For once, nothing happened.The last few gravel events and big rides that we’ve been on have had something happen, be that a mechanical issue or the weather having ideas, or both… but there’s always been an ‘incident’. And a little muttered swear, and while it makes for great anecdotes later it does get a little … Read more
A stunt driver for Channel 4 TV who described his driving proficiency as “advanced” was found guilty of causing serious injuries to a cyclist by careless driving, fined £300 and banned from driving for year, after he repeatedly denied his involvement in the collision despite a witness claiming otherwise.61-year-old Stuart Penman was riding his custom-built carbon … Read more
The new Canyon Aeroad CFR AXS might focus on aerodynamics, but other factors like weight and comfort haven’t been overlooked. This is one very fast, very stiff race machine that’s in its element once the speed rises, but it’s also a capable climber, descender and all-round pleasurable place to be. This exact model comes with … Read more
Canyon has officially lifted the curtain on its latest Aeroad, with subtle changes and updates. This latest iteration of the German brand’s long-standing aero road bike has already made an appearance at plenty of WorldTour races, but we can now reveal the full list of updates including a new handlebar, refined frame, T25 bolts throughout and with that, bold yet inevitable claims that … Read more
Carbon monoxide has been the talk of the Tour de France this week, the race’s biggest stars and teams fielding questions on a controversial ‘rebreathing’ technique used to test and optimise riders’ altitude training. However, given the health questions that inevitably follow an admission about inhaling a deadly gas such as carbon monoxide, plus the potential for the practice … Read more
For a pretty price, it’s possible to own the very same top-of-the-range road bikes that are being raced by the pros at this year’s Tour de France. These top-tier bikes can very often carry a five-figure price tag, but are they really much better than the mid-range offerings? 2024 midrange bike vs superbike canyon ultimate cfr vs … Read more
Another cyclist has found themselves on the receiving end of a hefty bill for riding through the town centre, a council continuing to enforce a controversial cycling ban and warning that cyclists will be “rightly punished” and face “repercussions” if they “have not followed the rules”.The long-running saga in Grimsby concerns Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) … Read more
