When I think of electric road bikes, I think of brilliant, lightweight machines that level the playing field for many riders. I think of riders gliding over undulating terrain with smiles on their faces, legs free of lactic acid. E-bikes have come a long way in not a great deal of time, with several disciplines, types of … Read more
A cyclist has raised concerns over a network of restrictive gates and barriers across a London borough’s parks and cycle routes, warning that outdated infrastructure is blocking access for many and undermining efforts to encourage active travel.Greg, who shared the videos on Instagram, has been documenting Bexley’s barriers — filming problematic locations and mapping their positions … Read more
A pizzeria owner has called for newly-installed cycle lanes to be removed so that car parking can be reinstated, claiming the active travel infrastructure is driving customers away and damaging local businesses. However, Inverclyde Council and active travel charity Sustrans have argued that the £6 million street transformation is designed to boost footfall, support “café culture and night-time … Read more
The spectator who spat at Mathieu van der Poel during last month’s E3 Saxo Classic has been identified by the Belgian police and fined an amount up to €350 (around £300), but will not face further prosecution, officials in East Flanders have confirmed.The incident took place as the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was leading solo with around 30km to go … Read more
The Michelin Lithion 4 Performance Line is the latest generation of the tyre giant’s training, do-a-bit-of-everything road tyre – and it still punches above its price point. It continues to strike a good balance of performance and reliability without emptying your wallet and, it’s now available in a wide range of sizes.> Buy now: Michelin Lithion … Read more
Colnago says that its new V5Rs is “the ultimate all-rounder” for racing – more aerodynamically efficient and lighter than the V4RS while matching its predecessor for stiffness. This is the bike that a certain Tadej Pogačar was spotted riding last month and it comes into the armoury of UAE Team Emirates-XRG, so we’ll be seeing … Read more
The Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw a water bottle at Mathieu van der Poel as he soloed to a third straight win at the race has spoken to the press for the first time since Sunday’s incident, saying he is “really ashamed” and will “take legal responsibility”.Speaking to Het Laatste Nieuws the man, a labourer in his … Read more
