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Bike at bedtime: take a look at Officine Mattio’s new OM1 S
Made in Italy, in the north western Cuneo province that’s located by the Italian Alps to be exact, the OM1 S is very first monocoque bike produced by Officine Mattio where the Italian brand is headquartered. The “Made in Cuneo” logo appears on the bike to reflect the brand’s manufacturing philosophy. 2021 Officine Mattio OM1 … Read more
Scotland’s active travel minister criticised – for not wearing a helmet while cycling
Scotland’s newly-appointed active transport minister – the first person to be appointed to such a position in any national government in the UK – has faced widespread criticism after he was photographed riding a bicycle without wearing a helmet.Patrick Harvie was appointed the Scottish Government’s minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants’ rights … Read more
MAAP Training Bib
MAAP’s Training Bib shorts are the cheapest in the Australian brand’s line-up. That’s not to say they’re cheap, either in terms of price or performance – in fact they are very good, as you’d hope for £140-plus.On rides of up to about seven hours I’ve found the MAAP shorts perfectly pleasant companions. The pad works … Read more
“Clear evidence” does not support “flat earther” LTN 999 delay headlines, says Cycling UK
Headlines in a number of mainstream media outlets in recent days have reported the former head of the London Ambulance Service (LAS) as saying that “LTNs have delayed 999 response times”. While those headlines are likely to be seized upon by opponents of such schemes, they don’t accurately reflect what was in fact said – and … Read more
Shimano expert talks new Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets: find out everything you need to know
We’ve told you our interpretation of what Shimano has said about its new Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets… now it’s time to hear from a Shimano expert himself. Liam Cahill caught up with product manager Tim Gerrits for an in-depth chat about the new groupsets, bars and wheels. > Shimano unveils Di2-only Dura-Ace groupset with “fastest-ever shifting” > Shimano launches 12-speed Ultegra … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 633: Motorist impatient with cyclist waiting at red light decides to go through it himself
Everyone knows that all cyclists jump red lights – or at least, you could be forgiven for reaching that conclusion if your experience was limited to reading replies to Jeremy Vine’s social media threads, or the comments beneath local newspaper stories about people on bikes.So here’s hoping (most likely in vain) that the latest video … Read more
Spurs and Chelsea fans urged to cycle to ‘world’s first net zero carbon football match’
Spurs and Chelsea fans attending the London derby between the two clubs on Sunday 19 September are being encouraged to travel to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium by bike or public transport in what is being billed as the world’s first net zero carbon football match – although the initiative has not been greeted with universal approval … Read more
Coefficient Cycling RR Handlebar
Coefficient Cycling’s RR handlebar is a drop bar with an aero top, but also some specific ergonomic shaping, and an integrated GPS mount. There’s some weight penalty, but it’s comfortable, effective and, when well-configured, very easy to live with.Like it or not, a rider comprises around three-quarters of the system drag of rider and bike, … Read more