If you watched Paris-Roubaix at the weekend, you might have spotted a lot of Oakley banners and if you were really paying close attention, you might have seen its brand new sunglasses being used. The US company launched two new models – Flight Jacket and Field Jacket – at the weekend and we’ve got all … Read more
The gear’s still coming in thick and fast, and we’re still getting the miles in to deliver our recommendations on all the latest cycling kit, bikes and gizmos. Here’s our pick of the pile this week…Oakley ARO5 helmet£199.00oakley_aro5_helmet_-_front (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)After ruling the eyewear roost for years now in cycling (and sport in general) Oakley unveiled their … Read more
Uber has agreed to buy dockless e-bike hire firm Jump Bikes, with the company saying that its goal is to help people around the world choose the best means of transport for their urban journeys without having to own a car.The two companies have collaborated since the start of this year on a trial of … Read more
The Panaracer T-Serv PT Folding 700x32C tyres are, according to the blurb, ‘great performance tyres for urban city use’. I found them to be swift-rolling, comfortable, dependable, middleweight all-rounders: the sort of tyres capable of inducing plenty of smiles and with scope for weekend touring. That said, traction wasn’t so impressive on loose surfaces. There … Read more
The world of cycling has been paying tribute to Michael Goolaerts, the 23-year-old rider who lost his life after suffering a cardiac arrest at Paris-Roubaix yesterday.Among those to offer their condolences were the winner of yesterday’s race, Peter Sagan, plus three-time voctor of the race, Fabian Cancellara.The rider’s friend and team mate Wout van Aert … Read more
An estimated 4,000 young cyclists took to London’s streets on Saturday to protest against knife crime following a spate of murders in the capital.The BikeStormz 6 ride, organised by 19-year-olds Jake100 and MAC, was held in support of the nationwide #BikesUpKnivesDown campaign.Participants rode from Tooley Street, close to City Hall, to Oxford Street, reports The Independent.MAC, … Read more
Goodyear has launched a full range of road, urban, gravel and mountain bike tyres. Goodyear’s first ever tyre was actually a bicycle tyre, produced way back in 1898, but since then the US company has focused primarily on tyres for cars, trucks, aeroplanes, even the moon buggy, and has a strong interest in motorsports. It stopped … Read more
The PEdAL ED Shawa Jersey is a waterproof race-fit jersey suited to going fast in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. If your riding style and climate suit, it could be a good choice, but the pockets and rear hem are a let-down, and it’s not exactly cheap. Pros: Keeps water and wind out, … Read more
After plenty of rumours and hints dropped in recent weeks, it’s now official: Italian component maestros Campagnolo have become the first to go 12 speed for road, with the extra sprocket added to their overhauled high-end Record and Super Record groupsets. First ride: Campagnolo 12 speed groupsets Review: Campagnolo Super Record 11 speed groupset Your complete guide … Read more
Verandas Willems-Crelan rider Michael Goolaerts, have confirmed that their rider Michael Goolaerts, who was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after crashing at Paris-Roubaix, died in hospital on Sunday evening.The 23-year-old Belgian had been airlifted to hospital in Lille after the crash which happened on the second of the 29 sectors of pavé used in the 257-kilometre race.In … Read more
