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UCI concerned new drug “ten times more powerful than tramadol” could be used by professional cyclists to mask fatigue during races, report suggests

The UCI is reportedly worried about the possibility of a powerful new painkiller making its way into pro races, with riders and teams having been warned of the governing body’s “concerns” about the drug “ten times more powerful than tramadol”.Le Temps broke the story yesterday evening, reporting that tapentadol — a “very powerful” painkiller used to treat … Read more

Wahoo Kickr Core Zwift One

The Wahoo Kickr Core Zwift One takes over from Zwift’s own Hub One trainer as the company’s Zwift-specific trainer with virtual gearing and a singlespeed sprocket. And like the Zwift Hub One, it’s based on a trainer that we’ve previously reviewed and very much liked. If you’re committed to Zwift, it has a lot going … Read more

Frustration as last-minute L’Étape du Tour date change due to French election leaves thousands of cyclists with logistical headache

With just three weeks until L’Étape du Tour, the major sportive has changed the date of the event, bringing it forward a day to Saturday 6 July due to French President Emmanuel Macron calling a snap election.The major sportive, always attended by a large contingent of travelling British cyclists, follows the route of one of the hardest stages … Read more

“I’d design something very different now”: Chris Boardman revisits his ‘intelligent’ bike concept from 2009

Fifteen years ago, British Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman introduced a very futuristic-looking concept bike to the public: an “intelligent” bicycle, equipped with advanced features aimed at revolutionising urban cycling. The concept boasted computer-like intelligence, an ‘unbreakable locking device’, puncture-proof self-inflating tyres, and a host of other futuristic elements. 15 years later, is the concept, or any of the ideas … Read more

High Court judge dismisses legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts

A High Court judge has ruled against campaigners who mounted a legal challenge after the government last year cut the budget for active travel schemes by two-thirds.Transport Action Network (TAN) says it hopes to appeal and is “bitterly disappointed”, having believed the cuts of around 65 per cent — made by the Conservative government to the active travel budget … Read more