The 2020 time trial season has been unusual to say the least. Things got off to a typical start as stormy weather resulted in a some events being cancelled, but by early March the weather started to improve and things looked set to really kick off – then coronavirus happened....
Over the last few months we’ve cyclists everywhere rethink how they ride and train, which has resulted in some fascinating innovations. We’ve seen pros spend hours in the saddle on Zwift and we’ve seen Everesting world records, but there is an addition to the catalogue of ways to ride during...
Chris Froome may be most comfortable leading the Tour de France, but the British cycling star will have to step outside of his comfort zone for a new TV celebrity Zwift race. The four-time Tour winner will be racing against celebrities likes Mel C, Olly Murs, and Ryan Giggs in...
A cycling version of Monopoly is set to be released in Belgium, with fans able to enjoy the popular board game with a twist as iconic racing landmarks replace the original London locations. Gone are Old Kent Road, Pall Mall and Mayfair and in come the Roubaix velodrome, Poggio di...
Shouts of triumph, shock, even tears; emotion is not an unusual thing when a rider wins a race. But when Lucy van der Haar took the overall at February’s inaugural Dubai Women’s Tour, the British rider had every reason to sob. A sprinter’s raison d’être is to win for the...
Indoor cycling isn’t a topic we’d traditionally be writing about in April, but these aren’t typical conditions – and the number of people using indoor training platforms has been steadily increasing as the coronovirus lockdown continies. The need, or otherwise, for specific indoor cycling clothing is a topic for debate...
Alice Barnes (Canyon-SRAM) scooped up two national titles during the 2019 season, earning her the stripes across both road and time trial disciplines – and her 2020 Aeroad reflects that success. The only opportunity the Northampton born rider has had to ride this bike in anger was at the 2020...
A 17-year-old junior rider has signed a rare five-year deal with UAE Team Emirates. Spaniard Juan Ayuso will be gradually brought into the WorldTour with his new team, spending his first year with a development squad. Ayuso is the reigning Spanish junior national champion and already has six victories to...
‘Here’s my dream bike’ showcases forty five of the very best custom builds produced by Oficina Battaglin, and is the sort of book that should be on any avid cycling fan’s coffee table. If you haven’t heard of Oficina Battaglin before then you have been missing out on some of...
With the uncertainty over the coronavirus lockdown, plenty of cyclists have found themselves at a loss when it comes to training. Many of us have found ourselves with an abundance of time to train, but no races to actually stick in the diary. But with no clear idea of when...
The pathway to the top tier of cycling looks like a map of the London Underground. Starting at Club Network, the high-aspiring cyclist will be calling at the Development Centre, the Regional School of Racing, the National School of Racing, the Junior Academy, the Podium Programme and finally fame, glory...
The coronavirus pandemic has and will continue to have a huge impact on all of our lives. During this difficult period it’s been more important than ever to take some enjoyment wherever we can find that. For cyclists that means riding their bikes. While different countries currently have varying restrictions...
Lockdown continues across the UK as we head into a sunny Easter weekend – but sticking to social isolation rules doesn’t mean missing out on bank holiday weekend deals. A host of retailers are advertising savings to celebrate the four day weekend, with online shopping and delivery meaning you can...
Pros Price as reviewed: £145 The desire to own nice shiny bike things can often conflict with people’s want to reduce their eco-footprint, so getting hold of a pair of Alé Green Road Lady bib shorts which promise to meet both needs is a very happy new kit day indeed....
Canyon Enters the E-Road Bike Market with the New Endurace:ON The cycling world is buzzing with excitement as Canyon, one of the most innovative bike manufacturers, makes its grand entry into the e-road bike market with the Endurace:ON. This new electric road bike combines Canyon’s renowned endurance geometry with cutting-edge motor assistance, offering...
Pros Cons Price as reviewed: As you’d expect from the name, Pearl Izumi’s ‘Pro’ jersey has been constructed to appeal to performance seeking riders. The defining feature is the use of the brand’s ‘In-R-Cool’ fabric. This has breathability and quick drying at its core, it also feels beautifully soft against...
It’s fair to say that cycling sunglasses seem to be getting bigger and bigger every season, with plenty of amusing memes floating around online where the lenses clearly threaten to engulf the entire face of the rider beneath. But cycling sunglasses are not all about fashion – they are an essential...
Pros Cons Price as reviewed: Upgrade wheels are big business, but these days they’re far from a territory saved just for big businesses. There’s an abundance of emerging wheel brands out there prepared to sell consumers improved aerodynamics and a drop in weight – and Scribe is one such manufacturer....
Fustle, a new brand from Northern Ireland The Fustle Causeway GR1 is a gravel bike with plenty of MTB influence. It might have an odd sounding name but Fustle has launched and launched with a bang with one of the most progressive gravel bikes to date. Stemming from the brain...
Corima has released a disc brake version of its MCC wheel – the full carbon design that first rolled out if its factory in France back in 2010. The new hoops feature the same design ethos – with the rim, spokes and hub all constructed from carbon. The disc model...
Pros Cons Price as reviewed: £140 The recently released Rapha Pro Team Training bib short is essentially a re-imagining of Rapha’s original and well received Pro Team short. Now that the Pro Team II has been released, this ‘Training’ model boasts trickle down technology from the flagship original. The Pro...
From the outside, The Sufferfest may look like a scary place to train. With workouts named things like ‘The Violator’ and ‘Fight Club’, you can be excused if you’re intimidated by the whole idea. But while The Sufferfest may revel in the glory of suffering and bestow titles like ‘Knight...
Turbo training is getting better and better. The features and perks provided by indoor cycling platforms are multiplying all the time as indoor training becomes ever more enticing. Who knows, perhaps it won’t be long before our status as cyclists depends wholly upon our virtual badges of honour. Back in...
There are plenty of ways to gain valuable insight and foresight when it comes to pro bike racing. Whether it’s pouring through pages and pages of online stats, re-watching the great races from history, or picking up some of the classics of cycling literature, we’re all looking to get a...
Indoor app TrainerRoad has launched a great new feature to help riders stay in touch during the coronavirus crisis. The training software company, based in the US, has unveiled a new group workouts feature complete with voice and video chats with up to four friends. TrainerRoad developed the feature over...
Strava has seen some truly momentous rides logged on its social media platform since launching in 2009. Over the last decade, the app has become an almost essential tools for countless amateur riders and even many pros. The likes of Chris Froome, Egan Bernal and Annemiek van Vleuten use Strava...
Pros Cons Price as reviewed: £45 Wolfpack has probably slipped under your radar in terms of tyre brands but this little German company has some clout behind it and its tyres are currently used by Team Astana. It’s founder Wolfgang Arenz has spent more than twenty years developing rubber compounds...
Fabian Cancellara really needs no introduction. The Swiss cycling legend has a palmarès longer than most and had a professional career topped with multiple rainbow bands and culminating in Olympic glory in 2016. He is still heavily involved in cycling and has been a long-time brand ambassador and product tester...
Rapha has released a new Pro Team backpack that offers an anatomical fit and a claimed ‘aero advantage’. Rapha says that the new backpack is designed to allow your training to fit alongside your daily routine more easily, whether that’s after work intervals or park laps your kit should be...
Evans Cycles is to reopen a limited number of stores across the UK to help support key workers and those using bikes to make essential journeys. While bike shops have been allowed to remain open during the UK’s coronavirus lockdown, Evans Cycles closed all of its stores last week after...
