The MAAP Thermal Base Layer LS Tee is warm, very comfortable and wicks really well. It’s on the slightly small and short-bodied side, so best suited to bib short use and slimmer riders, but it feels rugged and built to last – and that offsets the highish price a little.Despite the love-it-or-hate-it nature of its … Read more
A recent academic study from the University of Westminster has found that car drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are depicted differently in newspaper reports of road traffic collisions.The study, entitled ‘Rogue drivers, typical cyclists, and tragic pedestrians’ and published in the scholarly journal Mobilities last month, analysed how fatal road collisions were reported in stories in … Read more
Garmin has released its new Instinct 2 series of rugged, alternative smartwatches with a new slimmer design, now available in multiple sizes to cover those with smaller wrists. The solar model also boasts ‘unlimited battery life’ in certain conditions, as well as supporting payments on the go. Garmin Instinct 2 Series outdoors (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The new Instinct … Read more
SRAM has released its new eTap AXS Wireless Blip shifting buttons that can be mounted where you want on your drop handlebars, whether they’re aero or not, and on extensions too. Thanks to the new wireless design, SRAM says there’s no need to worry about wire length or internal routing, which makes the installation possible … Read more
Cyclists in Bedford staged a group ride on Saturday to protest the current ban on cycling in the town centre.In 2016 Bedford became one of a number of towns to impose a cycling ban in pedestrianised areas, using a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). Under the PSPO, cycling is not permitted in certain parts of the … Read more
If you want to be visible in the dark, you’re going to love the Look 765 Gravel RS’s iridescent graphics, and the ‘flip’ paintjob looks the business too. It’s not all show without the go, either, as the 765 has a speed orientated feel to it – although for the money the wheels could do … Read more
Dolan’s ADX Internal is a titanium road bike that’s available in both rim brake and disc brake versions, and in many different builds to suit your preferences and wallet. The rim brake model pictured here is built up with Shimano’s new Ultegra Di2 R8100 components. 2022 Dolan ADX Titanium – down tube (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
Questions have been asked of Greater Manchester Police after the force shared news of a crackdown on cyclists jumping red lights in the city centre, with many doubting the operation is an effective use of resources.The force’s transport unit is the latest to ask riders to stop at red lights. Last week, the Metropolitan Police sent 14 officers … Read more
