Cannondale’s new SuperSix Evo super-bike certainly caused a bit of a stir since at its world launch in Italy last month. Mat was certainly impressed when he got to put it though its paces in Italy, but sadly we never got to shoot some video of him in action on the roads around Turnin. Well, … Read more
Team Sky’s Bradley Wiggins believes that his decision to avoid the Giro d’Italia this year means he’ll be much better prepared for the Tour de France, which starts in the Vendée four weeks today.Last year, Wiggins, making his grand tour debut with Team Sky at the Giro following his close-season move from Garmin-Slipstream, won the … Read more
Endura’s versatile Convert ll jacket falls into the rare category of things you never thought you needed but which rapidly become indispensible once you’ve tried them. I’ve never been convinced by clothing with bits that detach, reasoning that I’ll probably never get round to actually putting them to full use and the two aspects will … Read more
The range of Zipvit products includes energy drinks and gels, but recently I’ve been testing the ZV9 protein recovery bars. They’re designed to be eaten after a long ride – the protein content helps your muscles repair and recover. Thus they’re especially useful if you’re doing stage races, multi-day sportives or simply an intensive week … Read more
Geraint Thomas grew up watching the Tour of Flanders and dreaming of racing it one day – the Belgian classic remains his favourite race, and this year he secured a top ten finish. This August, you have the chance to spend three days with him in Belgium riding some of the cobbled climbs made famous … Read more
Joy of joys! the Park CT6 chain tool is back, updated to version 6.2. Park stopped making it for a while because of the cost of stainless steel, but now you can once again own one for the princely sum of £20 (a bit less if you shop around). And I’d suggest that you seek … Read more
Two investment managers from Edinburgh yesterday set off on what they have billed the MaT (Hare and Tortoise) Challenge through Scotland, with one running the length of the country over nine days, the other cycling, to see who can finish first.On the way, they are seeking to raise money for three charities – Prostate Cancer … Read more
An 82-year-old cyclist from Rugby has died while taking part in a time trial after apparently riding into the back of a stationary lorry. Ken Rushall of Rugby Racing Cycling Club was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which happened at 7.15pm on Tuesday evening on Straight Mile Road near Rugby.A spokesman from … Read more
The BL Lite Tee from Polaris is a basic base layer/ technical T-shirt but if you want something simple at a good price, it’s a solid buy. One of the best things about the BL Tee is the slim fit – ‘contoured’, Polaris say. It’s not quite figure-hugging on me, but I’m a bit of … Read more
Onix? Funny you should ask. Onix is a British brand that has been around only since 2009 and the first fully built bikes have been on sale for just a few months. Them’s new. Onix only sell direct to the consumer through their website, keeping prices low by avoiding the middle man.The Azzuro is Onix’s … Read more
