As we move into autumn we’ve got some seasonal clothing and bags from 7mesh and Chrome Industries for you, plus another new virtual training platform that merges cycling and gaming like we’ve never seen before. First, though, time for something completely different… These guys have built a concrete bike… and we have no idea whyWe’ve all … Read more
The Spatzwear Shiftr Cycling Jersey is a high quality top with a great fit, and it’s versatile enough for spring and summer riding. The price is high, but the performance justifies it.Yorkshire brand Spatzwear is best known for its foul weather clothing, but the Shiftr is its new spring/summer jersey. After a variety of test … Read more
Today’s Near Miss has already generated a fair bit of discussion online, mostly focusing on that old, commonly used, yet often misrepresented aspect of day-to-day cycling: filtering.In the video below, Cork cyclist John, who regularly posts instances of bad driving on his Righttobikeit Twitter account, can be seen filtering past a line of slow-moving vehicles. … Read more
Cycling UK has raised a complaint with press watchdog IPSO over what the charity believes was a “misleading and unreliable” MailOnline article which suggested that there is wide public support for tougher cycling regulations such as mandatory registration plates for bikes.On 17 August – the same day the Daily Mail splashed ‘Cyclists may need number … Read more
A motorist, who was banned from driving for 12 months after being caught behind the wheel while over the legal limit for cannabis and without having insurance or even a driving licence, has vowed to a court that he will never drive again… and instead will take up cycling.On 18 June this year, 36-year-old Tristan … Read more
The Finish Line Pro Chain Cleaner is simple to use and holds firm on the chain without a huge amount of input from you. Neat additions like a removable handle and magnet for collecting metal filings goes a long way to justify the price, but there are some much cheaper alternatives.If you ride in all … Read more
The British government should banish cars from urban roads and instead aspire to the Netherlands’ cyclist-friendly cities, according to the chief executive of the Go-Ahead Group, one of the UK’s largest public transport companies.Christian Schreyer, who took over the reins at the Newcastle-based bus firm in November last year, has argued that cycling and public … Read more
This year’s Tour of Britain, which starts on Sunday in Aberdeen, promises to be another cracking edition, featuring eight relentlessly lumpy stages that will no doubt prove the catalyst for some aggressive, attacking racing before a final ground-breaking hill-top showdown on the Isle of Wight.While the pro peloton will certainly find the going tough over … Read more
