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Burglar avoids jail for stealing bikes worth $100,000 from Lance Armstrong
A burglar who stole six high-value bikes from Lance Armstrong’s storage unit in Texas last year has avoided jail. Ethan Harms pleaded guilty to theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000 and burglary of a building, offences he received two 42-month community supervision sentences for, although they are to run concurrently.Information from an affidavit, reported … Read more
Coros Pace 3
The Coros Pace 3 is an excellent sports watch, and a solid choice in terms of bang for your buck. It has great battery life, is very comfortable, and there are a lot of features including breadcrumb navigation, HRV tracking, compatibility with cycling sensors and built-in audio support. There’s very little to fault in its … Read more
Check out Vincenzo Nibali’s Tour de France-winning Specialized Tarmac from 2014
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
Miche Syntium Aero Wheels
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
Cambridge tops list of UK cycle theft hotspots, new crime data analysis reveals – as large student population and cycling culture blamed for “thriving” bike theft environment
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
Sigma Buster 800 & RL 80 Lightset
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
Have I finally found out why I keep getting dropped? Why hydration is more important than you think for cycling performance
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