1. Chris Froome’s Giro power dataWhat a Giro, what an effort! The numbers behind that effort by Froome to win the Maglia Rosa were revealed by Velon this week, showing that he averaged 397 watts for the final 3km up the Colle delle Finestre last Friday. Read more here2. Wires strung across cycle trail in country park near New Forest … Read more
There are few things in cycling that cost as much per gram as a carbon fibre bottle cage, but if you must have a drink retainer made of the black stuff then the Vel SL-O Carbon Cage is a smart choice. It’s a sturdy, rattle-free solution to carrying your bidon. Pros: Holds a bottle firmly, … Read more
It’s 2016 were in Germany at Eurobike – under an awning in the Basso demo area sits this beauty… the Ulisse touring bike. Form and function combining in an elegant steel frame, love that paint job – a green bike has surely never looked so good, note the way the band of colour on the … Read more
Bombtrack is a young brand that has quietly been making waves recently with really interesting looking road and adventure bikes, and this all-new carbon fibre 650b Hook EXT-C is a highly capable, comfortable and great handling adventure bike if you really want to delve deep into the woods and escape the congested roads and plan … Read more
These Skratch Lab Anytime Energy Bars are really satisfying to eat and easy on the stomach thanks to the focus on natural whole foods. The only thing less easy to stomach is the price. They come in a selection of quite different flavours from what else is on the market, too. Pros: Very tasty, satisfying … Read more
Questions have been asked after the organisers of this weekend’s Tour of Cambridgeshire elected to start the men’s over-60 race and all of the women’s races 15 minutes after the fastest sportive riders.The Tour of Cambridgeshire comprises a number of different races and events. On Sunday, there is a Gran Fondo Sportive and also a … Read more
Enve has today launched two brand new carbon wheels aimed specifically at the growing gravel and adventure bike market. Called the G Series, the range includes 700c and 650b wheels featuring a patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead to make tubeless setup a breeze.– 19 of the best 2018 gravel & adventure bikesgseries_enve_13 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Where better … Read more
Soreen are back for another tasty weekend of #MyCyclingWeekend.After a week of thunderstorms and heavy downpours, June seems to be kicking off with some ideal cycling weather for the weekend.As per usual, we want to see your snaps from out on the bike. If you post a pic with #MyCyclingWeekend, you could win a brilliant … Read more
A sector of cobbles that features in Paris-Roubaix is to be renamed after Michael Goolaerts, the 23-year-old rider who lost his life there during the race in April.Verandas Willems-Crelans rider, Goolaerts, was airlifted to hospital in Lille following a crash on the second of the 29 sectors of pavé used in the 257-kilometre race.He passed … Read more
