Arm warmers are a wardrobe essential in the UK, and the catchily named Madison DTE Stellar Tech Isoler Thermal Arm Warmers With DWR are a good pair for chilly mornings and changeable days.An arm warmer is just a tube of fabric really, so it’s hard to make a really bad one, but they vary a … Read more
French startup Aeroscale will soon be launching a commercial version of its “world‑first sensors and patented analysis technology,” designed to measure aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance and drivetrain efficiency in real-world conditions across all cycling disciplines. A pro version of the system is already in use at WorldTour level, and a more user-friendly device called Wasted Watts is now expected … Read more
Mountain time trials in the Tour de France don’t happen very often, but when they do, they can be pivotal. Back in 2020, Tadej Pogacar snatched the overall victory from Primoz Roglic after trailing him by 57 seconds going into a time trial that finished on La Planche des Belles Filles on the race’s penultimate day. We predicted this year’s Stage 13 … Read more
As a country, I don’t think we’ve had much to celebrate recently. Whether it’s the heatwaves, the rise of far-right populism, or the general malaise at everything, it all seems a bit crap. As somebody who is an advocate for cycling infrastructure and increasing the number of people on bikes, I am guilty of falling into … Read more
The Grundig Reflector Findmy Tracker is a plastic reflector designed to discreetly house Grundig’s own take on the AirTag. While it does work as intended and the reflector is effective, the flimsy bracket with tiny screws let the package down a little, it’s only compatible with Grundig’s own tracker and it’s also pretty pricey.Buy now: Grundig Reflector Findmy Tracker … Read more
Ben Healy’s stint in the Tour de France’s fabled yellow jersey may prove relatively brief, as the high mountains of the Pyrenees – and the long-awaited battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard – loom large. But its impact, especially for Irish cycling, will stretch far beyond a few days in the south of France.That’s … Read more
Some wheels used in the Tour de France are designed to be primarily lightweight, while others are more focused on aerodynamics, but one thing they have in common is that they’re all intended to offer a competitive edge… and unfortunately for those of us who have to buy our own bikes and equipment, they’re all rather expensive! … Read more
London’s walking and cycling commissioner Will Norman has said that reckless behaviour on the capital’s roads — whether by red-light-jumping cyclists, dangerous drivers, or people “generally behaving like idiots” — remains a key challenge for road safety, while warning that online culture war narratives are often exaggerated and bear little resemblance to how people actually … Read more
