The pinnacle of road cycling has always been the climb – climbing a mountain gracefully, beating your competition up the slope. The mountains are where cycling legends are formed. Max Leonard goes in-depth to explore this obsessional relationship. He asks why road cyclists have turned Europe’s mountains into the Colosseum of the cycling world. He explores the pilgrimages that amateur cyclists have created of these high, remote roads and what they see and feel when they do. Higher Calling explores the central place of mountains in the folklore of road cycling. Leonard beautifully combines adventure and travel writing with the narrative of pro racing – taking readers from the battles that created the Alpine roads in the first place, to the shepherds tending their flocks on the peaks, to a Grand Tour climax on the highest road in Europe. Through this journey, Leonard brings together stories of courage and sacrifice, war and love, and obsession.
Two iconic brands from the bay area, HUF and Thrasher join forces for this limited retro baseball inspired collection. This handy black bottle opener keychain is in the shape of a baseball bat and features the Thrasher x HUF collab logo. 100% plastic.
Our I'd Rather be Cycling Mug is an individual design, exclusive to our site. Crafted with plenty of attention to detail, this product was developed in house and boasts printing on a stylish mug.This item along with our whole range of homeware products are amazing as gifts for you or someone special. We're sure that the recipient will savour every sip of their go-to hot drink. Made from CeramicSuitable for Microwave OvenDishwasher Safe11oz CapacityMade in the UK
Replacement spindle bolt for 22mm Substance cranks.
Don't stress about old, stinky pads any longer. Shadow now offer replacement breathable foam pads to fit their Classic helmets. Coming with 8mm or 5mm pad sets to ensure a custom fit for each rider's personal needs. These replaceable pad sets will help you get the most value out of your Shadow Classic Helmet.
Designed to fit the Eagle swim goggle and available individually in half-step dioptre increments from -1.5 to -6.0
The Föhn Polartec Neck Tube is an essential for keeping the cold at bay when you are exploring the outdoors. Made with Polartec® fleece, it is suitable for a range of sports and more, with a lightweight, breathable and warm construction that ensures supreme warmth without the bulk, as well as a quick dry time should you need to up the pace. Recycled polyester Made by melting down existing plastic and re-spinning it into new fibres, recycled polyester production requires less energy and reduces CO2 emissions when compared to virgin polyester. Föhn uses Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified rPET. GRS provides certification of recycled input, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and use of hazardous chemicals during production.
The Stages Dash (L50, M50 & L10) Anywhere Mount is the perfect mount for road, cyclocross XC mountain bike riders.This mount fits anywhere on the bike using 2 O-rings or a special attachment which allows the mount to be inserted in a standard quarter turn mount like a Garmin.Key Features:Material: Aluminum,View: Allows landscape as well as portrait views,Compatibility: using 2 O-rings,Use: Road, Cyclocross, MTB.
SRAM SPARE - BOTTOM BRACKET BB30 SHIM AND WAVE WASHER KIT SRAM BB30 Shim/Wave Washer Kit
Fenwicks Wet Weather Chain LubeThis Chain Lube from Fenwicks is the wet weather version and has been improved after feedback from riders praising its exceptional performance during wet weather cycling. These improvements push the technological boundaries so that this highly tenacious chain lube can perform even better in wet-weather as well as provide longevity and a gunk free operation.It consists of a synthetic blend with excellent ester and high polymer content as well as additives to considerably boost lubricity and film potency with good adhesiveness to reduce corrosion. Synthetic oils are far more superior to mineral oils in reducing corrosion, friction, wear and longevity, due to the capability of completely blending to bespoke formulas, producing the required mechanical and chemical properties.For bikes, wet weather lubes provide more protection as operating temperatures needed for solid particles in dry lubes are seldom reached to preserve their mobility. So once dry particles have been pushed away from touching surfaces, they don't return.Features:Reduced environmental contamination means cleaner operationIncreased maintenance periodsDecreased wearIncreased protection against corrosionSmoother, quieter functioning bikePenetrates and protectsFor smooth running chainEasy clean formulaBuy Fenwicks Workshop from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Alé Thermo Green Socks H18Made from a mix of wool and man-made fibres, the Ale Thermo Green Socks balance cosy warmth and moisture-wicking perfectly, leaving your feet comfortable and dry on the bike.Cold feet are not happy feet. And that's particularly true on the bike where foot comfort is so vital for overall on the bike comfort. However, the Thermo Green Socks, with their blend of wool and synthetic fibres do a brilliant job of holding in the warmth you generate and keep cold temperatures from spoiling your ride. The tall 18cm cuff gives protection higher up the leg and works particularly well with leg warmers and winter tights.Features:Materials: 52% Recycled Polyester, 30% Wool, 14% Elastane, 4% PolyamideWool/man-made fibre mix18cm cuffSuggested temperature range: -2 to 10 degrees C +Buy Alé Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.