A former wearer of the yellow jersey at the Tour de France may get more than he bargained for should he step onto the podium at the end of a stage during this year’s race – possibly starting with a slap round the face should the hostesses hear what he’s been saying about them.In an … Read more
British Cycling’s Turning the Corner campaign is calling for a universal rule to give way when turning to reduce the risk of cyclists and pedestrians falling victim to left hooks. The organisation has recently commissioned research which revealed that such a move could also reduce motor traffic queue lengths by 43 per cent.The UK is … Read more
The DealCatcher’s here with some more slamming cycling deals from Cannondale, Lezyne, and Science in Sport for you today.The deals start with Cannondale’s fascinating 2017 Slate adventure bike which has seen a hefty discount over at Hargroves Cycles.That deal is followed up by a 41% discount on Science in Sport’s Rapid Recovery Protein Powder, with a half-price … Read more
Here’s what happens when a driver makes a close pass on a cyclist who turns out to be a police officer riding a bike equipped with radar for enforcement of the passing distance law.The C3FT device uses an ultrasonic detector on an adjustable arm. Measurements are immediately displayed on a numeric display and it also … Read more
A 14-year-old cyclist in Italy is believed to be the youngest rider ever to have failed an anti-doping control, according to a report by the news agency, ANSA published by the Corriere dello Sport.The teenager is said to have tested positive for the powerful anabolic agent Mesterolone following a regional race.The unnamed youngster has been immediately … Read more
The Cheapeau! Tall Club Socks provide an understated cool that will match any wardrobe. They offer style at a great pricepoint and perform well.Sometimes, less is more. And that’s exactly what Chapeau! has gone for with its Club sock. Stepping away from the trend for ultra-vibrant and blinding sock patterns, the UK brand’s newest sock … Read more
Yesterday we reported how riders taking part in last weekend’s Irish national women’s road race were told to pull aside to allow the men’s race to pass. The race director for the event has now explained how the unfortunate situation came about.The winner of the women’s race, Lydia Boylan, said that it had always seemed … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins was back on the boards at the Lee Valley velodrome yesterday, prompting speculation among Twitter users that he may be planning a tilt at the so-called Athlete’s Hour record. There’s just one problem, however – it hasn’t existed since 2014.That was when Brian Cookson, president of world cycling’s governing body, decided to restore … Read more
We were pleasantly surprised to be able to sit in in a presentation for the new Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset yesterday, presented by Shimano Europe development managers during a trade event for cycling distributor i-ride. Read more: Shimano launches new Ultegra R8000 groupsetWe featured an in-depth guide to what you can expect from Ultegra R8000 earlier this month (see the link above), … Read more
The Specialized Tarmac Expert eTap is a thoroughly rounded package, delivering great pace in all situations and an impressive level of comfort for a bike designed for racing. SRAM’s Red eTap wireless derailleurs provide wonderfully crisp and intuitive shifting, but it’s not the full groupset and corners have been cut on the spec list to … Read more
