Scott Addict RC Pro Review: A High-Performance Road Bike for Serious Cyclists When it comes to high-performance road bikes, the Scott Addict RC Pro stands out as a top-tier machine designed for speed, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re a competitive racer or an enthusiast looking for an elite ride, this bike...
Sam Bennett has officially signed with Deceuninck – Quick-Step after breaking free from his former team Bora-Hansgrohe. Irishman Bennett was locked into a battle with Bora as team management tried to keep him beyond the end of his contract after he is believed to have signed an early offer letter....
What is a hybrid bike? A hybrid bike is a hybrid of a standard road bike and a mountain bike, taking the best bits of both types of bike to create a machine that is comfortable over all terrains and surfaces. Hybrid bikes do vary – some take more influence...
UK wheel specialists Hunt has released a range of wind cheating aero wheels specifically designed to bring its Limitless technology to rim-brake users. Called the Carbon Aerodynamicist, the range consists of three distinct models with 52, 62 and 82mm depth carbon rims. It’s the ‘Aerodynamicist’ in the name that’s the...
Virtually everyone who rides wants to get fitter. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, regardless of experience, most of the same rules apply. Training is a controlled way of challenging our bodies, and regular training allows the body to adapt and get fitter. To keep progressing we need to...
Israel Cycling Academy have revealed their new name and racing kit for their debut season at WorldTour level. The team is making the step up from the Professional Continental ranks after taking over Katusha-Alpecin, and will become the first ever Israeli WorldTour squad in 2020. With the ambition of taking...
There has already been plenty of change at Bahrain-Merida for 2020, as Team Sky founding member Rod Ellingworth takes over at the top. Ellingworth joining the team coincides with British motorsport giant McLaren stepping up their backing of the squad and become a headline sponsor. The team has now confirmed...
Future gazing is always fraught with risks. The list of technological innovations purported to tip the world on its head but swiftly consigned to the skip of history — we’re looking at you Betamax — is long. But the creators of the unconventional Hope/Lotus bike that will carry British hopes...
Rapha has launched a collection of kit designed for the sweaty rigours of indoor cycling. The new range includes a well ventilated ‘indoor training cap’ (£30) loose fitting sleevless t-shirt (£35), the existing Core Cargo shorts (£95) in their bibless variety and a branded indoor training towel (£10). With interactive...
Ineos have announced a partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport in an attempt to increase performance levels across various sports. The alliance will focus on “track, road and sea”, namely cycling, motorsport and sailing. Alongside the British petrochemcial giant’s cycling exploits, ‘Ineos Team UK’ are looking to win the America’s Cup...
New Bahrain-McLaren team principal Rod Ellingworth says Mark Cavendish can return to his best in the upcoming 2020 season, but says the sprinter will ultimately be the one accountable for making it happen. The 30-time Tour de France stage winner joined the Bahrain team from Dimension Data after several difficult...
Team Bahrain McLaren has announced that it will be using Le Col kit for the 2020 season, with the clothing company making bespoke kit for each grand tour. British brand Le Col, founded by ex-pro Yanto Barker, is looking to take its performance range to the next step with a...
What’s the main function of a cycling kit? Throughout cycling history team colours have been used for range of ends – from visibility in the peloton to environmental campaigning. As squad are sporadically unveiling their new strips for 2020, one kit from the Professional Continental ranks is standing out from...
Julian Alaphilippe has been crowned the rider of the year at the Velo d’Or 2019. The Deceuninck – Quick-Step rider won Milan – San Remo, Flèche Wallonne and Strade Bianche in 2019, as well as winning two Tour de France stages and the combativity award after two weeks in yellow,...
Wearing earphones and listening to music while riding is one of those topics that divides the cycling community. For some, the thought of restricting one of the key senses we employ to alert us of hazards is a complete no-no. Others simply enjoy the escapism and motivation that listening to...
Belgian racer Sofie De Vuyst has been suspended by her team after testing positive for steroids. The 32-year-old, who raced for Parkhotel Valkenburg in 2019, has confirmed the positive test for exogenous steroids in a statement but denies any wrongdoing. De Vuyst was given the prestigious Flandrienne award for Belgian...
Britain’s Ethan Hayter will begin his professional road cycling career with Team Ineos in 2020. The WorldTour team announced the signing of the 21-year-old on Wednesday night, having worked with him as a stagiaire in late 2018. Hayter has agreed a three-year deal with the team. Born and raised in...
The café at the centre of a legal battle with a local council has been honoured as ‘cycling café of the year’. Velolife in Warren Row, Berkshire, near Maidenhead, faced closure after the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council tried to ban cyclists from meeting at the site. But...
Tom Pidcock has funded the planting of 250 trees through the sale of his old kit as the British rider looks to offset the large carbon footprint that professional bike racing necessitates. While Pidcock undergoes a block of training in Girona his mum and girlfriend will undertake the planting at...
“The secret to endurance training is doing enough, but not too much.” This gold nugget of training advice comes from physiologist Dr Jamie Pringle, head of science and technical development at the Boardman Performance Centre. But with it he poses a question: how much is enough? Or, to put it...
Merida Bikes has confirmed it is stepping back from its headline sponsorship of WorldTour outfit Bahrain-Merida after three seasons. The Taiwan-based bike builder joined up with the team at the start of 2017, but will be reducing its sponsorship as McLaren steps up its involvement in cycling. Bahrain-Merida will have...
The penultimate cobbled sector in Paris-Roubaix has been partially paved over, potentially offering some respite for riders in the closing kilometres. Hem, a 1.4km-long cobbled secteur inside the final 10km of the race, has been slightly altered by authorities with the introduction of smooth tarmac footpaths on both sides of...
Egan Bernal has indicated he would like to race both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia in 2020, as the 2019 Tour champion looks to add to his Grand Tour victories at the age of just 22. “What I would like to do would be to race the Giro...
Astana have announced they will ride Wilier Triestina bikes next season as their partnership with Argon 18 comes to an end. The Kazakh WorldTour team will be racing the Wilier 0 SLR machine and the time trial-specific Wilier Turbine. Astana have ridden Canadian bikes Argon since the 2017 season but...
Sean Kelly has been one of the biggest icons in professional cycling for decades. The Irishman’s pro racing career spanned almost 20 years and saw him take countless major victories, including multiple Monuments, seven Paris-Nice titles and the 1988 Vuelta a España. Since his retirement, Kelly has been a stalwart...
A potential shift in hill climbing and time trial rules could see helmets enforced for all riders taking part. The British body responsible for regulating time trials is considering whether it should enforce stricter safety rules for anyone taking part in the solo events. Current rules state that only riders...
The 2020 Tour de Yorkshire will take place from April 30 – May 3, with the route taking in more of the now-iconic roads of Britain’s cycling heartland. This year’s Tour de Yorkshire route will take in eight host locations including Halifax, Barnsley, Huddersfield and Leeds. It will be a...
After months of turning the pedals around Europe, professional cyclists use the winter months to take some well-earned time off the bike. But in order to maintain fitness, and probably because sitting around the house after months of endless cycling is unlikely to come naturally, many riders turn to lacing...
