There’s always something new in the pro peloton, from lighter bikes to smarter gearing and wider tyres. But when you’re not riding at 45km/h, do those same tech trends really make a difference? I had the chance to ride the first two stages of the Tour de France Femmes, covering 206.5km, climbing 2,863m, and spending 8 hours and 25 … Read more
In the latest update to the story about the Ineos Grenadiers head carer who left the Tour de France amid a fresh investigation by an anti-doping authority, a joint report by The Times and Guardian has alleged that the long-term staff member in question also spent time working at Manchester United last year.The report published in The Times by sports writer … Read more
The Tailfin Alloy AeroPack Cargo is very well thought out, incredibly well made, and extremely functional. Like the standard non-Cargo AeroPack, it’s available in both alloy and carbon versions, but the Cargo comes with mesh side pockets for easy access to items, adding three litres of storage space to the 18-litre main compartment.> Buy now: … Read more
There’s a new king of Box Hill, Dylan Hicks smashing his way to a 4:02 up the iconic climb.Assisted by a full leadout from Raptor Factory Racing teammates, Hicks averaged 34.2km/h (21mph) up the five per cent Surrey slopes, the team later sharing a video on Instagram showing the highlights from the lung-burning smashfest. Cornering, stamping on … Read more
A controversial cycling ban in Bedford has been lifted as part of a new suite of measures designed to prevent anti-social behaviour in the town centre, after thousands of cyclists were “aggressively” fined in recent years, prompting backlash from local campaigners who branded the ban “discriminatory” and claimed it “made nobody safer at all”.This week, … Read more
The body that investigates trade remedy measures in the UK has proposed keeping the current anti-dumping measures on bicycles and certain bike components imported from China, inherited from the European Union, arguing that extending the policy will prevent further “injury” to the UK’s struggling cycling industry.According to the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), maintaining the current … Read more
If I was starting road cycling in 2025 from absolutely zero, this is what I’d do to have an incredible setup on what, for cycling at least, is quite a tight budget. There’s a lot of marketing in the cycling industry, most of which is nonsense, so I’ve tried to pick products which avoid that and … Read more
Silca Ultimate Tyre Sealant has been updated, and comes with some bold claims of over six months’ longevity and the ability to seal punctures up to 6mm. After months in the tyre, it’s clear longevity has improved significantly, but puncture protection lags behind the best.The original Ultimate Tubeless Sealant stood out for its use of recycled … Read more
A 75-year-old cyclist has criticised what he believes was the “wrong-headed” decision to fine him almost £300 for allegedly crossing a stop line at a red light, insisting that he was simply making sure he was in a “safe place” and “following best practice for cyclists at traffic lights”.However, Surrey Police have said that the … Read more
