The adventure and gravel bike market has been the fastest growing bike category in the past year, and one that we’ve seen a lot of you express a keen interest in.In years past cyclocross bikes would be bought not just for racing, but as sturdy and versatile bikes for riding through winter, with a change of … Read more
1. Thanks Jason, there’s hope for us all! After been out of full time training and becoming a dad, Jason Kenny was honest enough to admit that he finished 50th out of 54 riders when he turned up to a local Cyclocross race in the North West back in October. We’ll take it as a positive and assume … Read more
Pedal Plates are a quick, cheap and lightweight way to make your SPD-SL (as tested) or Look Keo 3-bolt cleat pedals rideable in normal shoes or even bare feet. Not everyone will need them, but if you do they could come in very handy. Pros: They make your road bike rideable in any kind of … Read more
Back in 2016, we reviewed Cols and Passes of the British Isles by Graham Robb. He’s now released the data, so you can go and take a look at ’em all on a map.The first thing to note is that a col does not equate to a climb – it is actually the lowest crossing … Read more
The Funkier Thermesse S-980W C12 Ladies Winter Single Strap Tights might be a bit of a mouthful but they work well: lightweight, with a warm fleecy inner, and a strap that allows for quick toilet stops without the need to fully undress. Pros: The single strap/snaplock design Cons: Check the sizing – the mediums come … Read more
The former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), Dick Pound, says that Chris Froome could still face sanctions for his adverse analytical finding for Salbutamol even if the UCI decides not to impose a ban. Pound – who was also chairman of the recent Wada independent commission report into doping in Russian sport – … Read more
Boardman first shown off the final prototypes of their new ASR steel winter road bike and Urb flat-bar commuter at the NEC Cycle Show back in September, and now both bikes are now shipping via Boardman’s website and in store at Cycle Republic. The URB is presented as a classy commuter that can also zip around quickly, and the ASR is aimed at winter training and commuting alike through … Read more
It’s been another strong year for the road bike, with technology continuing to advance and incremental gains improving the performance in a number of ways, which means a more enjoyable riding experience for anyone lucky enough to be in the market for a new road bike.In this awards list, we’ve capped the price at £3,500 … Read more
