Shimano have released the official weights for both the mechanical and electronic versions of their 2013 Dura-Ace groupset, each of which has had a major redesign, confirming that the electronic Di2 option is the lighter of the two for the first time.Although the Di2 derailleurs are heavier than the mechanical alternatives, the dual control levers … Read more
Hundreds of cyclists in several cities throughout Britain enjoyed the annual World Naked Bike Ride at the weekend – although they had to endure rather less balmy temperatures than their counterparts in places such as San Francisco and Madrid did. Rides took place in Southampton on Friday, Cardiff, Exeter and London on Saturday, and Brighton … Read more
The Protector Jacket is Ride’s take on the race cape, an ideal garment for stuffing in your jersey pocket just in case of a shower or two.Handmade from 100% polyester the construction and material is good quality. You get elasticated cuffs and waistband keeping the draughts out and a neat opening in the back to … Read more
Fibrax Xtreme wet weather pads really bring budget stoppers up to scratch without running up an overdraft. They’re not just for side-pulls or centre-pulls either – there’s a version for V brakes. Folks with ceramic or carbon rims will need to look elsewhere though since they’re only designed for conventional alloy rims.Fibrax won’t says what’s … Read more
Bradley Wiggins heads to the Tour de France in three weeks’ time shouldering the expectations of a nation that to date has never produced a winner of cycling’s biggest race after today clinching victory in the Critérium du Dauphiné for the second year running. Having won Paris-Nice in March, the Team Sky rider goes to … Read more
Mark Cavendish has revealed how he has changed his diet and his training regime in his bid to be in the best condition possible for the Olympic road race as he bids to win Great Britain’s first gold medal of London 2012.The Team Sky rider, who once related how his time at British Cycling’s Olympic … Read more
Strategic Lions, a team comprising elite and novice riders from Yorkshire who last year won the eight-man relay category in the Race Across America (RAAM) have met with deputy prime minister Nick Clegg ahead of taking part in this year’s race, in which they aim to set a new record having missed out by just … Read more
Axiom’s Corker has a couple of functions that other multitools miss, adding to the usual collection of Allen keys and screwdrivers a bottle opener and a corkscrew. Cheers!For most cyclists, the ability to crack open a bottle of beer or uncork a bottle of Burgundy whenever you’re out on the bike is a nice bonus. … Read more
With the less than 12 hours to the start of The Wiggle Dragon Ride the weather forecast for the South Wales area seems to be improving and there’s even the chance that riders could get around without getting wet. Maybe.In recent days Wales and the west of England have endured extremely wet and windy weather … Read more
Like Polaris’s similar courier bag, the Aquanought Backpack is a tough, welded-seam PVC bag that’s 100% waterproof. It’s even bigger, with a capacity of 30 litres and a couple of external shock cords that you could use to strap on a soggy commuter jacket or camper’s sleeping mat.Inside the bag there’s just one cavernous compartment. … Read more
