The dhb range of cycle clothing has a reputation for good value and these new R1.0 road shoes are no exception. They’re light, stiff and comfortable, making them ideal for training, sportives and entry-level racing.The R1.0 moniker indicates that these shoes are the new version of dhb’s R1 model. They don’t have a recessed cleat … Read more
With their stunning scenery, the Dolomites always provide one of the showpiece stages of the Giro, and while there’s no summit finish today, a total of 4,500 metres of climbing makes for a tough afternoon and one on which there could be a reshuffling of the GC – the race may not be won today, … Read more
Yesterday we reported on the sad story of a Cheltenham family who had £20,000 worth of bicycles stolen at the weekend – today we’re able to report the rather happier tale of teenage cyclist George Mew Jensen who was last week reunited with his £3,000 Storck Fenomanalist in time for him to win his age … Read more
Jon Izaguirre of Esuskaldel Euskadi attacked the fellow members of a ten man breakaway on the final climb of today’s Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia in Falzes to take his team’s first victory of this year’s race. Alessadro De Marchi of Androni-Giocattoli finished second, 14 seconds behind the Basque rider, with Rabobank’s Stef Clement … Read more
The Tortec Expedition front rack is a cleverly designed unit that allows a degree of flexibility in fitting without adding too much weight or complexity to the design. It’s easy to fit, and in use is stable and reliable.The fitting flexibility comes from a redesigned top mounting position. It’s a circular insert drilled with three … Read more
If you like fast but super-practical steel bikes, you’re going to love this. Kona has published a few images of the Rove, its 2013 ‘Monster Cross’ or ‘Gravel Grinder’ model, that looks like it could be spot on for urban pothole bashing during the week and blatting round dirt roads and easy bridleways at the … Read more
It’s the look the other riders give you as you stand at the side of the road with a broken bike waiting for your team car. Something akin to your parents funeral. They are sad for you but underlying that is the overwhelming feeling that they are much happier it is not them.Sunshine enveloped our … Read more
What’s the worst thing about a festival? The journey. Stuck in a queue of traffic being directed to a boggy car park several miles from where you want your tent to be. The helpful chaps at Latitude Festival have come up with the solution: ride there. They’re organising a series of fully supported rides to … Read more
Steven Burke, who last month helped Great Britain win the world team pursuit title in Melbourne and will figure in the line-up that will defend the Olympic title in London in August, will be meeting fans at Sigma Sport’s Hampton Wick store this Saturday afternoon, 26 May, coinciding with the dealer’s Italian Weekend. Sigma Sport … Read more
Claire Lomas, the woman who earlier this month captured national headlines when she completed the Virgin London Marathon after 16 days with the aid of a bionic suit, is already planning her next challenge – a bike ride from London to Paris.The 32-year-old former eventer from Leicestershire was left paralysed from the neck down after … Read more
