POC signs three-year deal with Garmin-Sharp
The professional cycling team Garmin-Sharp will be wearing the distinctive helmets and sunglasses of the Swedish company POC for three years, according to the companies who announced the deal today.POC...
View ArticlePrototype Focus Mares carbon cyclocross bike spotted in Holland
Following in the footsteps of the new Izalco Max road bike, Focus has apparently applied similar design and engineering philosophies to a new carbon cyclocross bike that a keen-eyed reader recently...
View ArticleBontrager Velocis AW helmet announced
Bontrager recently showed off a new helmet for the Trek Factory Racing team called the Velocis AW. Based on the standard Velocis road lid, this new variant isn't really an aero model but one meant for...
View ArticleRaleigh Militis Comp review
Raleigh, whose history dates back to 1887, has been enjoying a bit of a resurgence lately, with some solid-looking bikes and Team Raleigh garnering exposure for the Nottingham-based brand with its...
View ArticleHow to rejuventate your waterproof cycling gear
Waterproof cycling clothing is often a big investment for most riders, and looking after it properly is essential to keep with working at its best.Over-washing waterproof gear can reduce its...
View Article3T Exsero LTD handlebar review
Mountain bike bars seem to be getting wider and wider these days, but for riders who are less gravity focused, widest isn’t always best. The Exsero LTD handlebar from 3T is a flat bar designed for...
View ArticlePro bike: Maureen Bruno-Roy's Seven Cycles Mudhoney SLX SS
After a couple of tough seasons, Maureen Bruno-Roy (Bob's Red Mill p/b Seven Cycles) found herself at a crossroads. With the fire starting to dim in her belly – but a couple of new Seven Cycles...
View ArticleDiamondback Peak 27.5 - first ride review
Last year's big news – the 'inbetweener' 650b wheel size – is rapidly making inroads. Beginners and buyers on a budget aren't being left out, as Diamondback's sub-£500 Peak shows. With geometry...
View ArticleTips and advice on cycling while pregnant
Forget the scare-mongering, cycling while pregnant is a matter of common sense, and it has health benefits too.One thing pregnant women never go short of is advice: cut back on that, don’t do this,...
View ArticleGarmin Vector power meter — long-term review
The Garmin Vector power meter measures power at the pedals, offering riders the ability to assess left/right leg contribution and easily swap the system between bikes.After a few months of riding by...
View ArticleCycling while pregnant: tips and advice
Forget the scare-mongering, cycling while pregnant is a matter of common sense, and it has health benefits too.One thing pregnant women never go short of is advice: cut back on that, don’t do this,...
View ArticleSRAM CX1 1x11 cyclocross drivetrain - First look
SRAM's upcoming CX1 1x11 drivetrain made an appearance in Boulder, Colorado, at the 2014 US National Cyclocross Championship on the bikes of Ryan Trebon (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) and Elle...
View ArticleCooper Monaco review
Cooper's latest offering marks its biggest departure yet from classic road bike geometry. By designing the Monaco around fatter tyres and slack frame angles – much more relaxed than on a standard road...
View ArticleiXS Trail RS mountain bike helmet review
iXS developed the new Trail RS helmet in conjunction with freeride legend Richie Schley, with the aim of striking a balance between protection and breathability. It certainly packs in plenty of...
View ArticlePinarello on CNN – video
Global news broadcaster CNN have lifted the curtain on what goes on at the Pinarello factory in Treviso. In the latest The Art of Movement episode, the station visited the Italian brand’s painting and...
View ArticleProLogo Nago Evo CPC Tirox saddle review
We've tested Prologo's CPC – 'Connect Power Control' – technology before, and although it was impressive, it did cost £199, which will be an off-putting factor for many people.Prologo is now offering...
View ArticleBBC Radio 2 Jeremy Vine presenter says dangerous driving means he'll give up...
Veteran journalist Jeremy Vine, who has been cycling to work in London for a year to get fitter, has written a provocative article entitled, ‘Why do so many drivers want to kill me?’. He also claims...
View ArticleSpeed with Guy Martin: Episode 3 - Human Powered Aircraft
The third installment of Speed with Guy Martin, an excellent series that follows motorcycle racing legend Guy Martin throughout a series of ambitious and adrenaline-fuelled challenges, aired on Channel...
View ArticleOne month to go until London Bike Show
The countdown has begun: a month from today the doors of the ExCeL will swing wide open for one of the UK’s biggest bike expos – the London Bike Show. Sir Chris Hoy will be there, along with the starry...
View ArticleBikeRadar Deals of the Week – Road Bikes
BikeRadar's weekly round-up of great online deals from our recommended retailers could save you both time and money. If you just want to get to the bargains, skip to the end of the article to see the...
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