1. Cervelo S5 Disc launched with disc brakes and new V-shaped stemCervelo has launched the brand new S5 Disc, a complete redesign of its flagship aero race bike, in the process giving it the disc brake treatment. The company claims the new bike is “42 grams faster than its predecessor”, or the equivalent of 5.5 watts. Read more here2. Thomas … Read more
The Dublin taxi driver caught on camera driving on the wrong side of the road at a cyclist this week says he wanted to stop the man because he’d just broken his wing mirror.The footage shows both the cyclist and the taxi driver run a red light before the taxi driver veers towards the cyclist … Read more
Bontrager’s BackRack Lightweight will fit pretty much any bike, and with its ease of fitment once set up is ideal for daily use or just bunging on for the odd excursion. For such a lightweight design it’s surprisingly sturdy too. Pros: Solid once fitted, easily converts a race bike into a load carrier Cons: Can … Read more
Floyd Landis has suggested that his decision to start a cycling team using the money he was awarded for initiating the whistleblower case against Lance Armstrong could give his former team-mate “some closure.”Earlier this year, Armstrong agreed to pay $5m to the US government and former US Postal Service (USPS) team-mate Landis to settle a … Read more
Yes that’s right, one of the things I couldn’t ride without is Strava! Well, to be more precise, I mean a ride tracking app, and there are many available, it’s just that I’ve been using Strava for the last seven years and I use it pretty much every single day.Here’s why, but first…What is it?Strava … Read more
The family of 82-year-old Peter Harris, who was hit by a car in Deptford while riding to the shops last Saturday, have demanded answers on the circumstances of his death.The fatal collision occurred at around 10.15am at the junction of Evelyn Street, Bestwood Street and Lower Road, close to Surrey Quays shopping centre.The London Evening … Read more
JD Sports Fashion and Sports Direct International are reported to have joined Halfords in tabling indicative offers for Evans Cycles. Evans is said to require more than £10m to see it through the next few months of trading and ECI Partners, the private equity owners of the business, have been inviting bids.Last week we reported … Read more
The F3 Cycling FormMount Phone is a neat way of fixing your smartphone to your bike, and it’s reasonably well executed with some extra features that you don’t get elsewhere. Pros: Easy to fit, holds your phone securely, you can use it to shoot video Cons: A bit bulky, lanyard doesn’t work very well This … Read more
Before you lube a chain you need to clean it, and doing that dirty little job is made much easier with Smoove Prep, an impressively powerful chain degreaser that brings a shine back to even the most stubbornly dirty chain. Pros: Highly effective and very powerful chain cleaner Cons: Flammable and toxic ingredients, a higher … Read more
We’ve watched this video any number of times now. Even though we know that the cyclist escapes unscathed, we still can’t quite work out how. If you’ve ever watched a tree being felled by an expert, you’ll know that it can be a mesmerising sight. This particular tree was brought down… inexpertly.The cyclist quite literally … Read more
