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“Some people just don’t care”: Pro cyclist slams “drunk fan” for causing chaotic Vuelta a España crash
A crash during the final hour of yesterday’s Vuelta a España stage was caused by a “drunk fan” who made contact with white jersey wearer Mathias Vacek as he ascended a climb packed with spectators, the Lidl-Trek rider has reported.The Czech rider had hoped to take the race lead, having finished second on the opening stage time … Read more
Fizik Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave
The Fizik Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave is a lightweight, ultra-breathable road shoe with an incredibly stiff carbon fibre sole – everything the racer wants for those hard rides on very hot days. The airflow on offer is excellent, as is the comfort from the woven, durable upper, but they do make you realise why Velcro straps … Read more
Bike edition! Five cool bikes coming soon from Pinarello, Ribble, Cervélo, Orro and Mason Cycles
Whether you’re interested in endurance bikes, steel bikes, race bikes, or gravel bikes, this week’s edition of Five Cool Things has something for you. We’re previewing some exciting new bikes from Pinarello, Ribble, Cervélo, Orro, and Mason Cycles.Here’s a sneak peek at the latest bikes we’re testing, with full reviews coming your way in the … Read more
Merida Scultura Endurance Rival-Edition
The Merida Scultura Endurance Rival-Edition has allroad capabilities and is a versatile road bike with a relaxed position for longer adventures. But it does this while having the kind of angles and geometry it needs to keep the ride exciting. Comfort is also high on the agenda and a final positive is that the Scultura … Read more
Is it OK to never use the drops on your road bike?
A cyclist’s decision to cut off his gravel bike’s handlebar drops because he “just does not use them” and riding without “feels perfect” blew up on our live blog and social media this week, the eye-catching alteration sparking plenty of discussion about when we should be riding with our hands on the drops plus, most importantly for … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 915: Cyclist slams on brakes to avoid driver who ignored him and turned across… but says “no point in reporting” due to Police Scotland’s lack of online close pass portal
*Warning: Video contains strong language, viewer discretion advised*The lack of an online road safety reporting portal by Police Scotland has been highlighted by many cyclists, with several being featured on our Near Miss of the Day series, but yet the issue has gone unaddressed as another cyclist barely managed to avoid being hit by a driver … Read more
Is this Kickstarter a game-changer for teaching kids to cycle? Cargo bike or gig speakers… or both?, A new era of bike lights… (maybe), BMC’s new bikes, Peak bikepacking, Canyon colourways + more
There was plenty of tech news to bring you this week, not least a new gravel bike from Trek and Genesis updating its ever-popular Croix de Fer and Tour de Fer models, while Canyon unveiled a new helmet with a HighBar closure than can save you an impressive 20w… but only if you’re riding at … Read more