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Endura Men’s Loop Short Sleeved Zipped Jersey – Barra Blue
The Endura Loop Short Sleeved Zipped Jersey is a super-comfortable, relaxed fit cycling top that wicks away sweat, feels good against your skin and can smell surprisingly fresh at the end of a week’s worth of riding.> Buy now: Endura Loop Short Sleeved Zipped Jersey for £49.99 from EnduraIt’s pitched towards the gravel and mountain biking … Read more
Does gravel racing have an aero problem? Why some are saying the need for speed is ‘killing’ cycling’s newest discipline
Gravel as a discipline is booming, and while the concept might mean different things to different people, the elite gravel racing scene is ushering in the rapid development of aero bikes, components and even clothing. In fact, some race-orientated gravel bikes are becoming obsolete overnight owing to growing trends of wider tyre clearances and the … Read more
Cutting road to three lanes for cycling route puts city “in danger of grinding to a halt”, claims politician — but cycling group says drivers should back plan as they’ll “no longer get caught behind cyclists”
In the latest bike lane row, Brighton & Hove transport chiefs hoping to transform a major A-road with a £3m investment in safe active travel infrastructure have been told their plans put “the city in danger of grinding to a halt”, that according to a Conservative councillor who claims it’s “a significant amount of money continuing to be … Read more
UCI to trial maximum gearing rule — but will it really make racing safer?
After Wout van Aert suggested the idea of lower gearing on cycling’s WorldTour to improve safety during descents earlier this year, it looks like the UCI is now set to trial a maximum gearing rule at cycling’s highest level, which will begin on 1 August. First reported by Daniel Benson, this junior-style gear restriction caps riders at … Read more
One year in jail for hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist before trying to cover his tracks
A dangerous driver who fled the scene after killing a cyclist — and took documents with him in an attempt to cover his tracks — has been jailed for one year and three months and banned from driving for three years.Police found videos on George Ivers’ phone showing him filming himself speeding at 60mph through the … Read more
“Cycling faces a crucial turning point”: Thousands sign petition urging UCI to rethink unpopular new 40cm bar rule
In the latest update to the ongoing controversy around the UCI’s decision to limit riders’ handlebar width to 40cm, apparently in the name of safety, almost 3,500 people have signed a petition urging cycling’s governing body to rethink its unpopular new rule.The UCI announced the change on Friday, the plan to implement a minimum width … Read more
BBB Valor Flux glasses
The BBB Valor Flux glasses are the latest addition to the Dutch brand’s extensive accessory line, and they promise a top-level performance and innovative design. And these really do feel like high-quality glasses in use, but the arms lack adjustability, and as I have a big head, I found them too tight to wear for long, … Read more
Licence to nick? Two men arrested for trying to steal bike from UK’s high-security spy base… while looking for beers
Two men were arrested earlier this month after allegedly trying to steal a bicycle from a car park — unaware it was part of the GCHQ, the UK’s codebreaking nerve centre and the kind of place you’re more likely to find Cold War secrets than coveted e-bikes.The incident occurred around 5pm on Friday, 6 June … Read more