Among the constantly evolving road bike trends has been a bit of chatter about 650b, an old French wheel standard that has been making a reappearance in recent years. But what is it and what are the benefits? Watch the video to find out. I wrote an article about 650b a couple of years ago and we’re … Read more
The NRC X1RR Blackshadow glasses certainly look the business with their gold details and lenses, and thankfully they deliver top drawer performance and comfort too.Really good sunglasses are a must for any cyclist, and while you can go down the cheap and cheerful supermarket specials or safety-glass routes to protect your eyes, you aren’t going … Read more
Team Sky have won the inaugural Hammer Series in the Dutch province of Limburg, holding off the challenge of Team Sunweb to take victory by just one second in the event staged by Velon, the joint venture comprising a number of UCI WorldTour teams.The results of the first two days of competition – Friday’s Hammer … Read more
India’s first bike sharing scheme launched this weekend in the southern city of Mysuru.The bikes, of which 450 will be available to the city’s 1.2 million inhabitants, will be hirable from 48 docking stations across the city.The scheme, which is being run by bike sharing company Trin Trin, was launched with a fair amount of fanfare … Read more
One of the world’s oldest velodromes, an outdoor track at Carmarthen Park in south west Wales, is getting a revamp after 117 years.The 405-metre track opened on Easter Monday in 1900, since when it has remained in continuous use.Work has already begun on resurfacing the concrete track, with contractors aiming to complete work in September, … Read more
Fans will be given the chance to race for jerseys at the OVO Energy Women’s Tour, which starts in Daventry, Northamptonshire on Wednesday and finishes in London next Sunday.The challenge, hosted by race sponsor OVO Energy, will see spectators at the fan zone by the finish line of each stage able to put on a … Read more
FSA has jumped into the power meter market by partnering with German company Power2Max to produce a crank-based power meter. Coming in at £599.95, the PowerBox Alloy Chainset is very attractively priced and is backed up by consistent and reliable performance.The two companies have worked together in the past, but since the launch of its … Read more
Rutland Cycling has bought Northamptonshire bike shop Pitsford Cycles to take its portfolio to 11 stores.The acquisition of the shop, which is located at Pitsford Water reservoir near Northampton, comes two years after Rutland Cycling bought the Cambridge-based chain, Station Cycles.> New Rutland Cycling store opens at Cambridge CyclePointIts flagship store at Rutland Water is … Read more
Primal’s Onyx jacket is a lightweight, packable ‘race cape’ that’s okay for short, sharp showers but lacking breathability if you need to wear it for any length of time. It has very little to differentiate itself from many other options available.Primal has been making cycling apparel and activewear since 2011, and has a good range … Read more
Sir Chris Hoy has spoken of his need for a new challenge in retirement that led his wife to push him to cycle to the South Pole.“When it was first suggested I thought ‘No way!’. I hate the cold and it sounded like too much hard work. You hear these stories about people losing their … Read more
