Following on from the 5AM Limitless wheels that it released last month, Hunt Wheels is introducing its new 4AM Limitless wheels. Hunt says they’re designed to deliver responsiveness and category-leading aero efficiency in “high alpine racing environments”, and they will be available with either carbon or steel spokes. As normal, you can specify steel or … Read more
A series of new ‘quiet lanes’ are set to be rolled out across Oxfordshire, which will restrict motor traffic, reduce speeds, and encourage active travel on designated minor roads, as part of a pilot scheme designed to make rural areas “calmer and safer” for cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders.However, the county council’s plans to clamp … Read more
In what could prove a landmark ruling for professional cycling, and how the sport approaches both tech and safety, the UCI’s appeal against the decision to suspend the governing body’s controversial gear restriction trial has been thrown out in court.On Wednesday, the Market Court in Brussels ruled in favour of the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA), … Read more
Celebrating its 5th anniversary, e-bike brand ADO has launched a range of special offers across its line-up, with savings of up to £300 and free gifts worth up to £200 until 31st May. The deals include its recently released Air Carbon Pro, compact folding bikes, more rugged all-round models, and there’s also a huge competition … Read more
The Spatz Pro Stealth Overshoe System takes a two-piece approach for maximum protection against the British winter. While in some ways the results are very good, the design is not without flaws, and it’s an expensive option too.While the design has evolved since Spatz started making its overshoes almost ten years ago, the ethos remains … Read more
Cycling UK has criticised the government’s plans to extend the fuel duty freeze as “short term relief” that doesn’t invest in “protecting people’s freedom when prices rise”.The government announced earlier today it had extended its fuel duty freeze until the end of the year. The 5p reduction was due to expire in September, having been … Read more
Gravel bikes are changing. Wider tyres are becoming the norm, some new bikes are getting slacker geometry, while others are embracing the aero-fuelled race scene in search of those extra seconds to clinch victory, as the sport continues to evolve, unite and divide. One constant across all categories is that prices are rising. But with … Read more
Junior World Champion Harry Hudson has fractured his vertebra in a training crash with a motorcyclist. The collision occurred last week near Girona, when the 18-year-old, from Harrogate, was descending a climb on a training ride.Writing on Instagram, Hudson described the crash as “pretty scary”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Read more
Orla Chennaoui lives and breathes live television. The TNT Sports presenter’s voice stretches across the open-plan office at Stockley Park, her energy and enthusiasm not waning in any conversation.We’re at TNT Sports’ Headquarters, invited to interview executives, watch The Breakaway, and see how the sausage of live cycling broadcasting gets made. It’s Blockhaus day at … Read more
