The Shutt Velo Rapide Women’s Elite Jersey is a great classic-looking top with a slim fit. It’s lightweight and breathable and will keep you cool in the summer, but it doesn’t come cheap. Pros: Breathable wicking fabric Cons: Expensive At first glance, the jersey looks really nice – and it has the performance to match. … Read more
A daytime ban on cycling in some of Prague’s major tourist areas will be enforced from the end of the month. While restrictions were introduced at the end of May, the ban is not currently being enforced as traffic signs are not yet in place.Cycling is not allowed in the Czech capital’s most visited areas … Read more
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One thing that never ceases to amaze me at Eurobike every year is the number of new helmets on display. It’s a product category that continues to expand and evolve, and this year was no exception, with new lids from Giro, Lazer, Bell, Abus, Kask and Limar. Probably missed a few but these are the … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered whether Peter Sagan’s performances might be compromised were he to face turbulence in his personal life, the answer would appear to be ‘not particularly’. The runaway leader in this year’s points competition announced after Tuesday’s stage that he and his wife Katarina are separating.Sagan married the then Katarina Smolkova in 2015 … Read more
Campaigners say that communities will be split and public funding wasted if HS2 Ltd fails to cater for pedestrians and cyclists on bridges and tunnels crossing the railway. HS2 Ltd said there was not enough money to cycle proof the first phase of the £56bn project and there are fears the same explanation will be … Read more
The bicycle bell is a humble object. Who would have thought it would reach such lofty heights as to be discussed in the House of Lords?Well, last month, just as Lord Berkeley was about to introduce an important question about the terrible state of our roads, he had his query hijacked. Lord Lexden, turning the … Read more
We all want a comfortable saddle but it’s even more important for the Tour de France riders who are going to cover 3,351km (2,082 miles) in this year’s race. Here’s a selection of those that we’ve seen.tour_tech_2018_-_selle_italia_greipel_-_1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The design on Andre Greipel’s Selle Italia Turbomatic is a reference to his Gorilla nickname.tour_tech_2018_-_kiserlowski_selle_italia_-_1 … Read more
Pashley Cycles has collaborated with Morgan Motor Company on two new bikes that will be made in Pashley’s Stratford-upon-Avon factory. The bikes have been jointly developed by the Pashley and Morgan design teams with some unique parts being manufactured at Morgan’s Malvern Link site. Founded in 1909, Morgan Motor Company is the longest established independently owned British motor manufacturer, known … Read more
Endura’s Pro SL Roadsuit is basically a time triallist’s skinsuit for the roadie who considers speed the most important aspect of the ride. Aerodynamics is the main aim but Endura has managed to create a shorts and jersey combo that is very comfortable too, from the bottom of the legs upwards. Pros: Really good pad … Read more
