Thomas Voeckler, who retired from professional cycling last year, has said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Lance Armstrong had used a hidden motor during his career.The 38-year-old is convinced that some riders used the illegal technology in the past, but believes that the introduction of tests by the UCI has stamped out the problem.Speaking to … Read more
Offering most of the performance of the top-of-the-range S-Works model but at a substantially lower price, the new Specialized Tarmac Pro is a highly appealing race and fast performance bike finished with one of the best paint jobs I’ve seen since 1996. Pros: Stunning handling, looks bloody fantastic, smooth and comfortable Cons: Not the best … Read more
The funeral of record-breaking cyclist Lee Fancourt will take place at Gloucester Cathedral at noon on Friday 16 February.The ultra-cyclist’s family and friends are urging anyone inspired by his exploits on the bike to attend and give him a fitting send-off.Gloucester Cathedral (licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 by Saffron BlazeThe 40-year-old father-of-two died on 19 January … Read more
The 2018 race season has already begun – the Tour Down Under has come and gone – and if you want to know what’s going on in the peloton you need to know who’s who. Here’s our guide to the kits the big teams are wearing this year.Ag2r-La Mondiale AG2R jersey (1) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) AG2R-La Mondiale has switched to … Read more
Galibier’s Bédoin jacket is designed as a casual jacket that you can wear on and off the bike. It’s a really nice quality option for casual riding and just knocking about when it’s cold, and it’s great value to boot. Pros: Nicely made, comfortable, warm and windproof, decent in the rain Cons: Tail could be … Read more
Chris Froome has denied as “completely untrue” a report in an Italian newspaper that he has done a deal over his adverse analytical finding for the anti-asthma drug salbutamol at last year’s Vuelta and has accepted a ban lasting between five and six months.The 32-year-old, who won the Spanish Grand Tour after clinching his fourth … Read more
A motorist in Leeds has been charged with a public order offence after a cyclist captured on video the moment the driver, who was stopped in a queue of traffic, opened his car door into his path, apparently deliberately, forcing him to swerve. If you #cycle in #Leeds please watch out for white Honda CRV … Read more
As January (thankfully) comes to an end, there’s a hint of Spring just around the corner and all the lovely miles that can be ridden without wearing a ton of winter kit. There’s also only a few days left to take advantage of the January sales! CycleSurgery have sent us their best deals and they’re … Read more
