The BBB DoubleShot Mini Pump is a pocket-friendly powerhouse, converting from its portable format into a user-friendly, capable way of inflating tyres. There are a couple of minor issues, and it comes with a high price tag, but this is still one of the best mini pumps we’ve come across in a while.BBB’s DoubleShot Mini … Read more
The Van Rysel NCR CF is part of the French brand’s race range, yet is designed to be a bit of an all-rounder, highlighted by the choice of 1x and 2x chainset models and large tyre clearances. It’s a lot of bike for the money, and a real pleasure to see a quality full-carbon-fibre-framed machine … Read more
Voters across the UK head to the ballot box on Thursday for a general election that according to the latest polls will result in a solid Labour victory, bringing an end to 14 years of Conservative government, the first five of those in coalition with the Liberal Democrats. Ahead of polling day on 4 July, we take … Read more
A spectator filming the second stage of the Tour de France from the roadside had their mobile phone knocked from their hand when they inadvertently hit a rider from EF Education-EasyPost as the peloton passed at speed.The incident, captured by the TV cameras, happened early on the route from Cesenatico to Bologna, the race’s second … Read more
A cyclist suffered serious facial injuries and a concussion after they were pushed from their bike by a car passenger who leant out of the window of a passing vehicle to attack the rider, a bike shop owner who happened to be the first person to help and the victim’s partner recalling the “horrendous” scene as police … Read more
Romain Bardet and Frank van den Broek were the toast of the cycling world last night, the dsm-firmenich duo pulling off a stupendous escape to finally put the French rider into the yellow jersey for the first time, this his 11th and final Tour de France. Just as the rest of us mere mortals and weekend warriors would, what did Bardet and … Read more
The overstock issues that have plagued the cycling industry over the past few years could be resolved by 2025, a new report by industry group the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) has claimed.The report, published by CONEBI – an umbrella organisation which represents national bike industry associations across Europe – in time for the … Read more
A motorist has been handed a suspended prison sentence and a five-year driving ban after a judge ruled that “a few seconds of bad, bad driving” led her to hit and kill cyclist Adrian Lane at a notoriously dangerous junction where safe cycling campaigners later held a ‘die-in’ protest – only for a “raging” motorist … Read more
Sir Mark Cavendish’s hopes of securing a 35th Tour de France stage victory, and eclipsing the record he currently shares with Eddy Merckx, were placed in apparent jeopardy during the first stage of the Tour de France, after the British sprinter was distanced early as he appeared to be suffering terribly in the Italian heat.However, … Read more
Soudal Quick-Step team boss Patrick Lefevere has been typically outspoken about the incident which saw Jan Hirt crash and break three teeth before the Tour de France had even rolled out of Florence for stage one yesterday, the Belgian today saying the “unacceptable” situation was caused by a “stupid” barrier-jumping fan who brought the Czech climber … Read more
