Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has admitted that the current short-term funding provided by the government to Transport for London (TfL) means it is “extremely difficult” to deliver plans to fully overhaul the notorious Holborn Gyratory system in central London to make it safer for cyclists.He was responding to a question asked in January by … Read more
The Gore Torrent Jersey is comfortable, effective and very well made. Sweat darkens the fabric and makes it slightly transparent, which might bother you (there are darker colours if so) and it’s not the cheapest option, but otherwise this is great.Given the winter/springtime test period, this has spent a lot of time beneath other layers, … Read more
A new smartphone app will allow members of the public to submit evidence of speeding drivers to police forces.The app, called Speedcam Anywhere, can also be used on tablets and is currently being trialled by volunteers from the 20’s Plenty For Us charity, which campaigns for lower speed limits.Currently available on the Google Play Store … Read more
The Bryton S500E GPS Cycle Computer is a very solid performer for long rides and adventures thanks to useful features such as live tracking, a route builder on the app for pushing rides to the device on-the-go, and its 24-hour battery life. Its climb-specific screen with colour-coded elevation profile for pacing climbs is also particularly … Read more
A video of a driver aiming a kick at a cyclist, missing, and falling on his backside has gone viral on Twitter, with more than 40,000 views on the social network within the first three hours of being posted.In his post, cyclist Alan Myles said that he had spotted a motorist using a mobile phone … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins believes there is a place for time trial bikes to be ridden on open roads during training – but says riders looking to fine-tune their aero position need to keep their eyes on the road and should not become distracted by gadgets mounted on their handlebars such as heart-rate monitors and GPS … Read more
You might have heard about Everesting. It was rather popular in the early days of the pandemic as competitive types searched for new ways to race and as a result, the record for the men’s and women’s fastest times have become virtually impossible to beat. Well, they have if you’re not blessed with some seriously … Read more
Ah, the sleeping bulbs have burst forth from their wintry hideaway and the daffodils are a-bloom – spring has indeed sprung – but we can experience a year’s worth of different weather in a single ride at this time of year so it’s vital to make the correct clothing choices. Here’s how to get it … Read more
The Altura All Roads Cargo Bib Shorts are comfortable and practical, with a comfortable pad for long distances and loads of storage space.As the popularity of bikepacking and gravel riding continues to grow, so too does the range of clothing to accompany it, such as cargo shorts with their promise of extra carrying capacity. These … Read more
Strava is making it a whole lot easier to geek out on Tour de France data, by introducing a section that brings together daily activity uploads and photos from pro riders competing in the men’s Tour de France and the inaugural women’s Tour de France avec Zwift. It’s a new way to follow the action of the iconic races and … Read more
