The organiser of a local road race on the Isle of Man, which on Sunday was graced by a touch of stardust when 34-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish pinned on a number during a visit home in between races, says he thinks the sprinting legend enjoys “being treated as just one of the … Read more
CyclingMikey — real name Mike van Erp — the camera cyclist who has reported thousands of motorists for their rule-breaking driving and mobile phone use, uploading footage to social media platforms and YouTube, has urged those who criticise cyclists’ behaviour on the roads to instead focus on the “real menace on our public highways”.The road safety campaigner has penned … Read more
Electronic groupsets have slowly but surely taken over the road cycling world, and they can now do a lot more than ‘just’ change gear. Whether you’ve got a Shimano Di2 or a Sram AXS groupset, there are all manner of hidden functions that most people just don’t know about. Here are some tips and tricks that we think … Read more
With electronic gears now more affordable than ever and trickling down to third and fourth tier groupsets in the big brands’ ranges, even more riders have been won over by electronic in recent years… but what’s the advantage over mechanical gears, and how do they work? In this guide, we’ll cover all you need to know … Read more
A former MP, who also stood as a mayor and councillor in Worcester, has lashed out at the council’s decision not to extend a controversial Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) — which was brought in with the stated aim of tackling dangerous cycling in the city centre, as well as prohibiting feeding of gulls — claiming that the “outrageous” decision will signal a “free-for-all” … Read more
The new Factor O2 VAM has been designed to be the ultimate lightweight climbing bike – but Factor’s designers haven’t achieved that by making sacrifices in other areas. A low weight, a great ride quality and top-level finishing kit combine to deliver an excellent bike that allows you to enjoy the cycling experience wherever it takes … Read more
It was five years ago that Classics specialist Philippe Gilbert won Paris-Roubaix, and you could hear the cheers not just in the iconic Roubaix Velodrome, but also at Specialized HQ in California, the new Roubaix road bike that he piloted to victory having been launched just a few days previously.After winning in 2018, Peter Sagan … Read more
A council in New Zealand has rejected a Staffordshire Bull Terrier owner’s attempt to overturn its ‘dangerous dog’ status after they claimed the pet has “a problem” with bike saddlebags which explains why he attacked two cyclists.The dog called Max has an “extensive history of aggressive behaviour”, the Nelson County local authority hearing heard, and was responsible for … Read more
