The Lusso Hex Packable Gilet is a very lightweight piece of kit that will keep the chill out on brisk days, while also being so comfortable that you barely notice you are wearing it.I reckon a gilet is a must-have for any cyclist living in the UK. Whether you’re managing changeable conditions on the road … Read more
A mountain biker was seriously injured in Catalonia over the weekend after a hunter accidentally shot him with a rifle.The 35-year-old cyclist was riding through a forested area near the town of Cabrils, about 30 kilometres north-east of Barcelona. Local police confirmed that an authorised hunt was taking place in the area at the time … Read more
An active travel group has been disbanded by Monmouth Town Council after one councillor branded it a “sleeper cell” for cyclists.The Active Travel, Pedestrian and Transport Working Group was responsible for promoting greener and healthier forms of transport in Monmouth. In November 2021 plans were put forward for a new cycle lane to provide better … Read more
Apple’s Air Tags weren’t originally designed for tracking bicycles; but as soon as they came out, some clever cookies started hiding them on their bikes. The question is though… do they actually work?For the first in a series of videos, we’re going to be looking at ways that you can make it harder for thieves to steal your … Read more
These DexShell Heavy Duty Overshoes certainly live up to their name, dealing with pretty much everything the British weather can throw at them. Their design isn’t exactly groundbreaking in any way, but you are getting solid performance and durability.Over the last 20-odd years I’ve worn plenty of overshoes like this: a thick neoprene/nylon blend that … Read more
The UCI today announced the dates for next year’s inaugural combined cycling world championships in Glasgow. The championships, which for the first time will bring together 13 cycling disciplines for an 11-day “mega event”, will take place between 3 and 13 August 2023.The event will award rainbow jerseys to over 190 world champions from the … Read more
Music mogul Simon Cowell has broken his arm, suffered facial cuts and sustained a suspected concussion after falling off an electric bike near his west London home.The Sun reported that Cowell was rushed to hospital after the crash, which happened last Thursday. He was photographed leaving hospital that evening with a cast on his arm and … Read more
Pinarello has opened up its new MyWay customisation portal for the Dogma F road racing bike, which uses 3D gaming technology for an “incredibly immersive experience”. The new MyWay system has been introduced to allow cyclists to choose from three different graphic layouts – mono, faded, and cut – along with 27 different colours, three … Read more
Are you part of the angry mob fuming about the phenomenally popular word game Wordle being sold to the New York Times? Well if you’re also a cyclist fear not, because there’s now a cycling version… and it looks like it will be free for the foreseeable!Bikle is a “modified (unofficial) version of Wordle” and … Read more
With impressive performance and feedback from its frameset, the Basso Diamante Caliper Chorus 12x feels like a proper superbike to ride. One that delivers quick handling and a racy position, yet ride comfort that belies its stiffness. You’ll want to stick some quality wheels on it though, to drop the weight and really exploit its … Read more
