Tacks have been found spread on the Paris-Roubaix route just hours before the men’s peloton will take to the cobbles for the third Monument of the season.Dutch cycling journalist and commentator José Been was out on the bike this morning, riding the course ahead of the race, and shared a photo of the tacks found on … Read more
Update: A cyclist who was on the receiving end of a close pass from a bus driver while riding in a painted cycle lane in Edinburgh city centre, only to be later told by the police that the overtake wasn’t against the law because “everyone was in their own lanes”, has now confirmed that Police … Read more
On a chaotic day on the cobbles of northern France, Canada’s Alison Jackson proved the strongest remaining member of a large early breakaway which made it all the way to the Roubaix velodrome to secure a career-defining win at the Hell of the North.At the end of what will certainly prove an unforgettable edition of … Read more
The Birzman Feexstand takes the traditional chainstay storage stand and adds fork-secured drivetrain fettling capability. If you are very pushed for space it might work for you, just be aware of all the bits needing a home. And the price.Check out our guide to the best bike repair stands if you’re looking for a more … Read more
As the peloton rolls out of Denain at lunchtime for what promises to be a thrilling third edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes, all tech-savvy eyes will be fixed this weekend on Team DSM and Jumbo-Visma’s wheels – and, more specifically, their potentially revolutionary on-the-fly tyre inflation hubs.The ground-breaking adjustment systems, developed by Dutch wheel firms Scope … Read more
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has called for immediate action to be taken to protect people riding their bikes in the city’s Presidio national park, where world Masters track champion Ethan Boyes was killed earlier this week after being struck head-on by an allegedly speeding motorist while riding in one of the park’s cycle lanes.Boyes, … Read more
The bike tech world is really hotting up as the year progresses and we have loads of new equipment to show you, including eyewear from Oakley, helmets from Trek, and even a waterproof dry robe, believe it or not, but we’re starting with the most unexpected invention from Shimano that we’ve seen in ages…Shimano WTF? … Read more
Hundreds including residents, councillors, and opposition candidates are citing the loss of parking space and trees, among other reasons for opposing a cycling route in Halifax, West Yorkshire, which received positive outcomes from 60 per cent of the respondents.The Calderdale Council is currently consulting over a scheme to enhance walking and cycling routes in North … Read more
A Greater Manchester council has backtracked on its decision that the roadworks were “complete” after resurfacing the entire road but apparently forgetting the cycle lane, confirming that it will resume work on the bike path this month.Earlier this week, we reported that One Trafford, the body linking the council to contractor Amey on road maintenance projects, proudly … Read more
The Paris-Roubaix cobbles put unique demands on bikes and both brands and teams work hard to supply the riders with the best equipment for the job. Here’s how the bikes have developed over the past decade. Essentially, we’re comparing the Paris-Roubaix Tech we saw in 2012 with the bikes that were ridden in the race last year. Some … Read more
