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A German cyclist will set off from Malaga later this month with the aim of becoming the first woman to ride all 21 stages of the Vuelta a Espana on the same day as the pro peloton. Monika Sattler, better known as RAD Monika (‘rad’ being German for ‘road’) will start her journey with a … Read more
A number of independent bike shops have been targeted by thieves over the past fortnight or so, the latest being Corley Cycles in Milton Keynes, with 22 bikes worth around £70.000 stolen following a break-in on Sunday night.Thieves also struck at JE James in Rotherham in late July and JC Cook Cycles in Grimsby last … Read more
This speed machine is the brand new Cervelo R5 Disc, and it’s my latest test bike. Before I get to fitting some pedals and hitting the road, here’s a quick video first look at all the key details and why this bike might be a contender. If you missed the launch of the updated Cervelo R5 and R5 … Read more
UPDATED: Two people, believed to be cyclists, were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a car was driven into a group of riders outside the Palace of Westminster this morning. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.The incident happened at 0737 according to Scotland Yard, … Read more
For 2018 Mavic’s highly dependable all-rounder, the Ksyrium Elite, has become tubeless, using the French company’s UST system like much of the range. The wheels have maintained their lightweight, durable persona from previous models and are still great to ride whether you are racing or tackling the club run, with a little bit of future … Read more
Lizzie Deignan has revealed that she thought her racing days were over before she signed for the new Trek Factory Racing team.The 29-year-old former world champion is sitting out this season as she expects her first child next month with her husband, the Team Sky rider Philip Deignan.It was announced last month that the Boels-Dolmans … Read more
Get yourself the right pair of cycling shoes and your riding immediately becomes both more comfortable and more efficient. In this video we’ve picked six different pairs of cycling shoes that we’ve tested in recent months, providing you with an idea of the variety of designs and prices available.If you want to know more about … Read more
The Bike Citizens Finn universal smartphone mount fits pretty much any phone to any bike with its impressively simple design. However, although it works – yes, it holds your phone to your bike – it’s also a bit basic and certainly not weatherproof. Pros: Simple to use, should work with every bike and phone, comes … Read more
Edinburgh City Council plans to close streets in parts of the Scottish capital to motor vehicles on the first Sunday of each month in what it says will provide “a legacy for future generations.”Areas of the city centre and town centres in the suburbs will be closed to motor traffic from 10am to 5pm during … Read more
