The Vitus Energie 24 Youth CX bike is a smart-looking machine with a good spec list for the money. The geometry is well designed specifically for kids, which means there is no compromise on riding position – which boosts confidence, especially when the young ‘uns are riding off-road.Since brands like Islabike and Frog have come … Read more
By now, you’ll have hopefully realised that our piece this morning about Shell offering discounts on fuel to British Cycling members was of course an April Fool’s joke.It was inspired by the backlash created by the governing body’s announcement last October that the petrochemicals giant had signed up as its lead partner, more than two … Read more
We’ve got a bumper Tech of the Week lined up for you, including new wheels from DT Swiss and Swiss Side, a helmet that’s said to “push the boundaries of aerodynamics”, and a bunch of gravel-specific clothing, but we’re starting with news that Canyon is moving into titanium…Canyon gets into titanium: bike brand makes prototypes from recycled tiCanyon … Read more
Update, 12.00pm: Call off the protests. No, of course British Cycling isn’t offering its members a miserly discount at all Shell garages, in exchange for a gentle sweeping under the carpet of all those pesky ‘greenwashing’ accusations (yet). But, before you put down the phone to BC HQ, remember that Phil Meup and the crew … Read more
Update: In case you hadn’t noticed (and believe me, some of you scrolled for a long time before checking your calendars), we were having you on this morning with our story about British Cycling and Shell offering petrol discounts to cyclists – an oil and gas giant teaming up with a cycling organisation? Never! – … Read more
Maybe imitation isn’t the best form of flattery? Simon Bühler, the man behind the boutique carbon cycling accessories brand CarbonWorks, has accused Topeak, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cycling accessories, of replicating a design he registered eight years ago for its latest Feza Cage Tubular Carbon R10. After road.cc reviewed the minimalist and very, very light Feza … Read more
A London cyclist was violently mugged by four men, who pinned him to the ground and almost rode a scooter on his chest before flying off with his £3,500 electric mountain bike, on a popular cycling route which has become notorious for many similar incidents of brutal bikejacking.On February 22nd, the 73-year old Ian Potts … Read more
The Magicshine Windbreaker Photochromic Sunglasses are the company’s first specs – it’s best known for its lights – and prove very good value. They’re durable, effective and deal with lighting changes well, and if they feel a little cheap against some of the competition, that’s because they are remarkably cheap.If you’re interested in the best … Read more
The Women’s Tour, the biggest women’s race hosted in Britain, is on the chopping block as the organisers, also behind the men’s Tour of Britain, said the landmark race will go on a hiatus for 2023 owing to high running costs and a lack of sponsors and commercial support.The award-winning race, whose ninth edition was due … Read more
