Until mass-produced aluminium bikes first came around in the 1980s, steel was still real when it came to frame building. Handbuilt was very much the way we rolled.> 11 of the best British bike brandsThere were some awesome frame builders around at that time, but sadly many fell by the ‘off the peg’ financial wayside … Read more
KOM Cycling’s CM06 out-front GPS device mount is available as a mount only or in a kit, as tested, which includes the optional, removable GoPro or compatible accessory fitting that can be fixed below. It’s smart, solid, and offers great versatility for a reasonable price.Out-front mounts have become standard equipment for many cyclists, and unless … Read more
Remco Evenepoel’s commanding victory on stage four of the Volta ao Algarve yesterday had Belgian cycling fans believing that he could be a match for the Italian double world champion Filippo Ganna at major time trials this year; although it appears Evenepoel and his team Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl were less keen to give anything away about how he achieved it, as his power numbers … Read more
Ford – the motor manufacturer that brought us the much-criticised but also PR award-winning Emoji Jacket – is working on playing the sounds of pedestrians’ footsteps and bicycle bells as part of a new system aimed at protecting vulnerable road users.According to the company, through “simulating the sounds made by potential hazards” – human beings on … Read more
Wout Van Aert has said that a suggestion by four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome that time trial bikes be banned and road bikes used instead is “bullshit.” The Jumbo-Visma rider, who begins his spring classics campaign at next week’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, has also called for an end to riders being tested for … Read more
The Rapha Women’s Trail Windblock Jersey is lightweight top that handles a wide range of temperatures well. The design is understated and it’s a versatile bit of kit – although its headline act is ‘trails’ and mountain biking, Rapha says it’s optimised for long-distance gravel rides too. At £100 though, it’s got some strong competition.On … Read more
A hit-and-run driver who fled the scene of a crash that left a nine-year-old boy seriously injured and denied to police that she had been in a collision has been handed a suspended prison sentence.Despite lying about her involvement in the incident, Blackburn Magistrates’ Court heard that had Sameia Sohail Mahmood stayed at the scene … Read more
A driver almost hitting a cyclist on a roundabout in Newbury features in today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series – but the registered keeper of the vehicle received nothing more than a warning letter from Thames Valley Police.It’s impossible to tell whether the driver simply did not see the cyclist, possibly … Read more
The Peatys x Chris King MK2 Tubeless Valves are a high-quality way of jazzing up your wheels. The materials are excellent, the design is well thought out and compatible with rim liners, and they’re easy to install or remove. They even have valve core removers and spoke keys built into the valve caps. They are … Read more
Somerset-based rocker plates company TurboRocks secured an £80,000 investment on last night’s episode of BBC business show Dragons’ Den.Founded by Steven Murr in 2019, TurboRocks produces rocker plates, which are designed to add realism and comfort to indoor riding.By setting your indoor trainer on it, a rocker plate allows your bike to, predictably, rock from … Read more
