On paper the Dry Grip glove from Polaris promises the last word in winter comfort and there’s no doubting their worth when tearing up the trail in the freezing cold.Black goes with everything, hides accumulated dirt and mercifully, these are machine washable. However, consistently mild weather resulted in persistently damp, clammy and mildly uncomfortable liners. … Read more
BMC Lamborghini collaborationSupercars and bicycles don’t always appear to go hand in hand, but Swiss bike manufacturer BMC has announced a collaboration with Lamborghini to produce a ride that would walk any beauty contest.It’s sexy alright, in matt black with a red shiny seat-tube featuring the Lambo decal. Red hoods and Di2 finish the look … Read more
Mark Cavendish has said he would “love” to have David Millar alongside him on the start line for the Olympic road race this July, and is targeting both Olympic gold and a successful defence of the green jersey in the Tour de France. The world champion, speaking at the West London launch of Team Sky’s … Read more
Sram Apex has become the go-to groupset for many sportivistes, giving the option of a dinner-plate 32T sprocket on the back to make even the hardest hills doable by mortals. Let’s not kid ourselves, either: even the pros will spec a lower gear on the toughest climbs of the WorldTour races if they think they’ll … Read more
For those who have not seen the Mur de Huy in person there is one word which describes it as a finish, brutal. Watching the leaders fighting for victory, it is clear to see that any tactical mistake by a rider breaking for the line too early is severely paid for. The Mur de Huy … Read more
Sustrans is calling on cyclists to join it this September on a three-day coast-to-coast fundraising ride from Whitehaven in Cumbria to Tynemouth on the North Sea, organised in partnership with cycling holiday specialists Saddle Skeddadle.Now said by Sustrans to be the UK’s most popular challenge ride, the trip along the Sea to Sea (C2C) route … Read more
Cyclists in London plan to stage a ‘Die-In’ on the evening of next Monday 23 April outside the Euston head office of minicab firm Addison Lee in protest at the company chairman telling his drivers to break the law by driving in bus lanes, as well anti-cyclist comments he made in a column in the … Read more
The Vulpine Merino T-shirt is a subtle cycling Tee that’s particularly handy for days when you’re likely to spend time both on and off the bike.This is 100% merino wool rather than a blend of natural and synthetic fibres. One of the best things about merino wool is that it doesn’t start stinking as soon … Read more
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has reportedly resigned itself to losing the battle to keep its lifetime ban for athletes who have served a doping ban of six months or more, reports the Guardian, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) expected to issue its ruling in the case next week. Should the ban … Read more
John Griffin, head of minicab firm Addison Lee who caused a storm this week and threats of legal action from TfL by telling his drivers to illegally use London’s bus lanes has provoked further controversy with his views on the rise in the number of cyclists killed on the capital’s roads.The opinions expressed by Mr … Read more
