The eleventh Transcontinental Race (TCR) ultra-distance cycling race is happening right now, so let’s look back at the Mason Definition bike that Josh Ibbett rode to become the first British winner back in 2015.This year’s TCR began in northern Spain on 27th July and will finish in Constanta, Romania, on the edge of the Black … Read more
The last time La Marseillaise was heard blasting out during the podium ceremony at the end of a Tour de France, a crowd of delirious home fans raucously singing along, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wasn’t even born.On 23 July 1989, on the same day Laurent Fignon lost the yellow jersey by eight seconds to Greg LeMond on … Read more
The Vision Metron 45 SL disc brake wheelset is a very good all-rounder. Lightweight, aero, tubeless ready – what’s not to love?Out of the box, the Vision Metrons are presented in a pretty premium feeling double wheel bag – which gives a nice first impression. They include a lock ring and are supposed to come … Read more
The Merida Reacto 9000 is a rapid aero bike with well-appointed spec sheet at a price in line with similarly specced rivals. It still looks as aggressive as it did when it was launched in 2020, the geometry is balanced for an aero bike, it handles sharply and weighs just 100g more than the Team … Read more
A new study points to major benefits of a static cycling programme for patients with hip osteoarthritis, the research suggesting that it could help save the NHS money and cut physiotherapy waiting lists.It comes from Bournemouth University and University Hospital Dorset (UHB). The study was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and … Read more
The Thule Yepp 2 Maxi is a well-designed, sturdy, and – as far as I can tell – comfortable rear child bike seat that handles heavier kids with confidence and ease. It’s the most commonly used child seat I’ve seen out on family rides, and after months of using it myself – and hearing plenty … Read more
Another week and even more racing in France – this time it’s the turn of the Tour de France Femmes, and we’ve been glued to our screens for the stages so far. And while we might be lacking some new and cool tech to talk about from the race, we do have plenty of stuff … Read more
Police at Barcelona airport acted quickly to apprehend two thieves and return pro cyclist Magnus Cort his bike, that after it was stolen from an airport car park as the Danish rider travelled home from the Tour de France.The Catalan police Mossos d’Esquadra shared the good news that Cort’s Uno-X Mobility team-issue Ridley Noah Fast had been … Read more
There’s always something new in the pro peloton, from lighter bikes to smarter gearing and wider tyres. But when you’re not riding at 45km/h, do those same tech trends really make a difference? I had the chance to ride the first two stages of the Tour de France Femmes, covering 206.5km, climbing 2,863m, and spending 8 hours and 25 … Read more
