A new entry level bike fitting virtual service has been launched to provide riders with a bespoke bike set up based on four biomechanical measurements, the type of bike and riding style. Fit That Bike completes the whole process online, and you can pick subscriptions for one, three or five rider and bike type combinations.A … Read more
Cyclists and dirt bike riders in Rhondda Cynon Taf are being warned to look out for barbed wire being strung across trails after horrific pictures of injuries sustained by a man due to such a trap were shared on Instagram.The pictures show the man with around a dozen lacerations across his throat following the incident … Read more
Huuuh, really? We had a lot of those moments over the past 12 months; this round up has nothing to do with the ordinary and everything to do with the cool, bizarre, unexpected and downright wild. Some of these things are a delight to look at, others will make your bank account scream, and most are … Read more
La Passione has launched its first Commuter collection with casual and functional garments for those on the move in the city, braving all weather conditions. La Passione says all the details of its commuter layers have been carefully studied to simplify urban travel of all kinds and to be “impeccable” even when out of the saddle.> … Read more
The Monton Men’s PRO 21 Winter Bib Tights are great in many ways – the fabric is soft yet protective, they stay warm when wet, they breathe well when you’re a bit hot and the fit is excellent. The chunky pad and its stitching really won’t suit everyone, though, and they’re very expensive.I usually just … Read more
This Orro Terra C Ekar has a 13-tooth cassette, whose smallest two sprockets give an edge on gear size compared with some brands. That sits well with the Orro’s racy gravel intentions – and should you want to put the power down on the road sections in between. Add that to its fun handling and … Read more
A mathematics professor who struggles to access York paths on his trike has urged the council to finally remove “shameful” barriers blocking disabled cyclists. Last year Dr Jamie Wood brought legal action against the city council for breaches of the Equality Act.The council says the barriers were originally installed in response to safety issues so must … Read more
Need a new bike? How about one that has already proved itself capable of winning a Tour de France stage, Vuelta a España, Amstel Gold or the Tour of Britain? That is what Jumbo-Visma are offering deep-pocketed fans this Christmas thanks to a team-wide auction of the Cervélo bikes which carried their star riders to the team’s biggest wins of the season. All funds raised will … Read more
A cyclist seriously injured while riding 3,000 miles around the UK was undertaking the challenge to raise awareness of teenage suicide following the death of his niece. Christopher ‘Bill’ Boxer had 156 miles left and was riding to Brookland in Kent to celebrate his 61st birthday when he was hit by a lorry being driven on the … Read more
