A 20-year-old man who had never held a driving licence and inhaled laughing gas while behind the wheel has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for killing an 81-year-old cyclist in South Yorkshire earlier this year.Cain Byrne was driving a Volkswagen Golf at speeds believed to be up to 80mph — significantly over … Read more
Tadej Pogacar may not look like he needs a helping hand as he arrives for stage 16 of the Tour de France in Montpellier over four minutes up on his closest rival, Jonas Vingegaard; however, his team and bike sponsor are leaving no stone unturned in the Slovenian’s quest to secure a fourth yellow jersey, unveiling another … Read more
Tadej Pogacar could all but cement his fourth Tour de France title on Stage 16 of this year’s race from Montpellier to Mont Ventoux, and we thought it would be a great opportunity to compare the Slovenian superstar’s modern-day Colnago bikes with the Trek 5900 that Lance Armstrong rode up Ventoux back in 2000. Things … Read more
Today isn’t the hottest day of the summer in the UK, but with another heatwave forecast for later in the week, Rapha has launched its Pro Team Ghost clothing that’s designed to offer “advanced thermoregulation that cools body, engine and mind”. Rapha says that the fabric is the lightest and thinnest it has ever used, providing “an … Read more
Before 2012, only two British riders had finished fourth at the men’s Tour de France: Robert Millar, now Pippa York, in 1984, and Bradley Wiggins in 2009. No-one from the UK had ever finished higher.So, while the yellow jersey triumphs of Wiggins, Froome, and Thomas in the years since may have served to somewhat dilute … Read more
The Santini MADSS V3 Aerosuit is a light, airy and good-fitting road skinsuit designed for competitive riding and racing in warm conditions. Some bunching on arms and a lack of number pockets were the only faults I found in this boldly styled all-in-one outfit that was cool and comfortable on mid-summer endurance and faster-paced rides. … Read more
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a Tour de France team? From over £400,000 worth of bikes, to onboard kitchens and race-day tech, we went behind the scenes with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team to take a look inside the trucks, buses, and team cars that keep everything running smoothly. A Tour … Read more
The Inflata Pro S battery-powered bicycle pump is very compact with solid performance and useful convenience features like a pressure gauge and auto-shutoff, making it a clear step up from CO2 cartridges, hand pumps and simpler electric mini pumps. However, in an increasingly crowded market of electric mini pumps, it doesn’t quite achieve class-leading status. … Read more
