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Sir Chris Hoy’s “brave” terminal cancer revelation prompts near sevenfold increase in prostate cancer advice searches, says NHS
The number of visits to the NHS website for prostate cancer symptoms advice rose by 672 per cent following Sir Chris Hoy’s announcement that his cancer diagnosis is terminal, the health service has said.Last weekend, Hoy – Britain’s second-most decorated Olympian of all time with six golds on the track – revealed that he has … Read more
Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus
The Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus is essentially an upgraded version of the German company’s Back-Roller pannier. Its extra bells and whistles include an additional roll-top storage pocket at the front, and the use of a more substantial Cordura fabric. It’s pretty expensive, though, and Ortlieb’s cheaper Back-Roller pannier will probably be enough for most of us.The … Read more
Dare releases “beast of pure speed” aero bike first seen at Tour de France, with framesets starting at £4,000; plus Rapha’s new print, a £600 aero skinsuit, curiously-shaped wheels + loads more
We’re back with another edition of Tech of the Week, interrupting your weekend with all the best new bikes, kit and accessories we’ve seen over the past seven days. From a “beast” of an aero bike that was raced at the Tour de France and has just been made available to the public at £4,000 a pop, … Read more
What’s going on with these bizarre £4 eBay toe warmers for cyclists?
The weather’s turning dark, cold and damp here in the UK so maybe you’ll be after a nice set of overshoes or toe covers to keep your feet a bit more comfortable during those soggy winter rides? Well, while we were scrolling eBay this Friday afternoon doing important pre-weekend work, we were shocked/amused/baffled to find these, … Read more
‘Russian Army’ cycling team takes part in African stage race despite UCI ban, as governing body pulls event from international calendar and launches disciplinary action for inviting banned squad
The UCI has launched disciplinary action against the organisers of the Tour du Faso, and immediately stripped the nine-day African stage race of its UCI licence, pulling it from the international calendar, after a Russian army team took part in the event’s first stage today, despite the governing body warning the organisers against contravening its … Read more
Is this the more environmentally-friendly cycling waterproof we’ve been waiting for? A first ride in the new Santini Magic rain jacket
Santini has released a new waterproof cycling jacket which is made with a new 100% recycled polyester membrane. The Magic jacket is one of the new breed of jackets moving away from PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) based membrane technology, as used on now discontinued cycling waterproofs such as the popular Gore-Tex Shakedry range. PFAS are now … Read more
James May forced to complete charity cycle in car after “busting wrist” in bike crash – and drives into bollard
He may be best known to the masses for appearing on television behind the wheel of a fast (or moderately fast) vehicle, but driving turned out to be a booby prize for James May this month, when he was forced to revert to his motoring past during a recent charity cycle – after “busting” his … Read more
Halfords says new premium bike range is a hit – but cycling market remains challenging following “UK’s wettest spring since 1986”
After seeing its profits slashed last year amid “significantly worse than expected” bike sales, Halfords says its leisure cycling sector has remained a challenge throughout the first half of 2024, following the UK’s “wettest spring since 1986”.However, in its trading update for the 26 weeks up to the end of September, the major retailer, the … Read more
