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Garmin Varia RCT715
The Garmin Varia RCT715 is an all-in-one radar, camera and taillight. You’re paying £350 for the convenience of having all three functions together – unfortunately even when they work correctly the confusing and flaky sum of the parts doesn’t justify the eye-watering price.If you’re not so bothered about having all three in one, check out … Read more
Bahrain-Victorious announce signing of Italian pro who shot and killed cat belonging to San Marino’s former head of state
Bahrain-Victorious today announced the mid-season signing of former junior world time trial champion Antonio Tiberi, just over a month after the 21-year-old “parted ways” with Trek-Segafredo following a three-month suspension for shooting and killing a cat belonging to Federico Pedini Amati, the former head of state and current Minister of Tourism for San Marino.In a … Read more
Stars in their cars – Criticising RideLondon road closures reflects wider view that car is king
Disc jockey Tony Blackburn may insist that his online rant against the road closures associated with last weekend’s RideLondon, which brought tens of thousands of cyclists out onto the capital’s streets, was nothing more than a joke – but he’s not the first celebrity to use their status to criticise closed roads events.Dig deeper into … Read more
Belgian pro cyclist placed in coma undergoes spinal surgery after training crash
Belgian pro rider Julian Mertens has been placed in an artificial coma and has undergone spinal surgery following a serious crash while training in Belgium yesterday.The 25-year-old, who rides for the second-tier Bingoal WB squad, was taken to hospital in Antwerp after suffering multiple severe injuries in what his team has described as an “accident” … Read more
Should you run a 1x set-up on your road bike?
An increasing number of bikes now use 1x (pronounced one-by) drivetrains, which essentially means the bike has a single chainring with no front derailleur. It’s a topic that divides opinion when it comes to using 1x on drop bar bikes, particularly dedicated road bikes. Is it the right choice for you?A few years ago, a single … Read more
“If we want to promote cycling, we have got to be responsible”: Cyclist calls for hit-and-run “MAMIL” to be “named and shamed” following head-on collision which left him unconscious
A cyclist who was left unconscious following a head-on collision with a hit-and-run rider in Richmond Park has appealed to the man to turn himself in, describing his decision to flee the scene as “particularly disappointing because we cyclists are a sociable tribe”.Adam Kelliher was treated in hospital for concussion, a cracked rib, and cuts … Read more
Q36.5 Base Layer 2 Short Sleeve
The Q36.5 Base Layer 2 Short Sleeve is very nicely made, but it’s expensive, and though it’s made for the summer, it feels very warm for a hot weather baselayer.For more options, for all seasons, check out our guide to the best cycling base layers.> Buy now: Q36.5 Base Layer 2 Short Sleeve for £57 from … Read more
Banking heiress banned from driving for six months after cyclist caught her using phone behind the wheel
Banking heiress Kate Rothschild has been banned from driving for six months after a cyclist spotted her using a phone behind the wheel after her car had stalled.The music producer and scion of the famous Rothschild banking dynasty was reported to the police after cyclist Beatrice Goater passed her using her phone while sat in … Read more