With RideLondon and the final days of the Tour taking place, there was plenty of cycling to be done.Before we get to the winner of this week’s office swag grab, let’s take a look at what you lot have been doing! London-Surrey Classic: Diego Ulissi (77), Michael Matthews (right) and Mark Cavendish in Kingston #MyCyclingWeekend pic.twitter.com/nxmGstMSIh … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins has spoken of how Geraint Thomas’s life will change following his Tour de France triumph yesterday, saying it’s “bigger than the Olympics.”As the first British rider to win the Tour de France, his victory coming in 2012, and owner of five Olympic gold medals – one, in the team pursuit at Beijing … Read more
A cyclist taking part in yesterday’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 has died following a cardiac arrest during the event.Organisers confirmed his identity as Nigel Buchan-Swanson, aged 69, who was married with three children and six grandchildren and lived in Chichester, West Sussex.They said the cardiac arrest happened at Ockley Road around 56 miles into the route.Mr … Read more
Normally when we go out to the Eurobike show the sum total of our riding ambition is to nick a few of the Nextbikes they bring for the week and roll into town for a Pizza. But this year the Media Days bit of the show (where you ride bikes in the mountains) and the show … Read more
The Tour de France is over for another year (sob!) so let’s have a look at the bikes that were ridden to each stage and category win.Now, before anyone says it, we know that it’s the strength of the rider and the tactical decisions they make that determine results, but this is just a bit of … Read more
New cycling apparel do-gooder Hommage au Vélo donates 10% of its profit from its product sales to World Bicycle Relief, and after six weeks spent with the Poli Blue Shetland Merino Jersey, I hope it has a best-seller on its hands: it’s lovely. Pros: Comfortable, luxurious feel, great fit, practicality Cons: Arguably a touch warm … Read more
The Aussie Grit Apparel competition is now closed and we have a Winner!Congratulations to – Richard Haycock.Aussie Grit Apparel will be in contact with you shortly.For all of you who didn’t win this time we normally say best of luck and leave it there, but on this occasion, there will be a second chance to WIN some … Read more
“It’s just insane.” That was Geraint Thomas’s reaction to winning the Tour de France today as the race ended in Paris.Standing on the top step of the podium on the Champs-Elysees, wearing the yellow jersey albeit mostly obscured by the Welsh flag, the 32-year-old from Cardiff reflected on three weeks that have catapulted him into … Read more
Geraint Thomas of Team Sky has won the Tour de France, the first Welshman and only the third Briton to do so, with today’s 21st and concluding stage won in Paris by Alexander Kristoff of UAE Team Emirates.Thomas safely negotiated today’s 116 kilometre stage from Houilles to Paris to cross the finish line on the Champs-Elysees … Read more
Lightweight and very fast, the Vitus Vitesse Evo CRI Ultegra Di2 offers race bike handling and speed with a very good parts package at a price that embarrasses most other brands. If you want a highly capable race bike, this is a top choice. Pros: Fast, light, stiff, great components, excellent value Cons: Handlebar shape … Read more
