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10 things I wish I’d known when I started cycling — from fuelling properly to brushing up on bike maintenance skills, get these things right to make your riding more enjoyable

Cycling is a hugely popular and enjoyable activity (we would say that) and for those new to it – whether riding recreationally, commuting, or aiming to compete, it can be quite confusing at times. Here are ten things I wish I’d known when I first started cycling…1. Fuelling your ride Haribo Gold Bears (via YouTube) (Image Credit: … Read more

“We’re just cyclists doing our job”: Anti-Israel protest causes crash at Vuelta, as rider says peloton “feels in danger”

Intermarché-Wanty’s Simone Petilli has said he “feels in danger” after crashing during stage 10 of the Vuelta a España when protesters entered the road, with fellow rider Louis Vervaeke urging demonstrations be carried out “in a safe manner” and the CPA stressing that the peloton “just want to race in safe conditions.”Stage 10 of the race was … Read more

Garmin Forerunner 970

The Garmin Forerunner 970 is a powerful multi-sport watch that can handle almost any activity. The health and training metrics are clear and easy to use, while the new AMOLED screen is excellent – though it does come at the cost of shorter battery life.The Forerunner 970 is a watch designed for runners, triathletes, and … Read more

“A lot more serious than some broken bones”: Chris Froome hit road sign at 30mph and suffered life-threatening heart injury, his wife reveals

Chris Froome’s wife has revealed more details about last week’s horror crash which saw the four-time Tour de France winner airlifted to hospital, explaining how he hit a road sign at 30mph and suffered a life-threatening heart injury.Speaking to The Times, Michelle Froome said he sustained a pericardial rupture, a tear to the sac surrounding the … Read more

Elite Custom Race X resin cage

The Elite Custom Race X resin cage offers great performance at a sensible price. Made from a fibreglass-reinforced resin composite, it’s light and durable, and provides a firm, rattle-free hold on bottles while still allowing easy insertion and removal.Elite has long been a market leader in bottle and cage design, supplying professional teams for decades. … Read more

“They’re trying to damage my reputation”: Juan Ayuso brands UAE Team Emirates “a dictatorship” in extraordinary interview just hours after sudden exit confirmed

Football’s famous transfer deadline day circus may have packed up for another few months, but cycling is trying its best to fill the void in the meantime — Juan Ayuso giving an extraordinary pre-stage interview at the Vuelta a España today following last night’s surprise announcement that he would be leaving UAE Team Emirates at the end of … Read more

“Every bike could be another car making congestion worse”: Cyclists fight to save cycle lanes facing removal due to looming deadline to make temporary bollards permanent

The future of several Edinburgh cycle lanes is at risk, with campaigners calling it a big week for safe cycling infrastructure in the Scottish capital, that after months of delay and deferral on a decision to make temporary bike lanes permanent which means next month’s deadline for a decision is now uncomfortably soon.It is an ongoing saga, a committee having … Read more

Pinarello updates F Series promising the “ultimate balance of performance, weight and price”, with prices starting at £3,000

Pinarello has fully updated its more accessible F Series range, which is designed to deliver “best-in-class performance across a variety of price points.” The range includes five models, starting at £3,000 for the F1 and rising to €11,000 (~£9,500) for the F9, although the flagship model isn’t available in the UK.2025 Pinarello Dogma F (Image Credit: Pinarello)Pinarello highlights these key updates to the F … Read more