Team Sunweb’s Tom Dumoulin has stretched his overall lead at the Giro d’Italia to 2 minutes 47 seconds after keeping his cool when Movistar’s Nairo Quintana attacked on the closing climb of today’s Stage 14, the Dutchman reeling in his rival then riding away to win his second stage of this year’s 100th edition of … Read more
If you have plans to soar up some Italian mountains this summer, the Santini Tono Short Sleeve Jersey is a perfect garment in which to do it. Not only should it keep you as near as it’s possible to be to feeling comfortable in such conditions, you’ll look like a climbing god, too.At least, I … Read more
US TV channel HBO has released a trailer for a mockumentary that will premiere on 8 July that takes a tongue-in-cheek look at professional cycling and, specifically, the sport’s long history of doping.Called Tour de Pharmacy, the film has been created by Andy Samberg and Murray Miller and is directed by Jake Szymanski.There are some stellar … Read more
London will next month host a bike race with a difference – one that will be ridden in the virtual world of Zwift as the city follows Las Vegas in hosting a round of the Cycligent ESports World Cup, which its creators claim “will change the landscape of cycling forever.”If you haven’t yet heard of … Read more
Laser beams? Tick. Nano-tech? Tick. Graphene? Tick. Endorsement by pro-team? Tick. Cycle Star Nanotech chain lube is going to need to tick all the boxes to justify its jaw-dropping price. Its main claim is that the use of tiny nano particles suspended in oil allow for the lowest possible friction, giving – yes – a … Read more
A Mini-Holland scheme in north London has become the bitter focus of a general election row.Candidates have set against one another as they debate the Cycle Enfield, which plans to spend £42 million on safe cycling routes.The Tory candidate David Burrowes says he will scrap the scheme if elected.He claims that businesses are being affect … Read more
Leicestershire Police may invite cyclists to send them footage of dangerous drivers in a clamp down on close passing.The force is looking at how video submissions could be made, following similar initiatives from other forces.Eric Ludlow, of Leicester Cycling Campaign Group told the Leicester Mercury: “These days many cyclists have cameras and record (their journeys).“West … Read more
Villagers and parish councillors in an Oxfordshire village have staged a protest against their potholes – by filling them with rubber ducks.Residents of Steeple Aston bought a farmyard full of the plastic toys and placed them into the holes when it rained to highlight their plight.They say the authorities are “ducking the issue”.Parish councillor Martin … Read more
In 2013 an icon was born. Proven in the inhospitable conditions of a particularly cold and snowy edition of Milan-San Remo with a generous side helping of online and social media coverage, Castelli’s Gabba quickly became the must-have jersey for racing and riding in cold and wet conditionsBefore the Gabba, seeking shelter from the rain and wind … Read more
A mechanic working at a bike shop in California has urged others working in the trade not to undervalue their abilities after a happy customer offered him a job at NASA.Stephen Patrida of Santa Monica’s Bike Effect shop broke the news of his startling career change to the Facebook Group of the Professional Bike Mechanic’s Association, reports Cycling … Read more
