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Former Israel-Premier Tech pro admits it’s “definitely nicer to ride without an Israel logo”, as Liége and Lombardia winner distances himself from team
Two-time Critérium du Dauphiné winner Jakob Fuglsang has admitted that he feels a sense of relief at no longer wearing the Israel-Premier Tech jersey, as the 40-year-old Dane reflected on his retirement from pro cycling by saying it is “definitely nicer to ride without an Israel logo than with it.”Speaking to Danish outlet Feltet after the … Read more
Vittoria Rubino V Tubeless Tyre
The Vittoria Rubino V tyre is a fast-rolling and grippy all-rounder, offering the durability and reliability of a four-season tyre. However, its lack of suppleness over coarser road surfaces means it is not as pleasing to ride with as some.In the market for new rubber? Check out our guide to the best road bike tyres … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 935: “A driver with a shockingly ignorant attitude towards vulnerable road users”
A cyclist who was close passed at high speed says the driver involved made “no attempt at all to correct their line and give me space”, instead displaying “a shockingly ignorant attitude towards vulnerable road users”.The latest instalment of our Near Miss of the Day series, highlighting driving standards and the lack of consideration for vulnerable road … Read more
Cycling programme may restore neural connections in Parkinson’s patients, new study finds
Researchers studying the impact of long-term exercise on the brain believe that completing multi-week cycling programmes may restore neural connections in Parkinson’s patients.That’s the finding of the recently published paper ‘Electrophysiological correlates of dynamic cycling in Parkinson’s disease’ which recently appeared in Clinical Neurophysiology and is the work of University Hospitals’ researchers.The study notes that … Read more
Bike industry on hold as uncertainty around Trump’s controversial tariffs continues
Now months into the uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the bike industry is still facing challenges adapting to the controversial economic policy, a struggle which appears to still have a way to go.Trump last week signed a new executive order to extend the pause on tariffs on Chinese goods, an extra 90 days now cited … Read more
“North Korean-style project”: Anti-cycle lane protesters block road and claim new bike path will make route a “death trap” and “obstacle course”
A protest marched along the route of a controversial new cycle lane in Kildare in Ireland this weekend, critics of the 3km bike path accusing the council of wasting money on a “North Korean-style project” which will make the road worse for all road users.We first reported the situation concerning the R448 between between Moone and Timolin last week, … Read more
