Sometimes the wind’s at your back, sometimes it’s all uphill

THE YATE, YATE SHOW

Adam and Simon Yates have both committed to riding for Australian outfit Mitchelton-Scott for a further two years. The 25 year olds turned pro with the team in 2014, but there had been speculation that teams including Sky were interested in signing them.

FAST FASHION

Cycling shades and shorts are fashion must-haves, according to articles in The Guardian’s fashion pages in July. Kim Kardashian has been spotted wearing Lycra shorts, while no lesser a style icon than Princess Anne is a fan of Oakley…

TOUR STORIES

If you enjoy Ned Boulting’s column in this mag, and his cycling commentary, check out his one-man show, Tour de Ned, this autumn.

BRAD VIBES

Sir Bradley Wiggins says he’s discovered “very sinister” information about the Team Sky jiffy bag scandal. Speaking while commentating on the Tour de France on ITV4 he said that he would “love it to all come out”.

TEARING UP

Stage 16 of the Tour de France had to be stopped temporarily after police tried to disperse a farmers’ protest with tear gas, leading several riders – including Geraint Thomas – to seek medical attention.

CZECHED OUT

Visitors to the Czech capital Prague can no longer ride bikes in some of the city’s most popular tourist spots. The mayor claims that the streets aren’t wide enough for pedestrians and cyclists.