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Tour de France mountain time trials: a technical headache
Mountain time trials in the Tour de France don’t happen very often, but when they do, they can be pivotal. Back in 2020, Tadej Pogacar snatched the overall victory from Primoz Roglic after trailing him by 57 seconds going into a time trial that finished on La Planche des Belles Filles on the race’s penultimate day. We predicted this year’s Stage 13 … Read more
London’s cycling infrastructure is not a showing of inequality. It’s a blueprint for others
As a country, I don’t think we’ve had much to celebrate recently. Whether it’s the heatwaves, the rise of far-right populism, or the general malaise at everything, it all seems a bit crap. As somebody who is an advocate for cycling infrastructure and increasing the number of people on bikes, I am guilty of falling into … Read more
Grundig Reflector Findmy Tracker
The Grundig Reflector Findmy Tracker is a plastic reflector designed to discreetly house Grundig’s own take on the AirTag. While it does work as intended and the reflector is effective, the flimsy bracket with tiny screws let the package down a little, it’s only compatible with Grundig’s own tracker and it’s also pretty pricey.Buy now: Grundig Reflector Findmy Tracker … Read more
“Ben taking yellow gives you belief that it’s not just a dream”: Darren Rafferty says teammate Ben Healy’s “special” stint leading Tour de France has inspired Irish cycling and “given me a real spark”
Ben Healy’s stint in the Tour de France’s fabled yellow jersey may prove relatively brief, as the high mountains of the Pyrenees – and the long-awaited battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard – loom large. But its impact, especially for Irish cycling, will stretch far beyond a few days in the south of France.That’s … Read more
Want some pro race wheels without the price tag? Here’s the smart way to buy Tour de France-inspired wheels for less
Some wheels used in the Tour de France are designed to be primarily lightweight, while others are more focused on aerodynamics, but one thing they have in common is that they’re all intended to offer a competitive edge… and unfortunately for those of us who have to buy our own bikes and equipment, they’re all rather expensive! … Read more
“This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law-breaking cyclists and drivers are fuelling a toxic culture war
London’s walking and cycling commissioner Will Norman has said that reckless behaviour on the capital’s roads — whether by red-light-jumping cyclists, dangerous drivers, or people “generally behaving like idiots” — remains a key challenge for road safety, while warning that online culture war narratives are often exaggerated and bear little resemblance to how people actually … Read more
How Beeline is doing bike navigation differently with fuss-free, intuitive simplicity
In 2021, Beeline launched the Velo 2, a second generation device founded on the young British company’s unique approach to cycle navigation – namely, that your navigation device shouldn’t distract you from the ride itself. Unlike other bike computer and navigation brands, who often provide almost too much information in less-than-intuitive ways, Beeline’s goal was … Read more
“People, stop giving him sh*t!” Tadej Pogačar calls for calm after Uno-X rider left “terrified” by social media “hate” following world champion’s Tour de France crash
Tadej Pogačar has called for cycling fans on social media to stop giving Tobias Halland Johannessen “shit”, after the Uno-X rider was blamed for causing the world champion’s late crash on Wednesday’s protest-impacted stage of the Tour de France in Toulouse.Pogačar hit the deck hard with around 4km to go of stage 11, when his … Read more
Santini Watt Indoor Jersey
The Santini Watt Indoor Jersey is claimed to provide ‘exceptional levels of moisture management, comfort and airflow’, plus a ‘perfect fit’. Unfortunately, I didn’t find it to be great in any of these departments.> Buy now: Santini Watt Indoor Jersey for £77.87 from SantiniIt’s a good-looking top, with a relaxed fit. It’s quite stylish in … Read more