Whether it delivers on the ‘free’ speed claims is impossible for me to verify, but Peaty’s Speed Grease is easy to apply, works well, lasts well and is good value compared with other greases with the same “reduced drag” claims.Before we get on to the ‘speed’ aspect, at a bare minimum this product needs to … Read more
Today’s Near Miss of the Day will probably be familiar to any of you who regularly head out into the lanes with a club or group of mates. You are riding two abreast, as is perfectly safe and allowed, when an impatient driver just has to get past.In this case Oxford Cycling Club, who also … Read more
The West Kernow Way officially opened late last summer, a fine addition to Cornwall’s cycle routes and one that was welcomed by cycle tourers and bikepackers looking for a proper adventure. With injury putting him out of action when it opened, Dave was itching to give it a go… but with nights drawing in, there’s not … Read more
In a few days changes to the Highway Code will come into force, including the recommendation for motorists to use the ‘Dutch Reach’ to avoid dooring a passing cyclist.But what is the Dutch Reach? And why have several major newspapers wrongly claimed that drivers face fines if they do not use it?As per ‘Rule 239’ … Read more
As its name suggests, the Santini Vega Absolute Winter Jacket is aimed at dealing with the worst the weather can throw at you. It’s not as waterproof as some, but it still works very well, with a great fit that keeps you always feeling snug.The Vega Absolute makes use of Polartec’s Power Shield Pro fabric … Read more
Instructables has designed a device you can make at home yourself which it claims provides accurate VO2 readings, that can be displayed on the Zwift screen while you are pedalling as a substitute for heart rate sensor data. It can also be paired with the Strava app.2022 Instructables VO2 device 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)This opens … Read more
EF Education-EasyPost and EF Education TIBCO-SVB men’s and women’s WorldTour teams have revealed their 2022 kits which have been designed in collaboration with Rapha, and it’s as stunning as ever. 2022 Rapha EF team kits 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)There may be lots of sponsor title changes and bike/equipment swap overs each season but one thing … Read more
The Daily Mail and The Telegraph have today published opinion pieces slamming the incoming Highway Code changes, and launching outspoken attacks on cycling in Britain.Florida resident and Mail columnist Richard Littlejohn’s work is headlined: ‘Bike lane Britain…the Great Leap Backwards. Under cover of Covid, officials have turned our city centres into crazy golf courses giving priority … Read more
