This week in bike stuff: 7th October
Cyclist magazine7 Oct 2016 New gear from BMC, Cervelo, Chapeau, Endura, Mason and Oakley.Chapeau Autumn/Winter rangeClothing brand Chapeau has today launched its new autumn/winter range, typifying the...
View ArticleWiggins and Team Sky under investigation by UKAD
Josh Cunningham7 Oct 2016 UK Anti-Doping to investigate Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky amid 'allegations of wrongdoing.'The Daily Mail has reported that UK Anti-Doping is to launch an investigation...
View ArticleIn praise of Donald Trump
Trevor Ward10 Oct 2016 These days Donald Trump is more interested in ruling the world, but in the '80s the Tour de Trump helped put US pro cycling on the map. Of all the epithets you could apply to...
View ArticleDawes Galaxy Excel 631 review: first look
George Wallis-RyderMonday, October 10, 2016 - 15:40 The Dawes Galaxy offers comfortable touring in a classy and well specced package.£1,299 Some mornings you wake up and think to yourself, ‘I just...
View ArticleHow hot is too hot?
George Wallis-Ryder11 Oct 2016 Just how hot must it be before a race gets altered? The UCI’s Extreme Weather Protocol leaves much to the imagination.The UCI Road World Championships kicked off in Doha...
View ArticleBecome a Pearl Izumi ambassador
Josh Cunningham12 Oct 2016 Applications are open to join ambassador programme, the 'Pearl Izumi Champion Team'. Pearl Izumi is launching an ambassador programme, the Pearl Izumi Champion Team, which...
View ArticleSpecialized recall Venge ViAS
Josh Cunningham12 Oct 2016 Problems relating to the rear wheel, dropouts and rear triangle mean all 2016 Venge ViAS models must be returned to dealer. Specialized has today announced that it is...
View ArticleFive young Brits set to turn pro in 2017
Josh Cunningham12 Oct 2016 Next generation of British talent set to begin their pro careers at a range of WorldTour teams. No less than five young British riders are set to join the professional ranks...
View Article2019 World Road Championships awarded to Yorkshire
Josh Cunningham12 Oct 2016 Bid made by British Cycling, Welcome to Yorkshire and UK Sport fends off the competition to host 2019 World Road Championships. A presentation was made at the current World...
View Articledhb Aeron Storm jacket
Sponsored13 Oct 2016 Part volcano, part coconut and powered by infrared rays, the dhb Aeron Storm is no ordinary jacket‘I’m a cynic, it’s my job,’ admits dhb’s product manager Ben Hewitt. ‘Material...
View ArticleUCI to recommence disc brake trial in 2017
Josh Cunningham13 Oct 2016 Starting from 1st January 2017, disc brakes will once again periodically feature in the pro peloton. Today it has been officially announced that the use of disc brakes will...
View ArticleViner Maxima RS 4.0 first look
BikesEtcThursday, October 13, 2016 - 15:18 The Viner Maxima RS has understated colouring, race ready geometry and a lightweight frame to boot.£2,499What is it? As part of its new top-of-the-range,...
View ArticleTrack cycling gets an overhaul with UCI changes
Josh Cunningham13 Oct 2016 UCI make changes to 8 track cycling disciplines with an aim to improve spectator experience. The UCI has today made an announcement that there will be an overhaul of track...
View ArticleThis week in bike stuff: 14th October
Cyclist magazine14 Oct 2016 Four awesome autumn products from Battaglin, Cafe du Cycliste, Rapha and SRAM.Battaglin Collezione SpecialeGiovanni Battaglin, winner of the Giro and Vuelta in the same...
View ArticleFactor bikes to partner with AG2R La Mondiale in 2017
George Wallis-Ryder14 Oct 2016 French team confirms new bike sponsor for the coming race season Romain Bardet will be hoping to snatch some summit victories atop a Factor bike in 2017, as the Norfolk...
View ArticleCeramicSpeed 3D Printed Hollow Titanium Jockey Wheels
Sam Challis14 Oct 2016 The pursuit of marginal gains knows no budgetary bounds. If you were going to spend in the region of £690 on an upgrade for your bike, chances are jockey wheels wouldn’t be top...
View ArticleHow the World Championships in Doha will be won. Maybe.
George Wallis-Ryder14 Oct 2016 Analysing the key factors that will determine how the elite races will play out. Virtually all coverage of Doha has discussed the heat in some way, but to say it will be...
View ArticleSagan and Dideriksen victorious in Doha 2016
George Wallis-Ryder17 Oct 2016 Two bunch sprints results in the Slovak and Dane earning rainbow stripes in the Qatari desert. Both the men’s and women’s elite races came down to a bunch sprint, with...
View Article2017 Etape du Tour route announced
Josh Cunningham18 Oct 2016 178km route to start in Briancon and include the 2,360m Col d'Izoard. The route of 2017 Etape du Tour was announced today at the official 2017 Tour de France presentation in...
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