The Lusso Full Monty Warm Up Tights are a great investment if you’re competing in the winter. The thermal stretchy fabric does an excellent job of keeping the legs warm before the start. They’re also easy to whip off in seconds and put on again after the racing is done. Pros: Whip-offable, comfy, great price … Read more
Following a week in which they faced fresh questions over testosterone patches, Team Sky and British Cycling are now braced for the publication on Monday of a report by MPs who have been investigating doping allegations.The Telegraph reports that it is unclear whether the two-year Combating Doping in Sport parliamentary inquiry carried out by the … Read more
Following reports that the Tour de France is considering abandoning the use of podium hostesses, Giro d’Italia organisers RCS Sport have said they have no plans to follow suit. Race director Mauro Vegni said he thought that the changes are just a “temporary trend.”Speaking to SBS, Vegni said: “RCS Sport believe that in this specific … Read more
London cyclists have criticised Transport for London (TfL) for leaving parts of the capital’s cycle network under snow and ice when clearing adjacent roads.TfL said that all of its cycle lanes had been de-iced or gritted during this week’s severe weather, but many cyclists have taken to social media to highlight issues. There is a … Read more
The Genuine Innovations Ultraflate CO2 inflator is a super-useful bit of kit, but that comes at the expense of size and weight. Pros: Easy and controlled inflation, trigger lock prevents accidental discharge, takes both threaded and non-threaded canisters up to 20g in size Cons: Bulky and heavy, unable to tell how much is left in … Read more
A 66-year-old woman who died in hospital after being hit by a cyclist during last year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey sportive had been told not to cross by a marshal. Diana Barimore suffered critical head and chest injuries in the collision near her Fulham home and died a month later in hospital.The Times reports that Barimore was … Read more
Rapha’s use of the excellent Polartec Alpha in its Pro Team Insulated Gilet provides a top that will keep you warm when training without overheating and the versatility of a sleeveless vest top. In usual Rapha fashion, it’s nicely finished with some cracking details, and looks fine to boot. Pros: Lightweight, warm, breathable, packs small, … Read more
The Times reports that the Tour de France is considering following the lead of other races in abandoning the tradition of employing podium hostesses.While some see podium hostesses and the staged kiss on the cheek given to victorious riders as cycling traditions, others feel it is a dated feature of the sport that merely objectifies … Read more
Aero helmets, they’re hot right now, and another to add to the growing list is the brand new POC Ventral. Swedish company POC has today launched its latest aerodynamic road helmet and as is usually the case with aero products, it’s claimed to be the fastest and most aerodynamic, ventilated, lightweight and safest helmet ever developed. … Read more
