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How has the Bianchi Specialissima evolved in the last 8 years? Looking back at the reborn Specialissima from 2015

Originally manufactured in the early 1950s, Bianchi launched an updated version of the Specialissima all-round race bike last week. However, we are going back eight years to see how this previous model stacks up. Bianchi Specialissima – riding 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Fausto Coppi rode a Specialissima in the 1950s, but it’s undergone a significant … Read more

Castelli Entrata Bib Shorts

Though described as entry level, the Castelli Entrata bib shorts feel high quality and very comfortable, with a great fit, and being very light they perform well in the heat. All without breaking the bank – or at least not hitting the high notes of some Castelli designs.For more options, check out our guide to … Read more

What to wear for autumn cycling — your ultimate guide to staying comfortable on the bike when the leaves start falling

With leaves lining the roads and the world turning into some more earthy tones, autumn is still a great time of year for cycling. Although the temperatures are dropping and more rain and wind are forecasted, there is still more daylight so you can squeeze in some after-work rides that might even feature sunshine. But let’s be … Read more

“Very unfortunate and unacceptable”: Lotto Dstny sports director suspended for running over race marshal, as police investigate footage

Lotto Dstny have apologised and suspended a sports director after an incident at the GP Rik Van Looy in Belgium on Sunday saw a race marshal run over after preventing the team’s car from immediately rejoining the race route at a junction.Carl Roes, a sports director for the team’s development team, is the staff member … Read more

Cyclist filmed knocking over five-year-old wins defamation case against child’s father

A cyclist who was filmed knocking over a five-year-old girl on a snowy path in Belgium on Christmas Day 2020, the footage of the incident subsequently going viral on social media and causing much discussion and outrage, has won a lawsuit against the child’s father in relation to the video being shared online.The 63-year-old cyclist, … Read more

How much faster are shaved legs for cycling? Should you shave your arms too?

You might have seen our recent feature on things you can copy off the pros to make you faster and more comfortable on the bike. The downside to a fair few of those tricks, tips and components, however, is that they take not only a lot of time to perfect, but also a lot of money. … Read more

‘Never tackle an e-bike battery fire yourself’ warns fire brigade after another blaze involving a replacement charger

Council shuts down complaints about plan for new cycle lane segregation as councillor claims “nuisance” lane will be a “trip hazard”

A councillor in Leicester has sent an email to the council full to the brim with complaints and objections to a plan for the creation of a “safe and attractive” cycling route on a busy road in the city.The proposal would see the temporary wands on Aylestone Road, the BBC calling the route one of Leicester’s … Read more

Tadej Pogačar prepares for Il Lombardia with 190km, 31.7kph “coffee ride”; “Call it something cool like ‘rush hour’”: Motorist ridiculed after calling for “slow drive protest” against cyclists; 17-year-old British star turns pro + more on the live blog

Smith Trace MIPS

The Smith Trace MIPS helmet is the ‘top choice for road, gravel and XC athletes that need a lightweight well-ventilated helmet with premium protection systems’. Well, that’s what Smith says. This claim inevitably brings up the question: can something trying to be a jack-of-all-trades be sufficiently good at any of them to justify it as … Read more