“We are just carrying on”: Visma-Lease a Bike boss slams “lack of anger” over Fin Tarling’s death and suggests safer circuits to replace “A to B” race routes

Visma-Lease a Bike CEO Richard Plugge has criticised what he describes as the “lack of anger” among cycling’s stakeholders in response to Finlay Tarling’s death, arguing that too many compromises are being made when it comes to race safety.Plugge also suggested that local circuits, like those seen at world and national championships, could become standard … Read more

Santini Aero Race Mens Bib Shorts

The Santini Aero Race bib shorts prioritise comfort over outright speed, with an excellent pad, superb straps and a supportive fit that works well for long training rides. The fit around the lower leg feels slightly less race-focused than the name suggests.DesignSantini pitches the Aero Race as a lightweight performance bib short designed for fast … Read more

Two men charged with murder after cyclist killed by punch

Three people have been charged following the death of a cyclist who was punched while riding through Leicester last Monday.George Glover, 27, was found by a member of the public in the early morning of Monday 17 August, and he was subsequently taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. His family brought the attack to … Read more

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack tent

The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack is a premium lightweight tent designed for riders who want to keep weight and packed size to an absolute minimum without sacrificing livability. With shorter pole sections to fit more easily on a bike and a dedicated bikepacking stuff sack, it is an impressive option for riders who … Read more

Van Rysel EDR-G GRX

The Van Rysel EDR-G GRX is the entry point to the Decathlon brand’s new range of endurance focused gravel bikes and when it comes down to the details, it has done an excellent job of creating an easy to ride, well specced, fun bike that doesn’t break the bank.Van Rysel EDR-G Shimano GRX – The … Read more

Miss Grape Cluster 13 Adventure waterproof seatpack

The Miss Grape Cluster 13 Adventure waterproof seatpack is capacious and hard-wearing. It provides a decent amount of storage for longer bike-packing trips, but it is on the expensive side.First impressions of the Cluster 13 Adventure are that it feels sturdy, if a little plasticky. It’s made of heavy-duty nylon and polyester — think along … Read more