Not even a late puncture and a desperate, panicked bike change could stop Remco Evenepoel from making history as the first man to win the time trial and road race at the same Olympic Games, as the rampant Belgian soloed to a dominant, imperious victory on the packed streets of Paris, dispatching the plucky home hero … Read more
Welcome to this week’s roundup of the latest and greatest stories on cycling tech — and beyond. It’s been quite a big week on the gravel front with SRAM’s premium £4k gravel groupset, as well as Ritchey’s introduction of the Montebello long-distance bike, and Trek’s latest sustainability initiatives. Plus, Prodrive has expanded its offering of lightweight folding bikes and we’ve taken … Read more
At the end of June, one of the most successful, flamboyant, and iconic cycling figures of the 21st century crossed the finish line of a road race for the last time. Riding for the little-known but colourfully named Pierre Baguette team, Peter Sagan – one of the sport’s greatest winning machines – finished the fifth … Read more
The Cycology 8 Days Top Tube Bag is a simple, lightweight waterproof top tube bag that’s at the smaller end of the size range and offers limited luggage capacity. It’s sleek and stylish with original, bold artwork on the outside that’s sure to catch plenty of attention. It sits nicely and looks pretty on your … Read more
It turns out that British time triallists aren’t the only bike racers affected by local councils implementing lowered speed limits in towns and cities on safety grounds – world champion Mathieu van der Poel opted to forgo yesterday’s organised mass reconnaissance of the finishing circuit of Saturday’s Olympic road race, arguing that he “didn’t see … Read more
A motorist who claimed he was “blinded by the sun” when he cut across and struck a cyclist, who died that evening from his injuries – despite another driver who was following close behind telling officers that she saw the cyclist approaching – has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence.According to Judge Simon Batiste, … Read more
“How much is motoring insurance, tax, MOT, servicing, repairs, and fuel when you add it all up?” That’s the question currently being posed by baffled cyclists across the UK, after a new survey examining attitudes towards cycling found that almost half of Brits believe they cannot afford a bike, with yesterday’s story on the somewhat … Read more
The Vittoria RideArmor TLR Tyre offers impressive puncture protection without sacrificing on grip, suppleness and comfort – especially when compared to other ‘practical’ tyres on the market. I used these for a month, which took in numerous long rides, and while I found them heavier than more performance-oriented tyres, their excellent overall quality means I’d … Read more
