The Monton Pro Winso Blue is a slim-fitting lightweight jersey with long sleeves, coming in handy for those summer morning/evening rides when there’s a chill in the air, and also for spring and autumn use. Pros: Breathable, non-flappy fit Cons: Surface of fabric isn’t the toughest This jersey is made from a variety of synthetic … Read more
As this year’s Vuelta a Espana gets underway, Bkool has announced that four of the stages have been added to its indoor simulator. The indoor bike trainer firm will also be running the #LaVueltaBkool challenge on Thursdays during the race, offering prizes from a series of sponsors.BikeBiz reports that the four stages uploaded using GPX … Read more
Cycling UK has called for clarity on the legal definitions for unsafe driving, renewing its call for the Government to undertake an urgent review of road traffic laws. “Every death or serious injury is a tragedy but too often families are also being let down by loopholes and a legal system that victims and bereaved … Read more
Former British national road race champion Matt Stephens is a prominent figure in cycling. Following his racing career, he has pursued a media career, commentating on races, interviewing riders and appearing in countless videos for GCN. In the latest episode of Nick Hussey’s FRAHM Jacket Podcast, he also opens up about his life beyond cycling, … Read more
1. Woman suffers punctured lung and broken ribs as horse she was riding spooked by cyclist who undertook them without warningA horse rider who was left with four broken ribs and a punctured lung when her horse was spooked by an undertaking cyclist says people on bikes need to be more aware of how to share … Read more
The Orange Seal Versa-valves are the best tubeless valves I’ve tried so far. They’re well designed, easy to seal and sturdy. If you’re struggling to seal your rims with other valves on the market it might be worth forking out the rather salty £19.99 for a set of these. Pros: Easy to fit, sturdy Cons: … Read more
The Alé Women’s R-EV1 Summer Jersey is one of four different short-sleeved designs in its R-EV1 collection of ‘professional race fit and high performance materials’. This jersey certainly ticks both these boxes – it has a really good close fit (size up if in any doubt) and the performance is excellent. If you have the … Read more
The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, says doping will always happen. “This is one of the wars you cannot win,” he said in an interview with CNN.Asked whether this meant the organisation would look to introduce tougher anti-doping measures, he answered: “This is up to the World Anti-Doping Agency. The IOC … Read more
The Vuelta is probably my favourite race of the year. The Spanish race just finds the steepest climbs and the riders seem to attack constantly. Fabulous.Back in the UK, we know there are plenty of steep hills to be ridden so it’s off to do some suffering up the steep stuff.We’ve got another brilliant schwag grab … Read more
Joystick’s new Analog bar tape is a cinch to fit and comfortable to use, with loads of grip in both wet and dry. In fact it’s pretty darn good – as long as you’re happy to pay top money for tape. Pros: Tacky feel for plenty of grip, minimal padding but still comfortable Cons: Up … Read more
