Cycling UK has blamed the fall in cycling activity in England to pre-pandemic levels on the “short-sighted” decisions of local councils to remove protected bikes lanes installed during the initial Covid-19 lockdown.According to figures released this week by the Department for Transport as part of its National Travel Survey, the average person in England made … Read more
So many riders these days are rather reliant on GPS devices and platforms such as Strava and komoot for their every move on two wheels, they may never have experienced ‘serious’ cycling in any other way. At times it could even seem as if these ‘wired’ riders scowl at the very idea of occasionally ditching their connections and simply … Read more
As the name suggests, the Topeak Backloader X 10L has a volume of ten litres, which means it swallows a lot of kit. It’s well made and both easy to fit and adjust, plus the waterproof dry-bag keeps your kit safe.The choice of seatpost/saddle bags is forever growing, and the Backloader X fits in nicely … Read more
The Bontrager BackRack Disc MIK is a sturdy rear rack with a simple and effective design tweak to help it clear disc brakes, though its top strut design can make it fiddly to fit.The BackRack Disc MIK has two tricks up its sleeve compared to regular rear racks. First, it’s compatible with the MIK system … Read more
Many of the motorists featured on Near Miss of the Day get away with a slap on the wrist. Today’s one, however, only had to suffer a slap on the side of their car.That’s because Thames Valley Police decided, rather swifty, to take no action against the driver for this bank holiday close pass – because, … Read more
A Conservative councillor in Brighton and Hove – who last year threatened to cover up a bike lane used by schoolchildren with black paint unless it was immediately removed – has launched a petition calling for HGVs to be banned from residential areas as they put schoolchildren in danger.In August 2021 councillor Dawn Barnett offered … Read more
Even in this medium size, the Lezyne Grip Drive HP Mini Pump is small enough to fit in a frame bag, rear jersey pocket or rucksack while still having the oomph to get a decent amount of air into a high-pressure tyre away from home or the workshop. The hose provides handy extra length and puts … Read more
