Designed for adventurous riders, the Quoc Gran Tourer III straddles the line between performance-oriented fit and style, and the practicalities of bikepacking and gravel riding. While its dial isn’t the best, and the design might not suit everyone, it’s a distinctive shoe that remains comfortable on longer, warmer rides.DesignThe Gran Tourer IIIs boast a design … Read more
Since the drama of the Leadville 100 last year, which saw the use of drop bar mountain bikes only to be banned by the event organisers shortly after, drop bar mountain bikes have been something of a curiosity which, let’s be honest, weren’t terribly well accepted. However, Canyon believes that there’s method behind the madness … Read more
The 2026 Tour de France may only be five days old (though trying tell that to us hardy souls covering the race), but there has been no shortage of talking points. We’ve been treated to a spectacular Catalan start, a new, intriguing kind of team time trial, and soaring temperatures which have triggered yet another … Read more
We all know the feeling. It’s a horrible wet day and you’re walking along the pavement when you spot a huge puddle on the road, just as a bus or lorry or stupidly sized SUV and its oblivious driver approaches. You instinctively try to jump back out of harm’s way, but it’s no use. Your … Read more
Cyclists across the world will recognise the name Argon 18 as a bike brand that makes cutting edge race machines for track riders, time trialists, and road cyclists. Argon 18 is among the first choices for anybody looking for absolute top-tier performance; if there is a fraction of a watt to be eked out via … Read more
The Moustache Xroad FS 6 is suitable for a huge range of riding, from city trips to multi-day off-road touring. Common features include full-suspension, an independently suspended rear luggage rack and Bosch’s most powerful mid-drive motor. The latter now boasts more torque than ever and also brings the digital capabilities of the Bosch Smart System. … Read more
The Scicon Sports Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium are the newest sunglasses of choice for Tadej Pogačar and the rest of UAE Team Emirates XRG. Whilst these are pro riders who are paid to use the product, the UAE squad is one of the more discerning when it comes to choosing sponsors, and these sunglasses offer tremendous … Read more
The Tour de France is defined by the images it conjures. The colourful blur of the peloton as it whizzes through a quaint village. The stunning landscapes that provide sport’s most vivid stadium, from spectacular high mountains to never-ending sunflower fields. The sea of passionate fans at the roadside.The job of the cycling photographer, then, … Read more
Despite dividing opinions in road cycling, hookless rims appear on many bikes in this year’s Tour de France – but they’re far from being the dominant trend in the pro peloton, with hooked rims still a far more common sight. Why is that? And where do we go from here?> Hookless wheels keep getting bad press … Read more
