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Check out the 2014 GT Grade, the first purpose-built carbon gravel bike – complete with 28mm tyres!
GT reckons that its 2014 Grade was the “first-ever purpose-built carbon gravel bike”, so let’s take a look at why it was such an important design in the development of the genre and see what has changed over the past decade.> Best gravel bikes 2024 — adventure-ready rides for leaving the tarmac behind10 years ago, gravel … Read more
Bill Nighy thanks cyclist for stopping at red traffic light
A London cyclist captured the moment they were thanked for stopping at a red traffic light, the polite pedestrian none other than Bill Nighy.CycleGaz, a familiar name to many in the cycling community who uploads videos of his cycling travels to YouTube and other social media platforms, posted the video of the interaction on Vauxhall Bridge … Read more
Remember that mono-strapped Canyon helmet? We’ve tried out a prototype, and it’s unlike any other bike helmet we’ve used before
The new helmet strap we spotted in February on the helmets of a bunch of Canyon-sponsored pro cyclists was a rather peculiar-looking invention, and there were no real details of it available back then, despite our efforts to pin down its origins. But after tracking down the folks behind it, we managed to get our hands (and heads) … Read more
Former health minister Thérèse Coffey claims plan to boost cycling and walking is “anti-driver”
Thérèse Coffey, the Conservative politician who for a brief period during the autumn of 2022 served as health secretary during Liz Truss’ stint as prime minister, has lashed out at an active travel project in her Suffolk constituency, claiming that it is “anti-driver”.Ms Coffey suggested the £5 million of funding for the Woodbridge active travel scheme … Read more
Insta360 launches latest flagship action camera with 8k lens upgrade, bigger touchscreen and bigger battery life
Insta360 has revealed its latest flagship action camera, the X4, aiming to build on the success of its predecessor, the X3. It features an upgraded 8K lens, a claimed longer battery life, bigger touchscreen and the addition of removable lens guards. Let’s take a closer look. Bike cameras can enhance your cycling experience, allowing you to record in real-time … Read more
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory — when cycling celebrations go wrong
It’s one of the more bizarre facets of professional cycling that on an embarrassingly regular basis we’ll see a rider throw away certain victory with an excruciating implosion centimetres from the finish line. Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes last weekend became the latest to fall foul of the most common celebration mishap — the premature victory salute — as Marianne Vos sailed … Read more
JLab Epic Air Sport ANC True Wireless Earbuds
The JLab Epic Air Sport ANC True Wireless Airbuds are comfortable, have an excellent sound quality and a seemingly endless battery life. Their ear-hook design means they stay in place well, and while at £99.99 they aren’t cheap, getting the same sound quality and functionality from a more recognisable brand would cost you a lot more.> … Read more
Michelle Froome deletes social media account after Muslims “drain on modern society” rant, as pro-Palestine activists call for protests against Israel-Premier Tech
Michelle Froome, the agent and wife of seven-time Grand Tour winner Chris Froome, appeared today to have deleted her X (formerly Twitter) account, only to reinstate it hours later – two days after publishing a series of inflammatory posts claiming that Muslims are “here to take over” and are a “drain on modern society”, and … Read more