In my opinion, Donald Trump’s war on Iran has been nothing short of a disaster with no perceptible positive outcomes, no obvious exit strategy, and no real justification for starting it in the first place. Iran now has more power than before, the regime is still in place with more extreme leadership than ever, and … Read more
With fat tyres and aero designs becoming commonplace in gravel, it’s clear that the boundaries of the genre are being pushed. Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset is one of those products that aim to boost performance, with an aero design, a wide profile for fat-tyre support, and string spokes, if that’s your flavour.It’s no secret … Read more
Ineos Grenadiers have confirmed a new five-year co-title partnership with AI tech firm Netcompany, the team’s name to change to Netcompany Ineos Cycling Team from the start of the Giro d’Italia.The riders will also be in a new kit and colours from the beginning of the opening Grand Tour of the season next month, the … Read more
The Galibier Izoard Insulated Reversible Gilet is a warm, practical winter layer that blends lightweight insulation and decent wind protection with a useful reversible design. Not everything about the design works well when reversed, but given the price and its basic performance, its niggles are easy to overlook.The Izoard uses a high-denier recycled nylon outer … Read more
Plans to build an 8km active travel route have been met with criticism from locals, particularly over the loss of parking spaces and concerns about traffic.The route, which will connect Liverpool city centre with Childwall, will link into existing cycle provision at each end. It will include a fully segregated bi-directional cycle track on Fir … Read more
Trek has paid more than $300,000 to bridge prize money gaps for its women’s riders in recent years.Between 2021 and 2025, the US manufacturer paid approximately $308,000 to top up prize money for riders on its Lidl–Trek women’s team at races where female winners were awarded less than their male counterparts.However, disparities remain in 2026. … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWe have new warm-weather kit from Castelli and Le Col, Scicon’s latest sunglasses – worn by Tadej Pogačar in the WorldTour peloton – a self-cleaning bottle from Sans that uses UV-C light to tackle bacteria, as well as a commuter helmet from Halfords … Read more
The Ravemen K1400 Smart Bike Headlight delivers plenty of light for riding on dark lanes, plus a useful set of smart features at a sensible price. Its 1,400-lumen maximum output is more than enough for night riding, and the wireless remote works particularly well when the light is mounted on a GoPro-style mount.The K1400 sits … Read more
