9 February) — happy birthday, Ernesto — and to mark the occasion the Colnago bicycle brand that he founded back in 1952 has unveiled the Colnago 87. Colnago 87 Ernesto Colnago 87th birthday – 23 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“The Colnago 87 is inspired by a bike donated by Ernesto … Read more
Specialized’s Turbo Cotton clinchers are some of the best tyres that I’ve ever had the pleasure of riding. The supple casing and Gripton rubber compound combine to give a fast and smooth ride that is perfect for racing. Pros: Super supple casing, great grip in the wet, easy-to-clean sidewalls, fast Cons: Bit pricey As a … Read more
A former professional cyclist from Colombia has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking and dealing cocaine in Italy, with traces of the drug found in the seat tube of the mountain bike he was riding when he was stopped by Carabinieri.Juan Pablo Valencia Gonzales, who rode for UCI Professional Continental outfit Team Colombia from 2012 … Read more
Lusso has been expanding its Active Aero range and these leg warmers join the arm warmers in taking the chill off while providing a bit of a wind-cheating advantage. With their thin construction they are more suited to spring and autumn use, making them ideal for those early and late season races. Pros: Shaped for … Read more
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This new Ritchey Comp Ergomax handlebar is a great upgrade for your gravel or adventure bike, offering plenty of width at the drops thanks to a large flare for aiding stability when travelling across loose terrain. It’s a decent weight, too, and all for not a bad price. Pros: Loads of hand positions, plenty of … Read more
London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has branded the City of Westminster’s application for a judicial review of the proposed Cycle Superhighway 11 “shameful” after the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court decision that found in favour of the borough, which Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says must shoulder the blame for the decision.In his judgment last … Read more
SRAM has completely and radically redesigned its top-tier Red eTap groupset, making the leap to 12-speed but more than that, introducing a completely new approach to gearing that provides a wider range and smaller jumps between sprockets and adding for the first time a 1x option.And in case you’re wondering what happened to an anticipated … Read more
Cycling is the British public’s least favoured way to travel, according to a new survey which found that just four in ten people favoured getting around by bicycle, compared to 49 per cent who have an unfavourable view of it.Moreover, among all modes of travel, cycling is the only one in which people were more … Read more
