Nobody ever wants to feel like their saddle is made out of stone and, with Selle Italia’s famed comfort and performance-focused saddle technology, that’s never going to happen. But what if your saddle looked like it was made of stone? Specifically, what if it invoked the kind of distinctive, multi-coloured reflections normal created by opulent … Read more
GPS bike computers, such as Garmin Edge and Wahoo Elemnt devices, along with smartphone mapping apps, make it easier than ever to plan and follow a cycling route. While you can of course still navigate roads and tracks using paper maps if you want to go old-school, almost all cyclists now rely on digital navigation. … Read more
Bikepacking is an excellent way of spending some serious quality time with your bike, while exploring new roads, tracks and whole areas on two wheels. However, there’s an awful lot to consider before embarking on your first ever expedition, from merely planning the ride and figuring out what to pack. With all of that, a … Read more
I used the Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3 during my attempt at racing the Trans Pyrenees in 2025 and found it a reliable, long-lasting companion with excellent screen clarity and simple app integration. It easily connected with my Wahoo cadence and heart rate monitors, and works with a wider ecosystem of training tools too.The Elemnt Roam … Read more
A month after Shimano’s surprise refresh of its Tiagra 11-speed groupset, the brand has now expanded its CUES range with new 2×11-speed road and all-road components. The update introduces a new rear derailleur alongside the same 11–36T cassette recently seen in Tiagra, with a key shift to Hyperglide technology, signalling a move towards lighter, more … Read more
The Balearic Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Jaume Bauzá, has argued that cycle tourism is an “opportunity” to benefit inland villages, despite mounting criticism from residents.Speaking during a plenary session of the Balearic parliament, Bauzá argued that cycle tourism is “not a problem”, and accused eco-sovereigntists of “having a problem with tourists, not cyclists”, … Read more
Adventure: /ədˈventʃə(r)/: An unusual and exciting or daring experience.We often assume that ‘adventure’ has to mean extreme. We think of the great explorers from the past, or thoughts might jump to a huge undertaking, such as cycling the length of a country or continent – however, an adventure can just be something that takes us … Read more
A £500,000 cycle lane on Middleton Road in Gorleston has attracted widespread media coverage, including from The Telegraph and GB News, after criticism from some residents.However, many of the reported safety concerns appear to stem from parking, access conflicts and road user behaviour rather than the cycle infrastructure itself.The scheme, funded through the government’s Active Travel Fund, … Read more
Choosing the right on-bike storage can transform your riding, whether you’re commuting across town, heading out on a weekend adventure, or tackling a multi-day tour.From classic panniers to frame packs, saddlebags and bento boxes, there’s a huge range of options out there that can help you maximise capacity, improve weight distribution, and provide accessibility on … Read more
