Tao Geoghegan Hart’s bid to secure a second career Giro d’Italia came to an abrupt and shocking halt on stage 11, after the Ineos Grenadiers rider was forced to abandon the race with a fractured hip after crashing on a slippery descent which also saw teammate and current pink jersey holder Geraint Thomas, as well as … Read more
Plans to create new cycling, wheeling, and walking paths through the grounds of a 12th-century abbey, which the local council hopes will boost active travel provision for commuters and improve the health and wellbeing of residents, has been criticised by an independent councillor, who says encouraging cyclists to use the park will restrict the activities … Read more
Cycle tourists in particular have a special affection for Vaude. When it comes to transporting your kit securely and keeping it all dry – no matter where in the world you are or what the local weather is doing – Vaude pannier bags have been a staple for global trekkers for decades.But what far fewer … Read more
The Muc-Off Rain Shield Re-proofer is a relatively easy and effective way to restore the water repellency of any garment that was already either waterproof or water resistant. Applying it with a spray can be a bit messy and awkward, though there’s a wash-in version too, and both are competitively priced.It’s very common for even … Read more
Kask has launched the Elemento helmet that we’ve seen used by Ineos Grenadiers for the past few months, claiming that it incorporates new technology and offers the “very best in aerodynamics, ventilation and safety”.Back in January, we spotted Ineos Grenadiers riders using this new helmet from Kask and we’ve got our hands on more details now that it has been launched. 2023 … Read more
Brompton has partnered with capital investors BGF to confirm the folding bike manufacturer’s first equity capital raise for 35 years, totalling £19 million of investment.The move sees BGF, one of the UK and Ireland’s “most experienced growth capital investors”, with £3.5 billion invested in over 500 companies since 2011, take a minority stake “to support … Read more
The Bontrager Aeolus Pro Saddle is a unisex, race-oriented perch aimed at those who prefer an aggressive riding position, but it works just as well for longer, more relaxed rides. I found it easy to adapt to and female friendly.I tested the 145mm width, and while at 170g it’s not the lightest of saddles, it’s … Read more
The crashes of this Giro d’Italia sadly keep on plaguing the peloton, stage 10 interrupted by a farcical incident that saw Alberto Bettiol brought down after a member of staff — believed to be from Team Jayco AlUla, attending to a different crash — ran across the road and into the path of the Italian.EF Education–EasyPost’s home rider had no time … Read more
Jeremy Vine has shared footage of a van driver in London swinging across the middle of the road ahead of an oncoming cyclist while making a left turn and then shouting “f*** off” out the window when the BBC and Channel 5 broadcaster acknowledged the driving.Vine, whose Twitter videos of incidents and near misses while cycling … Read more
