Adam Tranter has been appointed cycling and walking commissioner for the West Midlands by the region’s mayor, Andy Street, who is looking to move ahead with initiatives to increase active travel there.Tranter, founder and CEO of cycling, running and endurance-focused sport communications agency Fusion Media, has become increasingly involved in campaigning for active travel in … Read more
December has arrived and so it’s now acceptable to start rocking it out to Christmas tunes on the turbo, right? As well as testing bits indoors our team of reviewers have also been heading out into the cold putting lots of new gear through their paces; here are the highlights this week…Spatz Roadman 3 Super-Thermo Hi-Viz Reflective Overshoes with … Read more
The Met Mobilite MIPS helmet is aimed towards e-bikes and urban riding, with a bright built-in rear light, very comfortable padding, and plenty of venting that makes for a cool lid. Given its intended use it’s perhaps too vented, though, and it’s a shame the light battery isn’t rechargeable, especially as it’s quite tricky to remove.Despite … Read more
It appears that helmets and front lights are set to become compulsory on future Cycling Time Trials (CTT) events, including hill climbs, after resolutions on changes to the rules were passed by delegates at the annual general meeting of the organisation’s National Council at the weekend.While there has been no official announcement yet – CTT, the … Read more
Muc-Off has launched a new ‘Ride Box’ subscription service to help ensure riders never run out of bike care and cleaning essentials. You can save money too and Muc-Off also notes that with the bulk shipments this service reduces the number of deliveries needed, which is kinder on the environment. 2021 Muc-Off Bottle For Life Bundle (Image Credit: … Read more
Parents looking to gift their child a bike this Christmas are being urged to buy now to secure one and avoid disappointment on Christmas day. Leading brands including Isla Bikes are already largely out of stock, with bikes only available on pre-order for delivery by 31st January 2022. reeb_kids (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Don’t expect to walk into your local … Read more
We’re off to south London in our Near Miss of the Day series today, with a video showing the moment an impatient van driver trying to beat a motorist on his right to get away from a set of traffic lights brushed against a cyclist waiting at the junction with his wing mirror.The incident happened … Read more
This competition is now closed and we can announce the winner:Congratulations to – Alec Dudfield!Hammerhead will be in contact with you shortly to organise your prize.Many thanks to everybody who entered and better luck next time.Winter is here, but you don’t need to give up on riding outdoors… and we have just the prize to reignite your … Read more
The Santini Colore Bengal Men’s Thermo Jacket is one of those things that gets the job done without you really noticing it, though its stylish yet visible design means others surely will. It’s warm enough for the UK’s many mild winter days, water resistant and fairly windproof too.The Colore is cut to Santini’s Classic fit, … Read more
