An ultra-cyclist whose mountain bike was stolen in Leeds has had their bike returned three days later.Justyna Jarczok’s had competed in the Dales Divide bikepacking event in Yorkshire and was riding back to her hotel on Easter Sunday when she stopped at a BP petrol station. Whilst inside her gold-framed Kona mountain bike, complete with … Read more
The Velocio Men’s Alpha Air Jacket is a warm, comfortable and very nicely made top for cold and dry-ish days. I had a few niggles with fit and breathability, but they weren’t enough to spoil my enjoyment – and both aspects may actually work really well for you.Jersey, jacket… or both? I’ll be honest, I’m … Read more
The transport chief of Herefordshire Council called the number of people commuting by car in Hereford “appalling”, the comment coming as rival politicians criticised the area’s cycling infrastructure and urged the local authority to give residents safe and accessible options that do not involve driving.Conservative-run Herefordshire Council last week adopted a Local Cycling, Walking and … Read more
Specialized has released the new Vado 3 e-bike range, which it describes as “more than the greatest e-bike we’ve ever created”. The bikes feature Specialized’s own motor system, flat bars, a suspension fork, and built-in Apple Find My technology. The e-bikes are available in two models – the standard Vado 3 and the more adventure-oriented … Read more
Campaigners have hailed the bike industry’s “unified” response to tariffs in the US, the latest update on Donald Trump’s controversial economic policy that there will be no new tariffs on bicycles and existing steel tariffs on e-bikes have been removed.US group PeopleForBikes highlighted that the bike industry filed more than 1,300 comments in opposition to … Read more
Tour of Flanders winner Tadej Pogačar could receive a driving ban and fine over the incident which saw the peloton split during the early stages of Sunday’s Monument, the prosecutor’s office investigating the “bad example” set by riders who failed to stop at a railway crossing’s red light.The incident occurred at a railway crossing in … Read more
The Rudy Project Sinergy is aimed urban and gravel riders looking for a light and very eco-conscious helmet, and in one of those aspects it delivers. It’s largely made from a single material and designed to be dismantled easily for recycling, and while it’s odd to see a sales pitch that’s all about throwing your … Read more
With a raft of bikepacking-focused and rather mental bikes coming from the brand over the past few years, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen a proper mountain bike from Surly, until now. The Sorceress is its latest hardtail, and in classic Surly fashion, it’s simple, adaptable, and definitely rad. I’ve spent some time … Read more
