Is Giant positioned to become the new bike sponsor of the current BMC Racing, and will Dimension Data sponsor Deloitte also join the American registered World Tour team in 2019?– Tech Rumour: Could Team Sunweb switch from Giant to Cervélo next season?That’s the latest rumour doing the rounds on the internet at the moment thanks to some reporting by De Telegraaf journalist Raymond … Read more
Police in Woking, Surrey are giving ‘yellow cards’ to people who cycle through pedestrianised areas of the town centre in a move described as “utterly stupid,” with the charity Cycling UK questioning the motives behind the initiative and calling for roads in the borough to be made safer for people on bikes.The scheme, devised by … Read more
The Northwave Blade Air 3 jersey is designed to perform in warmer temperatures and it really does, with the choice of materials doing an excellent job of keeping you dry and cool. Pros: Light and airy, comfortable, easy to wash and dry Cons: Needs care not to snag the material I’ll be honest, when it … Read more
If you choose to wear a bike helmet you’ll want to be sure it’s in peak condition. We asked experts from Giro, Met and Bontrager when and why you should replace your lid.Do you need to change your helmet after a certain amount of time, even if you haven’t had a crash?“It really depends on … Read more
Anti-social cyclists who ride their bikes through some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres could face a fine or even imprisonment after the company that owns the sites obtained a High Court injunction.The charity Cycling UK has called the move “excessive,” and has highlighted that the injunction could also apply to people arriving at a … Read more
Challenge’s Strada Pro Open Tubular is a super-supple tyre designed for racing on rough roads. It’s not the quickest tyre I’ve ridden, but for the battered B roads of Somerset these are ideal for racing, fast riding and even as a summer training tyre. Pros: Brilliant ride thanks to the supple casing, they sit really … Read more
Shimano’s second-tier Ultegra groupset is one of the most popular groupsets for good reason: it strikes a really good balance of performance, weight and price. And because of that, it’s a common sight on many road bikes across a broad spectrum of prices.The latest R8000 version is the best yet. The six bikes in this … Read more
Simon Yates has won his second stage of the 2018 Giro d’Italia today to tighten his grip on the Maglia Rosa as the race passes its halfway point.The Mitchelton-Scott rider attacked with 1.5 kilometres of today’s Stage 11 from Assisi to Osino and on a tough final climb passed lone leader Tim Wellens of Lotto-Fix … Read more
2XU’s Women’s Sub Cycle Bib Shorts have a fantastic chamois that has the potential to keep you comfortable for even the longest of rides. I found the fit really good, though the leg grippers take some getting used to – and the design might not appeal to all. Pros: Great chamois, unique colour Cons: Leg … Read more
