The sprinters who had endured a series of summit finishes in this year’s Vuelta a Espana were left disappointed by an unexpected win from the breakaway on stage 18. Belgian rider Jelle Wallays (Lotto-Soudal) took a spectacular victory, holding off the peloton in a nail-biting finale. It was for the most part a sleepier day … Read more
Offering high performance, a good fit and attention to detail, the Monton Lifestyle Bamboo Jersey would score big with a couple of well-placed tweaks. Recent years have seen a refreshing availability of bright, bold jerseys on the market, and Monton’s range only adds to this trend. The China-based brand offers a vast array of colourful … Read more
Highways England has withdrawn a proposed ban on cycling on the A63 near Hull after Cycling UK delivered nearly 10,000 letters protesting the plan.The A63 Trunk Road forms part of the V718 course on which Marcin Bialoblocki set the 10-mile time trial record of 16m35s in 2016, but earlier this year Highways England was proposed … Read more
Cycle Superhighway 11 (CS11) has been blocked by a High Court judge. Sir Ross Cranston said that Transport for London (TfL) could not start work at Swiss Cottage without consent for all other parts of the scheme as, “the cost benefit/analysis is premised on the whole scheme being implemented.”Westminster Council said that its residents were … Read more
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The Orro Cycling Gilet, from the same range as the jersey we reviewed recently, carries the same black and gold theme and gives useful protection against autumnal or springtime conditions. Pros: Decent wind and water resistance, excellent fit, mesh back keeps you cool Cons: A bit pricey, available only in black It’s September, so it’s … Read more
Michael Woods of EF Education First-Drapac proved the strongest of four riders from the break who were together as they entered the final kilometre of a brutal final climb of today’s Stage 17 at the Vuelta to win in the fog that shrouded the summit of the Balcon de Bizkaia. Behind, race leader Simon Yates of … Read more
The Prologo CPC Short Finger Gloves are a decent pair with phenomenal grip, but this does come at a price, both in fit and RRP. Pros: Very grippy, decent breathability Cons: Expensive, not much padding Prologo might be best known for its saddles, but the company also makes gloves and mitts. The CPC material is … Read more
A pedestrian who was involved in a collision with a cyclist in east London last month has died in hospital, police have confirmed.Sakine Cihan, aged 56 and from Dalston, was crossing Kingsland High Street in the borough of Hackney at 1705 hours on Tuesday 28 August when she was involved in a collision with a … Read more
