Campaigners in Norwich have launched a Women’s Cycling Safety Audit to examine the deterrents that are preventing women from cycling.The Norwich Cycling Campaign, with the support of the local council, say broader infrastructure solutions do not do enough to achieve equal freedom, safety and belonging for women and that targeted work is required. The audit … Read more
A controversial “Road to Nowhere” cycle lane that has been the subject of protest marches and likened to North Korea is to be upgraded.The 3km long lane on the R448 connects the villages of Moone and Timolin in South Kildare and has been criticised for its design flaws and the narrowing of the road for … Read more
There have been some notable shifts in the Visma Lease a Bike team camp in the past few months. Most recently came the departure of performance coach Tim Heemskerk, alongside the surprise retirement of Simon Yates and the move of former Hungarian champion Attila Valter to Bahrain Victorious. In a sport that focuses on marginal … Read more
With the Cateye AMPP 1300 the Japanese manufacturer has finally embraced faster USB-C charging. The 1300 also features Cateye’s usual sturdy construction quality and solid mount, it has a good runtime in its medium setting and excellent visibility from the side. It’s also bright enough for unlit lanes as well as road riding, but at … Read more
British Cycling will stream action from this weekend’s Lloyds National Track Championships for free on YouTube, the governing body having earlier this month paused its controversial £2.99-a-month membership pending a review of its impact on the cyclocross national championships.Confirming the return of free coverage, British Cycling did admit its approach to streaming national championships remains … Read more
Cannondale has launched the fifth generation of its SuperSix Evo road bike with claims that the new model is faster than its predecessor at all tested yaw angles (from 20° to -20°), and that the frameset is the lightest disc-brake option the brand has ever produced. Cannondale is offering a complete bike in a 6.4kg … Read more
The London Cycling Campaign has launched a campaign to demand joined-up action on bike theft, the cycling group calling the current inaction “shocking”.As part of the campaign, the LCC has published a report, titled ‘Broken Locks, Broken Promises’, which highlights “the shocking scale of cycle theft” in London and the “outcomes of inaction”. It calls … Read more
Could dodgy, pavement-blocking parking of e-bikes in London actually be being made worse by rival companies sabotaging each other? That’s the bizarre question being asked this morning after one operator, Bolt, compiled a dossier of evidence and sent it to The Times newspaper accusing its rivals of deliberately moving e-bikes to get them impounded by … Read more
The Galibier GrandTour Pro Jacket offers excellent windproofing and good breathability, with great reflective panels for added visibility. It’s made from recycled materials and is a good value, versatile jacket, though the fit is off and only one colour is available.Galibier describes the GrandTour as a three-season jacket, designed for temperatures of 6-16°C. I tend … Read more
