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New Specialized road bike leaked with unique oversized head tube — is this the new Tarmac SL8 or a revamped Roubaix?
Back in January, we speculated that we might see a new Tarmac SL8 before this year’s Tour de France, but we’d now expect to see an official release prior to Remco Evenepoel’s bid to win either the World Championship road race in Glasgow or a second Vuelta a España. It seems that his teammates might have given the game … Read more
“Danger” cycle lane to be resurfaced after cyclist’s crash
A cycle lane branded a “danger” after a cyclist was left unconscious with a host of injuries is to be resurfaced after the council deemed it “not to be of the required standard” and in need of repair.The Northern Echo reports Darlington Borough Council is to appoint a contractor to resurface the infrastructure between Milbank Road … Read more
GripGrab AquaShield Waterproof Cycling Cap
The GripGrab AquaShield Waterproof Cycling Cap does exactly what it says on the label, doing a great job of keeping your head dry in the rain while being almost as breathable as a standard cap. It’s pricier than one, though.The humble cycling cap has a multitude of uses, from protecting your head from the sun, … Read more
10 ways to make the Tour de France even better — no weight limits, eliminations stages, tandems + more
The Tour de France is the biggest event in cycling, but does that actually make it the best? We’re not going to even going to attempt to answer that, but here are 10 things that we think would make it even better! We’ll add a caveat that some of our suggestions should be taken with a … Read more
E-bikes and e-scooters to be banned from part of Thames Path
Riders of e-bikes and e-scooters will soon face a £100 fixed-penalty notice if caught riding along parts of the Thames Path in London, after the local council approved a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to ban their use on the route.While the council is keen to stress the PSPO is not yet active, it is expected … Read more
Chris Froome “let down” by Tour de France snub, blames “frustrating” equipment issues
Chris Froome has once again spoken out about his disappointment at missing out on Israel-Premier Tech’s Tour de France team, saying he feels “let down” and reasserting his belief that his preparation was derailed by “frustrating” mechanical issues.The UCI ProTeam dropped out of the WorldTour for 2023 and have not been offered a wildcard spot … Read more
Mark Cavendish avoids Tour de France comeback speculation, says recovery should be “number of weeks”
Mark Cavendish has avoided talk of potentially extending his career into 2024 to have another crack at the outright Tour de France stage wins record, addressing his fans for the first time since the crash that prematurely ended what was supposed to be, and may still be, his final appearance at the race.Just hours after … Read more