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Hello readers, and we’re very happy to welcome you to another massive issue of Cyclist magazine. As ever, issue 64 is a smorgasbord of stunning rides and photography, gear and bike reviews, pro interviews, training advice and more. Here’s just a small selection of what you’ll find in the pages ahead… We’ve been jetsetting all over the globe of late, enjoying the return of travel after those grim Covid years, and we certainly have no plans to stop – look out for rides in Switzerland, the Canary Islands and the US of A in upcoming issues. However, it was nice to get stuck into some quintessentially Aussie gravel this winter as we tackled the Linville to Nanango loop in Queensland’s Brisbane Valley. Starting (and yes, ending) at the historic Linville…
When Tadej Pogačar won back-to-back Tours de France in 2020 and 2021, it was aboard a Colnago V3Rs. It would therefore be easy for Colnago to claim that it already has a world-beating bike and that any changes in the next-generation V4Rs would only be minor tweaks, but that’s not how Colnago works. ‘We’re creating bikes for one of the best teams in the world with one of the strongest riders,’ says Colnago digital manager Gabriele Sirtori. ‘It’s not enough to have a great product. We have to keep evolving to try to create the best.’ Such was the desire to provide for Pogačar that it would be fair to say the V4Rs was made first and foremost with the Slovenian in mind, with his input proving essential to the…
The past decade or so has seen a revolution in the way cyclists hone their fitness. We used to ride outdoors in all weather, grimly suiting up with waterproof jackets and booties, and owning a wet-weather bike with entry-level components – cheaper to replace following the inevitable wear from wet days in the saddle. How lucky we are now to have applications that see us ride in controlled environments that resemble and – when it’s raining – surpass riding outside. Any cyclist who loves riding has a smart trainer, and we’re better for it. Rouvy is one of the latest applications helping to bring droves of cyclists indoors, encouraging us to swap the tarmac for a smart trainer. A Rouvy user will see their cycling avatar ride on real roads…
Made for the needs of the Lidl-Trek pro team, the latest updates to Trek’s top-tier helmets drop the Bontrager name and gain a host of claimed performance benefits. The Ballista is Trek’s aero design and the brand’s ‘fastest ever helmet’. It uses an air trip – a gully running across the middle of the shell – to control the airflow, and has newly shaped vents and inner channels. Trek claims this saves up to 5.4 watts over one hour at 45kmh compared to the previous Ballista, and 10.1 watts over the latest Velocis. This should translate to a 17 and 32-second advantage respectively at 300 watts in an hour test. The Velocis, meanwhile, is Trek’s performance all-rounder. It uses a carbon bridge to allow for larger vents that, alongside a…
Lazer’s time-trial helmet now benefits from the introduction of KinetiCore technology, adding an extra element of safety to for riders who seek dynamic, agile performance. The Victor’s unique design allows for head movement without compromising aerodynamic efficiency – a benefit over long-tailed helmets. The Victor incorporates a small, narrow frontal area and a stubby tail at the rear, preserving performance and making it the perfect lid for those who don’t have the time to hone their perfect aero position in the wind tunnel. As with most modern helmets, achieving a tailored fit is easy thanks to Lazer’s Advanced TurnSys system – a dial which can be easily adjusted on the go. Meanwhile, the smoked panoramic lens includes an anti-scratch film and convenient magnetic attachment. There is plenty of air flow…
It’s crazy to look at the Vento Omna as a mid-level shoe. Its elegant design, low weight (238g), single Boa system and perforated upper makes it look like it belongs in the top tier of Fizik’s footwear. The nylon outsole provides the biggest clue that the Omna is a slightly more budget-conscious model than Fizik’s other offerings. Nylon has a bit more flex in it than the more expensive carbon-soled shoes, which is a slight performance detractor, although it provides a huge boost in comfort. Pair that with the sole’s large air channels and the Omna is the perfect pair of shoes for those who are geared not towards max speed but rather max comfort – and in that category, the pricetag makes it incredibly appealing.…
