New Stoemper Vincent titanium disc-equipped road bike – First Ride

The new Stoemper Vincent is a beautifully handmade titanium frame that offers huge performance and long-distance comfort. I got to ride the new bike on the roads of Portugal recently, here’s how I got on.But first…Stoemper is a small Oregon-based bike brand which has until now specialised in steel and aluminium frames, but it has … Read more

Mio launch the Cyclo 210 GPS

Mio have launched the Cyclo 210 GPS bike computer, offering simplicity yet a whole host of sophisticated features such as turn-by-turn navigation with audio commands, an 8.9cm touchscreen and full European mapping. 11 of the best cycling GPS units Review: Mio Cyclo 200Replacing the Cyclo 200, the 210 has an updated touch screen with a 320 x 480 resolution, and the rugged IPX5 waterpoof casing should keep the … Read more

Grants available to get more Londoners cycling

Projects that encourage London communities to cycle more often and more safely are being encouraged to apply for Transport for London (TfL) funding. Cycling Grants London, administered by Groundwork London, will offer grants of up to £10,000 over three years. The 2018 application window is now open and will close on September 17.Now in its … Read more

Exclusive first ride: Zwift’s new Innsbruck course

We’ve known for a while that Zwift has had a couple of new worlds up its sleeve. The UCI World Championship course in Innsbruck was officially announced, and there’s a New York world coming too; that was trailed at the Eurobike show. The Innsbruck world launches today: it’s on the calendar for August, with the … Read more

Bkool Smart Bike

For £1,250 the Bkool Smart Bike is undercutting its only other current direct rival, the Wattbike Atom, by quite a margin. It has certain advantages over the Wattbike – it’s completely silent in operation, and is quicker to adjust resistance – but there are quite a few foibles too. Some things – Zwift support, for … Read more

David Arthur Rides Vlog… Fairlight Secan update – wheel choices

I’m currently testing the new Secan adventure and gravel bike from British company Fairlight Cycles, a lovely steel frame with a beefy carbon fibre fork, and in this second vlog I go into some of the tyre width and wheel size options the massive tyre clearance offers. If you missed that first introductory video you can watch it here, … Read more