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The best of both worlds – Why the Cervelo Soloist might be a better choice than its Tour de France winning siblings
If you’ve been watching this year’s Tour de France then you’ll have probably seen the likes of Jonas Vingegaard and Wout Van Aert aboard their Cervelo S5 and R5 race bikes. It’s clear that both bikes are precision tools for their aero and climbing roles respectively, but what if you want one bike that can … Read more
Motorbike riders slammed for pushing and clipping Tour de France Femmes rider, after Jumbo-Visma claim race-ending crash was caused by moto
The thorny issue of motorbike riders and their influence on races – a debate that cropped up on a seemingly regular basis during this year’s men’s Tour de France – resurfaced once again at the Tour de France Femmes yesterday, as one moto rider was fined for clipping breakaway rider Kathrin Hammes, almost causing the … Read more
Prologo Dimension AGX 143 T4.0
The Prologo Dimension AGX 143 T4.0 saddle is designed to work across a range of terrains – and I found that it did so very well indeed. This is one impressively comfortable saddle, the shape works, the padding is effective and it doesn’t cost the earth, which is a winning combination as far as I’m … Read more
A weekend at the Wild Wales Gravel Festival — where you only have the wrong bike some of the time
The trouble with gravel is that it’s seldom gravel.As a way of describing a style of bike it’s quite handy shorthand, and while in the USA where the genre was birthed there are endless miles of finely graded dirt tracks that stretch from state line to state line in every direction, here in the UK the dirt road network is somewhat … Read more
Altura Endurance Women’s Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
The Altura Endurance Women’s Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey lives up to its name well. It’s a slightly more relaxed fit than a full-on roadie top, and is made from a combination of materials designed to wick sweat efficiently and keep you comfortable. I’d say Altura has achieved this well, with only a slight niggle about … Read more
Tour de France Femmes 2023 – what bikes are the women riding?
For many cycling fans, the 2023 Tour de France Femmes is the highlight of the racing season, bringing the pro women racing to everyone’s screens. The eight-stage race, spanning a distance of 956km (594 miles), commenced on July 23, immediately after the conclusion of the men’s Tour de France.It is of course the riders, tactics … Read more