Allroad, that’s what Litespeed has labelled its new Cherohala SE titanium frameset, a bike that’s just as happy on the tarmac as it is on the local towpath or gravel track. It’s not perfect on either, but it has a surprisingly large crossover area which makes for a fun and quick ride. It is a … Read more
Simon Yates has been confirmed as the top rider in the UCI WorldTour Classification for 2018, a year in which he led the Giro d’Italia for a fortnight before going on to take his first Grand Tour overall win at the Vuelta.Meanwhile, the UCI Women’s WorldTour Classification has been won by another Mitchelton-Scott rider, Annemiek … Read more
Car rental firm Sixt has come under criticism for an image posted to its Twitter account that makes fun of hitting cyclists.The post on Sixt Deutschland’s timeline on the social media was removed on Friday after Twitter users complained about it.The Germany-based company, the market leader in its home market and operating in a number … Read more
Queens of pain highlights some of the impressive achievements by women on bikes during the last century: a few are already well known, many are not, but all deserve to be recognised. There is ample evidence here that ‘parity with men’s racing remains a distant goal but there will be no shortage of available heroines … Read more
The Showers Pass Scout Shirt is a sharp-looking option for hitting the trails, lanes or cafés. Part-merino, with two pockets and reinforced bits, it’s likely to be a warm-weather favourite – just check the sizing lest ye Hulk-out the look. Pros: Casual design doesn’t scream ‘cyclist’, while tech bits work on the bike, very fast … Read more
A High Court judge has ruled against the family of a cyclist who drowned in Bristol’s floating harbour and thrown out their £2m claim against Bristol City Council. Sean Phillips fell off his bike and into the harbour as he rode to work along Princes Wharf in March 2013.The action, brought by Phillips’ partner Hayley … Read more
Evoc’s Bike Travel Bag is a well-specced soft case for carting your bike about. When you get to the other end of your journey it’s collapsible and easy to store. Evoc recommends using the internal Bike Stand when transporting road bikes, so we’ve tested the two together: it’s a good combination, and comes in at … Read more
“It was part-science, it was part Graeme Obree maverick, and it’s just a delight when somebody finds something that is head-slappingly simple once it’s been shown to you,” says Chris Boardman about Team KGF’s innovative approach to track racing at one point in The Pursuit. Film-maker James Poole followed Team KGF (now re-launched as Team … Read more
Lotto-Soudal riders Thomas De Gendt and Tim Wellens have completed their bikepacking trip home to Belgium from Il Lombardia in Italy. Speaking before they set off, De Gendt said: “We’re chucking all the luggage on the bike in Italy and then we’ll ride from hotel to hotel at ease, without too much of a rush.”Thomas … Read more
A lorry driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of cyclist Charlotte Landi by careless driving. Jason Edmunds, 44, turned left without indicating at the junction of Grosvenor Road and Chelsea Bridge in September of last year.The BBC reports that Landi was riding along the non-segregated Cycle Superhighway 8 on her way to work … Read more
