Chris Froome’s ambition of ending his career where it took off — at the Vuelta a España — has taken a massive dent after the British rider suffered a broken collarbone as a result of a mass crash at the final stage of the UAE Tour, with his bike reduced to a terrible wreck.After just … Read more
The Cervelo Aspero XPLR AXS 1, from the company’s gravel line-up, is a bike for those who have performance and speed at the top of their off-road list. It’s a capable racer thanks to the geometry, and a lot of fun to ride on account of a frameset that gives great rider/bike involvement. Its limited … Read more
Locals have blasted the “eyesore” orange barriers which have been put in place to prevent people from tripping over an “optical illusion” cycle lane in Belfast city centre for the last two years, despite the Stormont officials spending £11,000 to come up with a solution.The cycle lane in Castle Place was installed in 2021 by … Read more
Bright lights were shone into my face, and as I struggled to roll my eyes sideways, I could see two masked and cloaked figures standing over me and speaking in a foreign tongue. One of them had a small hammer and chisel in his hand, the other grabbed a chuck key and locked a drill … Read more
The Oxford Bike Wash is a very pleasant smelling, minty bike wash that foams up well, adds lubrication when washing your bike, and does a decent job at softening up the dirt, making cleaning easier. It isn’t as potent as some cleaners when your bike’s truly filthy, though, so you’ll still have to put in … Read more
The Abbey Bike Tools LL Chain Wear Tool goes beyond standard chain measuring by assessing both linear and lateral wear. Crafted from a chunky block of aluminium, it offers exceptional accuracy and durability, it’s simple to use, and it’s compatible with all chains, including the latest SRAM 12-speed Flattop models.> Buy now: Abbey Bike Tools … Read more
It’s been another busy week in the world of cycling tech. From leaked images of Fizik’s new shoes (thanks Movistar), to newness from Oakley and Ekoï, as well as another new cycling computer from the Netherlands and a £200 crank bolt removal tool from CeramicSpeed, let’s dive in…A tracker in your bike bell? That’s one way … Read more
If you want to know what cycling kit and equipment the pros really like using, sometimes you have to look past the big sponsors. We’ve spotted plenty of brands being used in the 2025 pro peloton that you might not yet be too familiar with. Let’s take a look…Hinloopen mounts View this post … Read more
A Dutch-style roundabout designed to boost safety has been “given the seal of approval” by residents in Chichester, according to the BBC, the positive reception following weeks of pre-completion fears, fury and concerns in the local press and online.Just three weeks ago we reported that some in the West Sussex community had even claimed the … Read more
The entrepreneur behind the SpaceRail — a “smart, stylish way to store bikes more efficiently in offices, homes and businesses, without losing access to any of them” — has earned £100,000 of investment on Dragons’ Den for his “ingenious” bike storage solution.Elliot Tanner’s product uses rotating hooks on a sliding rail and impressed the Dragons in an episode of … Read more
