Decathlon says that ongoing fuel shortages in Great Britain have caused a further boost to bike sales, which have risen 119 per cent this month and particularly strong sales of commuter models, up by 194 per cent, which the retailer attributes to people switching to two wheels for their commute.Since the weekend before last, the media … Read more
Specialized makes some of the best cycling shoes across a whole range of disciplines, and here’s your guide to the road models.If you’re interested in mountain bike and/or gravel shoes, head over to off.road.cc for your complete guide to those. One of the main reasons for the popularity of Specialized’s shoes is the brand’s Body Geometry concept. … Read more
With plenty of pockets, an extremely comfortable pad and fabric made from recycled materials, the Pearl Izumi Men’s Expedition Bib Short (there’s a women’s version too) is ideal for gravel and adventure rides – or even for road jaunts when you want easy access to essentials.As the name suggests, the Expedition bib shorts are designed … Read more
Birmingham is moving closer to banning through motor traffic from its city-centre and surrounding areas, with councillors due to vote through plans later this month to in effect create seven large low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) or, “traffic cells,” as the council calls them.Under the plans, which were first announced last year, motorists would be able … Read more
We’re into October now and with those downpours this past weekend it’s well and truly clear it’s time to put the summer kit away and find our winter wardrobes. Amongst other bits, our reviewers are now testing Autumn layers and lights with the darker days upon us. Here’s the pick of the pile this week… Altura … Read more
Photographs and video footage taken by spectators with mobile phones are being passed onto Thames Valley Police after a man threw a traffic cone into the path of riders at the AJ Bell Women’s Tour in Oxford today, luckily without causing a crash or injury.The incident happened a little over 22km into today’s 147.7km opening stage … Read more
With a large, sturdy frame, the Tifosi Sledge Interchangeable Lens Sunglasses give great coverage while also feeling as good as some twice the price – and with a hardcase and three lenses for less than 70 quid they are quite the bargain too.Larger glasses are coming back into fashion, and these Sledge sunnies very much … Read more
