CyclistIn The Drops: Mnstry Immune Sticks, Magic Shine photochromic glasses, Smart Lever tyre tool and the Latvian Eurovision selectionJanuary is now done and dusted, and spring is in sight. Dont let the Winter Olympics fool you. The suns now setting beyond 5pm until October. But before we place our lights into retirement for another year, lets take a moment to round up all things Cyclist on the website this week. On the tech side, weve been cockpit-focussed this week with a round-up of the best gravel and carbon handlebars on the market. Otherwise, weve been reviewing the best all-road builds and inner tubes of 2026, with a comparison of Campagnolo and SRAM groupsets for extra measure.In other news, the European pro season is back, with both the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana and toile de Bessges taking place this week. In the meantime, we gathered up all the key info for the Valencian race, as well as the womens UAE Tour, which is well underway. If youre longing for the past however, Robyn has also served up a round-up of the class of retirees from the peloton this year, which includes Monument and Grand Tour winners no less.Weve kept it focussed on racing in the podcast studio this week, as James Spender and Will Strickson sat down with TNT Sports commentator Brian Smith to discuss his career both on the bike in the 90s and off it over the past couple of decades.Anyways, lets get a move on and shift into the drops.Mnstry Immune SticksThe latest addition to German nutrition brand Mnstrys range is the Elderberry Immune Sticks.These sticks are little sachets of crimson powder, which when mixed with water create the ideal drink for recovery, with a natural and clean taste. The contents provide practical support for your immune system by strengthening defences against the duration and severity of cold symptoms. And as we know, after an intense training session that is much-needed.Like all Mnstrys products, the Immune Sticks use plant-based and natural ingredients to improve your performance on and off the bike. In this product, the brand utilises natural elderberry extract, lemon juice powder and cane sugar to optimise nutrient uptake. The sticks also contain natural antioxidants in the form of anthocyanins, polyphenols, and vitamin C to help you fight against the stresses of winter riding or even a busy travel day.Every batch is laboratory-tested by Informed Sport and certified safe for use for amateurs and pros, including the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team. Perhaps this is the secret behind Remco Evenepoels incredible start to 2026.Buy it now from Mnstry (24.90)Magic Shine Mopher photochromic sunglassesWho doesnt love a bargain? At just 69.99, Magic Shines Mopher sunglasses boast some top-tier claims while preserving a classic look.At a claimed weight of just 38g, these shades offer a wide field of view courtesy of the impact-resistant lens, which is wrapped in a hydrophobic and oleophobic lens coating for easy cleaning and scratch resistance. The temples and nosepiece are also encased in a wavy pattern to improve retention and vibration damping.In terms of ventilation, the lenses boast four anti-fog holes, but if youre looking for extra ventilation on hotter days, you can unclip the lower half of the frame for a cooler feel too.These glasses are fitted with UV-protected photochromic lenses, which are perfect for this time of the year when sunlight is something of a liability. The lenses adapt to the surrounding light and dim accordingly, so you get a clear field of view throughout the ride perfect for those overcast rides through your local lanes, commutes in changing light or forays into the woods.Buy it now from Magic Shine (69.99) Related Posts Would cyclocross be better off without Mathieu van der Poel? 'I remain grateful for the amazing support I still receive': Julian Alaphilippe Q&A Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start list UAE Tour Women 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start list Smart Lever tyre leversWeve all found ourselves wrestling against a tyre, desperately trying to hook the bead with a pair of flimsy neon-coloured levers. Its one of the most infuriating tasks attached to cycling, one associated with frustration and pinched fingers (and inner tubes). Luckily, especially if youve torn up as many index fingers as I have, theres a solution to this laborious task with the Smart Lever.The tool fits tyres by lifting the bead while pushing the tyre over the rim. All you have to do is place the tools purple groove on the rim edge and push the Smart Lever around the wheel to install tyres quicker and easier than conventional levers. If a tyre is especially tight, the tool offers extra leverage too. The lever locks firmly under the bead and acts as a pivot, allowing you to pull the tyre up with a few pushes on the lever end.Removing a tyre is just as straightforward. Lever the tyre bead over the rim, then rotate the handle to gain leverage against the outside of the rim. All thats left is to push the handle toward the wheel and hey presto, the tyre will come off.At just 14cm in length, it slots right into your saddle bag. Its also compatible with a tubed, tubeless or clincher tyre setup, as well as hooked and hookless rims. Buy it now from Smart Lever (22.50)What were into this week: Latvias Eurovision selectionLSM/Lauris ViksneWhile I may be a cycling journalist, one of my most intense interests is the Eurovision Song Contest. In fact, I was obsessing over Europop well before Id even heard of the Giro dItalia. So, let me tell you that this time of year is like the Eurovision equivalent of the Spring Classics as each country chooses its artist and song ahead of the big night in May.Its fair to say that plenty of wind has been blown out of my Eurovision sails following the decision to keep a certain country in the contest, but there are still some interesting songs floating around the ESC bubble this year. Ukraines selection show this weekend proposes some stellar entries, including a comeback for Go_As frontwoman Monokate, who you may remember from TikTok hit Shum in 2021. Otherwise, weve seen the comeback of Eurotrash band A*Teens in Sweden, along with an Adderall-infused number from Greece titled Ferto, which has now risen to second place in the bookies odds.The selection Im most invested in this year, however, is Latvia. Their selection show Supernova has combined entries from across musical genres, with nods to Billie Eilish, Baltic synthpop and traditional sounds. Below, you can check out my favourite from the show, Te un Tagad. Its a song about procrastination, but its safe to say they didnt sleep on the stage performance. Its a three-minute-long spectacle filled with clever camera tricks, played out to the sound of familiar northern European indie.On the off chance that anyones got a Latvian SIM card, send them a couple of votes on my behalf.The post In The Drops: Mnstry Immune Sticks, Magic Shine photochromic glasses, Smart Lever tyre tool and the Latvian Eurovision selection appeared first on Cyclist.