If ridden in isolation with no regard for the wider bike market, the 2019 Specialized CrossTrail Sport is a fine bike that does everything it sets out to do very dependably. It’s safe, reliable, well balanced and can be rather satisfying to ride. But if you are even just slightly interested in comparing bike specs … Read more
A bike hire scheme in Cornwall that benefited from more than £30,000 in funding through the National Lottery failed to get off the ground – and locals are wondering where the money went, with one person supposed to have been trained claiming it had been “frittered away on a now non-existent project.”An in-depth investigation by … Read more
Mitchelton-Scott’s Daryl Impey has become the first man ever to win back-to-back editions of the Tour Down Under as the 21st edition of the race concluded today, with Richie Porte taking his first victory in Trek-Segafredo’s colours by clinching the final stage on Willunga Hill.It’s Porte’s sixth successive victory on the climb that provides the … Read more
The Showers Pass National Geographic Knit Waterproof gloves aren’t exactly cycling-specific but as long as you can do without the padding they do a great job of keeping your hands warm and dry on all but the chilliest of days. Pros: Impressive waterproofing, great for all kinds of activities Cons: Can get sweaty in warmer … Read more
Exposure’s MK13 version of its Joystick is as good as last year’s MK12… in fact it’s as-near-as-makes-no-difference exactly the same unit, aside from a slight weight increase that indicates a focus on improving build quality this time around. Pros: Bright, focused beam; multiple modes; sensible features; many accessories Cons: The price Exposure is pretty good … Read more
A Cumbria farmer has been found guilty of common assault for a road rage attack on a cyclist. “They are always in the way; always annoying like that. They’re always there,” said Kallum Hunt, 23.The News and Star reports that on July 18 2018 Brett Preston was cycling between Hutton-in-the-Forrest and Carlisle when he heard … Read more
Glasgow is in the running to become the first city to host the inaugural combined World Cycling Championships, an event that will include road, track, BMX and mountain biking.In September, the UCI announced that the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships would for the first time bring together multiple disciplines – road, mountain bike (cross-country Olympic, … Read more
The Gore C7 Partial Windstopper Pro Bib Tights+ provide a great defence against the ravages of winter weather with strategic use of the company’s famed wind-blocking fabric. The padded insert looks after you on long rides, too, with an additional Windstopper ‘cup’. Pros: Wind protection, warmth, comfort, padded insert Cons: Could be more reflective Gore has … Read more
Today’s near miss features a tailgating van driver. If you watch the footage again, you can see that they eventually start to pass where there is a central traffic island.The incident occurred on Tuesday January 15 at about 7am as Bojan was on his way to work. He was heading south down the A10.“I’m so … Read more
A 42-year-old US amateur cyclist has been handed a four-year ban after testing positive for five banned substances.Cat 3 racer, Michel Carrillo, was tested as part of the RaceClean Program which focuses on amateur events.“All athletes deserve a level playing field so that hard work and talent alone determine the outcome at every level of … Read more
