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The World champs are coming! The Tour of Luxembourg, Grand Prix de Wallonie men and women and the Giro della Toscana Memorial Alfredo Martini. Israel-Premier Tech threatens the UCI – TOP STORY. Rider news: Remco Evenepoel to fly Business Class to the Worlds, Tadej Pogaar to ride the Worlds TT, Lefevere on the Vuelta victory, Mohori on the Rogli crash, Unzu has confidence in Mas, investigation in to Jumbo CEO and Niki Terpstra stops. Team news: Movistar and BikeExchange-Jayco signings. Coffee, coffee, coffee.TOP STORY: Israel-Premier Tech Threatens Lawsuit Against UCIThe promotion/relegation battle in cycling is gradually reaching its climax. A number of WorldTeams are currently engaged in a fierce battle for points. Israel-Premier Tech is struggling with relegation stress. Sylvan…

Historically known for being a country of high engineering quality, it’s no surprise that Britain boasts many bike brands offering a host of different bikes, ranging from hand made steel gravel rigs, to high end folding bikes. But which British bike brands are the best? Are There Any British-Made Bicycles? There are many British made bicycles on the market at present, although you should be aware that you may have to pay a premium for such a product. This higher pricing is predominantly due to hand made items being more time consuming to produce, and therefore having a higher skill and labour cost in comparison to a mass produced bike from overseas. UK Bicycle Manufacturers Within the UK there are…

Young Gun Rider Interview: The Volta a Portugal doesn’t get much recognition outside its home country, but ask anyone who has ridden the Portuguese tour and they will tell you how hard it is and how difficult it is to get a result. Scott McGill not only won two stages, he also brought home the final win in the points classification. Ed Hood caught up with Scott on his return to the US, before he won the Bucks County Classic last weekend.Volta a Portugal stage 6 winThe Volta a Portugal is a race which beyond the national borders doesnt cause much of a stir to cycling pundits and fans. But in Portugal, its huge.Yes, the Volta a Portugal is bigI…

I have been trying to find suitable trousers for cycling for a while. As a utility cyclist, I’ve struggled to get the right balance between practicality and style, especially when riding to work or to meet friends.  So when I had the opportunity to try out Vaela’s cycling jeans, I was very keen to give them a go. Not just because it may mean my trouser search would be over, but also because I can very much relate to their story of “being serially disappointed by the cycle clothes available to women” and “the general difficulties faced by women who wish to ride more easily and more often”.  I appreciate their mission to address this, and also the way they…

Gear Break: Tifosi Custom Lab Alliant sunglasses, Body Glide anti-chafing balm, CHAPTER2 Koko Bharms special projects artist edition, Wahoo new KICKR + KICKR bike, Bianchi launches New E-Arcadex Capsule collection and Snk Cycling launches the Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee.Tifosi Custom Lab – Alliant – $ 64.90Chuck Pea PEZ sez: PEZ readers will know that I’m a fan of Tifosi sunglasses. They may not be worn in the pro peloton, but they certainly wouldn’t look out of place in the pro peloton or on your local group ride. In terms of style and function they are pro level. What sets them apart from other sunglass manufacturers is price. Everything in the Tifosi catalog is less than $ 100. And that…

Lockable bike covers are the ultimate practical accessories. Not only do they keep your bike safe from inclement weather conditions but they help to keep it secure against theft and tampering. These covers act like traditional, durable bike covers but are lockable, so your bike is always safe. They also solve another of the more common problems that commuters face. Turning up to work on your bicycle is great, but you’re often faced with a stark choice. Using a bicycle lock leaves your bike exposed to the weather, but using a cover often means sacrificing security. By combining the best of both worlds, lockable bike covers have quickly become one of the most popular cycling accessories on the market. With…

Vuelta a Espaa Review: After having a few days to ponder Remco Evenepoels highly clinical and impressive dismantling of his competition to take his first grand tour victory at La Vuelta a Espaa, Spencer Martin wanted to go back through the defining stages to break down where exactly he won the three-week race over the now three-time runner-up Enric Mas.– This article is an excerpt from the Beyond the Peloton newsletter. Sign up here for full access. –The first of many Grand Tour wins for Remco Evenepoel?At first glance, Evenepoel won due to his superiority across every discipline and defending champion Primoz Rolgi arriving slightly undercooked before crashing out on stage 16. However, under closer inspection, while Evenepoel was by…

The electric revolution is well and truly underway, and one of the most popular forms of electric transport is, of course, the electric bike. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, offer a fast, environmentally-conscious, low-effort way to get around, whether that’s on an urban commute, a rugged mountain bike trail, a dirt track or even a race track. While an electric bicycle is usually the first thing that comes to mind when e-bikes are mentioned, the motorised road bike is not the only form an e-bike can take. There are e-MTBs, e-mopeds, e-motorcycles and even e-bicycles that look like motorcycles, which are a fun way to cruise with a bit of extra power and style. On this page, we’ll explore all the…