A few years ago I did a 400km audax. I pretty much sucked at it, and was sick in a hedge. Here’s a video I made at the time:Skip forward a few years (five! it was five years ago already!) and I’m off to have a go at the famous and fearsome Bryan Chapman Memorial … Read more
MyCyclingWeekend is back again, with more brilliant prizes to be won! We’re kicking things off with a bit of a Swag Grab prize. All you’ve got to do to be in with a chance of winning is go for a ride and share a picture on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.The only thing you need to remember … Read more
The Giro’s two-man sprint competition continued with Quick-Step Floors’ Elia Viviani back to winning ways. Bora-Hansgrohe’s Sam Bennett was, almost inevitably, second.The 180km stage from Ferrara to Nervesa della Battaglia was flat with a short and easy climb in the finale and was always destined to deliver a sprint finish.It was Viviani’s fourth Giro stage … Read more
Vel’s Snake handlebar tape is a decent performer for not a lot of money. It’s easy to fit and even with minimal padding it offers plenty of comfort, although it could do with being a bit more grippy against sweaty hands. Pro: Enough stretch for easy fitment, soft to the touch Cons: Slippery when wet … Read more
A cyclist who reportedly assaulted another cyclist on a Washington DC trail has been identified thanks to his Strava activity. Edward Shortnacy has been charged with malicious wounding for the incident, which took place on the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail last month.The Loudon Times reports that at around 2.15pm on April 22, an … Read more
Two years ago Team Zwatt launched its power meter on Kickstarter with a bold aim to make owning a power meter more affordable.It was a successful crowdfunding campaign, the Danish company raising £105,000. Production power meters started shipping a year ago, and now we’ve managed to get our hands on one for testing. We’re keen … Read more
There’s been a lot of sandpaper used up in the pursuit of Dave’s frame build from the Bamboo Bicycle Club. But sooner or later it’s time to stop sanding and make the thing look pretty. And that time has come. The idea was to get some fancy sparkly paint and paint it up to match the … Read more
Andy suffered this close pass by a Royal Mail lorry on Princess Road in Manchester.The incident occurred on Thursday May 10.Andy said: “The initial pass was too close but then it started to move across before clearing me.”Andy points out that the logo on the rear of the lorry states: “The Future In Safe Hands.”Princess … Read more
