Check out the Colnago C40 Gold Limited Edition

The Colnago C40 was a ground-breaker when it was launched in 1994, showing that carbon was a great material for bikes raced at the highest level – even in the toughest of conditions. It became the first carbon bike ridden to victory at Paris-Roubaix the following year, and was the model the Mapei team used … Read more

Shimano launches new ESSA entry-level, 8-speed drivetrain for commuter, touring and mountain bikes

Shimano has announced a new entry-level component system, Shimano ESSA, alongside an expansion of its CUES range to incorporate short reach shifters and brake levers. Targeted at entry-level cyclists using commuting, touring and mountain bikes, Shimano says ESSA will offer an affordable, single chainring 8-speed drivetrain that is compatible with the current flat-bar Acera, Altus and Tourney TX systems. It’s just … Read more

Velocio Zero+ Bootie

The Velocio Zero+ Booties are warm, easy to put on and great quality – though they are expensive and some reflective detailing would be nice.> Buy now: Velocio Zero+ Booties for £84 from VelocioOvershoes can be hard to put on or not warm enough – but the Zero+ Booties score here by being both easy to … Read more

“I feel like I’m wearing clothes made for a woman, and that changes everything” – introducing Jelenew, the haute-couture cycling brand empowering women

When I suggest to Marion Clignet that she is not afraid to stand out from the crowd, the French cyclist laughs a little and agrees. The multiple world championship and Olympic medal winner is now the technical co-founder of Jelenew, a brand creating cycling clothing that also stands out from the crowd. And it’s all designed … Read more