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Take a look at the State Bicycle Co. x Wu-Tang Clan Core Line
State Bicycle Co. has collaborated with the influential nineties American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan for a limited edition line of bikes, parts, and apparel that celebrates Wu-Tang’s legacy… and so for tonight’s Bike at Bedtime, we’re taking a look at the Core Line x Wu-Tang model which was first launched back in 2017, and is the bike that put … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 723: Driver overtakes family of cyclists and almost collides with car pulling out of junction
If you’re a ‘must get in front’ driver, sometimes it pays to have some local knowledge. Today’s Near Miss, filmed in Altrincham earlier this week, certainly isn’t the kind of close pass normally featured in this series. In fact, the motorist gives the riders plenty of room as they overtake. However, in attempting to pass two … Read more
Hunt 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset
Hunt’s 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset employs the aerodynamic thinking behind some of its top-end wheels. The result is a hugely fast yet reasonably light pair of wheels with some amazing windcheating effects. They’re also solidly built and well priced.Back in 2020 I spent plenty of time on Hunt’s 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset. These, … Read more
Thieves attempting to steal bike using angle grinder thwarted by passing locals
A pair of hooded bike thieves were thwarted while attempting to steal a nurse’s bike using an angle grinder on a busy street in Edinburgh.A video, posted on Twitter yesterday, shows the two thieves trying to cut through a bike lock using the power tool, with sparks flying, in plain view of passers-by. This is … Read more
The problem is cars – not time trial bikes, says Matteo Trentin
Matteo Trentin has responded to Chris Froome’s suggestion that time trial bikes should be banned from professional cycling for safety reasons by arguing that the problem lies not with the type of bike being ridden, but “the amount of people in cars today”.Following his former Ineos team-mate Egan Bernal’s devastating crash while training on his … Read more
Coffee & Ride with komoot: Victor’s Spoke Cycles spin
It’s time for the second Coffee & Ride feature that we’re bringing you each month alongside our friends at komoot, in which we will be pulling together a selection of our top cycling-friendly cafes, and some great routes to go with them. This time it’s Victor’s turn, who will be telling us all about his favourite cycling-friendly coffee … Read more
You’ve Got The Gig: 100,000 Miles As A Cycle Courier In The Gig Economy by Ryan Murphy
As the popularity of food deliveries has grown, many of us will have taken advantage of the convenience; but what is it like to be the one making the delivery? This gives a frank account of life in the gig economy, and in particular working for Deliveroo – and how the pleasure of not being … Read more
Tribe Active Oats+ Breakfast
Tribe Active Oats+ is a convenient way of maximising your nutrition first thing in the morning, though it makes for a good snack any time of the day. The oats are instant, so you simply add milk – no need to heat them or soak overnight – and we found all four flavours tasty. These … Read more
Lothian cycling campaign Spokes launches election manifesto promoting safe cycling in Edinburgh
The Lothian cycling campaign Spokes, one of the UK’s largest regional cycling campaign organisations, has published its manifesto for the political parties and candidates standing in May’s City of Edinburgh Council election.Founded in 1977, Spokes is a non-party political voluntary organisation. With over 1,000 members, the campaign aims to promote cycling as part of a … Read more