Category: Tips

Rapha has done, as the kids like to say, ‘a collab’ with skateboard brand Palace to move the team kit of EF Pro Cycling away from pink which is used by the leader of the Giro d’Italia. The move isn’t an uncommon one. Teams have been known to use special-edition kits for certain big races […]

When infrastructure firm FM Conway were looking to transport building materials around London in a more eco-friendly way, Senior Contract Manager Adam Barnes admitted he was “a little bit hesitant” about electric cargo bikes at first… but after a few practice laps on the front-loading machines capable of carrying loads of up to 250kg, he was convinced.  8 of […]

This long sleeve winter jersey is one that you’ll wear all winter. This type of winter jersey is pretty common now. Everyone from pros down to club riders seems to love the low bulk and great warmth offered by these technical jerseys. The Perfetto is the replacement for the Gabba, the jersey that kicked off […]

The Rapha Pro Team Crit Jersey is close fitting and designed for going fast, the materials are high quality, and I found the fit very good. The plethora of reflective accents are sure to get you noticed, but I’m still not convinced by the usefulness of mesh race number pockets on the rear. As the name […]

Trek-Segafredo’s reaction to Quinn Simmons’ comments finally landed late Wednesday evening UK time, and he has been stood down from racing. Here is the statement. See our initial article below. Trek-Segafredo response to public comments made by Quinn Simmons pic.twitter.com/ygqYjy8FWz — Trek-Segafredo (@TrekSegafredo) September 30, 2020 “Racism is unacceptable. Period.” That was the reaction this evening of […]

Devon-based cycle wear brand NoPinz has just released details of what they are claiming is the “world’s first indoor cycling kit that actively cools core temperature.” The range is aimed at keen indoor trainers and racers who want to maximise their performance, be that during interval sessions or while in a virtual race. The garments […]

The Silca Mattone is a compact, tidy-looking bag that absolutely doesn’t budge once snugged up under the saddle. I’ve never been one to adhere to the controversial Rule #29 (‘No European posterior man-satchels’) for the very good reason that they are extremely useful. Finding one that is the right size, fits securely, looks really good […]

The Amstel Gold Race, due to have celebrated its 55th edition a week on Sunday, has been cancelled as a result of new national safety measures introduced in the Netherlands following a rise in cases of COVID-19 making it “almost impossible” to hold the event. With a number of countries across the continent showing sharp […]

Paramedics operating within the Lake District have been testing Gravity Industries’ Jet Suit with apparently excellent results. Out goes walking, in with jet packs, every Sci-Fi nerds dream. Using a Jet Suit from the inventor, Richard Browning, paramedics in the Lake Distract have been launching themselves up hills in a ‘groundbreaking exercise’.  “With a rapid response […]

Pearl Izumi’s Rove Barrier jacket may well be the ultimate commuting jacket. It’s comfortable, ultra-water resistant, lightweight, stretchy and looks fantastic. The fact that it even undercuts a lot of its main rivals in price is simply a bonus. The Rove Barrier might be 88% recycled polyester, but it is far from rubbish. In fact, […]

Those nights are drawing in, but the sun is (mostly) still shining so we’re still getting plenty of miles in. Here’s the best of the gear we’ve been testing on our sunny yet slightly chilly rides recently…  HolyHigh Wireless Earbuds £31.43 Need to keep the noise down on your turbo sessions? These nifty little earbuds […]

A court has heard how a drug-driver who fled the scene of a crash that left a cyclist with fatal injuries later staged a fake collision to hide the damage to his vehicle. After police stopped him following another crash two days later, Craig Howick, aged 38, claimed that damage to his Audi A4 car caused […]