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“We continue to race proudly as Israel – Premier Tech”: Israel name removed from cycling team’s vehicles as “precautionary measure”

Israel – Premier Tech have removed mention of Israel from team vehicles for the 2024 season as a “precautionary measure”. The UCI ProTour team of Chris Froome and Michael Woods this afternoon told road.cc that they “continue to race proudly as Israel – Premier Tech” but took the decision to replace explicit mention of Israel with an “IPT monogram, comprised … Read more

Topeak Prepstand X

The Topeak Prepstand X is a brilliant alternative bike stand for those wishing to move away from the more traditional clamp-style stand. It’s super secure, portable, and has loads of adjustability, making it easy to work on your bike from all angles. The only potential criticism to level at it is that it takes slightly … Read more

UCI allows Visma-Lease a Bike to use controversial time trial helmet

Visma-Lease a Bike’s attention-grabbing, bulbous time trial helmet that debuted at Tirreno-Adriatico can be used throughout the 2024 season, the UCI has decided following an investigation.Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard, Sepp Kuss and the rest of the team’s riders have been given the green light to continue to use the Giro helmet, the eye-catching shape and … Read more

“It’s more about culture wars than what we want for the city”: Council changes controversial cycling ban that campaigners branded “psychological barrier” to people using bicycles

Worcester City Council has opted against extending a controversial Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) brought in with the stated aim of tackling dangerous cycling in the city centre, but which drew criticism from campaigners who said it acted as a “psychological barrier” to more people using bicycles.The council’s Communities Committee voted against extending the order introduced … Read more

Fizik Vento Antares R3

The Fizik Vento Antares R3 is a classically shaped saddle with a pressure-relieving central cutout. At 265mm it’s longer than today’s shorty saddles, and measuring 140mm at its widest I think most riders will find it comfortable. It’s well made, as you’d expect from Fizik, but it is a little heavier than some saddles at … Read more