The Ridgecrest Waterproof Cycling Gilet is a handy layer for keeping cold air out and protecting your torso from light rain and road spray, and it takes up very little space when stuffed in a rear pocket. Some roadies will provide a slimmer cut to avoid flapping, but the price is reasonable, going on cheap.We … Read more
For this month’s Coffee & Ride with komoot, we head into the blissful wilderness of Mid Wales. This scenic, picturesque ride takes you into the hills of the Tywi valley and a route that follows the historical drovers route. It’s a challenging but incredibly rewarding ride, and one that will you will remember if you fancy … Read more
Dutch-style roundabouts are gradually being introduced in the UK – but new research from the Netherlands has found that roundabouts in general, and not just ones designed specifically for cyclists, are becoming increasingly unsafe for people on bikes, with a rise in collisions at them attributed to greater complexity not only in the design of … Read more
Endura’s Xtract Bibshort II is a well-priced option, ideal for the cost-conscious cyclist. They’re good quality shorts and I found the pad comfortable; in fact, there is a lot to like here – as long as your thighs are wide enough to stop the leg grippers riding up.Not all of us want or can afford … Read more
Founded by ex-British Cycling and Team Sky designer Dimitris Katsanis, Mythos has forgone titanium in favour of Scalmalloy for its 3D printed stem. Weighing in at 150g, the Elix is said to be “usefully” stiff… but then you really would hope so with a £500 price tag.We’ve seen plenty of 3D printed prototypes filtering their way … Read more
Footballer-turned driving instructor Ashley Neal says that he “wholeheartedly” disagrees with the approach taken by fellow YouTuber CyclingMikey in trying to make roads safer, saying that by confronting law-breaking drivers he actually creates many road rage incidents.Neal, who runs a driving school in Liverpool, visited London’s Regents Park and the junction nicknamed Gandalf Corner where, … Read more
RONDO has unveiled its rather futuristic-looking RATT all-road bike in two spec options built around 650b wheels. Like previous RONDO bikes, this one features a variable TwinTip axle which can decrease the front wheel offset in order to better suit off-road riding. There’s also the option to use 700c wheels with up to 38mm tyres, and … Read more
