Emily Bridges, the transgender cyclist at the centre of a storm that engulfed British Cycling over the past year, prompting the national governing body to update its transgender and non-binary participation policies, has confirmed that she is set to mount a legal challenge against those changes.In May, over a year after it suspended its transgender … Read more
Skratch Labs Energy Bars are made using natural ingredients that provide plenty of carbs while out riding. This choc chip and almond flavour (there are others) tastes amazing, and the bars are a great size to store in your jersey pockets, but the choc chips can melt if it’s a warm day.As well as being … Read more
A motorist who killed charity cyclist Tony Parsons in a drink driving collision, before hiding his body in a shallow grave on a remote country estate, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.31-year-old Alexander McKellar was speeding at the time of the fatal collision in September 2017, which took place on the A82 near … Read more
Tijl De Decker, the promising young Belgian rider who was set to turn professional with Lotto Dstny next year, has died two days after a collision involving a motorist during a training ride, the team confirmed today.The 22-year-old, who won Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, the U23 version of the famous cobbled classic, in May while racing for … Read more
Trek has launched what it describes as “the fastest and lightest Madone SL ever”, the new models featuring IsoFlow technology, the distinctive seat tube design that was introduced on the top-level Trek Madone SLR last year with the aim of reducing aerodynamic drag and improving comfort.> Trek releases radical Madone SLR, its “fastest road race bike … Read more
The Parcours Chrono wheelset has 68mm and 75mm-deep rims front and rear respectively, so you’d expect them to misbehave in crosswinds; however, they’re remarkably stable, meaning you can have the aero benefits of a deeper wheelset in even more conditions! If you like engineering white papers, clever aero stuff, or just want to stay out … Read more
A transport researcher from Dublin has said that he believes the city has become less bicycle-friendly due to a lack of connected infrastructure and policing to keep cycling spaces clear, with many cyclists now fearing for their safety as they are not being recognised and being bullied by other road users.In 2011, Dublin was named among … Read more
A few weeks ago, the world-renowned bike rack and trailer specialist Thule invited me to its Hillerstorp design and testing facility in southern Sweden, and I came away with several key insights. Firstly, what they say about the stylish Swedes is annoyingly true (don’t go to Sweden if you’re having a low self-esteem day), and … Read more
