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Specialized Tarmac Disc launched + S-Works Power Cranks power meters
Specialized has now officially launched the Tarmac Disc, a disc-equipped version of the sixth generation Tarmac race bike that was launched last year.Initially only available in a top-end S-Works build with a men and women’s version, it’ll cost £9,250. A frameset is also available for £3,250 if you’d prefer to build your own, with a … Read more
Alan Geldard, last survivor of medal-winning London 1948 GB team pursuit squad, dies aged 90
Alan Geldard, the last survivor of the quartet of cyclists who won Olympic bronze in the team pursuit at London 1948, has died at the age of 90, reports the Manchester Evening News.The Rochdale-born track specialist rode alongside Tommy Godwin, David Ricketts and Wilfred Waters as the British team beat Uruguay to the bronze medal … Read more
Sadiq Khan urges government: Let us use Londoners’ ‘roads tax’ to help fund growth in cycling and walking in capital
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has urged the government to let Transport for London (TfL) use ‘roads tax’ paid by the capital’s drivers to help fund growth in cycling and walking, as well as on the city’s roads.The reference to ‘roads tax’ came in a press release yesterday announcing TfL’s draft budget for 2018/19, the first … Read more
Knog PWR Rider Front Light
The Knog PWR Rider is a very useful, long lasting and innovative commuter front light that packs in the features. Pros: Innovative design, well made, simple to use Cons: Strap difficult to remove One of the key elements that sets this light apart from the competition is that it also acts as a power bank, so … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 107: Driver pulls out on cyclist using cycle lane designed to improve rider safety (includes swearing)
Today’s submission in our Near Miss of the Day feature shows the moment a motorist pulls out into a queue of traffic straight into the path of a cyclist using a dedicated cycle lane, causing him to have to brake and swerve to avoid colliding with the car.It happened on Kirkstall Road in Leeds, where … Read more
How to customise your road or gravel bike to make it uniquely yours
Bikes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, but unless yours is a custom-made one-of-a-kind design, there are likely hundreds of bike identical to yours. When it comes to fit buying off-the-peg is fine for the vast majority of us, but if you want to stand out from the crowd you’ll have to … Read more
Monton Revo Rock Orange Thermal Jersey
The Monton Revo Rock Orange Thermal Jersey offers an excellent balance of warmth, comfort and breathability thanks to some great fabric choices, and with its slim cut it’s definitely a jersey for those who like to ride hard throughout the winter months. It’s also extremely expensive. Pros: Soft fabric, impressive warmth and breathability Cons: Very … Read more
We’ve previewed the Gritfest course, and it’s going to be one hell of a race
Gritfest is a brand new, two-day gravel stage race that’s going to be held on June 23/24th in some of the most uninhabited British terrain this side of the Scottish Highlands. As media partner, we headed into the hills around Cilycwm in the ‘Green Desert’ of Mid Wales to ride part of the course and get a feel for … Read more