Cycling campaigners in Oxford have said that safety improvements currently being carried out on one of the city’s busiest and most notoriously dangerous junctions will benefit all road users.The long-awaited work on The Plain roundabout, where University of Oxford researcher Dr Ling Felce was killed when she was struck by a lorry driver in March, … Read more
Whether you – or the cyclist you’re buying for – are die-hard Zwift racers, fair weather riders or occasional panic trainers, you’re sure to find something to suit amongst our top picks of indoor cycling gifts at a range of different prices. There are many positives to indoor cycling, with training in your garage, spare room or wherever you … Read more
Silca has released a new Hot Wax X chain lubricant that’ll set you back £220 and £58 tyre levers that incorporate a CO2 regulator, and has also introduced the “world’s most refined low-pressure pump”.£220 chain lubricant promises 0.5 watt savings hot-wax (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Silca has released its new Hot Wax X chain lubricant, which promises to run “roughly 0.5 … Read more
A tanker company has taken firm action after one of its drivers close passed a cyclist in a busy town, forcing the rider to brake heavily to avoid a collision.Cyclist Martin was riding to work on Monday 14 November, on the A644 Huddersfield Road approaching Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, when he was overtaken by the driver … Read more
The Mavic Ksyrium 30 Disc wheelset is strong and well made, and though not the lightest it spins very smoothly and reliably without ever feeling too sluggish. The 30mm-deep alloy rims can feel a tad harsh at times, but for the price – and the looks that belie it – they’re an attractive training proposition, … Read more
The Shimano RC7 Road Shoe (SH-R702) is an excellent all-rounder with a lot of features of Shimano’s top-end shoes but at a much lower price. They cover the whole spectrum of road cycling easily, from rides to work, to races or weekend cafe rides, taking it all in their stride with their comfort and performance. … Read more
While hazardous rocks and protruding branches comprise the most pressing safety concerns for the majority of off-road enthusiasts in the UK, things are a bit different across the Atlantic, where a cyclist in California suffered an almighty scare at the weekend after coming face-to-face with a cougar that had strayed onto a popular trail.Rex Hatter, … Read more
Carbon road bike wheels can vary hugely in price… but does more expensive necessarily mean faster? We’ve all seen the wind-tunnel data, but just what does that mean in the real world? We put eight popular carbon wheelsets ranging from under £600 to nearly £3,400 through their paces to find out. 2022 Group Wheels test montage, … Read more
A motorist who pulled in front of a cyclist before deliberately slamming on his brakes, causing the rider to slam head-first into the car’s rear windscreen, has been jailed for 14 months and banned from driving for four years.Mark Stewart was cycling on a country road near the village of Drem, East Lothian, on 23 … Read more
The Specialized S-Works Power with Mimic women’s saddle is really light and very comfortable under the sit bones, but – for me, anyway – isn’t always as comfortable up front as I’d hope. It’s also not cheap – in fact it’s more expensive than every entry in our best bike saddles guide, apart from another S-Works model…Saddle … Read more
