Strava, the popular American fitness-tracking app, is making serious moves to become a publicly traded company. The news, first reported by Reuters, says the company is inviting major investment banks to guide them through its initial public offering (IPO).That process would enable company shares to be sold to investors, with the shares sold giving the company … Read more
A Belgian journalist has reportedly been denied entry to Rwanda ahead of the upcoming UCI road world championships in Kigali, a decision he believes stems from his “critical reporting” on the East African country’s authoritarian government.Stijn Vercruysse, a journalist who specialises in Africa for Flemish public broadcaster VRT, says he was stopped at the check-in … Read more
SRAM has launched legal proceedings against the UCI over the governing body’s proposed gear restriction regulations, which the component manufacturer says will unfairly impact and penalise the brand’s riders and teams, without increasing safety during races.The complaint, targeting the maximum gearing rule set to be trialled at next month’s Tour of Guangxi, was filed with … Read more
You know the year is flying in when it’s already time for the Isle of Man parliament’s quarterly debate about cyclists and the law (that’s a joke, just in case your local MP gets any ideas).Because, just three months after the island’s infrastructure minister was forced to insist that there are currently “no plans” to … Read more
If you’re thinking of investing in a power meter, it means you’re ready to take your cycling to the next level by using watts to track and inform your progress on the bike. In an ideal world, adding a power meter would give you all of those benefits with absolutely zero added weight, no change … Read more
The Topeak Babyseat II is a well-priced, no-nonsense child seat that offers good protection, comfort, and suspension for a child using it. It’s stable, easy to use, and offers some clever design touches. While it’s a bit bigger and heavier than some other seats, the added suspension and quick-release rack system more than make up … Read more
For those of you concerned about the recent rise of Reform UK and Nigel Farage, it may be worthwhile paying close attention to the route of the 2027 Tour de France’s British Grand Départ when it’s unveiled late next year.Because, according to a new academic study published this week, hosting cycling’s biggest race can help … Read more
