Stars of the track cycling world have sent messages of support to German sprinter Kristina Vogel after the two-time Olympic champion sustained serious spinal injuries in a crash during training yesterday.Vogel had been training at the velodrome in Cottbus for the 28th edition of the German Sprint Grand Prix when the crash happened.Germany’s national cycling … Read more
Kent Police’s Chief Constable has issued a formal apology to the family of a cyclist for the handling of its investigation into his death in 2011.The victim’s widow has said that while the apology is welcome, flaws in the investigation – which the charity Cycling UK says comprised “a litany of mistakes” – mean she … Read more
Felt’s AR frameset is very fast and very stiff – perfect for racers and even time triallists. However, as a complete bike the AR4 has some potential shortcomings that you should be aware of before parting with your £2,399.99. Pros: Aero frameset, time trial adaptability, stiffness Cons: Basic wheels, tyre clearance, poor brakes, stiffness When … Read more
Greater Manchester has today unveiled plans to create what it says will be the largest cycling and walking network in the UK, comprising 1,000 miles of routes including 75 miles of Dutch-style segregated cycle lanes.There will also be 1,400 safer road crossings on most routes as well as 25 filtered neighbourhoods, with streets prioritising people … Read more
Specialized’s CruX has been a very popular bike with the cyclocross racing fraternity, and for those gearing up for the race season which starts in a few months time (yes I know it’s still summer), the US company has just launched its 2019 range of models.But first, let’s talk about the paint jobs. Colour fades are … Read more
Doesn’t time fly, earlier this month the UCI announced that disc braked road bikes were no longer and experiment in the pro-peloton they were now legal. The news was met with barely a shrug.Right on cue Peter Sagan won the Slovak national championships on his disc braked Specialized Venge. Disc braked road bikes? These days you … Read more
For the second time in 18 months, the Daily Mail has staged a commuter race across London, and as before the result is an article that reinforces prejudices against those who choose to get around on two wheels – although unusually for this type of challenges, for once the cyclist didn’t win.The latest piece was … Read more
Rapha have just launched their new ‘Graffiti Collection’, based on their Pro Team and Souplesse lines but with added loud prints inspired by cycling-themed road graffiti. Review: Rapha Cargo bib shorts Rapha launch ‘oil slick’ Crit clothing range This isn’t graffiti of the Banksy kind; it’s simply words and phrases that cycling fans have been known to scrawl on the road before the peloton whizzes … Read more
The Le Col Pro Air Jersey is a superlight option for keeping you cool and comfortable on the very hottest summer rides. Pros: Extremely light and airy, deals with sweat effectively, no bunching Cons: Not the most hardwearing fabric The most noticeable feature of the Pro Air jersey is the fabric. It’s a polyester mesh … Read more
