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Couple cycling from UK to Africa make it to Oxfordshire… before bike is stolen at station
A couple cycling from the United Kingdom to Africa, raising money and undertaking charity work on the way, were hit with a setback when they did not even make it past Oxfordshire before one of their bikes was stolen.Speaking to the Banbury Guardian, Becky Sherwood who quit her job as a teacher and partner Monty expressed … Read more
Santini Ombra Unisex Jersey
The Santini Ombra Unisex Jersey is a good-looking top that sits comfortably on the skin, and its breathability and wicking prowess mean it performs really well in warmer weather.Check out our guide to the best summer cycling jerseys for more options.> Buy now: Santini Ombra Unisex Jersey for £90 from SantiniSantini has worked with Polartec … Read more
Skratch Labs Super High-Carb Sport Drink Mix
Skratch Labs Super High-Carb, its take on the ever more popular carb drink mix product, is certainly easy to consume, but its tangy flavour might not tickle everyone’s fancy, and its consistency takes some effort to dissolve.> Buy now: Skratch Labs Super High-Carb for £38.95 from BiketartAt the core of any carb sports drink is, … Read more
Raleigh uncertainty eased as bicycle manufacturer’s warning notice discontinued by Companies House
Uncertainty over the future of Raleigh — prompted by a warning notice from Companies House over late financial accounts which, if unaddressed, could have seen the British bike manufacturer struck off the register — has been eased and the compulsory strike-off action now discontinued. While the serving of a First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off on its own … Read more
Town where cyclist ordered to pay £1,150 to trial speakers playing ‘no cycling’ message every 15 minutes
In the latest attempts of one council to crack down on “anti-social behaviour”, namely people cycling through parts of Grimsby town centre, a speaker system will play messages reminding residents that cycling is banned on certain streets.The news was first reported by the BBC and concerns Grimsby town centre, where hundreds of cyclists have been fined … Read more
Tour de France pro slams “heavier” Look bike for poor performance, but Cofidis team unimpressed and point out same “cutting-edge equipment” has been ridden to numerous big Grand Tour wins
Guillaume Martin — the Cofidis climber who finished 13th at the Tour de France, 43 minutes down on Tadej Pogačar — had plenty of feedback about his team’s equipment, arguing his Look bike was too heavy and that he would have performed much better if it was not “one kilo more than the UCI’s permitted weight”, and without a … Read more