This Bike at Bedtime dives into the world of cycling legend Fausto Coppi, and more particularly, one of his lovely Bianchi road bikes. This expertly-crafted machine, reportedly built by the legendary frame maker Luigi Valsassina in 1946, is arguably a true testament to Coppi’s impact on cycling and his quest for technical perfection, and we’ve spotted … Read more
During an event like the UCI Cycling World Championships, the spotlight, and therefore the attention of the fans and media, tends to fall on the Mathieu van der Poels and Lotte Kopeckys of the peloton as they battle for those coveted rainbow bands and a place in cycling history.But unlike, say, the highly controlled and … Read more
The Van Nicholas Boreas blends classic aesthetics with a stiff performance orientated ride, with that recognisable titanium plushness thrown in for good measure. Basically, it’s a beauty to look at, and the same to ride, plus in a cycling world full of gadgets and complexity it brings a feeling of simplicity, which is backed up … Read more
Cyclists and locals have been left bemused after a new painted cycle route, introduced as part of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme, appeared to direct them straight towards a pair of permanently locked gates.The bike lane has been installed in Heaton, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, as a new addition to the area’s Low … Read more
It turns out that Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch’s passion for getting around by bike isn’t the only common thread linking cycling with Glasgow’s vibrant music scene (the medal podium-cum-outdoor music venue in George Square for this month’s UCI Cycling World Championships doesn’t count because it was temporary, unfortunately). Researchers at the University of … Read more
A positive drugs test on the world’s strongest team, a two-year ban for cyclocross star Toon Aerts, an excruciatingly long-running doping saga finally reaches a conclusion (somewhat), and, now, a major race-winning squad is set to close its doors due to sponsorship troubles – It’s been quite the week for nostalgia merchants of cycling’s not-so-distant … Read more
Recent figures released by Transport for London (TfL) have revealed that the number of journeys made using the capital’s Santander Cycles public bike hire scheme in 2023 are at their lowest level in a decade, with TfL blaming the recent “consistent bad weather” for the sudden drop in hires – though some Londoners have cited … Read more
With its 2.5 litre of space, the Zefal Z Adventure F2 handlebar bag is a useful way to carry ride essentials and has some good features. It’s waterproof and light, but the access could be easier for opening it on the move, and the mounting system lets it down slightly.Check out our guide to the … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just getting into cycling, the importance of cycling kit that fits right cannot be understated. The right kit will be more comfortable, faster and maybe make you enjoy cycling just that little bit more. Let’s see how much faster your cycling kit can make you.As cycling journalists, we’re often … Read more
After the build-up to this year’s UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland was peppered with complaints from local cyclists and motorists about the state of the roads earmarked for the event, as well as the so-called “selective repairs” carried out on Glasgow’s many potholes, it’s now the turn of the Tour of Britain to provide … Read more
