This week’s highlights include gear for bikepacking, a bike radar light and a new helmet from Bell. There’s also the latest version of the Prime Baroudeur wheels (will they get another 10/10 like last time?) and Ass Savers’ new Win-Wing mudguard which it claims will offer all the benefits of a much heavier design. As always you can … Read more
Wahoo says that its Kickr Rollr indoor trainer – which clamps your bike’s front wheel in place – causes no structural or cosmetic impact to the frame, wheels or tyres even in extreme test conditions. Read our Wahoo Kickr Rollr Smart Bike Roller review here.The Wahoo Kickr Rollr is similar to a set of traditional rollers but with … Read more
YouTube driving instructor Ashley Neal has joined the debate around the video of a five-year-old cyclist and a driver meeting at a pinch point which has gone viral since being first shared by the child’s father ten days ago.Since then it has been discussed during a segment on Jeremy Vine’s Channel 5 show, attracted much-criticised comments from … Read more
The Castelli Perfetto RoS 2 Jacket is a brilliant bit of kit that layers easily to cover you for a huge amount of winter riding. The water resistance is impressive, while the lightweight design and breathability make it comfortable to wear in a range of conditions. It’s one of the best winter cycling jackets you … Read more
A round-the-world cyclist has had his bicycle stolen while visiting Cambridge – the UK city which has the highest level of cycling, but equally, the greatest prevalence of reported bike thefts.Oren Lotan, who left his native Israel to travel the globe by bike two and a half years ago years ago, learnt that his bike … Read more
A local Conservative Party group in a North London borough has been criticised on social media for claiming that low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) encourage crime – with a number of Twitter users highlighting studies that demonstrate that they in fact cause a reduction in levels of anti-social behaviour.Labour-run Haringey Council has rolled out three LTNs in … Read more
Moda’s Molto Gravel offers some big tyre clearances and geometry that works well on loose surfaces, and those things make it a very capable winter road bike too. This bling build makes the Molto a high-end addition to the best commuter bikes out there.Technically the Molto is a gravel bike, but thanks to Moda’s willingness … Read more
Cyclists in Victoria, British Columbia have issued a fake ‘ticket’ to the local police department after one of its officers doored a cyclist earlier this week, with an internal investigation meaning that the driver has not yet been fined.The incident, which resulted in the cyclist being taken to hospital for treatment, happened at around 9.15am … Read more
The Spatz Burnr 4 Season arm warmers live up to their name, and the seamless construction also makes them very comfortable even on long rides. They offer decent protection from the chilly winds but aren’t waterproof or even water resistant so are best kept for cold, dry days. They do come up long, too, so … Read more
