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Vuelta Stage Report: On the medium mountain stage 18 to the Alto del Piornal, the overall leader of the 2022 Vuelta a Espaa, Remco Evenepoel, smashed the opposition to take the honours of the day and add a few more seconds to his lead. Enric Mas was second and Robert Gesink had the win ripped from his hands in the final kilometre. The final kilometre of stage 18Remco Evenepoel grabbed the win on Vuelta stage 18 to the Alto de Piornal. After a stage of 192 kilometres he was first across the finish line. He held off Enric Mas and early break rider Robert Gesink. The Dutchman was only caught by the GC favourites 500 metres from the finish.The race…

When you think of folding bikes, it’s likely that Brompton is the brand that first comes to mind. It was back in 1975 that the company’s founder, Andrew Ritchie, invented a bike with a three-part fold – a bike that could be transported anywhere and everywhere with ease. The rest is history. However, decades of premium precision engineering and innovation means the end product can cost a fair few bob, with Brompton bikes ranging from £850 to over £3,750, depending on the model. If you’re looking to invest in a high-quality folding bike, it’s likely you’re considering a Brompton: the brand is universally recognised, the bikes are all built in the UK, and the design is now all but synonymous…

Vuelta Stage Report: Young Dutchman, Thymen Arensman took his biggest win on the monster climb of the Sierra Nevada. Behind; the GC men all attacked the red jersey of Remco Evenepoel, but the Belgian weathered the storm to only lost a few seconds going into the last rest day of this Vuelta a Espaa. The final kilometre of stage 15Thymen Arensman won the Queen Stage of the Vuelta a Espaa. The Dutch DSM rider was the best on the Sierra Nevada, where the finish was on Alto Hoya de la Mora at over 2,500 metres altitude. Enric Mas and Miguel Angel took second and third places. Remco Evenepoel had to let Primoz Rogli ride away from him in the final,…

Bicycle tyres (or tires) are one of the most important parts of your ride. They are the only bit that touches the surface you travel along. They provide grip, comfort, puncture-resistance, and a certainty that you should be able to stay the right way up. How Often Do Bike Tyres Need to Be Replaced? Tyres need to be a reliable and hard-wearing component. Along with most other forms of transportation, the part which makes contact with the road surface is going to need to be replaced. An average bicycle tyre ridden on smooth surfaces, and kept correctly inflated, should last around 3,000 miles. Cycling is a very sustainable form of transportation, and even though parts like tyres need replacing there…

Vuelta Stage Report: Stage 11 was always going to be for the sprinters, but there are not many of them left in the 2022 Vuelta a Espaa. It was BikeExchange-Jayco’s Kaden Groves who was fastest. Nothing changed on the GC, but Remco Evenepoel lost World champion Julian Alaphilippe in a bad crash and ended the stage in an ambulance. The final kilometre of stage 11A perfect lead-out for Kaden GrovesKaden Groves won the bunch sprint of the eleventh stage on Wednesday, ahead of Danny van Poppel and Tim Merlier. After a 191.2 kilometre stage marked by headwinds on the Spanish coast, the Australian from BikeExchange-Jayco was the fastest in Cabo de Gata. Remco Evenepoel’s overall lead was never in danger.The…

Helmets aren’t what they used to be. In yesteryear, their sole purpose was to protect your head in the event of a crash or fall. But the times, they are a-changin’. First the helmets got lighter and prettier – making them more appealing to wear. Which is great. But over the past few years, we’ve seen a new wave of smart bike helmets – which aim to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. The primary way this is achieved is by adding built-in lights (such as indicators and brake lights) so that cyclists can be better seen and their movements understood. And those are just some of the things that the Unit 1 FARO Smart Helmet can do….

Vuelta Stage Report: The man who came for Zwift racing, Jay Vine took his second Vuelta’22 stage win and again he had to ride solo through the mountain fog on the Collau Fancuaya. Vine finished 43 seconds ahead of Marc Solerand Rein Taarame. Overall leader, Remco Evenepoel, finished 5th at 1:20 with Enric Mas and Primo Rogli on his wheel.*** The full ‘PEZ Stage Report’ very soon. *** The final kilometre of stage 8A foggy finish for Jay Vine againJay Vine took his second win in the Vuelta a Espaa. In the ride to the Collu Fancuaya, the Australian from Alpecin-Deceuninck was part of the long breakaway and drove his fellow escapees off his wheel on the 10 kilometre long…

Electric bicycles are fast-becoming a viable mode of transportation for many people of all cycling levels. They feel like conventional bikes to ride, but come with a small battery-powered motor that provides assistance while pedalling. Appealing for their ease of acceleration with less effort from the rider, e-bikes are being used more and more for commuting, tourism, sport, and leisure. According to the Confederation of the European Bicycling Industry, about five million e-bikes were sold in the UK and Europe in 2021. However it’s no secret that e-bikes come with a steep price tag that may shock first-time buyers. In this article we’ll break down why electric bicycles are so expensive, and what exactly you’re getting for your money.  How…