It’s miserable out there, but you don’t have to be miserable on the bike if you dress for the occasion! While anyone who has cycled home through a blizzard or thunderstorm might not totally agree with the old saying that ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather’ if you’re wearing appropriate kit, it doesn’t half help… so we’ll be … Read more
A motorist in Scotland who says she has “no recollection” of a crash in which a cyclist was killed has been acquitted of causing death by dangerous driving after a jury returned a not proven verdict.Jordan McDowall, aged 21 and from Erskine, had been charged with the offence following the death of cyclist Kevin Gilchrist, … Read more
CamelBak has launched new MULE Commute 22 and HAWG Commute 30 bags that are designed, as the names suggest, specifically for riding to and from work.2021 CamelBak Commute bags – 5 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)As you probably know, CamelBak is best known for its bags that incorporate hydration reservoirs so you can drink easily on … Read more
While the weather might have finally turned for winter and the idea of getting out on the bike has perhaps become more of a chore than a delight, Team EF Coaching – the coaching arm of the EF Education-NIPPO pro cycling team – and its clothing sponsor Rapha have teamed up to provide training plans for riders that … Read more
A cyclist in Hull was taken to hospital yesterday after he was impaled on his handlebars in a freak crash.The incident happened at around 4pm near the North Point shopping centre in Bransholme in the north of the city, reports Hull Live.An air ambulance was called to the scene of the crash, with the injured … Read more
The Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon road shoes are one of the most innovative, adjustable, and comfortable pairs of shoes I have used. They also deliver exceptional stiffness from the carbon sole, for excellent power transfer. The price is high, putting them at the top end of the market, but the performance is excellent.What sets these … Read more
Dubai is to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) systems on cycle tracks in the emirate which, among other things, will be able to identify cyclists riding without helmets, which are compulsory there.The technology has been developed for the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) by local company Evoteq, which is also involved in areas such as … Read more
The NVPA Storm Jacket offers great protection from the rain and wind alongside impressive breathability. It’s not cheap, but as a jacket that’ll get you through most of the winter and beyond it’s an investment that’ll pay for itself.Made in Italy from a DWR (Durable Water-Repellent) fabric, the Storm copes very well in wet weather. … Read more
The Focus Izalco Max 9.9 is the brand’s fast and comfortable disc-equipped race bike, and this top of the line model comes specced with Shimano’s new 12-speed Dura Ace Di2 groupset. Focus Izalco Max 9.9 top tube (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) > Shimano unveils Di2-only Dura-Ace groupset with “fastest-ever shifting”Made from highly rigid Ultra High … Read more
