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.
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How the explosion of the gravel market is reshaping cycling
By Lance Branquinho last updated
opinion Gravel biking has influenced nearly every facet of cycling, driven by demand to explore beyond the tarmac horizon
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Quarq power meters are now cheaper
By Lance Branquinho last updated
News Quarq has revised the pricing structure of its 10- and 11-speed power meter range
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Wahoo Kickr Bike now on sale in the UK
By Lance Branquinho last updated
News Wahoo's sophisticated Kickr indoor training bike is finally available in the UK
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Wattbike Icon now available to the general public at a £620 discount
By Lance Branquinho last updated
News Home users can now buy the Wattbike Icon at a special price for their indoor training - ideal for the coronavirus lockdown
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Brompton's new CHPT3 is a suitably stylish folding bike
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Brompton and David Millar's CHPT3 have collaborated on a city bike you'll want to ride
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Tips for a custom bike build
By Lance Branquinho published
how to With so many sizing standards to look out for, these tips can guide your custom build project to success.
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Orbea launches new 'All-terrain' Terra
By Lance Branquinho published
News Orbea’s new Terra aims to be as capable on tarmac as it is on gravel - ready to carry light bikepacking loads
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DT Swiss announces all-new aero-optimised ERC wheels
By Lance Branquinho published
tech DT Swiss adds new rim profiles and hubs for the ERC range, claimed to increase stability and steering confidence
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