The inquest has opened into the death near Canberra in March last year of British ultracyclist Mike Hall, who was killed near the Australian capital while taking part in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race.The 35-year-old died from head, spinal and back injuries after being hit from behind by a car driven by 19-year-old Shegu Bobb, … Read more
Well that was a bit of a washout, but then it wasn’t.How you viewed the weekend rain depended entirely on what bike you were riding. Out of the road bike? The rain meant wet feet, poor visibility and a lot of extra clothing!For those of us racing cyclocross though, it meant proper ‘Cross conditions with plenty … Read more
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For true martyrs to saddle discomfort, the combination of Orro’s Bibshorts and GreenLime’s Unico pad may be the answer to your prayers. Pros: Lovely fit and comfort Cons: Umm… Sixty miles into this year’s Cyclone event from Newcastle, I got talking to a fellow competitor. ‘All that research and development that’s gone into bib shorts,’ … Read more
Three in four Swiss voters have backed a proposal enshrining cycling in the country’s federal constitution in a referendum today.The question of whether “promoting bike paths” should be added to an existing provision of promoting footpaths and hiking trails was supported by 73.6 per cent of the electorate.For the constitution to be amended, the referendum … Read more
These Neon Velo Cycling Socks are comfortable with a nice high cuff and a modern design. The price is at the top end of the budget but they still look fresh after multiple washes. Pros: Modern design, high cuff, lovely fit, not sweaty Cons: Very expensive Socks aren’t overly exciting pieces of kit, but they … Read more
Quick Step Floors have won the world team time trial championship for the fourth time – and in doing so, the Belgian team has said a record that is destined to stand the test of time with the event being dropped from future editions of the UCI Road World Championships.Our squad’s amazing season continued in … Read more
Cycling UK has outlined plans for a traffic-free route that would enable off-road cyclists to ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.Partly using existing hiking trails, the charity is using the extension of right-to-roam legislation to include cyclists and horse-riders to devise the route, reports The Sunday Times.Paul Tuohy, the organisation’s chief executive, explained: “Britain’s … Read more
The new Canyon Inflite AL SLX 6.0 Race, the German company’s most affordable cyclo-cross race bike thanks to a new aluminium frame, has all the fantastic handling and performance of the carbon Inflite at a much more appealing price. Pros: Great race-ready handling, looks cool, good equipment Cons: Could be lighter, slightly ugly welds in … Read more
A south London school has ordered pupils who cycle to class to put number plates on their bikes so that members of the public can report instances of antisocial cycling.The move was communicated to parents of the 1,200 children at Stanley Park High School in Carshalton – named Secondary School of the Year for 2016 … Read more
