In the world of mountain biking, the Sea Otter festival in California is one of the most important. It’s where loads of brands choose to show new product amid the racing and general revelry. It’s recently launched a European edition and we sent Augustus Farmer out with his camera to see what interesting things he … Read more
Belgian time trial champion Victor Campenaerts was feeling pretty good about himself after applying a bit of felt tip to his own chest ahead of the Giro d’Italia’s stage 10 time trial. ‘Carlien daten?’ was the message he saw fit to broadcast to the world – but while the Carlien in question did indeed agree … Read more
The new Gore Oxygen Classics Jersey uses a Windstopper material to block out wind and rain, with a figure-hugging fit and suitable breathability for year-round bad weather cycling.The jersey (and the matching bib shorts – review to come) are named after the Spring Classics when the weather can mean low temperatures and lots of wind … Read more
If you’re after cycling deals today, you’ve come to the right place! The DealCatcher’s collaborating with Wiggle to bring you the biggest online cycling retailer’s best offers on bike gear.In descending order of value, we’ve got cycling gloves, commuting hoodies, front lights, bar tape, warm weather jerseys, and a great 2017 cyclocross bike from Colnago.If you’re … Read more
A team of 16-19-year-olds on the BFI Film Academy scheme, based in Dorset, have taken a confrontation between a motorist and a cyclist as the subject of a short comedy called Cycle Lane that has been shown at two film festivals in the United States.Produced in partnership with White Lantern Film and clocking in at … Read more
British Cycling has scheduled an extraordinary general meeting after which its members will vote on reforms that would see the organisation’s board of directors replaced. It is currently unclear whether Jonathan Browning will choose to re-apply to continue as chairman.The reforms have been deemed necessary if British Cycling is to continue receiving public funding with … Read more
Could Italy’s Pozza San Glisente be the world’s toughest road climb? The people behind Twitter account La Flamme Rouge, who keep track of such things, certainly think so – they’ve just given it that accolade. We have a new #1 harder climb in the world and is in Italy: San Glisente Pozza from Esine. Coefficient: 3333. … Read more
When iOS 11 comes to iPhones (and iPads) later this year, the new operating system will include a “Do Not Disturb While Driving” mode. The new feature will detect when you’re driving and automatically silence all incoming alerts and notifications by default.Business Insider reports that when the feature is activated, you won’t even be able … Read more
Portland-based bike brand Speedvagen has played another blinder, releasing this beautiful OG Classic steel road bike which combines a steel frame with a carefully selected build kit to evoke vintage rides. Speedvagen says it challenged itself to create a lightweight and fast handling steel road bike evocative of vintage road bikes but made to meet modern … Read more
The Cable Street section of London’s Cycle Superhighway 3 (CS3) has been targeted by tack-spreading saboteurs for the third time in little over a fortnight.Earlier this morning, Facebook user Ash McEvoy warned cyclists using the East London cycle lane. #Cyclists Watch Out: “Cable Street section of the CS3 cycle lane in East London.” pic.twitter.com/zaTJ0T0Np3 — … Read more
