Lance Branquinho
Lance Branquinho is a Namibian born media professional, with 15-years of experience in technology and engineering journalism covering anything with wheels. Being from Namibia, he knows a good gravel road when he sees one, and he has raced some of Africa’s best-known mountain bike stage races, such as Wines2Wales and Berg&Bush.
Latest articles by Lance Branquinho

DT Swiss launches wider, more aero Arc 1100 Dicut Disc wheel
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Arc 1100 Dicut Disc wheel from DT Swiss completes the brand's aero wheel portfolio

Adidas reveals lace-up gravel shoe
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Gravel Shoe by Adidas is built around sustainability and comfort - it also looks badass

Specialized swaps Boa for laces in new S-Works Recon shoes
By Lance Branquinho published
S-Works Recon shoes target gravel market with their carbon soles, lace-up retention and four colour options

Scott reveals redesigned Addict Gravel
By Lance Branquinho published
news The new Addict Gravel has better aero, bigger tyres and builds for every all-terrain riding budget

Rapha Classic – preserving performance and nature
By Lance Branquinho published
Rapha is transforming its approach to product to deliver a more sustainable future

Peter Sagan launches Disruption: His latest Specialized collection
By Lance Branquinho published
Sagan channels 1970s glamour as Specialized unveils the latest products from Disruption, the fifth Sagan collection

Oakley launches 2021 Tour de France collection
By Lance Branquinho published
News Four of Oakley’s most popular sunglasses get the Tour de France treatment with French colours

Shimano launches Tenku bib shorts designed for use with Pro Stealth saddles
By Lance Branquinho published
News Shimano, Pro and Bikefitting.com connect to create data-led shorts with all-new chamois pad

How do electric bikes work?
By Lance Branquinho published
Feature The e-bike is growing in popularity but what are the technical concepts and limitations, and how does it all work?

Road bike hubs: Pawl vs ratchet
By Lance Branquinho published
Feature Road bike hubs are central to the performance of your wheels, but which type is better?

Tour de France livery for limited edition Colnago V3Rs TdF
By Lance Branquinho published
News Colnago partners with cycling's most famous race to create the Colnago V3Rs TdF

Raleigh releases new affordable Array commuter e-bike
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Array features a coil suspension fork, 25kg carrying capacity and all the usual commuter accessories for sub-£1,600

Ceramic bearings: Do you need them for your bike?
By Lance Branquinho published
buyer's guide To many, ceramic bearings represent the ultimate wheel or drivetrain upgrade, we look at what is available in the ceramic bearing market

Specialized launches Jett: A futureproof kids' bike
By Lance Branquinho published
News A new kids' bike from the American brand, Jett is available in three wheel sizes and is very adjustable

Le Col launches new aero range in collaboration with McLaren
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Le Col x McLaren Project Aero Collection bring wind tunnel testing to your riding reality

Qhubeka Assos announce multi-year deal with Goodyear ahead of Giro d'Italia
By Lance Branquinho published
News American tyre brand, Goodyear, is the latest Qhubeka Assos technical partner

A founding passion
By Lance Branquinho published
The people behind La Passione and their mission with this digitally native cycling brand

Specialized announces e-bike battery recycling programme
By Lance Branquinho published
news The partnership with Ecolamp means there is a plan for your Specialized e-bike battery when it has run its course

Ribble's all-alloy e-bike for roadies
By Lance Branquinho published
News Pedal assistance in a slick Ribble package, for road riders who want something boutique

Roval's C38 wheels are light, tough and affordable
By Lance Branquinho published
News New C38 Rovals are a wheelset that will work on a diverse array of bikes. Or one, if ridden as your quiver killer.

Alaphilippe and Van der Breggen given new rainbow-themed Tarmac SL7 bikes
By Lance Branquinho published
Reigning world champions given all-new colour schemes ahead of Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Cervelo unveils Aspero-5: a lighter, racier gravel bike
By Lance Branquinho published
News Less weight, more integration and included power meters are the themes as the Aspero platform gets faster

La Passione Grace: the all-new women's collection
By Lance Branquinho published
New, stylish and high-performing range of women's summer cycling clothing
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