The boss of ride-sharing firm Uber has revealed that in future the business will focus on looking to provide electric bikes and scooters to its customers rather than cars for short journeys.The company acknowledges that its decision may impact profits, but in an interview with the Financial Times, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted that bikes and … Read more
Irish UCI Professional Continental team Aqua Blue Sport says it will not be applying for a renewal of its licence and therefore will not be racing in 2019 following the failure of a planned merger with the Belgian outfit, Verandas Willems-Crelan.Earlier this month, Aqua Blue Sport announced that it had acquired Sniper Cycling, the latter … Read more
The Smith Portal helmet offers the extra crash protection of the Mips system, plus strong construction and a very tidy, stylish finish, but it’s pretty heavy and a bit sweaty on the hottest days. Pros: Very comfy, secure, includes Mips, lovely finish Cons: High weight, warm, can feel noisy at speed Mips stands for ‘Multi-directional … Read more
One of the interesting trends in the road cycling market at the moment is the resurrection of the old 650b wheel size, and freshly arrived for testing are these brand new Roval CLX 32 650b wheels.Roval has used the 700c version of the CLX 32 wheels that launched at the Tour de France last year, a lightweight … Read more
Olympic champion track cyclist Callum Skinner has said that he is taking a break from the sport as he seeks to rediscover his motivation – but hopes to return for the Tokyo Olympics.Two years ago in Rio, the Scot, who turned 26 this week, helped Team GB win team sprint gold and also took silver … Read more
Alejandro Valverde has won Stage 2 of the 2018 Vuelta a Espana at Caminito del Rey this afternoon to take his 10th career stage victory in his home Grand Tour on a day when pre-race favourites including BMC Racing’s Richie Porte and Bahrain-Merida’s Vincenzo Nibali.The 38-year-old overhauled Team Sky’s Michal Kwiatkowski in the closing 100 … Read more
Cycling UK and the British Horse Society (BHS) have launched a joint campaign called Be Nice, Say Hi to reinforce the need for cyclists to take special care when encountering someone on horseback.The two charities decided to collaborate on the initiative after an incident earlier this year in which a competitor on the cycling leg … Read more
Canadian company Cervélo has produced a few hits since it launched in 1995. This, its all-new R5 Disc, has all the makings of a superbike, being fast, stiff and responsive, with great handling, but it does have a firm ride – the only blemish on an otherwise fine package. Pros: Fast, light, stiff, great handling, … Read more
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas believes that cycle helmets should be compulsory when riding a bike in the UK, saying that there is “no reason not to” wear one.In an interview in the Sunday Times Magazine, the Team Sky rider said: “I would certainly make helmets compulsory. I always wear a helmet, I’ve put … Read more
A cyclist who had her left leg amputated after a collision with a cement mixer has called for restrictions on HGVs using congested urban roads. Sarah Doone was dragged under the vehicle at Old Street roundabout last month and only just escaped being crushed by the rear wheels.“I’ve got a big, bright backpack but [a … Read more
