The AG2R La Mondiale pro cycling team switched from Focus to Factor bikes this season, replacing the German brand with a brand that started out as a British company as an offshoot of an F1 engineering company. The stock team bikes are a lovely shade of blue, but GC hopeful Romain Bardet has a custom white … Read more
Tom Simpson’s daughter Joanne has been joined by family, friends and other cyclists today on a ride up Mont Ventoux on today’s 50th anniversary of his death.Simpson was less than a kilometre from the summit of the mountain when he collapsed and died during Stage 13 of the race on 13th July 1967. He was … Read more
Even though the importance of aerodynamics has become more recognised at the top level of racing, every team in the Tour de France has a fleet of superlight race bikes at its disposal, and here are five models that have been launched this year.In most situations, aerodynamic efficiency trumps light weight. However, a lower weight … Read more
Christ I’m bored.I’ve done a fair amount of tedious stuff on a bike in my time, long rides, everlasting climbs, endless trudges, enough pedals that have ventured far into the dull and monotonous and I think this is the most bored I’ve ever been in the saddle. My brain is actually numb, it’s run out … Read more
What is it?Rain Alarm is pretty self-explanatory, but worth shouting about all the same! It tracks your location via GPS, and then the map shows areas where there is precipitation. If you see rain heading your way, it’s a good excuse for a pit stop or, if your made of tougher stuff than us, stick on your wet … Read more
The Limar 778 Superlight Road Helmet is an incredibly light, low-profile helmet at a very good price. However, it could do with a more secure cradle and I’d like to be able to remove the bug netting.Limar isn’t an especially well known brand in the UK, but with its current sponsorship of the Astana team, … Read more
Protesters in Dublin have taken to forming human chains to keep cars from parking in cycle lanes. “We’re not doing this to create confrontation. We want to raise awareness,” said one of the campaigners.Independent.ie reports that 17 cyclists came together on Twitter a few weeks ago due to ongoing “frustration” at how the city’s cycle … Read more
Marcel Kittel of Quick Step Floors has once again confirmed his status as the pre-eminent sprinter left in this year’s Tour de France as he took his fifth win in the 104th edition – and the 15th of his career – in Pau this afternoon. Chris Froome of Team Sky retains the race leader’s yellow jersey … Read more
Raleigh have carefully rebuilt the Pro model of their legendary 80’s Burner BMX to match the exact specs of its original version, and only 350 will be made to mark the bike’s 35th anniversary. Anyone of a certain age; i.e. a teenager in the 80’s; needs no introduction to this bike whatsoever, but for everyone else the Burner was originally released in 1982 … Read more
Like many other tops of its kind, the Lusso Race Base Mesh Base Layer works really well in warm conditions, wicking away sweat and keeping you cool, but it’s the overall design and fit that makes the Lusso stand out.The cut is more like a race jersey than an undergarment, and you certainly feel ready … Read more
