We’ve all seen a competent Brompton aficionado transforming their bike from a complete commuter machine into a compact carry-on in the blink of an eye… but how long does it take to achieve that level of slickness? We wanted to find out.Towards the end of last year, Brompton launched the new ‘P Line’ range of its popular folding bike. The new … Read more
A drunk driver who killed a cyclist in Huntingdon and fled the scene was discovered sleeping in a field after Cambridgeshire Constabulary deployed a helicopter to search for him.Damian Ralph, aged 38, was jailed for seven years and six months at Cambridge Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing at Peterborough … Read more
The S-Ride M520 derailleur is a ridiculously-huge-capacity rear mech for when you want to run a dinner-plate-size cassette or a tiny small chainring. Compatible with 11-speed Shimano 105 and GRX shifters and costing just less than £78, it might be your best (or only) option to go mega-wide-range with drop-bar shifters.S-Ride is a Chinese component … Read more
A London e-bike rider has filmed the moment a suspected bikejacker sprinted towards him on a popular cycle route in central London.Facebook user Nicky Hill posted footage of the incident to the group E-Bikes UK, and said: “So just a little heads up for people. This happened today while travelling through King’s Cross area in … Read more
Rapha has teased the products and events it has in the pipeline for 2022 across its Pro Team, Explore, Brevet and Special Edition ranges, as well the indoor and outdoor challenges it has on its calendar.2022 Rapha upcoming (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“This year, Rapha wants to help you achieve all that you set out to on … Read more
Remember when cycling kit was invariably made out of wool? Things could get extremely sweaty, and then everything changed with the introduction of lightweight, synthetic fibres… but an Illinois-based biotech firm could be about to take us back but to the future with its patented Clarus technology, which alters ‘virgin’ (first time use) and recycled … Read more
The Rudy Project Deltabeats may not compete with the unobstructed viewing experience large frameless sunnies provide, but the top-quality photochromic lenses adjust to changing light conditions effectively, as well as providing protection from wind and flicked-up dirt. The sturdy feeling frame uses a bio-based polyamide, reducing the Deltabeats’ carbon footprint as well as delivering good … Read more
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been urged to prioritise the safety of vulnerable road users over repairs to infrastructure including bridges and tunnels, with Transport for London (TfL) set to scrap almost £500 million planned spend on active travel as a result of its funding crisis.According to City Hall, prior to the onset of the … Read more
