It’s all go at Astana Qazaqstan right now with loads of personnel changes in the past few weeks and confirmation from bike brand Wilier that its association with the team is coming to an end, XDS/X-Lab seemingly poised to take over. Astana last won the Tour de France back in 2014; let’s take a look at … Read more
The Miche Syntium Aero Wheels are the Italian brand’s ‘high performance’ aluminium hoops. With a rim depth of 29mm, an internal width of 19mm and a claimed weight of 1,746g, the spec sheet isn’t ablaze with eye-catching numbers, but they feel well built and durable.> Buy now: Miche Syntium Aero Wheels for £414.99 from AmazonFor more options, … Read more
Oh look, it’s Cambridge and Oxford, battling it out for the top spot of an annual, eagerly anticipated UK ranking table. And no – as any cyclist in those cities will know all too well – I’m not talking about that ranking table. Instead, for what feels like the umpteenth time, Cambridge has been crowned … Read more
The Sigma Buster 800 & RL 80 Lightset is a well-considered pair of LED lights that are good for general commuting duties and easily bright enough to cope with bigger night rides.If you want to see how they compare with lights sold separately, check out our guides to the best front bike lights and best … Read more
Hydration might not be the most glamorous topic in cycling, but it has the potential to make a far bigger difference to your on-bike performance than just about anything else. It’s no wonder, then, that pro teams are spending a huge amount of resources perfecting their hydration strategies. With the help of a Tour de France … Read more
It’s been a bumper week of news in the world of bike tech, with two major brands launching new bikes — Pinarello’s F1, the cheapest model in the F Series at £3,000 and Colnago’s Steelnovo, a self-professed steel “masterpiece” that’ll set you back £14,500 and is being made just 70 times, complete with premium components from other Italian brands. … Read more
He may be best known for his silky-smooth dribbling skills, lightning-fast acceleration, and ice-cold finishing, but by this time next year the cycling world could be more obsessed with Lionel Messi’s ride quality, quick handling, and paint finish.Because, according to reports from Spain, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner – seemingly unperturbed by his foray into … Read more
Campaigners attempting to put a stop to the final phase of a cycle lane project in Coventry, which last week saw them take part in a mass tree-hugging event to highlight their opposition to plans to cut down 26 trees to make way for the new active travel infrastructure, have accused the local council of … Read more
