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Wahoo introduces Summit Freeride routeless climb detection feature to Elemnt GPS bike computers – so no more nasty surprises

Wahoo Fitness has announced the introduction of Summit Freeride, a development of its existing Summit feature, which means climb data is now automatically available on every ride when you use an Elemnt GPS bike computer, whether or not you’re following a planned route.> Check out the best cycling computers 2023“The all-new Summit Freeride brings all the … Read more

Lapierre introduces Pulsium AllRoad as “the ultimate two-in-one bike” for asphalt and forest

Lapierre has unveiled the all-new Pulsium AllRoad, a two-model range that’s designed to span the gap between the existing Pulsium endurance bike and a full-on gravel bike. You can choose between a standard carbon frame and one equipped with Lapierre’s elastomer-based Shock Absorption Technology (which we’ll come back to in a mo).“It is when the … Read more

The renaissance of Reynolds steel — the British framemaking specialists creating a new generation of classic bike afficionados

For many decades, Reynolds 531 was the doyen of bike frame tubing, and almost anyone who owned a lightweight bike knew that those magical three numbers were a sign of quality, and even status. Bikes back then were rarely graded by their groupsets; they were scaled by their frame tubing sets, and British tubing pioneers Reynolds … Read more

Police to “protect” cyclists with speed limit checks to tackle “dangerous and careless” riding

Last week, Derbyshire Constabulary announced a new campaign that involved more patrolling on the roads to make them safer, saying they will focus on protecting cyclists and motorbike riders by keeping them within speed limits and reducing dangerous behaviour, while also dealing with instances of bad driving, including close passes.The campaign, called “Peak District patrols to protect bikers and … Read more

The Complete Guide To Cycling Psychology

GCN’s The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology provides interesting insights into the mental side of cycling, which is often overlooked. It makes people aware that there is more to cycling than the mechanics of pedalling or bikes in general! Written by Dr Jim Taylor, with a PhD in Psychology, and featuring anecdotes from endurance rider … Read more

Cyclists react to “clumsily worded” police campaign targeting dangerous riding; Warning over speeding drivers using Cycle Show venue as race track; Very shiny (and likely very pricey) aero derailleur cage; Cookson’s cojones + more on the live blog

Juice Lubes Bearing Juice Waterproof Grease

Juice Lubes Bearing Juice works very well – it has kept bearings buttery smooth and well protected during a very wet test period, and it lasts well too. Something like Peaty’s Speed Grease will trump it if you’re looking for the lowest friction, but for bikes in hard service there’s a lot to like, and … Read more

Machete-wielding bikejacker who attacked pro cyclist in Richmond Park sentenced to 12 months

A teenager who committed a series of violent bikejackings in London in October 2021, including one in which he knocked then-Alpecin-Fenix pro Alexandar Richardson off his bike using a moped in Richmond Park, before dragging him along for 100 metres and threatening him with a machete, has been sentenced to 12 months, six of which … Read more

EPO doper Jarlinson Pantano makes surprise return to sport after four-year ban

In Colombian cycling’s latest attempt to assemble a Rock Racing-esque rogues’ gallery of convicted dopers, scandal-linked riders, and grey area positive poppers, former Trek-Segafredo climber Jarlinson Pantano – who recently completed a four-year ban after testing positive for EPO – has confirmed his return to the peloton.The 34-year-old, who won a mountain stage of the … Read more

DK Sonic Ultrasonic Cleaner – 6 litre

The DK Sonic Ultrasonic Cleaner works incredibly well at cleaning dirt, grime, and oil from drivetrain components or any other small parts. The price is high, though, but for those of us who have more than one bike or who always want the cleanest components, this is a great buy.Here’s a peek behind the reviewer’s … Read more