Mark Cavendish has reportedly signed for Astana-Qazaqstan, and will join the Kazakh team at its training camp in Calpe, Spain tomorrow, according to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport.Cavendish, out of contract at Quick Step-Alphavinyl, had been expected to sign for the French outfit B&B Hotels for 2023, until its sponsorship plans for next season … Read more
An 81-year old driver who twice crashed into a cyclist will be able to continue to drive after magistrates decided not to ban him.Instead, Cyril Booker’s driving licence was endorsed with eight penalty points and the pensioner will have to pay a total of £224 in fine, victim surcharge and costs, reports the Daily Gazette.Booker, … Read more
The Argon 18 Sum is the Canadian brand’s new do-it-all lightweight aero road bike that it claims will get you ahead on the climbs, keep you there on the flats, and power you through the sprints. It provides impressive performance, with comfort that belies its looks and sharp handling, but something doesn’t add up with … Read more
A trio of football fans from Argentina who cycled 10,000km to Qatar to watch their country play in the FIFA World Cup are in a last-minute hunt for tickets to today’s final, where they hope to see Lionel Messi lead their country to victory against France.It took Lucas Ledezma, Leandro Pighi and Matias Vilaruel six months … Read more
The Prime Thermal Bidon is a compact and lightweight bottle aimed at riders with smaller-framed bikes looking to save grams while keeping your drinks cool. On this basis, it does exactly what it says in the blurb and keeps drinks cooler for longer than some of its competitors. The 500ml size is also a good … Read more
Former decathlete Ben Gregory, who spent several weeks on life support after a crash while cycling in London, is said to have made a “miraculous recovery” from his near-fatal crash injuries – although the 31 year old will remain in hospital until at least mid-2023 as his rehabilitation continues.Gregory, who retired from competition in 2019, … Read more
A community first responder group in Shropshire has issued a warning after bicycle tyre tracks were found on a frozen lake – just days after the tragedy in Solihull in which four children died when they fell into the water while playing on ice.Posting on Twitter, Telford First Responders said: “It’s incredibly sad to see … Read more
The Raleigh Balance Banana Bike is well thought out and practical, but on the heavier side and more difficult for smaller children to mount than others.With its 12-inch wheels, the Banana balance bike is aimed at smaller children. It’s designed to be a mini-me of Raleigh’s iconic Team Banana bikes from the late 80s, with … Read more
A cyclist in Canada has been taken to hospital with unspecified injuries after being hit by a runaway truck that rolled downhill and pinned him to the ground.The incident happened yesterday morning at around 10am in the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, reports Nanaimo News Now.The vehicle had been idling for between … Read more
This week, we have brand new products to show you from Lusso, Brooks and Bianchi, and updates from Wahoo, Orbea and UDOG, but we’re going to start with a really interesting – and really expensive – new derailleur from Rene Herse…Is this “the best mechanical derailleur possible”? At £800, it certainly should beRene Herse Cycles has unveiled … Read more
