It’s official, and for a few select British cycling esports elites, the 26 January announcement is the first step toward the sport’s ultimate goal. British Cycling announced the 17-rider roster representing Great Britain in the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on February 18, 2023. For seven Rainbow Jersey hopefuls, the journey’s just begun.“It’s a … Read more
The always-controversial Soudal Quick-Step general manager Patrick Lefevere has once again attracted the ire of cycling fans this week after claiming that the women’s side of the sport is “being pushed artificially” and that many pros “are not worth” the current minimum wage set by the UCI.Despite infamously denouncing women’s cycling as a charity case … Read more
A recent poll has indicated that cyclists are perceived to be among Ireland’s most dangerous road users, with around a fifth of those surveyed claiming that people on bikes represent the greatest threat on the country’s roads, just behind young male motorists and e-scooter users.However, the poll, conducted by insurance company Aviva, also found that … Read more
The so-called ‘War Against The Motorist’ has been around for years – in the UK it’s something the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government pledged to end immediately after the 2010 general election, a promise repeated by Rishi Sunak when he challenged Liz Truss for the leadership of the Tory party last year.With the trope of how hard-pressed … Read more
In the UK our gravel routes tend to be rather muddy, especially in the winter, and that’s something this tyre is designed to address. The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S tyre offers decent tread depth to cope with soft conditions and a compound that feels grippy on all kinds of terrain. Its overall weight means it … Read more
If you want a top-quality, 100% merino neck warmer (and don’t mind paying an extremely high price for it), the Poc Thermal Neck Warmer Tube should go straight to the top of your shortlist – it’s brilliant. Perfect moisture and temperature regulation, very soft fabric and a comfortable fit means I’ve been wearing this not … Read more
Active travel charity Sustrans has called for the introduction of School Streets in Northern Ireland, the only region in the UK not to have adopted the road safety initiative which aims to encourage children to cycle, scoot, or walk to school, as one parent compared her current school run to “going into battle”.School Streets, which … Read more
