The Bicycle Club

E-bikes are taking over. And it’s a good thing. Last week, I actually stumbled across one of the original “e-bike review” websites and was astonished by how primitive the electric bikes mentioned on the website were. And they were only from about 2012. 10 years on and the electric bike market is huge. Demand is soaring and manufacturers are recognising the need for a diverse range of products. You can find electric hybrid bikes, electric mountain bikes, electric fat bikes, electric folding bikes… even electric folding fat bikes! Which brings me to the subject of this review: the Engwe EP-2 Pro. Fat Folding E-Bike The first thing we need to understand here: what on earth is the point of an…

From a boring obligation when the weather was bad to a high-resolution interactive fun experience, indoor cycling has grown with technology to an amazing extent. We can ride the famous climbs of the Tour de France virtually, race against friends, or get the benefits of focused training plans. One of the most advanced applications Wahoo SYSTM presents a varied palette for those spinning indoors and of these the On Location series offers a unique approach.Familiar to many PEZ readers, the excellent Col Collective videos on YouTube, detailing Europe’s great climbs, was the work of Mike Cotty, whom we interviewed here in 2016. He supplied some of the video clips used in The Sufferfest training videos, which have now become part…

Electric bikes are versatile machines offering pedal assistance to support your abilities and leg power. They usually recharge the same way as other small portable electrical devices. The battery pops off the frame and into the wall socket via a cable. In a matter of a few hours, you’re topped up. Electrically-supported transport through traditionally motorised vehicles offers forms of energy regeneration when in use. Car manufacturers are falling over themselves to advertise this feature as ‘free recharge’. Can the makers of e-bikes promise the same? Do Electric Bikes Charge While Pedalling? Most electric bikes do not charge when pedalling. The reasons for this come from the physics lab, the accountancy textbooks and the heritage and dynamics of why so…

Vuelta Stage Report: Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel had no problems in the final stage 21 of the Vuelta a Espaa to take his Vuelta crown in Madrid. The sprint for the stage win was a bit messy, but in the end Juan Sebastin Molano beat points leader Mads Pedersen and his UAE Team Emirates teammate Pascal Ackermann. The last kilometre of the 2022 Vuelta a EspaaJuan Sebastian Molano couldn’t believe he won the final stage of the VueltaRemco Evenepoel has made history by winning the 2022 Vuelta a Espaa. The 22-year-old Belgian of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl received the overall winner’s trophy in Madrid. The final stage was surprisingly won by Juan Sebastin Molano of UAE Team Emirates.The last stage of their…

If you happen to have long hair then you’ll know that in everyday life, your hair can get in your way and annoy you no matter what you are doing. The same can be said for when wearing a helmet while riding a bike. All that wonderful long hair, but what to do with it? What Do You Do with Long Hair When Cycling? If you are wondering what to do with your long hair while you are cycling and wearing a helmet, then you’ve come to the right place. You no longer have to be partly blinded nor unintentionally eat your hair while it blows in the wind mid ride. As you may have seen, many people with long…

The eleventh edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Qubec was won by Benot Cosnefroy. At the end of 201.6 kilometres of laps through Qubec, the Frenchman of AG2R Citron was the first to cross the finish line, after a successful attack in the final. Michael Matthews and Biniam Girmay joined him on the podium. Wout van Aert finished fourth.Qubec’22When Michael Matthews raised his hands for the second year in a row in 2019, he didn’t know that it would be Qubec’s last Grand Prix until 2022. The race was canceled for two years due to the covid pandemic. The race was on an unchanged city course over 12.6 kilometres with four short, vicious climbs.GP Qubec 2022 profileAfter some early…

Californian brand Super73 is renowned for its super cool electric bikes that look and feel like dirt bikes with pedal power. The brand “fuse[s] motorcycle heritage with youth culture” to create a recognisable, impressive product that’s loved by a huge, passionate customer base including celebrities, athletes and those who love an intensely fun riding experience powered by electricity. Super73 offers a fantastic range of bikes which are all equal parts beautiful and impressive, but they do, sadly, come with a rather large price tag. In this article, we’ll discuss the reasons why Super73 electric bikes are so expensive, whether they’re worth splashing the cash, and give you some recommendations for more budget-friendly alternatives. Why Are Super73 Bikes So Expensive? Super73…

Remco Evenepoel wraps up his first Grand Tour win in the Vuelta a Espaa, plus the shortened Tour of Britain, Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta, Grand Prix Cycliste de Qubec & Montral and GP de Fourmies, all with video. Patrick Lefevere has his say on Remco Evenepoel’s Vuelta win – TOP STORY. Other news: New sponsor for Bardiani, contracts for Jarne Van de Paar and Bastien Tronchon. Tiago Machado retires. Monday EUROTRASH coffee time.TOP STORY: Lefevere After First Grand Tour Victory: “Hopefully the Start of Something Formidable”Patrick Lefevere has already won many Classics and other major races with his different team over the year, but now he also has an overall victory in a Grand Tour. Remco Evenepoel was crowned…