Italy’s Skopre has launched a Kickstarter campaign for an updated version of its ZENsystem Slip – a wedge that sits between your shoe and pedal cleat – that it says boosts your cadence and immediately “improves your cycling performance by 5%”.Let’s say right away that we’ve not seen or used this product and we’re not … Read more
If you’ve been off the indoor trainer for the summer, you’re probably dusting it off about now and thinking about a long, hard winter of spare-room miles. Zwift took the unprecedented move this week of sitting us down and telling us about new stuff ahead of time this week; normally we get about 6 hours’ … Read more
Police investigating a series of bikejackings in and around Richmond Park, including incidents in which cyclists have been threatened with machetes, have arrested a 16-year-old male. Meanwhile, the local MP has raised her concerns over levels of policing in the park, saying that the recent attacks are deterring constituents from exercising there.The youth was arrested … Read more
One of the most eye-catching bikes at the Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show last weekend was this beautiful wooden gravel bike from Twmpa Cycles, based in Hay-on-Wye. The frame is made from European ash that’s grown in the UK under a sustainable forestry programme. The first thing you notice is that it’s gorgeous with neat detailing … Read more
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has found that employees of British Cycling and UK Anti-doping (UKAD) were engaged in “potential wrongdoing” over the collection and analysis of samples from elite athletes.A summary report published today by WADA’s independent Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department, found that “in February 2011, as part of a study into potential … Read more
A cyclist’s rear-facing camera has captured the dramatic moment a deer leapt across a road and took down another rider taking part in a charity event in New Jersey.In footage posted to YouTube by user Jetta32696, a rider can be heard shouting a warning of “Deer, deer!” to the other cyclists before the animal, apparently … Read more
dhb’s Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey is a great choice if you like a casual fit and don’t tend to load up pockets, and the £30 price is excellent, belying the quality finish, decent performance and comfort on offer here.The understated design and relaxed fit make this jersey a really versatile bit of kit; it’ll appeal … Read more
A motorist who knocked London’s former cycling czar, Andrew Gilligan, off his bike has been sentenced to a 12-month community order including 120 hours of unpaid work after admitting dangerous driving.Chukwudi Uzorh, 31, from Camden, had also been initially charged with assault in connection with the incident on Bishopsgate near Liverpool Street Station on 4 … Read more
