21/06/2019, 15:19
It's not just an e-bike, it's an 'Ultrabike'...
Described as "a whole new class of e-bike", the Calamus One has a Bafang mid-motor, belt drive and tons of smart features including built-in indicators and blind spot assist. More over on eBikeTips.
21/06/2019, 14:38
Mayor ‘pauses’ work on Canary Wharf cycling bridge due to costs
Says project could be replaced by a ‘fast ferry’.
21/06/2019, 14:35
Sunday's bike review... Trek Madone SLR Disc
Here's a little teaser at our next bike review coming to you here on Sunday afternoon - there'll be words, lots of words, and a longer video to enjoy...
21/06/2019, 14:28
Cannondale's shiny new Topstone Carbon gravel bike
Got a lust for gravel and adventure and want a new bike? Well Cannondale has just launched the brand new Topstone Carbon, a carbon gravel bike with 30mm of rear suspension for a smoother and more comfortable ride.
Get all the juicy details right here.
What does it ride like? You're in luck, David Arthur has ridden the new bike and you can read his first ride impressions right here.
And you can even watch our first ride video here if reading is too much effort.
21/06/2019, 14:26
Jo Burt's bike and kit for 2500 km Trans Atlantic Way
Occasional road.cc contributor Jo Burt (otherwise known as vecchiojo) recently completed the Trans Atlantic Way, is a 2500 km one stage self-supported road bike ride between Dublin and Cork.
What bike and equipment did he use? Well he has shared it all over on Instagram today.
21/06/2019, 12:26
Cyclist found partly liable for crash with pedestrian facing bankruptcy after claimant seeks almost £100,000 in costs
The judge found both parties equally liable for the collision, but by not putting forward a counterclaim, Robert Hazeldean has been unable to protect himself against a destructive costs award in the same way that the claimant has.
21/06/2019, 12:12
Hunt reveals "world’s fastest road disc brake wheelset up to 50mm"
Hunt claims that its new 48 Limitless Aero Disc is faster than any other wheelset of its kind with either 25mm or 28mm tyres fitted.
21/06/2019, 11:30
Things you didn't expect to see today: the King of Thailand cycling in a crop top
The recently-crowned Thai monarch King Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X, has been spotted cycling in some form of crop top during a recent trip to Switzerland. According to Swiss-German publication Luzerner Zeitgung the footage was captured near Lucerne, with the king and a large entourage taking off for a ride (he's the one getting a push at 0:12 approx). Vajiralongkorn is known to be a keen cyclist, and he appears to be riding a pretty tasty looking race bike by the looks of it... any ideas exactly what?
21/06/2019, 11:24
Advertisers not happy with Sheffield mag's joke about using razor wire on pavement cyclists
Earlier this week, a Sheffield lifestyle magazine joked about using razor wire on pavement cyclists.
At least one advertiser ain't right happy.
In light of the article published in Grapevine magazine our directors are currently in discussions about our future advertising with them. With a number of cyclists amongst our family and staff we are appalled by the comments made and are taking this very seriously.
— Sheffield Windows (@sheff_windows) June 20, 2019
21/06/2019, 09:03
Froome moved to rehabilitation unit in Monaco
As my time at @ChuSaintEtienne has come to an end, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank the doctors & nurses for the exceptional care provided to me. It’s been a rough week but I appreciate you having made it as comfortable as possible for me.
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) June 20, 2019
This is just the first step to what will be a long recovery. Unfortunately I’m not yet able to go home, but at least I’ll have an opportunity to get a visit from my kids
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) June 20, 2019
21/06/2019, 08:57
Tom Dumoulin out of the Tour de France
Just in case you missed the news yesterday.
Dumoulin finished runner-up to Geraint Thomas last year, but injured his knee in a crash at the Giro d'Italia earlier this year.
Announcing that he is to sit out the Tour, he said: “The last month has been extremely difficult overall, and with the setbacks in the knee recovery.
"After what happened at the Giro I really wanted to go for it in the Tour, but this week I realised it’s just not realistic for my level to be there in time.
"I’ve tried so hard to get there but I really have to listen to my body and release myself from chasing an unrealistic goal.”
Team Sunweb physician Anko Boelens added: “Tom was really eager to be ready in time for the Tour and he tried all he could, but now the conclusion is that it’s simply not possible.
"We trusted in the process of rest, recuperation and a gradual return to racing but like in any recovery, there have been setbacks.
"Time isn’t on our side anymore to cater for setbacks so to give Tom the time he needs to get back to complete fitness can only be the right decision.
"Despite his strong will and ambition to race the TDF it’s better to let this goal go this year in favour of optimum recovery.”
Throughout various ups and downs, hope prevailed, but unfortunately @tom_dumoulin is to miss #TDF2019
"I realised it’s just not realistic for my level to be there in time. I’ve tried so hard to get there but I really have to listen to my body."
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— Team Sunweb (@TeamSunweb) June 20, 2019
21/06/2019, 08:51
Geraint Thomas’s crash tips
Geraint Thomas crashed out of the Tour de Suisse this week. He’s okay though. He needed stitches above his eye, “and I lost another pair of glasses,” but he’ll be riding the Tour de France.
Speaking to the BBC’s BeSpoke podcast, Thomas says that crashing "is part of the sport, but the worst bit by far".
He says if you know you’re going to hit the deck and you’ve got time to react, you’re usually better off curling into a ball and trying to roll a bit rather than putting your hands out.
“You don’t want one part of you to take the full impact. But like I say, it’s more just instinct anyway. It’s just what happens.”