How wide are your tyres? It’s likely you’re riding whatever width tyres your bike was sold with, and the type of bike you’re riding largely defines tyre width. Bicycle tyres come in a huge array of widths, from skinny 19mm tyres designed for the velodrome to four-inch mountain bike tyres for battling through deep snow.There’s … Read more
Sigma’s Blaze Rear Brake Light has long burn times for such a lightweight package – though it has three LEDs, two only light up when braking is detected. That does mean it’s not the brightest, though, plus there are no flashing modes and the short strap really doesn’t stretch to fit wider seatposts; ours broke.The … Read more
Manchester-based small batch and custom bike builder Fallen has introduced its first production model – a titanium all-road bike called Hardknott.Established only last year, Fallen is headed by mechanic and framebuilder Dave Trainor. Fallen Hardknott 7 eye level (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) “We offer titanium frames of the finest construction, with emphasis on proven technology, … Read more
People should cycle to work and avoid public transport if possible to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in the coming months, a Government adviser has said.Professor Peter Openshaw, a member of the Government’s new and emerging respiratory virus threats advisory group (Nervtag), urged members of the public to not wait for Government guidance and to … Read more
Paris is to become a 100 per cent ‘cycling city’ within the next four years, according to a new plan. The French capital will increase the number of protected cycleways in the city as well as boost bicycle parking spaces, according to the 2021-2026 cycling plan published on October 21 and titled ‘Plan Velo: Act 2′. Plan Velo is the city’s existing, … Read more
A cyclist was rushed to hospital after they were involved in a collision with a police car responding to an emergency.Emergency services including crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service were called the A23 Old Steine at the junction with St James’s Street, Brighton, around 8.40 pm yesterday.> Police officer knocked off bike and dragged 30m down … Read more
The Topeak SmartGauge D2X is an easy-to-use digital tyre gauge that’s compact and light enough to carry on longer rides. The 360 degree swivel head makes the bright LCD display easy to read from any angle, and as it reads to 260psi it can even handle suspension forks and shocks. It’s quite pricey, though.If you’re … Read more
A cyclist died after being hit by a motorist on an ‘inadequately marked and controlled crossing’ an inquest has heard.Luke McNicholas, 21, was riding on the Heritage Trail on 16 January over the Curragh Road in St Johns, Isle of Man, when he collided with the vehicle.He was taken to Noble’s Hospital and later died from his injuries. Coroner of … Read more
