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

Strava launches Local Legends feature
By Lance Branquinho published
News Local Legends is a new Strava feature which proves that you don't have to be fastest, to win

eBay Finds: original Giro Air Attack helmet
By Lance Branquinho published
Deals Our latest eBay Find is an iconic aero helmet from American brand Giro

PEdALED expands Jary range with new gravel shoes
By Lance Branquinho published
News PEdALED has partnered with Fizik to produce its new Jary Terra Powerstrap X4 gravel shoes

Tyre pressure explained: rethinking the standards for road and gravel
By Lance Branquinho published
Opinion Tyre pressure is easy to adjust, but theoretically challenging to master. Is it time to go tubeless?

Specialized uncloaks new S-Works Vent shoes
By Lance Branquinho published
News The new Specialized S-Works Vent shoes are engineered to keep you cooler, merging the best of S-Works 7 and Exos shoes

The new 3T Exploro RaceMax proves wider is better for gravel bikes
By Lance Branquinho published
News 3T Exploro RaceMax discovers the ideal gravel tyre size for optimised offroad aerodynamics and increased versatility

Cannondale releases dual-suspension Topstone Lefty
By Lance Branquinho published
News The Topstone Lefty is a daring new dual-suspension gravel bike for taking in any terrain

Laurens ten Dam organises Dirty Kanza substitute
By Lance Branquinho published
News Dirty Kanzelled brings the spirit of America's most famous gravel race to wherever you are

Specialized unveils new Turbo Vado SL commuter e-bike
By Lance Branquinho published
News Turbo Vado SL gets a Future Shock, bigger tyres and 130km range

The rise of the e-bike and its role in post-lockdown commuting
By Lance Branquinho published
Feature How battery-power is promoting cycling as part of a new active-transport revolution

Ribble Endurance SL e goes stealth
By Lance Branquinho published
News SL e now available in a new colour combination, which should appeal to riders who like to go stealth

Hutchinson launches tough and efficient Touareg gravel tyres
By Lance Branquinho published
News Channel your sense of adventure with Hutchinson's new Touareg gravel tyres

Zipp goes wider with all-new 303 S wheelset
By Lance Branquinho published
News Zipp has changed the rim profile of 303 range, for better aero and ride comfort

Colnago under new ownership
By Lance Branquinho published
News Legendary Italian bike company to be managed by UAE-based investment fund

Ritchey's V2 Outback breaks cover
By Lance Branquinho published
News Ritchey's Outback has new frame details, making it even more gravel road capable

Rapha supports Zwift Tour For All
By Lance Branquinho published
News Rapha launches limited-edition Tour For All riding kit to assist Médecins Sans Frontiéres

Ribble updates all-titanium CGR gravel bike
By Lance Branquinho published
News Ribble's CGR all-terrain titanium frame has been polished with new design features

Zwift updates: Eight new workouts, new events, bikes and more
By Lance Branquinho published
News Zwift has updated its virtual riding platform with an array of new features

Alchemy's potent new e-Ronin gravel bike
By Lance Branquinho published
News Alchemy is a proudly American carbon-fibre frame builder, with a new electric gravel bike offering

eBay Finds: Indurain's 1994 Pinarello Banesto team-edition bike
By Lance Branquinho published
Deal Big Mig's 1994 Tour de France bike for sale, celebrating the end of steel-racing dominance

The pointless and selfish risk of riding with earphones during lockdown
By Lance Branquinho published
Opinion Earphones increase your risk and undo mindfulness when riding during lockdown

Lockdown cycling: how much is too much?
By Lance Branquinho published
Opinion What classifies as too much riding, outside, in a time of COVID-19 and lockdown?

Velocio Unity jersey helps fight COVID-19
By Lance Branquinho published
News Velocio has launched its 2020 Unity jersey, with proceeds going to the battle against COVID-19
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