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Former pro cyclist accuses Jumbo-Visma of motor doping, questions Sepp Kuss’ Tourmalet performance

Retired pro cyclist Jérôme Pineau, who rode for Quick-Step for five seasons and won a Giro d’Italia stage during his 16-year professional career, has suggested Jumbo-Visma are doping mechanically.The eyebrow-raising remarks came on RMC’s Les grandes gueules du sport podcast, Pineau unable to provide any hard evidence except his own opinions on Jumbo-Visma’s Col du Tourmalet performance, asking: … Read more

Castelli Premio Black Jersey

The Castelli Premio Black Jersey is a very good jersey with great breathability, stylish looks and a fit somewhere between performance and all-day comfort. However, while this has all the quality you’d expect from Castelli, I feel the high price is hard to justify.Check out our best summer cycling jerseys buyer’s guide, or our best cheap cycling … Read more

Five cool tech things from Garmin, Suunto, DJI, Tozo and more

This week’s fiive cool things are all about tech, from action cameras you can use to document your rides to solar-powered cycling computers and open-ear headphones. And if you prefer riding indoors, we’re also testing the new Zwift Play controllers that promise to revolutionise your virtual cycling experience. Whether any of this tech actually lives up … Read more

Council hails “excellent” solution to “long and dangerous” diversion as cyclists can wheel bikes through university land during route closure

Oxfordshire County Council says it has come to an agreement with the University of Oxford to allow riders to access a diversion across university land while a popular cycle route nearby is shut for bridge refurbishment works. Cyclists in the city had criticised the previous diversion, saying it was “too long and too dangerous”, and questioning … Read more

Elops Seat Post Pannier Rack 500

The Elops Seat Post Pannier Rack still bears the B’Twin name, which shows that it’s a product of the mighty Decathlon sports empire. Attach it to your bike’s seatpost and you can use it to carry panniers or a trunk bag up to a 10kg max – and it works a treat. Simple to fit, … Read more

“If it was important for motorised traffic it would have been done”: Cyclist slams council’s plan to permanently close quiet route and send everyone along busy main road

A cyclist who visited the Lake District this summer, riding along a storm-damaged road which the council recently proposed to shut permanently, has spoken out about the “totally unnecessary” delay in repairing the route.The quiet route alongside Thirlmere reservoir, part of the National Cycling Network and “one of the only safe road cycling routes leading towards … Read more

First ride: Estarli Cargo

“It’s at the limit now”: Tour of Britain organiser highlights “enormous” costs involved, responds to critics who called route “dull”

Tour of Britain organiser Mick Bennett has responded to the discussion and debate around the route that met the opening days of this year’s event, addressing the critics by pointing out the huge organisational, logistical and financial stress that goes into just getting a race on at all.With Jumbo-Visma’s Olav Kooij winning the opening four sprints — and five of … Read more

British Cycling calls for end to “hazardous leniency” in sentencing of drivers who kill or injure cyclists

British Cycling has spoken out about “hazardous leniency” in sentencing of drivers who kill or injure cyclists and pedestrians, which “enables even the most persistent and reckless offenders to evade justice”, and has called for change.Along with the governing body’s legal partner, Leigh Day, British Cycling has sponsored the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling … Read more