Vittorio Brumotti, it’s fair to say, is not too happy with Alitalia – or rather, the baggage handlers who load and unload luggage from its flights to the United States.The Italian trials ace was in the States for some filming recently, and on arrival discovered that his bike had been destroyed on the way out there.He … Read more
The FBI is offering a $2,000 reward for anyone who can identity Colorado’s ‘Sneaky Cyclist Bandit’. The suspect is thought to have carried out a whole string of bank robberies in various towns and cities in Boulder County, fleeing the scene of his crimes by bicycle.The Denver Post reports that five robberies in the last … Read more
Lauf might be best known for their rather quirky leaf sprung forks, but they’re determined to capitalise on their success, with an all-new gravel race bike called the True Grit and an updated Grit SL fork to match. I headed to Iceland to take it for a spin on its home turf.– Review: Lauf Grit forkOriginally … Read more
When it comes to choosing a new bike or upgrading your components you’ll often face the same decision: whether to go for light weight or better aerodynamics. Which offers you the greatest advantage?Look at the ranges of most of the major manufacturers and you’ll see the performance race bikes divided up in this way. Trek … Read more
The Brooks B17 leather saddle is about as traditional as cycling components get. The Brooks company, now based in Smethwick in the West Midlands, was founded in neighbouring Hockley in 1866 by John Boultbee Brooks. Initially making leather harnesses and tackle for horses, Brooks filed its first bicycle saddle patent in 1882. Brooks catalogue 1 … Read more
A new study, published in the journal Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, examines the reasons for many middle-aged men’s enthusiasm for cycling. The researchers believe that far from being tied to some kind of mid-life crisis there are in fact complex motivations for riding a bike recreationally, tied to the desire for good … Read more
A police officer has told an inquest that it is most likely that a cyclist who died as a result of a fall on Bury New Road in March 2016 had struck a pot-hole. Although no witnesses saw what caused the crash that resulted in the death of 83-year old Roger Hamer, at least one … Read more
The Pro Vibe Aero Carbon handlebar is a stunning piece of design and engineering, in form and function. Both shape and material have been developed to create a watt-saving front end without sacrificing stiffness or comfort. This level of excellence costs, though, and is probably the Vibe’s only downside.In the professional peloton everything is about … Read more
It probably didn’t even occur to you that he might be absent, but after 18 grand tours in a row, Lotto-Soudal’s Adam Hansen had actually been due to sit out this year’s Vuelta a Espana, which begins on August 19. According to his team, Hansen has been suffering from a saddle sore, but a broken … Read more
We’ve had a pretty mixed-bag of a British summer so far, so today’s DealCatcher is looking to capture a bit of that mix with his selection of deals for you lot today.We get things kicking with an all-season option from Eastway. The 2017 Balun C2 Cyclocross bike is perfect for commuting in all conditions, as … Read more
