Great Britain’s Zoe Bäckstedt powered to the junior women’s cyclocross world title on a dry and fast course in Fayetteville, Arkansas.It’s the precocious Welsh teenager’s second rainbow jersey in four months and caps off an annus mirabilis which has included a junior world road race title, a silver medal in the junior world time trial, … Read more
A motorist who was filmed deliberately blowing black smoke at two cyclists from the modified exhaust of his 4×4 has been described as “immature” and “a plonker”.A lorry driver from Somerset posted the expletive-laden video on Facebook under the caption “Do you reckon she passes the emissions test?”The footage shows two men in a muddied … Read more
With a removable Primaloft lining and some massive vents, the Endura Pro SL 3-Season Jacket works really well across a huge range of temperatures. The clever shaping, quality construction and attention to detail all impress too.I used this a lot over the Christmas period, which seemed to include all three seasons at once, so the … Read more
The updated Highway Code, which comes into effect today, has the potential to usher in a “mindset shift” which will make the roads safer for everyone, according to Cycling UK – but only if the government commits to a long-term, well-funded public awareness campaign, the charity says.On Wednesday the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the … Read more
Muc-Off’s Ludicrous AF Lube is one of a number claiming to be the fastest chain lube in the world; it’s certainly the most expensive per ml currently. It lasts a long time, and in all weathers, but it also attracts dirt much faster than other lubes and, as a result, chain wear is increased.The world … Read more
The World Cyclocross Championships is taking place this weekend and besides the brilliant racing action, there is some interesting tech to take a look at. Here’s the super lightweight Specialized S-Works Crux of Britain’s Cameron Mason.Launched late last year, the 2022 Crux has been transformed into a lightweight gravel race bike that Specialized says can … Read more
Almost 10 years to the day after it launched an award-winning campaign to make Britain’s roads safer for people on bikes, and on the eve of the introduction of changes to the Highway Code aimed at protecting vulnerable road users, The Times has today called for cyclists to be licensed and insured and for a … Read more
It’s time for another new series with komoot to kick off the new year, bringing you a collection of great routes each month grouped by geographic location, type of cycling discipline and more. If you live in London* (or happen to be visiting with the bike in tow soon) then this first instalment is for you!> Coffee … Read more
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been criticised on social media by active travel campaigners after urging that the changes to the Highway Code due to come into force tomorrow be paused – and also repeating a misconception over one key rule aimed at making roads safer for people on bikes, referring to people … Read more
