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Day: 29 September 2020

Posted on 29/09/2020

Pearl Izumi Men’s Rove Barrier Jacket

One of the best commuting and urban jackets, offering exceptional comfort, performance and value – it’s even eco, too 9/10

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Drug driver who killed cyclist staged fake crash to hide damage to car

Alex Roberts was fatally injured when Craig Howick, who fled the scene, crashed into him

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Posted on 29/09/2020

UCI blames organiser for Giro Rosa being relegated from Women’s WorldTour

<div>UCI blames organiser for Giro Rosa being relegated from Women's WorldTour</div>
Anna van der Breggen at the 2020 Giro Rosa (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

The UCI says it has repeatedly asked Giro Rosa organisers to remedy “various shortcomings”

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Specialized’s new Chisel is a fast, light and affordable XC race machine

Popular cross-country bike updated for 2021 with trickle down geometry, internal cabling and a lightest 1,400g build
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Posted on 29/09/2020

Bikeshare start-up HumanForest suspend service and make job cuts to “improve e-bike”

The “fresh and exciting new mobility company” now plan to return in the spring of 2021, after a customer accident prompted them to remove all their hire bikes off the streets of London

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Posted on 29/09/2020

CCC Team sells WorldTour licence to Circus-Wanty Gobert 

CCC Team sells WorldTour licence to Circus-Wanty Gobert 
CCC Team has agreed to sell their WorldTour licence
(Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

CCC Team have agreed to sell their WorldTour licence to Belgian ProTeam Circus-Wanty Gobert.

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, Pirelli, Giant, Craft and HolyHigh

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we’re testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon…

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Jasper Philipsen denies Pascal Ackermann after huge crash at close of BinckBank Tour 2020 stage one

Jasper Philipsen denies Pascal Ackermann after huge crash at close of BinckBank Tour 2020 stage one
Jasper Philipsen wins stage one of the BinckBank Tour 2020 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Jasper Philipsen utilised a perfectly timed sprint to deny Pascal Ackermann right at the last on stage one of the BinckBank Tour 2020.

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Kinesis Anti-Slip Handlebar Tape, Signature Series No.1 – Jo Burt Edition

Really comfortable and easy to install with an added bit of quirky fun and style 8/10

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Best energy drinks for cycling: hydration explained

Best energy drinks for cycling: hydration explained
Hydration may be more important at key stages

Can the right drink really improve your performance or are you better off with good old H2O?

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Posted on 29/09/2020

London’s latest protected Cycleway now open

3.6km segregated route from Tower Bridge Road to Rotherhithe welcomed by local business owner and cycling campaigners

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Posted on 29/09/2020

How to watch the Giro d’Italia 2020: Live stream the Italian Grand Tour 

How to watch the Giro d’Italia 2020: Live stream the Italian Grand Tour 
How to watch the 2020 Giro d’Italia (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

The Giro d’Italia promises to be an unpredictable three weeks of racing among some serious talent – here’s all the ways you can live stream the 2020 edition.

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Video: Tips for cycling in the hills and mountains – Make big rides easier

We had a think about the best tips to make big rides in the mountains a bit easier

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Cyclo-cross National Trophy Series returns in post-COVID 19 test event

Safety measures in place include changes to pit facilities and spectating being “strongly discouraged”

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Posted on 29/09/2020

‘We’re up against a world-class time triallist in Geraint Thomas’: Mitchelton-Scott announce squad supporting Simon Yates in Giro d’Italia 2020

‘We’re up against a world-class time triallist in Geraint Thomas’: Mitchelton-Scott announce squad supporting Simon Yates in Giro d’Italia 2020
Simon Yates in Tirreno-Adriatico (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Simon Yates has unfinished business heading into the 2020 Giro d’Italia and Mitchelton-Scott have announced their formidable team to support him. 

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Posted on 29/09/2020

NTT Pro Cycling left searching for new sponsor as NTT pulls out 

NTT Pro Cycling left searching for new sponsor as NTT pulls out 
European champion Giacomo Nizzolo (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

NTT Pro Cycling is facing an uncertain future as headline sponsor NTT has pulled out of the team.

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Canyon’s Ultimate range receives a spruce up for 2021

<div>Canyon's Ultimate range receives a spruce up for 2021</div>

Canyon’s lightweight climber’s machine sees new spec and colours for the upcoming season

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Posted on 29/09/2020

BinckBank Tour start list 2020: Mathieu van der Poel, Pascal Ackermann, and Philippe Gilbert among starters

BinckBank Tour start list 2020: Mathieu van der Poel, Pascal Ackermann, and Philippe Gilbert among starters
The peloton on stage three of the 2019 BinckBank Tour (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

Start list of riders taking part in the 2020 BinckBank Tour

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso’s Aurum Magma looks good (and expensive)

Pro riders’ new Magma is an all-round road bike with climber’s DNA
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Posted on 29/09/2020

Edco SIX-4 wheelset

Competitively priced and well-made deep-section wheels for those who want an aero advantage 8/10

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Ridge riding with Kilian Bron; “If you want respect as a cyclist, you’ve got to earn it” + more

Today’s live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso launch their own bike brand, Aurum

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso launch their own bike brand, Aurum

Multiple Grand Tour winners Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso have launched their own bike brand. Called Aurum, they say they’ve been discussing the launch for many years, looking to design the bike of their dreams independent of the teams and sponsors who determined their equipment in their pro racing days. The goal was to build […]

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Posted on 29/09/2020

“If you want respect as a cyclist, you’ve got to earn it” + more

Today’s live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)

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Posted on 29/09/2020

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso launch Aurum Magma carbon disc-brake road bike

Designed as an all-around road racer, the Magma is “the ultimate racing road bike”

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