We’ve got a bumper Tech of the Week lined up for you, including new wheels from DT Swiss and Swiss Side, a helmet that’s said to “push the boundaries of aerodynamics”, and a bunch of gravel-specific clothing, but we’re starting with news that Canyon is moving into titanium…Canyon gets into titanium: bike brand makes prototypes from recycled tiCanyon … Read more
Update, 12.00pm: Call off the protests. No, of course British Cycling isn’t offering its members a miserly discount at all Shell garages, in exchange for a gentle sweeping under the carpet of all those pesky ‘greenwashing’ accusations (yet). But, before you put down the phone to BC HQ, remember that Phil Meup and the crew … Read more
Update: In case you hadn’t noticed (and believe me, some of you scrolled for a long time before checking your calendars), we were having you on this morning with our story about British Cycling and Shell offering petrol discounts to cyclists – an oil and gas giant teaming up with a cycling organisation? Never! – … Read more
Maybe imitation isn’t the best form of flattery? Simon Bühler, the man behind the boutique carbon cycling accessories brand CarbonWorks, has accused Topeak, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cycling accessories, of replicating a design he registered eight years ago for its latest Feza Cage Tubular Carbon R10. After road.cc reviewed the minimalist and very, very light Feza … Read more
A London cyclist was violently mugged by four men, who pinned him to the ground and almost rode a scooter on his chest before flying off with his £3,500 electric mountain bike, on a popular cycling route which has become notorious for many similar incidents of brutal bikejacking.On February 22nd, the 73-year old Ian Potts … Read more
The Magicshine Windbreaker Photochromic Sunglasses are the company’s first specs – it’s best known for its lights – and prove very good value. They’re durable, effective and deal with lighting changes well, and if they feel a little cheap against some of the competition, that’s because they are remarkably cheap.If you’re interested in the best … Read more
The Women’s Tour, the biggest women’s race hosted in Britain, is on the chopping block as the organisers, also behind the men’s Tour of Britain, said the landmark race will go on a hiatus for 2023 owing to high running costs and a lack of sponsors and commercial support.The award-winning race, whose ninth edition was due … Read more
Stolen Goat’s Ibex Bodyline Women’s bib shorts are a great choice if you value quality, compression and generous bib coverage at the rear. For more options, check out our guide to the best cycling bib shorts.This is a classic pair of shorts that quite simply do what shorts should. They seem just as well made … Read more
Sadiq Khan has claimed that Nazis have infiltrated protests against London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion schemes, adding that ‘decent members’ of the Tory Party have been swayed by far-right and conspiracy groups, including ‘anti-vaxxers’ and ‘Covid deniers’.Khan had already sparked controversy earlier this month when he said during a public Question Time that some … Read more
