As anyone who grew up in the UK in the 1980s will know all too well, a stubborn refusal to drink milk could have a catastrophic effect on one’s footballing abilities, condemning aspiring youngsters to a career of fruitless exertion for minnows like Accrington Stanley (Who are they? Exactly).But for the pro cyclists descending on … Read more
A body representing independent cycling retailers in the UK has demanded “immediate” changes to what it describes as the government’s “flawed” Cycle to Work scheme, arguing that the initiative is dominated by providers who “put business profits well ahead of cycling development” and describing Cyclescheme’s decision to prevent retailers from charging additional fees as “the … Read more
A German professional cyclist has come in for criticism, including from his own team boss, after a video was posted on social media showing him hanging onto the back of a lorry during a training ride in Spain yesterday.Felix Groß, who is set to leave Tadej Pogačar’s UAE Team Emirates squad this winter after two … Read more
We’ve got an eclectic mix of new tech to tell you about this week, including some very sexy new shoes from Decathlon’s Van Rysel brand, “the last winter jacket you’ll ever need”, three cool lights, and clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, but we’re kicking off with the most unusual folding bike we’ve ever seen…You’ve NEVER … Read more
When the temperature drops, roads develop a new hazard: ice and snow. Some choose not to risk it, and hang up their bikes for the frozen season, but with the right preparation you can keep riding all through winter. Every winter we re-publish our guide to riding when winter is at it’s worst. It comes … Read more
A segregated cycle lane in south London is being targeted by someone dropping drawing pins on it, with a number of cases of such sabotage happening over the past two years, causing cyclists to puncture.Police have been made aware of the problem and say that they will keep an eye out for such criminal behaviour … Read more
Many of us look for ways to upgrade our bikes – whether that’s to improve weight, speed or comfort – and despite the rising cost of cycling, there are still affordable options out there. In this article, we’ll go over some of the best value upgrades you can make to your bike, that we’d spend money … Read more
The administrators of Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles (Wiggle CRC) have said that they will close down the international websites of both online retailers to focus exclusively on the UK market, adding that the businesses, which entered administration in October, are proving “incredibly attractive” to potential buyers.Joint administrators were appointed to the business in October, shortly … Read more
Vittoria is celebrating its victorious past year by introducing a limited-edition version tyre – the Corsa PRO Gold – based on the cotton Corsa PRO tyre released earlier this year. The special edition tyre comes adorned with golden sidewalls (well that’s how the Italian brand is describing them, anyway) and a pack will set you back 299 euros/around 257 … Read more
