'Chris Hoy? When my record goes, it will be more like Chris Who?'

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Sir Chris Hoy tells BBC Radio 5 Live that his record for Olympic gold medals won by a Briton will soon be overtaken by Jason or Laura Kenny.

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Shimano Road Groupsets Explained

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Shimano has established a reputation for functionality, reliability, performance, and an ability to provide excellent value for money across a broad range of price points.

The brand's range-topping Dura-Ace series provides the ultimate in road bike performance, fit for the biggest races in the world, while its Ultegra and 105 groupsets cater for more budget-conscious racers and endurance riders.

At the entry-level end of the road bike market, Shimano's Tiagra groupset provides reliable performance and durability at an even lower cost, benefiting from technology and performance that trickles down from Dura-Ace.

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Established in Sakai, Japan, by Shozaburo Shimano in 1921, Shimano has made bicycle components since its inception and released its first full groupset, Dura Ace 7100, in 1973.

In 1984, Shimano revolutionised bicycle gearing by introducing the Shimano Index System - the world's first indexed gearing system - and in 1988 Andy Hampsten (riding for the 7-Eleven team) took Shimano's first Grand Tour victory at the Giro d'Italia (having taken the race lead with his famous attack in the snow over the Gavia Pass).

Since then, Shimano has gone on to become the world's largest manufacturer of cycling components, with an estimated global market share of 70-80%, and a market leader in performance cycling components.

Shimano's 2019 Groupset Range

• Dura-Ace R9150/9170 - Electronic shifting with cable-actuated rim brakes/hydraulic disc brakes
• Dura-Ace R9100/R9120 – Mechanical shifting with cable-actuated rim brakes/hydraulic disc brakes
• Ultegra R8050/R8070 – Electronic shifting with cable-actuated rim brakes/hydraulic disc brakes
• Ultegra R8000/R8020 – Mechanical shifting with cable-actuated rim brakes/hydraulic disc brakes
• 105 R7000/7020 – Mechanical shifting with cable-actuated rim brakes/hydraulic disc brakes
• Tiagra 4700/4720 – Mechanical shifting with cable-actuated rim brakes/hydraulic disc brakes

Dura-Ace R9150/R9170

• RRP: £3097.99/£3489.99
• Shifting: Electronic
• Braking: Rim (R9150) or disc (R9170)
• Speeds: 2x11
• Weight: 1911g/1931g
• Cranks: 165mm, 167.5mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm, 177.5mm, 180mm
• Chainrings: 50-34T, 52-36T, 53-39T, 54-42T, 55-42T
• Cassette: 11-25T, 11-28T, 11-30T, 12-25T, 12-28T

 

Dura-Ace R9100/R9120

• RRP: £1874.99/£1999.99
• Shifting: Mechanical
• Braking: Rim (R9100) or disc (R9120)
• Speeds: 2x11
• Weight: 1973g/2076g
• Cranks: 165mm, 167.5mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm, 177.5mm, 180mm
• Chainrings: 50-34T, 52-36T, 53-39T, 54-42T, 55-42T
• Cassette: 11-25T, 11-28T, 11-30T, 12-25T, 12-28T

 

Ultegra R8050/R8070

• RRP: £1699.99 /£1999.99
• Shifting: Electronic
• Braking: Rim (R8050) or disc (R8070)
• Speeds: 2x11
• Weight: 2209g/2200g
• Cranks: 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm
• Chainrings: 46-36T, 50-34T, 52-36T, 53-39T
• Cassette: 11-25T, 11-28T, 11-30T, 11-32T, 11-34T, 12-25T, 14-28T

 

Ultegra R8000/R8020

• Shifting: Mechanical
• Braking: Rim (R8000) or disc (R8020)
• Speeds: 2x11
• Weight: 2272g/2314g
• Cranks: 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm
• Chainrings: 46-36T, 50-34T, 52-36T, 53-39T
• Cassette: 11-25T, 11-28T, 11-30T, 11-32T, 11-34T, 12-25T, 14-28T

 

105 R7000/R7020

• RRP: £595.99/£799.00
• Shifting: Mechanical
• Braking: Rim (R7000) or disc (R7020)
• Speeds: 2x11
• Weight: 2453g/2469g
• Cranks: 160mm, 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm
• Chainrings: 50-34T, 52-36T, 53-39T
• Cassette: 11-28T, 11-30T, 11-32T, 11-34T, 12-25T, 14-28T

 

Tiagra 4700/4720

• RRP: £512.99/£649.99
• Shifting: Mechanical
• Braking: Rim (4700) or disc (4720)
• Speeds: 3x10 or 2x10
• Weight: 2767g/2826g
• Cranks: 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm
• Chainrings: 48-34T, 50-34T, 52-36T, 50-39-30T
• Cassette: 11-25T, 12-28T, 11-32T, 11-34T

 

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Leah Thomas wins inaugural Women's Tour of Scotland title

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America's Leah Thomas powers to victory on stage three to claim the inaugural Women's Tour of Scotland title.

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Best road cycling helmet deals for August 2019

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Searching for the best road cycling helmet deal can be tough. There is a seemingly endless list of possibilities when it comes to choosing the best road cycling helmet for you, and then you need to decide where to buy and how to find the best helmet deals available.

Lucky for you, that's where we come in. We've done the legwork, compared the best deals on the best helmets available today and compiled them below. We collected all the major helmets, including the best performance-oriented aero helmets, the best pocket-friendly cheap helmets and everything in between. We then scanned the internet to get the best prices just for you. If you thought you were going to have to wait until Black Friday to snap up a deal, think again.

You likely already know the merits of a cycling helmet, but it's worth reiterating that the humble cycling helmet ought to be a staple part of any cyclist's kit list. It doesn't matter whether you're a commuter battling the rush-hour traffic, a cat 3 racer taking on the local midweek crits, or a world-class Grand Tour specialist, an unprotected impact between your head and the road is unlikely to end well. A well-fitting, protective cycling helmet should be the front-line defense in your quest to prevent injury.

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No matter your budget, preference or needs, scroll down and you'll find the best cycling helmet deals available today.

Best budget helmet deals

You don't need to spend a fortune on a helmet in order to protect your head in the event of a crash. The helmets here all conform to the relevant regional safety standards, so if you're looking for a cheap cycling helmet, you're in the right place. 

 

Best aero helmet deals

Do you agree that aero is everything? Is the offer of a watt saving too much to ignore? Could that extra speed be the difference between a win and a loss? If so, an aero road helmet is the right choice for you. 

 

Best all rounder helmet deals

 

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Vuelta a Burgos start list

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Best lightweight wheels for cycling 2019

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Of all the cycling upgrades available, a new set of road wheels is one of the easiest ways of improving the manner in which your bike handles and reacts to different topography types.

This buyer's guide is one for the weight weenies; the grimpeurs or mountain goats who enjoy dancing on the pedals in a quest to overcome gravity as quickly as possible. Unlike their burlier, deep-sectioned brothers climbing wheels are lighter and feature shallower rim depths that help dismiss both climbs and crosswinds with ease.

Contrary to modern cycling doctrine which preaches prophetically about the feathery benefits of carbon fibre, aluminium has proven to be just as effective if not lighter in some applications and in many ways more resilient. Both Mavic and Campagnolo are pioneers of lightweight aluminium wheels and feature some impressive rolling stock options.

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To help you bag that elusive Strava KOM, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best climbing wheels currently available in both carbon and aluminium specification for rim- and disc-brake-equipped bikes.

Scroll down to see Cyclingnews’ roundup of the best climbing wheels you can buy for 2019.

Climbing wheels explained, everything you need to know

Before splashing out on the first set of wheels you set eyes on, it's worth looking at the various attributes that make up a good, lightweight climbing wheelset. Not only are the following factors fundamental in terms of compatibility with your bike (disc, tubeless, wheel width), they also have a direct impact on the strength, efficiency and longevity of a wheel.

Weight

Brake type

Rim depth

Material

Tyres

Best climbing wheels you can buy today

Scope R3

• Material: Carbon
• Depth: 30mm
• Brake: Rim, disc
• Tyre format: Tubeless and clincher (23mm-30mm)
• Rim width (internal): 19mm
• Spoke count: 18/21 (rim), 21/24 (disc)
• Weight: 1440g (rim)

 

Mavic R-Sys SLR

• Material: Aluminium
• Depth: 24mm front, 26mm rear
• Brake: Rim
• Tyre format: Clincher (21mm-30mm)
• Rim width (internal): 15mm
• Spoke count: 16 front, 20 rear
• Weight: 1295g

 

Campagnolo Shamal

• Material: Aluminium
• Depth: 24mm front, 27mm rear
• Brake: Rim, Disc
• Tyre format: Tubeless and clincher (25mm-28mm)
• Rim width (internal): 17mm
• Spoke count: 16 front, 21 rear
• Weight: 1449g (Shamal Ultra)

 

Shimano Ultegra RS-700

• Material: Carbon-laminate
• Depth: 31mm
• Brake: Rim
• Tyre format: Tubeless and clincher (23mm-32mm)
• Rim width (internal): 20.8mm
• Spoke count: 16 front, 21 rear
• Weight: 1540g

 

Roval CLX 32

• Material: Carbon
• Depth: 32mm
• Brake: Rim, disc
• Tyre format: Tubeless, tubular and clincher (23mm-32mm)
• Rim width (internal): 20.7mm
• Spoke count: 16/24 (rim), 21/24 (disc)
• Weight: 1350g (Disc)

 

Zipp 202 NSW

• Material: Carbon
• Depth: 32mm
• Brake: Rim, disc
• Tyre format: Tubeless and clincher (23mm-28mm)
• Rim width (internal): 16.25mm
• Spoke count: 18 front, 24 rear
• Weight: 1375g

 

Hunt Race Aero

• Material: Aluminium
• Depth: 27mm
• Brake: Rim
• Tyre format: Tubeless and clincher (23mm-34mm)
• Rim width (internal): 18mm
• Spoke count: 20 front, 24 rear
• Weight: 1479g

Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST

• Material: Aluminium
• Depth: 22mm
• Brake: Rim, disc
• Tyre format: Tubeless and clincher (25mm-32mm)
• Rim width (internal): 17mm (rim), 19mm (disc)
• Spoke count: 18/20 (rim), 24 (disc)
• Weight: 1670g (Disc)

 

Black Inc Black Thirty

• Material: Carbon
• Depth: 30mm
• Brake: Rim, disc
• Tyre format: Tubeless, tubular and clincher (25mm-28mm)
• Rim width (internal): 17mm
• Spoke count: 20 front, 24 rear
• Weight: 1390g

Campagnolo Zonda

• Material: Aluminium
• Depth: 24mm front, 30mm rear
• Brake: Rim, Disc
• Tyre format: Clincher (25mm-28mm)
• Rim width (internal): 17mm
• Spoke count: 16 front, 21 rear (rim)
• Weight: 1540g (rim)

 

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Best Aero Helmets for cycling 2019

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The cycling world has become infatuated with aerodynamics. One particular brand even goes as far as to state that aero is everything. While that might not technically be 100 per cent accurate, an aerodynamic helmet certainly has its benefits, a notion reiterated by the fact that the majority of the WorldTour peloton utilise aero helmets for all but the hilliest of days.

The benefits provided by aero helmets have long been explored by time trialists, a discipline where innovation is rife and every possible time-saving measure crucial. However, over the past decade, the marginal-gains mentality has seen it filter onto the road, in turn leading to the creation of the aero road helmet.

In that time, the aero road helmet has fast become a common sight on the heads of road cyclists of all abilities, as riders are sold on the prospect of higher speeds for fewer watts – cycling’s holy grail if you will.

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The aero road helmet is easily distinguishable by its profile, often featuring a smooth frontal area with a decreased quantity of air vents. Occasionally the rear will extend to guide the passing air beyond the rear of the head with minimal turbulence.

With the reasonably large frontal area of a cycling helmet it makes sense that the easier it can slice through the air, the higher the speed and less power output required. This is where a breakaway specialist might see the attraction and, of course, a time trialist, for whom that extra half a kilometre per hour could mean the difference between winning and losing.

This is also particularly attractive to cyclists who want to save as much energy as possible, such as sportive riders who have long distances to cover, sprinters who need the energy for that final huge effort, and even commuters who just want to get to work feeling fresher.

Attributes worth considering when buying an aero helmet

Safety

Speed

Comfort

Weight

Ventilation

Aesthetics

Best for safety:

S-Works Evade II MIPS ANGi

• RRP: £230.00
• Aero claim: 50 seconds at 40kph over a standard road helmet
• Frontal vents: 10
• Safety: MIPS and ANGi
• Retention: Magnetic buckle, micro-dial adjustment
• Sizes: 51cm to 63cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 269g (medium)
• Pro team: Bora-Hansgrohe, Deceuninck-Quickstep, Boels Dolmans

 

Bontrager XXX Wavecel

• RRP: £199.99
• Aero claim: None
• Frontal vents: 7
• Safety: WaveCel
• Retention: Boa dial adjustment
• Sizes: 51cm to 63cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 352g (medium)
• Pro team: Trek-Segafredo Men, Trek-Segafredo Women

 

Best for ventilation:

Kask Protone

• RRP: £199.99 / US$249.00 / AU$365.00
• Aero claim: None
• Frontal vents: 12
• Safety: In moulding EPS Foam
• Retention: Octo fit, rubberised micro dial
• Sizes: 52cm - 62cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 215g (medium)
• Pro teams: Team Ineos

 

POC Ventral Spin

• RRP: £270.00 / US$290 / AU$495.00
• Aero claim: None
• Frontal vents: 5
• Safety: SPIN
• Retention: Dial adjustment
• Sizes: 50cm to 61cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 248g (medium)
• Pro team: EF Education First

 

Best multi-purpose

Giro Vanquish MIPS

• RRP: £219.99 / $280.00 / AU$429.99
• Aero claim: 12 seconds faster than Ballista in a 40km TT at 400 watts
• Frontal vents: 4
• Safety: MIPS
• Retention: Roc Loc micro-dial adjustment
• Sizes: 51cm to 63cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 300g (medium) 52g visor.
• Pro team: Groupama FDJ, Canyon Sram

 

Lazer Bullet 2.0 MIPS

• RRP: £219.99 / US$269.95 / AU$449.00
• Aero claim: None
• Frontal vents: Four plus 'Airslide' sliding vent
• Safety: MIPS
• Retention: Advanced Turnfit system
• Sizes: 50cm to 61cm in XS / S / M / L
• Weight: 315g (small)
• Pro team: Jumbo Visma, Sunweb, Corendon Circus, Madison Genesis

 

Other great aero helmets

Kask Utopia

• RRP: £219.00 / US$270.00 / AU$395.00
• Aero claim: 6w at 50kph over best rival
• Frontal vents: 6
• Safety: In moulding EPS Foam
• Retention: Octo fit, rubberised micro dial
• Sizes: 50cm to 62cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 235g (medium)
• Pro teams: Team Ineos

 

Abus Gamechanger

• RRP: £189.00 / US$235.00 / AU$369.00
• Aero claim: None
• Frontal vents: 7
• Safety: EPS Foam
• Retention: Micro dial
• Sizes: 51cm to 62cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 270g (medium)
• Pro teams: Movistar

 

Met Manta

• RRP: £180.00 / US$225.00 / AU$349.00
• Aero claim: 10 watts at 50kph
• Frontal vents: 7
• Safety: None
• Retention: MET’s Safe-T Advanced micrometrical fit system
• Sizes: 52cm to 62cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 200g (medium)
• Pro teams: UAE Team Emirates, Drops

 

Bontrager Ballista MIPS

• RRP: £129.99 / US$199.99 / AU$229.99
• Aero claim: None
• Frontal vents: 3
• Safety: MIPS
• Retention: Small Boa dial adjustment
• Sizes: 51cm to 66cm in S / M / L / XL
• Weight: 265g (medium)
• Pro teams: Trek Segafredo, Trek Segafredo women’s

 

Giant Pursuit MIPS

• RRP: £189.99 / US$263.00 / AU$ n/a
• Aero claim: None
• Frontal vents: 8
• Safety: MIPS
• Retention: Cinch Pro
• Sizes: 51cm to 63cm in S / M / L
• Weight: 320g (medium)
• Pro teams: CCC Team, CCC-Liv Women’s Team

 

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