“We narrowly avoided disaster”: Police recover remaining bikes stolen from Cofidis at Tour de France, after team staff found five “dumped in woodland”

Cofidis have been reunited with the bikes which were stolen from the team at the Tour de France, the police having recovered the remaining missing Look models near the Belgian border — that after team staff found five “dumped by the criminals in a wooded area near the hotel”.The bikes, including a unique red-and-white polka dot-decorated Look … Read more

Michelin Pro 5 tyre

Michelin has marketed its new Pro 5 tyre as a bit of an all-rounder, focusing on speed and grip without sacrificing durability and longevity. It’s aimed at every rider from amateur roadie, to racer, to long distance athlete, and while that’s a wide spectrum – the holy grail of tyres even – it’s a role … Read more

Two spectators airlifted to hospital after track cyclists crash into crowd at 60km/h during German national championships

Germany’s national track cycling championships were abandoned after a 60km/h crash on Sunday’s final day of competition saw two spectators airlifted to hospital. The two riders involved escaped with “only scrapes and bruises”, according to German news outlet SWR. However, during the incident they “flew over the guardrail” and several spectators were injured.It reportedly happened during a semi-final … Read more