New data reveal 162 per cent year-on-year rise in cyclists in UK during May, with Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow leading the way
Kask Mojito3 helmet
Stylish and very well made, but won’t suit every shape of head 7/10
Met’s new Bluegrass Rogue Core MTB helmet includes MIPS and non-MIPS options
Met’s latest helmet packs in plenty of safety features for enduro, trail and e-MTB riders
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“I attacked it like a rabid beaver” | Our favourite bike designer’s wild restomod Cannondale F29
Industrial designer Daniel Manfredsson commits his vision to carbon, restoring a 2012 Cannondale F29 to create "his dream bike"
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New trade body campaigns on independent bike dealers’ Cycle to Work scheme concerns
Initiative’s “financially unsustainable” commission model will be initial focus of Bicycle Dealers Association
Five things to look out for at the Imola World Championships 2020 time trials
Chloe Dygert’s title defence, Dennis vs Ganna, and the British hopes – watch out for these moments
Iris Evergreen Winter Jacket
Excellent quality and well-designed warm and protective jacket with casual potential too 8/10
Are a truck tyre company stopping Specialized from launching a new bike? Trademark application refused due to naming similarities
A trademark application from Specialized for a possible new product named ‘Aethos’ has surfaced amid rumours of a new bike model, with the application currently refused due to “potential confusion” with an existing mark named Athos
Imola Road World Championships 2020: Elite women’s time trial start list
The first of the elite time trials at the 2018 World Championships kicks off with the women on Tuesday.
‘I hope that doesn’t sound too cocky’: Sam Bennett on earning his place, beating Peter Sagan and his glass case of emotion
Sam Bennett just entered the history books of the Tour de France, but you wouldn’t guess it hearing him speak.
Amazon stops the sale of $499 Echelon fitness bike
Amazon has removed Echelon’s $499 ‘Ex-Prime’ fitness bike from sale, just a few hours after its release. As reported by Cycling Weekly, Echelon had pitched its rival to the Peloton indoor trainer as being a partnership with Amazon, hence the ‘Prime’ name. Amazon spoke to news sources yesterday evening, including FOX Business and Forbes, telling […]
Near Miss of the Day 371: Builder’s truck driver in illegal right turn across cyclist’s path (includes swearing)
Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s Bristol
Boardman SLR 8.9 Women’s Carbon
Boardman bikes launched in 2007, and the brand has been manufacturing models with women’s specific components since 2010. All of the women’s bikes share the same frame as the unisex models, but with adjusted touchpoints – so if you’re looking at the unisex SLR 8.9, then most of this review still applies. I have tested […]
Garmin HRM-Dual heart rate monitor
Getting insights into your heart rate, how it responds to exercise and how it varies over time is key to effective training. Despite the emphasis on power measurement, you need to couple this with heart rate data to understand how your fitness changes, how much effort you’re putting in to push out a specific number […]
Priority Continuum Onyx
Some bikes would look completely out of place without matching spandex. Other bikes look their best covered in dirt and careening down the steepest pitches. If you want a bike that feels at home in the urban jungle instead the Priority Continuum Onyx might be the perfect solution. >> Best hybrid bikes >>> Buy Now: […]
Velocio Women’s Tricolor SE Jersey
A great jersey, though the price was a sticking point
Garmin launches Apple Watch rival | New Garmin Venu Sq smartwatch
Garmin Venu Sq range starts at just £179.99
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Amazon denies “Prime Bike” launch and distances itself from connected fitness brand Echelon
It appears Echelon put a bit too much spin on its description of the product
Tom Dumoulin will race World Championships time trial, then target Vuelta a España
Tom Dumoulin will be back to racing this week in the World Championships time trial, after a bittersweet Tour de France.
New Specialized bike runs into a naming problem, legal documents reveal
Speculation around this secret new model continues to grow
Nairo Quintana responds to Tour de France doping investigation
Nairo Quintana has responded after French authorities launched a doping investigation into him and Arkéa-Samsic at the Tour de France.
Wattbike Atom 2020
The new Atom gets a much improved resistance unit for a better Zwift experience 7/10
“I have been a clean rider my entire sporting life”: Nairo Quintana publishes statement on doping probe; Chris Hoy immortalised in Great British Bake Off bust + more on the live blog
Wednesday’s live blog is served to you by Jack Sexty this morning and through the afternoon, with Simon MacMichael rustling up your evening course later on