Last week, I went on what has now turned into an annual trip to catch several stages of the Giro d’Italia – and it’s the type of trip that any cycling fan can do, given a bit of research and preparation, while also discovering some new places, many of which you might never have considered … Read more
A cyclist says he’s lucky to be alive after suffering serious injuries when he crashed straight into a black bear while descending a forest trail – which he had chosen for his evening ride to avoid cycling in traffic on the road.Kevin Milner, a 30-year-old cyclist from North Vancouver, a Canadian city famous for its … Read more
After a Freedom of Information request revealed that 80 percent of the almost 1,000 motorists accused of close passing a cyclist in Surrey over the past 15 months were issued with warning letters, with only three being prosecuted, Surrey Police has claimed that “in the majority of cases, issuing a warning letter is the most … Read more
The Santini Eco Sleek Bengal Women’s Jersey offers eco credentials and an aero fit. The fabrics are light and breathable, while that slim fit and low-cut collar are form-hugging – it’s ideal for aspiring racers. It’s on the shorter side in the body, though, so the fit won’t suit everyone.Firstly, receiving this jersey is a … Read more
Wahoo has eliminated all of its debt following what the American company has described as “significant” equity support from current and new investors, bringing a potential end to a troubling period for the brand, which saw its credit rating downgraded by leading agencies and 15 percent of its workforce let go.Announcing the investment yesterday, Wahoo’s … Read more
At the beginning of 2023, UCI announced changes to their rule book, and among them, the cycling’s governing body further relaxed the frame design guidelines around reach and handlebars/cockpits – something that has been defining bike design for decades. Now, a Kickstarter campaign by the brand Stromm Cycles is aiming to take full advantage of the relaxed rules with a … Read more
A few weeks ago, we asked our readers to tell us about their experiences of what should, on the face of it, be a relatively straightforward task: taking a bike on a train in the UK. After we were bombarded with responses – which ranged from unbridled positivity to Stephen King-esque horror stories – Jack … Read more
The Topeak Cage Mount For AirTag is a decent mount that is easy to fit and doesn’t appear to have any noticeable impact on the AirTag’s signal. However, it doesn’t completely seal the AirTag, which isn’t the end of the world but it does mean there could be some water ingress.When Apple released its AirTags … Read more
We’re often told that “aero is king” and that “wheels are one of the biggest upgrades you can make to your bike”. Well, we set out to find out how much faster deep wheels make you before deciding whether deep rims are worth it.To find out we’ve taken the fastest wheels from Pt.1 of our wheels testing (recap … Read more
