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Fizik Tempo Aliante R5
The Fizik Tempo Aliante R5 saddle is the latest model in a range that’s been around since just after the millennium, and at £109.99 it sits around halfway up Fizik’s catalogue in terms of price. It’s designed for long-distance riding and performed admirably during testing, keeping my backside comfortable during long spells of seated riding on the … Read more
Dad who tracked down daughter’s stolen bike threatened with metre-long samurai sword
A father, who tracked down his daughter’s beloved bike on Facebook when it was stolen from their shed, was threatened by a man wielding a metre-long samurai sword when he went to an address to reclaim it.Ryan Ingledew was jailed for two years, the recorder at Grimsby Crown Court, Taryn Turner, describing the sword used … Read more
Cafe du Cycliste Lorenne Men’s Air Channel Cycling Jersey
Beautifully made, comfortable and cosseting, the Cafe du Cycliste Lorenne Men’s Air Channel Cycling Jersey begs to be worn at all times, though it’s best suited to all-day, high-tempo rides in cool conditions. The plentiful storage at the rear means you’ll be able to bring along various tools and other layers, and the hidden reflective … Read more
“Unfortunately you can’t control every idiot on the road”: Road race organiser frustrated as cyclists almost hit by “inconsiderate” Uber driver
Concerning footage filmed at Sunday’s Portsdown Classic road race in Hampshire showed the moment an impatient taxi driver apparently ignored marshals and drove onto the course, almost causing a collision with riders.The footage filmed by Charlie Bailey and shared on his Instagram story showed an incident on the route during yesterday’s National B-level race near Waterlooville, an event held, as is standard … Read more
Five cool and innovative things coming soon from Look, Hunt, Fourth Frontier, Flextail and Vallon
This week’s five cool things feature a host of superlatives, including world firsts, world bests, and fastest evers. We take a look at Fourth Frontier’s smart heart rate monitor, Flextail’s rechargeable mini pump, sustainable sunglasses from Vallon, Hunt’s lightweight gravel wheelset, and Look’s “fastest ever” pedals. The full reviews are coming soon, and in the meantime, check out the thousands of reviews we’ve … Read more
Richard Branson bloodied by cycling crash after hitting pothole and falling “hard”
Billionaire business mogul Richard Branson was left injured with a hematoma on his hip and a “nasty cut elbow” after hitting a pothole while cycling in the British Virgin Islands and crashing “hard”.Branson wrote on Instagram, sharing a picture from the roadside: “Took quite a big tumble while cycling in Virgin Gorda a little while ago! I … Read more
