Media-fuelled culture war clichés about “middle-aged men in Lycra” are doing real harm to public health by distorting how people think about cycling and active travel, Sir Chris Whitty — England’s chief medical officer and the familiar face of the UK’s Covid-19 briefings of the yesteryear — has warned, urging people to ignore tired stereotypes … Read more
Bianchi’s Infinito endurance bike is set to get down tube storage and a sculpted seatpost in 2026, judging by pics just shared by the Italian brand at its 140th birthday bash. The latest updates have been shared a year after the last, when Bianchi added internal cable routing as well as new colourways to the brand’s endurance … Read more
The Assos Dyora R Jersey S11 is very light and breathable, bringing high-performance features and comfort from Assos’ top-tier models. It offers a race fit and clever pocket features, complementing the Dyora R Bib Shorts S11 that I reviewed recently.As with those bib shorts, the Dyora R Jersey arrived in sleek, well-considered packaging, despite being … Read more
Fulcrum joined the wavy rims crew with the launch of its Sharq all-road wheels last year, and it has now unveiled higher waves designed to offer a greater aero benefit with its Sharq 57.2025 Fulcrum Sharq 57 rim detail outdoor (Image Credit: Fulcrum)The size of those waves? The new rim varies in depth from 57mm to 62mm (so it’s … Read more
The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) has issued a warning to its members following the emergence of footage showing a cyclist confronting a black cab driver in central London and allegedly demanding cash in exchange for not reporting him for using a mobile phone while driving.In the video, which was published to social media by … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIt’s a small but perfectly-formed list of seven great cycling products for our June Recommends selection, and with the month ending on a scorcher when it comes to the weather, we also signed off with a scorcher of a bike recommendation as Cannondale’s new … Read more
Shimano has agreed to overhaul its crankset recall inspection process in the United States, provide retailers with enhanced training and tools, and extend the warranty for owners of the affected cranks by two years as part of a proposed class action settlement that stems from 2023’s high-profile recall of Hollowtech II cranksets.The suit, led by … Read more
The Quella Varsity Imperial Classic Geared Commuter is a sturdy and well-thought-out commuter machine that is great for flatter journeys, and comes complete with rack and mudguards. However, it is very heavy and the hub-geared drivetrain is a little unconventional, which can take a little getting used to.> Buy now: Quella Varsity Imperial Classic Geared Commuter for £899 from QuellaQuella … Read more
Montmartre, the bustling tourist-laden cobbled hill overlooking Paris, which will play host to this year’s edition of the Tour de France, ten or so minutes before the race finishes on the Champs-Élysées, derives its name from Saint Denis, the first bishop of Paris.In the third century, at the behest of Pope Fabian, Denis and a … Read more
