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
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageWith one week to go until the actual official Black Friday day (it’s pretty much an entire month now, apparently), this week’s round-up is still packed with lots of offers across a range of products. Highlights include buy one, get one free … Read more
November isn’t quite over yet, but it’s already that time of the year again when, for some bizarre reason, cycling infrastructure and Christmas festivities get on like you and your estranged cousins at an awkward Boxing Day party. Over the past few years, we’ve seen ongoing active travel works in Manchester and Clevedon, along with … Read more
Indoor cycling innovator BKOOL recently unveiled its virtual edition of the 2024 Giro d’Italia – an officially licensed facsimile of the real thing, open to cyclists who wouldn’t necessarily make a World Tour squad. But there’s even more exciting news: next Monday (November 25th) at 18.30CET / 17.30GMT, BKOOL users will able to take part in the Virtual Giro … Read more
The Muc-Off AirMach Carbon Pump packs a punch, powerfully and speedily getting your tyres up to pressure. At 25cm it’s too big for your jersey pocket, so you’ll need to mount it on your bike or carry it in a bag, and it’s a great choice for tourers, bikepackers or commuters.You can tell that Muc-Off’s carbon-bodied … Read more
The “frustrated” and “pissed off” residents of a building have declared war on Lime Bikes, taking to angle grinders and chopping up the popular London hire e-bikes after “thoughtless” cyclists kept abandoning them on the private car park.Some of the residents living at 35 Coombe Road, Norbiton, just in front of the Norbiton train station … Read more
