There’s a new king of Box Hill…Irish pro cyclist Rory Townsend has smashed the Strava KOM for the famous Surrey climb, knocking seven seconds off the previous best time that has stood for two years, flying up the five per cent slopes at 20mph and putting out a quad-burning average power of 550w for the … Read more
Bikes ridden to some of professional cycling’s greatest victories in the modern era, made “irreplaceable” by extraordinary performances by names such as Peter Sagan, Mathieu van der Poel, Julian Alaphilippe and Egan Bernal, have been stolen during an overnight burglary at the Shimano Experience Center in Valkenburg, in the Netherlands.Shimano revealed that six bikes “beyond any monetary … Read more
The Cycliq Fly6 Pro combines a rear-facing camera and bike light, offering video recording in 4K and 100-lumen output. The video resolution is excellent for capturing details in case of an incident, and the device is easy to use with Wi-Fi transfer simplifying footage viewing. This latest version has had a bit of a price … Read more
Simply put, the Challenger Gravine Pro Handmade Tubeless Ready Gravel Tyres are excellent. They’re supple, grippy and excelled whether I was using them on the road or on a rough trail. Though getting them on the rims was a bit of a pain and they are also the most expensive gravel tyres I’ve ever tested. … Read more
A study looking into the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise has revealed that forced electrical muscle stimulation does not have the same effect as cycling at a moderate intensity.Researchers from the University of Portsmouth’s School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences had their paper published in the European Journal of Applied … Read more
This reprint of King of Sports arrives into a very different setting than the original did. It reflects best practice in the late 1960s, but so much of the sport has changed beyond recognition since then. I liken it to looking at an old map: while it can be fascinating to see how things used … Read more
The Prevelo Alpha Three 20-inch is a great choice for young riders moving up to a geared bike with larger size wheels. With its smart design and sizing, it offers a low standover height that suits younger kids earlier than bikes from many other brands. In addition to the well-considered frame, you also get well-chosen … Read more
