The Gore Torrent Men’s Jacket is designed for riding in adverse weather and delivers in every respect, if you’re looking for a figure hugging, wind cheating and highly packable model with some nice feature. However, though there’s plenty of give, scrutinise the sizing chart properly, as the fit is snug.This is a three-layer model, made … Read more
Cycling UK has urged the government to launch a properly funded and ongoing awareness campaign over changes to the Highway Code due to come into effect at the end of January, with the charity saying that “now is the time to right the misunderstanding on our roads.”> Highway Code changes aimed at protecting cyclists to … Read more
Hydraulic disc brakes, gravel bikes and short nosed saddles have all been generally accepted* by roadies. We’ve seen a lot of interesting products over the years being loudly shouted about before disappearing – only to brought back by yet another ‘innovative’ brand. Here’s our round up of cycling product categories that seem to pop up every few … Read more
The Christmas to New Year pause always gives cause for reflection and is a time to look back on the preceding 12 months. In cycling – the sporting calendar apart (and even then, well, cyclo-cross) – things seldom fit into a neat January to December box. So as we look back on some of the … Read more
The Drift Ghost XL Waterproof Action Camera is very sturdily made, pretty easy to use and supported by a range of accessories, but it takes more than a handlebar mount to make a good action cam for cycling. The lack of image stabilisation is the main killer, but little about the design lends itself to … Read more
Shokz (formerly known as AfterShokz) has released its OpenRun bone conduction headphones, the latest version of its flagship model Aeropex, with all the original features as well as a new 10-minute quick-charge feature. The brand name AfterShokz has also been changed to Shokz. You’ll find the new site now at uk.shokz.com. SHOKZ_OpenRun_BK_Studio_1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The appeal of … Read more
The Santini Nebula Storm Women’s Packable Wind Jacket is a great pocketable wind-breaking and showerproof layer that excels on blustery days when there’s a chance of a shower. It’s a practical option, too, thanks to the three reasonably sized rear pockets that enable you to store nutrition and essentials within easy reach if you’re wearing … Read more
Bike thieves in the Belgian capital Brussels will now face on the spot fines of €250 if caught – which raises the question of whether, if it succeeds, that model could be adopted elsewhere, including the UK.As with many other cities across the world, bike theft in Brussels has escalated in recent years – a … Read more
