Specialized’s Roubaix has earned its place as a go-to bike for those who value a smooth ride over an aggressive, speed-chasing riding position. The latest Roubaix SL8 model continues this legacy, but rather than a complete overhaul, it’s been updated with some thoughtful tweaks. Specced with its newest third-generation Future Shock 3.0 front suspension system, … Read more
I’ve always had a love for travel, and as a teenager, I used to dream of seeing the world with nothing more than a backpack, holding everything I needed for months on end.At the time, it felt like the ultimate lifestyle – living free and light, exploring all the far-flung corners of the globe. While … Read more
As cycling in Britain continues to suffer, with teams and races falling to the wayside at an alarming rate, the group tasked by British Cycling with revitalising the flagging domestic scene has said it has made “quick progress” over its first eight months, while accepting the need to “embrace” the challenges currently facing racing in … Read more
The Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack QR is a lightweight 11-litre bar bag that can be quickly fitted to and removed from many types of bike. Featuring a unique cord fixing mechanism that takes a bit of getting used to, this could be your go-to quick on-off handlebar luggage.For more load-lugging options, check out our guide to the best … Read more
It’s been a pretty busy week for new tech in the cycling world, with Campagnolo’s new ‘cheaper’ Super Record groupset launching, a new unreleased Cannondale road bike appearing under the indefatigable Lachlan Morton and Wattbike revamping its indoor bike line-up. Elsewhere, boutique German bike maker Storck Bicycles has launched some lovely limited edition bikes, and there’s … Read more
For a brief period at the beginning of September, the small, often eccentric world of British cycling went Box Hill crazy. Within the space of just a few days, in a manner akin to the Hour Record’s 1990s heyday, three separate concerted attempts were made to secure the fastest ever recorded time (on Strava) on … Read more
The Le Col Sport Bib Shorts II are effective, practical and comfortable. They’re well made, priced about right and they’re as adept on a short commute as they are on all-day rides and rough gravel adventures, thanks to an excellent multi-density chamois.> Buy now: Le Col Sport Bib Shorts II for £145 from Le Col2024 Le … Read more
A motorist has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after hitting a cyclist, leaving the victim with such serious injuries that he later lost his leg, before driving off and selling their car to cover up their role in the shocking crash.27-year-old Savannah Roberts was driving on Penarth Road in Cardiff … Read more
