Gloves… retro look or for your own good?

4th Sep 2019

As a triathlete, I am not usually one for wearing gloves other than long fingered to shelter my extremities from the cold. I always thought short fingered gloves were superfluous and only used for the benefits of extra padding, extra grip in the wet or if you were looking for that old school look from the Lance days. All that was until recently… when I crashed… hard.After wearing long fingered gloves during the winter, I met the first few days of …
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NEW Criterium RS - High Performance Tyres Landing October 2022

2nd Sep 2019

NEW Criterium RS - High Performance Tyres Landing October 2022Since the beginning, Challenge’s premise has been to develop bicycle tyres that can deliver a premium experience to cycling enthusiasts, amateurs and professional athletes alike. Being an innovative force in the market, Challenge offers a wide range of high-end handmade performance tyres, in different disciplines including but not limited to Cyclocross, Gravel, and Road that have creat …
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Lazer Genesis MIPS Helmet Review

26th Aug 2019

The Lazer Genesis Mips Helmet. The lightest helmet Lazer has ever made, resets the bar for top level performance cycling. It features a superlight version of their Advanced Rollsys System and Adjustable Head Basket creating an easy to adjust and always perfect fit. Fully vented for maximum cooling. Race or Comfort padding sets included to shave grams and increase comfort. With the integration of the MIPS layer, the Genesis MIPS also has an additi …
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OAKLEY PRIZM Lens Technology, A Vision Game Changer

19th Aug 2019

OAKLEY PRIZM LENS TECHNOLOGY, A VISION GAME CHANGEROakley eyewear is designed to perform — rooted in 40 years of history in innovation and a philosophy of a lens that sets the brand apart.Fine-tuning vision and optimizing contrast, Prizm lenses reveal details that would typically be missed by the naked eye. Whether on the mountain, road, water, field or course, Prizm lenses allow athletes and consumers to see details earlier, faster and deeper, r …
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Bicycle maintenance – How and when to change your chain

13th Aug 2019

A sometimes often forgotten aspect of bicycle maintenance is chain replacement. Replacing your chain can help improve shifting performance, avoid premature wear on your drive train and also prevent any potential mishaps when your out on a ride. Generally, it is recommended that you replace or at least check your chain every 2000-3000km. This is highly dependant on the terrain you ride and your riding/gear shifting style. In my experience, you can …
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