Rapha’s Classic Long Sleeve Jersey II is better than ever, with an improved fit and better breathability ensuring it’s still a solid choice for winter cycling. Here is a well-designed, comfortable, warm and soft-next-to-the-skin jersey that is ideal for winter rides, either worn as a top layer over a baselayer or underneath a jacket. Pros: … Read more
A cyclist filmed last Friday attacking staff members of the Switzerland team at the Tour of Hainan in China last week has been banned from professional cycling for two years.The Chinese Cycling Association has also suspended Wang Xin’s Keyi Look team from racing until 2019, and handed bans to its manager Han Feng, doctor Zhang Ya … Read more
What is it? Smartcycle is an app ‘from cyclists, addressing cyclists’ everyday issues’, and aims to solve some of the problems faced by commuters and cyclists in a town or city. It basically pulls together GPS and crowdsourced information about bike parks and bike shops, giving you a decent companion app for helping you out if you’ve suffered a mechanical or if … Read more
The Altura NV2 Waterproof Jacket is a lightweight, packable and slim-fitting shell type, much better suited to faster-paced training than its iconic commuter sibling (NV standing for Night Vision). Pros: Slim fit, breathability & waterproofing, Darkproof strips Cons: Small zip tags, rear pocket design Altura’s Shield system is essentially a two-layer polyester which offers excellent … Read more
A London cyclist who died after crashing into the rear of a lorry on Pentonville Road in Islington told a police officer who came to his aid after the collision, “I put my head down and went for it.”City trader Jerome Roussel was still conscious after the crash on 2 May this year in which … Read more
Former professional cyclist Phil Gaimon has accused Fabian Cancellara of cheating by using a hidden motor in his bike.Gaimon, who retired at the end of the 2016 season after a decade in the peloton, made the claim in his recently published autobiography, Draft Animals.The American singled out Cancellara’s race-winning performance in the 2008 edition of … Read more
UK brand Shutt VR has delivered a very well designed and thought pair of bib tights with this Team model. Everything from the fabric selection, panel positioning and the custom designed chamois pad is spot on and they are a joy to wear, whether out for a quick blast or one of those off-season base … Read more
A London cyclist who sustained horrific injuries in a crash involving a taxi almost three years ago is being sued by the cab firm for £5,000 for damage to the vehicle. A crowdfunding drive launched to help him meet defence costs has so far raised £650.Sasha Evans, a 28-year-old teaching assistant from London, sustained injuries … Read more
Nine months after taking up the role, Jonathan Browning is to step down as British Cycling chairman. Browning said he had stabilised the organisation after stepping in during a time of crisis, but many will also point to his having been part of the board when it was labelled ‘inept’ for its handling of the … Read more
