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Dylan Johnson’s Felt Breed Carbon — a controversial gravel race bike with… mountain bike tyres
American pro gravel racer and YouTuber Dylan Johnson revealed the gravel bike he’ll be racing on in 2024 earlier this week, and it’s definitely opened a can of worms in the comments section of his social media feeds and beyond. Numerous concerned Johnson fans are pondering potential lost watts because he’s chosen not to go with full … Read more
“Looks like the cyclist deliberately made contact with the car”: Driver pulls across three lanes and hits cyclist – and motorists claim cyclist was at fault
A rush hour collision between a cyclist and a motorist, who pulled across three lanes before hitting the rider, has sparked a heated debate on social media, where motorists have claimed that the female cyclist was at fault for failing to avoid the collision – with some drivers even claiming that the rider deliberately steered … Read more
Company that threatened cyclist with legal action over close pass video makes more “unjustified” threats against barrister
A company that threatened to sue a cyclist for using its trademark without permission, after the cyclist posted a video of a close pass by one of its employees driving a company-branded van – for which the motorist was prosecuted by police – has now launched more “unjustified” threats against a barrister who criticised the … Read more
Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift
The new Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift is a little brother to the company’s all-singing, all-dancing model. The changes the company has made to hit a lower price point are all sensible, and the bike itself offers a huge range of adjustment, good ride feel and accurate power reporting. It’s still an expensive thing, though, so … Read more
Lance Armstrong’s old boss launches scathing attack on “selfie king” David Lappartient, as UCI president also criticised for using phone while cycling for Pogačar clip
He may be serving a lifetime ban from professional cycling but, just like his disgraced former protégé, Johan Bruyneel still can’t seem to resist weighing in on the sport and the people who run it. And while Lance Armstrong’s hot cycling takes are now confined to his podcast, overpriced Balearic training camps, and the occasional … Read more
“Travesty” if tram extension plan leads to loss of “much-loved” cycle path, says councillor
Plans to remove a section of a popular cycling and walking path in Edinburgh, to make way for a new north-south tram route, have been branded a “travesty” by one local councillor, who has argued that “we should be protecting our green spaces, not removing them”.Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Lang says a recommended extension to … Read more
Galibier Liberté Insulated Packable Jacket
The Galibier Liberté Insulated Packable Jacket is an excellent lightweight layer with Primaloft-like insulation and a water-repellent finish. And at £82, it’s comparatively inexpensive.For more bad weather options, check out our guide to the best winter cycling jackets.> Buy now: Galibier Liberté Insulated Packable Jacket for £82 from GalibierThe Liberté is made from a 100% … Read more
Former pro cyclist banned for life by Cycling Canada for sexual misconduct and grooming a minor
A former professional cyclist has been banned for life from participating in the sport in any capacity, either as an athlete, coach, volunteer, or spectator, after a Cycling Canada panel found him guilty of sexual misconduct and the grooming of a minor.In a statement released on Friday, the governing body for cycling Canada announced that … Read more
