Bianchi’s Oltre XR3 is nimble and sharp handling, and it offers a ride that’s smooth by aero road bike standards.One of Bianchi’s key selling points for the Oltre XR3 is the use of Countervail technology, so let’s deal with that up top.> Find your nearest dealer here> Buy this online hereWe’ve covered Countervail many times … Read more
A body has been found during a major search and rescue operation in Cornwall after a cyclist was reported missing yesterday.The man, a 53-year-old German tourist, was last seen at 3pm on Saturday afternoon when he set off to cycle along the Cornish coast between Newlyn and Sennen Cove, reports Cornwall Live.The search involved two … Read more
Police in Wiltshire have asked asked anyone who saw a man cycling round Devizes wearing nothing other than a tartan cap and rucksack to get in touch.The man, described as aged in his late 20s or early 30s, was spotted riding along Quakers Walk from the direction of Roundway Gardens between 4.50 and 5.20pm last … Read more
And so we reach the last of the bumper crop of books about the Giro d’Italia inspired by the 100th edition of the race: Giro 100. It turns out to be quite unlike any other book about the Giro – and indeed about any other cycle race.Herbie Sykes’ challenge was to come up with a … Read more
Welsh cycling campaign groups are accusing the Welsh Government of “riding roughshod” over the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Act with plans for a 125m Caernarfon and Bontnewydd bypass.Sustrans Cymru, Ramblers Cymru and Cycling UK are urging the Welsh Government to consider changing current proposals that “risk safety” and do not provide enough provision for walking … Read more
A Chinese hire bike firm has officially announced plans to roll out its service in Bath after it was accused of invading neighbouring Bath ‘through the back door’ when they started appearing in Bath, despite being intended for Bristol-based cyclists.YoBike was accused of being “like a wrecking ball” in its approach by rival rental company … Read more
A startup in Dublin is to attempt to disrupt the dockless bike sharing market by offering a better standard of bike.Full Speed Bikes of Dublin, led by Shane Connaughton, is taking on Chinese companies including Mobike and Ofo, who offer GPS trackable bikes that can be rented anywhere on the street.But Full Speed say there … Read more
It’s worth spending money on a decent pair of shorts as they can make or break a ride. These Café du Cycliste Marinette bibs prove that and go a long way to justifying their £159.99 price tag with a great pad, excellent fit and an understated, cool, classic look.Rather than just picking a jersey and … Read more
It’s likely that a saddle bag is the first bit of kit you’re going to look at buying if you want to get into bikepacking or light touring, and Topeak’s BackLoader would be a good investment. It’s a versatile piece of luggage that will serve you well when attached to a racing, commuting, touring or … Read more
A Cornwall cyclist is to cycle from Bath to Rome in a bid to inspire people to push the limits imposed by arthritis. 30-year-old Phil Bowers was diagnosed with septic arthritis in his right hip shortly after birth and can only pedal standing up.Bowers will set off from Bath – known for its healing spa … Read more
