The Vel 28 RL Alloy Tubeless Wheelset is an ideal upgrade if you’re on a budget or you want to put your bling carbon fibre wheels into hibernation for the winter months. The Vels are light enough to give decent acceleration and aid brisk climbing while being durable enough to take on the worst the … Read more
The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar is a fantastic bike computer with a huge battery life – in a month of testing I charged it once. Add to this the big but easy to read screen, a load of accessories and that it’s simple to use, and it’s one of the best cycling computers available.The Edge 1040 Solar … Read more
Whilst proper segregated cycling infrastructure is one of the most important ways to keep cyclists safe on the roads, a group of blind people and campaign groups have raised concerns about the danger posed by ‘floating bus stops’.Called ‘floating’ for their position between the road and cycle lane, away from the pavement, bus users have to cross … Read more
A couple from Derby are midway through their attempt to become Guinness World Record holders for the fastest tandem cycle around the world.Laura and Stevie Massey-Pugh do not just want to beat the record, currently 263 days, eight hours and seven minutes, they hope to take 80 days off it and set a new best of 18,000 miles around the globe in … Read more
* THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES! *Congratulations to our three winners: 1st: Aaron Phelan, 2nd: Francis Davies & 3rd: Gary FyfieldA representative from Magicshine will be in contact with you to arrange your prize.Thank you for everybody who entered and better luck next time.Beat the drawing in nights with this incredible Magicshine lights … Read more
A cyclist has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Chorley New Road near Bolton, the second rider to be killed on the A-road since segregated cycle lane wands were controversially removed last year.The collision happened on Monday 17 October at around 4.20pm and saw the cyclist taken to hospital to receive … Read more
The Specialized Roadsport is an entry-level tyre that gets the basics mostly bang on and handles better than the budget price tag might imply. They’re a decent upgrade from original equipment rubber but not the best road bike tyres you can get, and there are similarly priced options with more effective puncture protection.The Roadsport features a 60tpi casing and a … Read more
