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Fake bra size aero gains row prompts UCI to carry out extra clothing checks before Tour de France Femmes time trial
The UCI has warned that extra clothing checks will be conducted ahead of Tuesday’s time trial at the Tour de France Femmes, after concerns were raised that some riders were using extra padding in their bras to artificially enhance their chest size and improve their aerodynamics.The issue was first raised on Sunday by Wielerflits, who … Read more
The madness of L’Alpe d’Huez during the Tour de France made for the best cycling adventure I’ve ever been on
One rainy evening in early January, I found myself in the pub with Alex, a good friend who had an idea. He was planning a summer cycling bikepacking trip to watch the Tour de France on the Alpe d’Huez. Given January’s frigid temperatures and endless rain, I was looking for a bit of escapism, so … Read more
World record holder Alex McCormack on his entry into ultra racing, cross training and transitioning to a full time racer
Raised riding the roads and trails on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and now based in Devon, Alex McCormack was a relatively latecomer to the racing side of bikes, but he soon made his name in the thriving ultra racing scene.With victories in some of the most prestigious off-road ultra races around, he … Read more
Man who found it “funny” to push woman off bike avoids jail; Unqualified, unfit driver on wrong side of road jailed for 7 years for killing cyclist; 10 years prison for driver who killed cyclist then drove in 100mph chase: road.cc sentencing round-up
Welcome to our monthly sentencing round-up, a regular compilation of sentencing stories from local publishers and police forces from around the UK, and sometimes internationally in particularly notable cases.All sources are credited with a link, and where a case has been picked up nationally, we’ll always credit local publishers who have attended court.Man who “thought … Read more
I’ve raced downhill, enduro, four-cross and BMX… but gravel is a whole different beast
Anyone with one ear tracking the gravel racing calendar will have heard of The Gralloch. The Scottish race has built a great reputation for its elite-level field and for being so well organised. It’s quickly grown into one of the UK’s premier gravel events. Now, I’ve raced nearly every mountain bike discipline, but attempting my … Read more
Rapha Pro Team Jersey II
The Rapha Pro Team Jersey II is very good – it feels fast, light and performs brilliantly in hot conditions. If you’re considering this Quartz pink colour, be warned: the sleek fit makes it entirely unforgiving for anyone without a racing physique.Rapha describes this as their most versatile all-round jersey, and having ridden it in … Read more
Tadej Pogačar to ride the Vuelta a España, ending weeks of speculation
UAE Team Emirates have announced Tadej Pogačar will ride the Vuelta a Espana, and bid to become the ninth male rider to complete the trilogy of Grand Tour victories.The Slovenian already joined an elite cycling club last month by winning a fifth Tour de France, equalling the record of Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault … Read more
Check out this classic Pearson Cycles 531 winter trainer built by Ron Cooper, that was sold then bought back again
Have you ever sold a bike and regretted it? If you found it again, would you buy it back? Well that’s what happened with this Ron Cooper-built bike! The owner, Chris Law, originally bought the bike new in the year 2000 from Pearson Cycles of Sutton, around the time that steel framed bikes were being … Read more