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Driver accused of killing Carol Boardman shot videos while driving, court hears
The motorist on trial for causing the death through dangerous driving of Carol Boardman had used his mobile phone to take videos while driving, a court has heard.Mrs Boardman, aged 75, and the mother of ex-pro cyclist turned cycling campaigner Chris Boardman, died in July 2016 from injuries she sustained when she was hit by … Read more
Tacx launch super-tuneable Neobike smart trainer
Tacx had the Neobike Smart at Eurobike last year, but it wasn’t rideable or anywhere near production. This year it’s basically ready to go, with the first production units expected in October. The price will be around €2,600, so it’s a fair bit more expensive than competitors such as the Wattbike Atom, but it has … Read more
Tour de France Tech 2018: Team Sky’s Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light + video
This is the Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light that’s currently being raced in the Tour de France by Team Sky’s Wout Poels. It’s essentially the same bike as the likes of Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas are riding.tour_tech_2018_wout_poels_pinarello_dogma_f10_x-light_-_1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Most teams have the choice between an aero road bike and a lightweight road bike … Read more
Giant Elevate Short Sleeve Jersey
The Giant Elevate Short Sleeve Jersey is a great race-ready lightweight summer garment with plenty of appeal, especially for Giant fans. Sure, the obvious branding might put some off, but under the image is a great jersey. Pros: Comfortable yet racy cut, good quality Cons: Small pockets with no security pocket, prominent Giant branding To … Read more
The bikes of the 2018 Tour de France — who’s riding what in the world’s biggest race
This is your complete guide to all the bikes used by the 22 teams in this year’s Tour de France from Team Sky to Bora–Hansgrohe.Compared to last year, there isn’t a whole lot of change on the bike and kit front. Fresh new paint jobs for Bora, Movistar and Team Sky bikes maybe, and a … Read more
Look launch disc brake version of the 785 Huez RS, with 28mm tubeless tyres
Look have launched the 785 Huez RS disc range, with 28c tubeless tyres specced on all models and flat mount disc calipers that have Mavic’s Speed-release system for rapid wheel changes. Look launch 785 Huez RS super light road bike Six of the lightest road bikesLook have chosen five different types of carbon to create the high modulus lightweight frame, … Read more
Tour de France Stage 5: Peter Sagan wins, Greg Van Avermaet still in yellow
Peter Sagan has consolidated his lead in the points classification of the Tour de France with victory following a tough finish to today’s Stage 5 in Quimper.Today’s stage had been billed as a Breton version of Liege-Bastogne-Liege, and the finale did not disappoint as some of the biggest names in the sport battled it out … Read more
UCI president David Lappartient tells Sir Dave Brailsford to keep his mouth shut after “insult”
UCI president David Lappartient has told Sir Dave Brailsford to keep his mouth shut and accused the Team Sky boss of insulting France’s mayors and its population.Last month, before Chris Froome was cleared in the anti-doping case relating to his adverse analytical finding for an excessive amount of the anti-asthma drug salbutamol, Lappartient had repeated … Read more
Topeak X-Tool+
The Topeak X-Tool+ is a useful and sturdy tool that will cover most jobs with ease, and pretty good value too. Pros: Well made, good range of bits, light Cons: Won’t cover all jobs We mostly all carry a tool of some sorts when out on the road, and there’s no shortage of choice in … Read more