Struggling to know what to wear to stay warm and protected from the wind this autumn? The brand new Sportful R&D Strato Top takes the layering principle and combines a thermal long sleeve jersey and windproof gilet into one top that removes any clothing indecision. Out on the road it provides superb comfort, warmth and … Read more
The rules covering the bike you can use in an Ironman triathlon are different from the UCI’s so you’ll see designs at the World Championship in Hawaii this weekend that wouldn’t cut it in a time trial. Here are six of the most radical.Cervelo P5X Cervelo P5x (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cervelo says that it spent … Read more
The Corsa Light Evo, as used by team AG2R La Mondiale throughout this season, now comes in three different sizes but with a redesigned internal molding, based on 13 different head shapes to fit “almost 100% of headshapes” according to French innovators Ekoi.Review: Ekoi Morpoh bib shorts Ekoi promise ‘no more tan lines’ with Solair JerseyEkoi have been on … Read more
A trailer has been released for a new film called MAMIL that explores the phenomenon of middle-aged men in Lycra, featuring riders from Australia, the US and the UK.Narrated by Phil Liggett, the film shows cyclists talking about how they got into cycling and what they get out of it.MAMIL – Official Trailer from Demand … Read more
A Leicester taxi driver has lost an appeal against his conviction earlier this year of allowing his passenger to open the door of the cab, causing the death of cyclist Sam Boulton who was knocked from his bike into the path of a van.Farook Yusuf Bhikhu had pleaded not guilty at his original trial in … Read more
What is it? Donkeys? Republic? Bikes?? We don’t think we could explain why this great bike-sharing app is named as such better than the developers themselves on their very informative website, so here’s what they say: “Once, a donkey would be the most accessible, dependable and commonplace means of transportation. Nowadays, when our cities are suffocated by boxes … Read more
The Xeccon Geinea III front and rear light set are a boxy yet pretty pairing. By my reckoning, they’re firmly in contingency territory, the sort of lights you turn to when you’ve been out on the best bike, making the most of summer’s fading glory.SpecificationThe integrated lens and switch look very neat and are very … Read more
A driver who “used his vehicle like a weapon” to force a cyclist off the road in West Sussex, causing injuries to his hand, has been banned from driving for six months.The rider, Howard Crompton, uploaded footage of the incident after the motorist, who also received seven points on his licence and was fined a … Read more
A Dutch track cyclist has revealed that he plans to attempt to break the UCI Hour Record, currently held by Sir Bradley Wiggins, in August next year.Dion Beukeboom has chosen Aguascalientes in Mexico as the venue where he will try and beat the 54.526 kilometres Wiggins rode at the Lee Valley VeloPark in June 2015.The … Read more
Is it that time again? One minute you’re sitting outside the cafe in the sun, soaking up the rays, then next you’re digging out your emergency blanket and whistle. Winter is coming, folks. And the nights are drawing in. You’ll be needing some lights.Fortunately, there are loads out there. And even better for you, we … Read more
