A bike shop owner whose business was this weekend targeted by a second burglary in eight months has said they cannot even afford to make an insurance claim as their excess was hiked 900% after the first break-in last year.Skinnergate Cycles in Stockton-on-Tees was ram raided at around 2am on Saturday morning (12 April), CCTV footage showing … Read more
A man has turned himself in to the police after Mathieu van der Poel was hit in the face by a bottle thrown from the crowd during his Paris-Roubaix win yesterday.As the Dutchman soloed to a third successive victory at the Hell of the North he was struck by an item thrown from the crowd … Read more
The Castelli Espresso Jersey is an excellent option for summer, thank to its great breathability, excellent fit and stylish looks. Its large pockets help to make this my go-to jersey for long summer days out.For more options, check our best summer cycling jerseys buyer’s guide.2025 Castelli Espresso Jersey – collar (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Espresso is designed to be ‘your … Read more
British cycling fans flooded TNT Sports with complaints about the broadcaster’s coverage of Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, disgruntled viewers paying the £30.99-a-month subscription to watch bike racing fuming at being “constantly bombarded” by adverts.Viewers watching the broadcaster’s TV coverage on TNT Sports 1 were shown adverts throughout Mathieu van der Poel’s win, although viewers using Discovery+ could select … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel has won Paris-Roubaix again, the Dutchman taking his third consecutive victory in the Hell of the North.The much-anticipated battle with Tadej Pogačar had begun more than 100km out on the most dramatic of dramatic days on the cobbles, the world champion almost knocked off by his own team car before crashing out of … Read more
UPDATE 14/4/2025: The spectator responsible has now handed himself in to the police. Full story here.Mathieu van der Poel has once again been the victim of an incident involving a roadside spectator at a race, the Dutchman struck by a water bottle as he rode Paris-Roubaix this afternoon. It comes after a spectator was caught on … Read more
The Scott Addict RC Pro smashes the UCI weight limit; it’s very light and hugely responsive, and also has one of the best ride qualities I’ve found on a super-stiff, pro peloton race machine! It’s a classic all-rounder, and while it’s a big investment, in the current marketplace it’s very well specced for the price.Check out … Read more
