Women’s cycling kit has different requirements to men, and thankfully brands are finally accepting this. Danish brand GripGrib excel at creating high-performance cycling clothing and accessories – which is why Kristi thought it was time to take a closer look at how they create style and performance in harmony
The best upgrade that you can make to your bke is to change the wheels. However, which wheelset do you choose to get that balance between lightness, responsiveness, performance, comfort and cost? Kristi has been testing these carbon wheels from new brand on the block, Light Bicycle…
Scicon make some of the most stylish, high performance sunglasses in the world – just ask Tadejcar. And, whilst Kristi may not be leading the world peloton, she also knows that quality counts – which is why she recently tested the Scicon Aerostorm sunglasses for herself.
TIME Bikes are still hand crafted and built in the heart of Europe. Their legendary status as the world’s best carbon bikes is a reputation built on innovation and excellence. Time then to take a look at their latest world-leading carbon road bikes
When it comes to testing cycling kit, Kristi is proably the ideal person. With European titles in CX, on gravel and on the road, this exceptional athlete and writer knows what works. She’s also from the Baltic region, which is cold now and again – and so Kristi also knows how to wrap up well! Time then to test Danish brand GripGrab, and how comfortable their latest kit actually is.
Let’s focus on the cycling industry per se. It’s broken and a minor repair will no longer fix the issue. You can pour as much sealant into the punctures as you like – but, unless you start listening to the consumer… which is what Jean- Christophe has been doing at Ekoi since 2001, bucking the trend and leading the industry peloton.
As the cycling seasons begins once more, and we start to look ahead to warmer spring days and short sleeved jerseys, Italian brand Alé has unveiled its new Spring–Summer 2026 cycling apparel collection
Working in the mountain sports industry, and being a mountain runner and ski instructor, fitness is key. That means even on the worst of days, I have to find some form of training, to maintain my necessary fitness levels. Cycling is great – yes – but in snowy Transylvania, I need an indoor cycling option – time to try the Elite Avanti!
There is a lot to think about in triathlon for beginners, three sports to master, the fitness levels needed to finish a race, the mental pressure and so on. However, equipment is also important, and while the right swimwear and running shoes are crucial, the biggest investment for most new to triathlon is the bike.
Having looked at our own choice for the best carbon road bike, we wanted to open the field wider. Time then to consider who make the best carbon bikes in the world, per se. Now, that’s a whole different set of consideratuons. However, it’s the smaller, artisan brands that tend to stand out.
