Striking protection for the core on windy and dull (but not too wet) days 7/10
Tao Geoghegan Hart receives Giro celebration Pinarello F12 (and discovers it doesn’t fit into a phone booth)
Tao Geoghegan Hart has received a Giro d’Italia themed Pinarello F12 to celebrate his win at the Italian Grand Tour earlier this year, and it didn’t take him long to hunt out a patriotic picture opportunity. The 25-year-old Ineos rider picked up the bike at the Pinarello store, in London – having been invited for […]
Patrick Lefevere still wants to take legal action against Dylan Groenewegen
Patrick Lefevere says he still wants to take action against Dylan Groenewegen after his involvement in Fabio Jakobsen’s crash at the Tour of Poland.
Victor Campenaerts says Alex Dowsett has a ’50 per cent chance of beating the Hour Record’
Victor Campenaerts says Alex Dowsett has a 50 per cent chance of beating his Hour Record in Manchester on December 12 2020
Alex Dowsett using Zwift to train for Hour record attempt – and you can join him
Eight #HourofBloodSweatandTears group rides are open to all in the weeks leading up to the attempt
Crankbrothers Sterling With Gauge
Accurately gauged and generally well-built pump, but high weight, low puff and suspect longevity disappoint 5/10
Shimano has patented an SPD-SL power meter road pedal – but will it be released?
Could we see an SPD-SL power meter pedal from Shimano soon?
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“There’s no justice” says family after release of lorry driver who killed cyclist four months into 16-month sentence
Stephen Gibbons was hit by Sainsbury’s lorry driver while cycling to work in 2018
Shimano increases Steps E5000 motor power with firmware update
New ‘Sportive’ mode increases power output by ~20% in eco and normal modes
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Black Friday Rapha deals: why you won’t find a sales ticket on Rapha kit this year (but you can still get a bargain)
Get the best Rapha deals on men’s and women’s cycle clothing, with massive discounts on jerseys, rain jackets and overshoes – to name just a few!
Tweets of the Week: Elinor Barker’s new trousers, Magnus Cort interviews himself, and Chris Froome’s heart-warming moment
Well the 2020 cycling season is officially over to the relief and disappointment of many people.
“I welcome consultation because this is something people want” says Chris Boardman as Government issues new bike lane guidance to councils
“If you asked people 10 years ago, ‘Is it okay if we put 30% more traffic down your road?’ there’d be incandescent rage – but that consultation never took place”
8 out of 10 people support measures to reduce motor traffic according to Government survey
Two-thirds support reallocating road space for cycling and walking
DealClincher: eBay Bike Bargains – Road bikes from Cannondale, Trek, Specialized & Alchemy
Two snazzy Cannondales, a Trek cobblestone crusher, a Tarmac SL6 and a titanium beauty from Alchemy.
Best Zwift setup for every rider – from budget to ultimate
How to create the perfect Zwift pain cave, from basic setups to four-figure indoor bikes
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Sportful Pro bib tights
The thermal Sportful Pro bib tights are specially designed to keep you riding hard in cold weather, but just need to loose the knee spats.
Castelli Alpha ROS 2 Light women’s jacket
Castelli’s range of winter gear is becoming bewilderingly vast, but if you’re looking for a ‘suits most conditions’ middle ground, this is the one to go for
Government releases £175m for cycling and walking as insurer says claims for crashes involving cyclists up 50 per cent
The government has released £175million for cycling and walking to help more people get around without the car.
5 top tips for going car-free
Want to ditch the car? Or one of your cars? Here are five things to think about
Alex Dowsett will ride alongside Chris Froome as he extends contact at Israel Start-Up Nation
Alex Dowsett will ride in support of Chris Froome, as he has extended his contract with Israel Start-Up Nation.
Best Competitive Cyclist Black Friday deals (USA)
No need to wait. Competitive Cyclist already has great deals on complete bikes, components and accessories.
European Track Championships 2020: GB women’s team pursuit squad take gold as Elinor Barker takes elimination race title on second night
The British women’s team pursuit squad were untouchable on the second night of the 2020 European Track Championships, taking a comfortable gold medal over the Italy.
Best REI Black Friday Deals (USA)
REI has deep discounts on outdoor gear, bikes, and accessories. Check out these deals and start planning your next bikepacking adventure.
Video: Tao Geoghegan Hart FINALLY gets pink Giro Pinarello
“It’s just super special to have something to remember the race by”, the Giro d’Italia winner admits
Best Jenson USA Black Friday Deals
Jenson USA has great Black Friday deals on everything you need for road riding and gravel grinding.