A cyclist from Northern Ireland has told of how he was assaulted on a canal towpath by a man who attempted to steal his bike.Paul Jeffcut said in a post on Facebook that the incident happened at around 4.45pm on Saturday as he was riding towards Scarva along the Newry Canal near Poyntzpass.He wrote: “I … Read more
Castelli today launches its new Free Aero Race 4 bib shorts and Aero 6 jersey, the Italian company’s top-end race-focused clothing that has been developed with Team Sky and will be raced by the British team this season.Dressing the most successful cycling team in modern history is no mean feat, but Castelli has piled years of … Read more
With Cervélo being one of the few big bike brands not to show off a new aero road bike ahead of the 2018 Tour de France, and the S5 being unchanged since 2014, an update was long overdue… and after getting our hands on the Ultegra Di2 version to test, we think it was worth the wait. Review: Cervélo R5 Disc Video First Look: … Read more
As a bit of a tech geek, I’m always interested in what equipment the Pros are using. While I know and fully accept that they are paid to use and promote their sponsor’s products, the riders are daily users of products so it’s a good way of seeing if something will stand the test of time.The … Read more
The GripGrab Freedom Seamless Thermal Base Layer LS is one of the softest I’ve ever worn thanks to the fabric and how it’s woven. It’s warm and does a great job of wicking sweat away, all the things a good thermal baselayer should do, but then again, it does have a £90 price tag. Pros: … Read more
The Kryptonite Street F-500 is a great light for the rider who wants to see as well as be seen without spending a fortune. With decent enough outputs and burn-times, it’s ideal for the urban commuter or those using unlit main roads. Its simple spot beam makes it a little less accomplished out in the … Read more
Police in New Mexico are hunting for a thief who shot the owner of a bicycle dead when the pair struggled as he tried to steal it.The incident happened in Albuquerque on Wednesday morning, reports KRQE News 13, outside the Central Grill and Coffee house.Waitress Laura Pomroy told the TV station: “We had a few … Read more
Canterbury City Council says it will clamp down on “reckless” food delivery cyclists because of the risk they are perceived to pose to pedestrians in parts of the city – and may introduce a Public Space Protection Order to further restrict cycling in the centre of the cathedral city.Cycling is banned between 10.30am and 4.30pm … Read more
