Gear Break: This week we have a very varied selection of new kit: Pirelli P ZERO race tires, tested by PEZ’s Chuck Peña, MyVeloFit launches A.I. powered bike fit tool, KOM Cycling’s rocker plate for your home trainer, get your hands on the new 2021 EF Education-Nippo clothing, the ABUS Pedelec 2.0 – the next-gen […]
Supplement and Equipment Tips for Beginner Cyclists
Many people are looking to get outdoors this summer to get back in shape. Road cycling is a safe and beneficial way to accomplish this goal. Many cities are also starting to close off some roads to allow for people to use them for cycling, and with more people staying at home to work, the […]
Vini Zabù withdraws from the Giro d’Italia after another doping case, Androni Giocattoli to replace it
Two months ago the organizers of the the 104th Giro d’Italia revealed its wildcard team invitations and some were disappointed in the omission of Italian ProTeam Androni Giocattoli after three consecutive Giros. However, on Thursday, another Italian ProTeam, Vini Zabù, withdrew from the race following yet another doping scandal and Androni Giocattoli Sidermec will answer […]
All the bikes currently available with SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Milltag team up with Sir Peter Blake for limited edition kit Sunday trading: Ridley Bikes, Castelli clothing, Fabric bar tape, HED wheels and much more! Sunday trading: Castelli Spring wear, Oakley helmets, Vittoria Corsa tires, and Brooks saddles Let’s block ads! (Why?) Credits : cyclingweekly.com
SRAM Rival eTap AXS significantly drops the price of wireless electronic shifting and power meter use
All the bikes currently available with SRAM Rival eTap AXS Canvendish sporting still unreleased Oakley glasses for Tour of Turkey win ‘Clunkers Ride’ celebrates aged and pre-owned bikes Let’s block ads! (Why?) Credits : cyclingweekly.com
Tom Pidcock and Wout van Aert share Strava data from Brabantse Pijl 2021
Tom Pidcock: ‘Wout van Aert was pulling super hard, maybe too hard in the end’ Tom Pidcock outsprints Wout van Aert at Brabantse Pijl 2021 Arnaud Démare sprints to stage two victory in horrific conditions at Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2021 Let’s block ads! (Why?) Credits : cyclingweekly.com
Italian Road Star of the 90’s Mario Chiesa Gets PEZ’d!
Ex-rider interview: Mario Chiesa stuck with the same manager his whole professional team and, more importantly, his manager stuck with him from 1988 to 1997. As ‘road captain’ he helped to guided riders like Marco Pantani, Urs Zimmermann and Claudio Chiappucci to some big victories. More recently he’s been behind the steering wheel of nine […]
Look What’s Fresh @ Merlin
With our wealth of experience and knowledge of bikes and associated gear here at Merlin, we like to put our own name to products which we really like, as well as stocking the big brands. It gives more choice and price points for quality bike gear, and we are all for that. Last week saw […]
Tom Pidcock outsprints Wout van Aert at Brabantse Pijl 2021
Tom Pidcock: ‘Wout van Aert was pulling super hard, maybe too hard in the end’ Mark Cavendish wins third stage in a row Mark Cavendish: ‘My confidence is coming back’ Let’s block ads! (Why?) Credits : cyclingweekly.com
Tom Pidcock: ‘Wout van Aert was pulling super hard, maybe too hard in the end’
Tom Pidcock outsprints Wout van Aert at Brabantse Pijl 2021 Mark Cavendish wins third stage in a row Mark Cavendish: ‘My confidence is coming back’ Let’s block ads! (Why?) Credits : cyclingweekly.com
France wants to give €2,500 to citizens who trade in their cars for an ebike
France, a country already known for its bicycle culture, was one of the first to recognize the importance of cycling as a safe method of transit during the pandemic. The French lawmakers have just approved a preliminary vote to introduce an initiative which offers residents €2,500 to trade in their old cars for an electric […]
AMSTEL’21: Who Will Take the Beer?
Amstel Gold Race Preview: Holland’s only one-day Classic was cancelled in 2020 and nearly didn’t happen this year, but with a closed circuit and no fans, the Amstel Gold Race will go ahead this Sunday. Ed Hood gives us his ‘lowdown’ on the race and the likely ‘Top Men’ for the Dutch Golden Race. No […]