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Chapter 1: In One Day with Lachlan Morton

Family of ultra cyclist whose Auckland to Wellington cycling record was smashed by Lachlan Morton thanks Rapha for “owning up to the false narrative” surrounding former record holder

Brian Lambert’s family had previously asked cycling clothing brand to remove the video and donate proceeds to charity, after a film based on Morton’s record-breaking side featured another former record holder instead of Lambert

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 18:04

Family of previous Auckland to Wellington record holder demands Rapha takes down documentary on Lachlan Morton’s new mark for failing to mention late ultra cyclist

Clothing brand apologises for "not recognising Brian Lambert's record-breaking rides" after film focused on another former record holder instead, but Lambert's family asks for video removal and proceeds donated to charity

Mon, Feb 24, 2025 15:38

“All-in aero”: Giant launches new “lighter, faster” Trinity TT bike; “A new chapter blending speed, strength and safety”: Vredestein’s high-performance tyres; Touch-up paint for crash-scuffed bikes + more

All the best new tech we've seen this week, featuring hot new stuff from Giant, Rapha, Bianchi, Santini, Rouvy, Pirelli, Vredestein and Legend Wheels

Sat, Jan 18, 2025 12:00

Cyclists warned about fake Rapha site offering “too good to be true” deals

The recently-created raphacycling-sale.shop site is purporting to offer massive discounts of “50-90%” and has already fooled some would-be customers – but simply appears to a credit card-collecting scam

Thu, Jan 02, 2025 13:25

Reilly’s £600 “incredibly lightweight” titanium balance bike… with carbon fork and custom decals, plus Scott “delighted” Tom Pidcock on its bikes next year, a crazy hoverbike, plus Rapha chamois cream “inspired” by Ventoux

All the hottest new tech from Rapha, Reilly, Festka, Tout Terrain, Scott and more

Sat, Dec 07, 2024 12:00

Rapha Trail Knee Pads review

The last word in comfort and protection.

£100.00

Mon, Dec 02, 2024 09:20

Are electromagnetic cycling pedals on the way? This patent suggests so… plus another folding commuting helmet, IndieVelo rebrands as TrainingPeaks Virtual, Karoo battery life boosted + more

It's Tech of the Week time, with new stuff from Vittoria, Rapha, Bioracer, Rudy Project, TrainingPeaks and more

Sat, Nov 02, 2024 12:00

Dare releases “beast of pure speed” aero bike first seen at Tour de France, with framesets starting at £4,000; plus Rapha’s new print, a £600 aero skinsuit, curiously-shaped wheels + loads more

All the hottest new tech from the week that was, including Cinelli, Rapha, Dare, Rule 28, Ron Wheels and others

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 10:59

Rapha Clubhouse London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Rapha losses almost double to £22.7m as UK turnover drops 20% amid “challenged” cycling sector, brand’s seventh consecutive year in the red

The premium cycling clothing company blamed the "ongoing turbulent and competitive" cycling industry post-Covid, decreased consumer confidence "in several key markets", and the expensive consolidation of two warehouses into a single operation for the loss

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 08:55

Can these Kickstarter cycling shorts really reduce lactic acid by 35%? Sidi and Eroica’s “iconic” reimagined shoe pays homage to the 70s, Rapha’s latest Palace collab + loads more new tech

All the biggest and best tech news we've spotted this week, starring hot stuff from Rapha, Palace, Sidi, Eroica, Strava, Ritchey and more

Sat, Oct 05, 2024 11:00