The 2022 Specialized S-Works Crux is an exceptional gravel bike for fast riding and it can still excel on the cyclocross course. The lightweight package is combined with brilliant low-speed stability that makes this insanely good at climbing, be it fast or technical, and it’s a blast to ride on the lanes too. This machine is … Read more
Broadcaster and outspoken cycling advocate Jeremy Vine has prompted a discussion about how road users share space in urban environments, and suggested vehicle drivers overtaking cyclists in cities is “pointless”.Accompanied by one of his now-famous 360-degree camera videos, in which a taxi driver overtakes him five times only to drop back behind the cyclist at … Read more
A low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) bollard in Oxford, recently replaced due to vandalism, lasted just 24 hours before being targeted again, allegedly by a road user ramming it off the road where it was stopping motorists drive past a primary school.On Thursday, Cllr Charlie Hicks proudly shared the news that the Temple Road bollard, in the … Read more
The Ninja Master+ Cage SK+ is a simple yet effective side-loading bottle cage for compact frames, with the added bonus of being able to accommodate various Topeak accessories. It’s cheap and cheerful, if a little bit on the flexible side.This Topeak cage is made from polymer, which allows it to flex a lot without being … Read more
Waterproof, warm and yet breathable too, the Giro Xnetic H2O Shoe Covers offer great coverage for typically chilly and showery UK conditions. They’re not the best if it’s very wet though, as they lose a little warmth once the outer layer is soaked.These are designed for temperatures ‘dipping towards freezing’ rather than full-on winter hell, … Read more
An estimated 60-strong group of cyclists took part in Saturday’s Snake Pass protest, dubbed the Snake Trespass.After the A57, one of the area’s busiest roads, connecting Manchester and Sheffield via Glossop, was shut for urgent maintenance due to landslides caused by storms Eunice and Franklin, the scenic Peak District climb was described as a cyclists’ paradise.However, … Read more
At five hundred quid, the Pinnacle HC Turbo Home Trainer is cheap for a direct-drive unit. On the whole it’s a great unit that works seamlessly with various training apps, and its self-calibration delivers reliable figures for the majority of the ride. Storage could be an issue for some, though, as it doesn’t fold.With the … Read more
We’ve been doing Near Miss of the Day long enough to know that unfortunately it’s rare for a road user to get a serious punishment for their dangerous behaviour. We’ve seen more ignored reports, ‘no action taken’ or warning letters than we care to remember…So it sometimes comes as a shock when a submission actually includes feedback from … Read more
CyclingMikey, real name Mike van Erp, was this week the victim of a frightening bike theft which saw his Brompton forcefully taken from a colleague by a hooded man threatening to use a knife, moments after the pair had been teaching a special needs child to ride the bicycle in Hyde Park.The road safety campaigner who uploads videos … Read more
It’s time to check out the latest tech stories from the world of cycling – everything from new clothing from Orbea and Rapha to the tyre pressures you need for riding Strade Bianche. We’re starting, though, with some valuable information if you want to get your hands on a new Vitus bike this year…Don’t miss out on … Read more
