Here’s the actual bike that Peter Sagan rode to victory in Paris-Roubaix at the weekend, which differs quite a bit from the bike you or I can purchase. You can buy a replica gold Roubaix (or Tarmac) if you want to emulate Sagan on your local club ride, if only in appearance and not raw … Read more
One of the more common themes we’ve seen in our Near Miss of the Day series is a motorist who endangers a cyclist by overtaking far too closely – and often, when there is ample room on the carriageway to pass them safely (if there isn’t, the correct thing to do, of course, is wait … Read more
Redshift is the latest brand to unveil a suspension seatpost aimed mainly at gravel and road use, the new ShockStop offering 35mm of travel with user-selectable spring stiffness and adjustable pre-load.If you were into mountain biking in the 1990s you’ll know all about suspension seatposts, big names in the market including USE and Cane Creek. … Read more
Wout van Aert has paid an emotional tribute to his Veranda’s Willems-Crelan team mate Michael Goolaerts, who died on Sunday evening after sustaining a cardiac arrest while taking part in Paris-Roubaix earlier that day.World cyclo-cross champion van Aert, who was also riding in the race, yesterday published an open letter on his personal website in … Read more
The Julbo Aerospeed photochromic sunglasses are a sophisticated and very well-made set of sports glasses. The lenses automatically adjust to changing light and offer CAT 1-3 ratings for ultra-violet protection. Better still, should a lens, arm or similar component break, replacements are readily available. I don’t like triple lens systems, so they’ve delivered in every respect … Read more
Legendary Italian component brand Campagnolo are on a roll to celebrate their 85th anniversary, with the new Bora WTO race wheels launched on top of the 12 speed Super Record and Record groupsets announced this morning. Campagnolo first to launch 12 speed road groupsets First ride: Campagnolo 12 speed Super Record disc and Record rim brake groupsets 27 of the best … Read more
Police in Sweden have stopped a man after clocking him riding an electric bicycle at a speed of just under 100 kilometres an hour (62mph).Thelocal.se reports that officers hit a speed of 98 kilometres an hour in their car to catch up with the man who was riding the bike in Linköping, which lies 200 … Read more
Having been the first to turn their amps (or cranks?) up to 11 back in 2008, Campagnolo have now decided we deserve two dozen ways to change gear. 12 speed is here, and I was lucky enough to go and check it out in Gran Canaria for a first ride. You can read all about the info and tech specs by clicking the … Read more
Tonight at 2010GMT is the final ride in our eight-week series of Hammer Time session on Zwift in association with CycleOps. How many have you managed to join?Ride #8 is a group social around Watopia: the beacon rider be going at a steady pace but there will be some drills (and a mini race) thrown in too if you want to … Read more
When should you replace your cycling shoes? When you fancy a new pair, they’re so minging you can’t face them any more, or when your current ones have worn out would be the obvious answers, but how do you know when they’ve worn out? Clearly, if they’re falling off your feet you’re going to benefit … Read more
