The Tour Photocromic Glasses with HD Lenses from BZ Optics offer excellent clarity, a snug fit and a lens colour that works really well for those rides that shift between dawn and day, or day to dusk. They put a fair amount of frame in your eyeline though, if that kind of thing bothers you.Available … Read more
A 16-year-old cyclist fell unconscious after being hit by the driver of a vehicle and riding home. The female driver collided with the teenager and she apparently spoke to the boy before driving off.The boy then rode home, where he fell unconscious before being taken to hospital.The teen had broken his collar bone in the incident, and police are … Read more
A group of senior Edinburgh based NHS staff have called upon the government to improve active travel measures to benefit society’s most deprived and combat the climate emergency. In an open letter addressed to the City Council, the group said that as healthcare professionals they ‘have a responsibility to speak up for disadvantaged groups who are disproportionately vulnerable to the health … Read more
Sinn Fein has criticised plans for new grass-covered bicycle stands in Belfast arguing it was a waste of £100,000 of public money just ‘to keep cycle seats dry’.The party abstained on a vote at Belfast Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee this week which saw approval for the new eco cycle stands across ten locations in the city. The stands were chosen by … Read more
The Syncros Wrench 2.0 Torque is capable of a wide 2-24Nm range, but suffers niggling usability issues that detract from the experience. It won’t be the only torque wrench you’ll ever need, and there are better options to meet all your torque demands.As we’ve said many times before, you need at least one torque wrench. … Read more
A cyclist was knocked off his bike and assaulted by two naked men during a bizarre unprovoked attack in London.Shocking footage shows the cyclist waiting at some traffic lights when the pair walk out of Elephant and Castle tube station.One is wearing a pair of white boxers, while the other is completely naked.The pair then cross the road, apparently … Read more
The Endura Asym Cap Ltd fits comfortably under helmets, breathes well enough to be largely unnoticeable even on very humid days, and works well with the peak up or down. If you’re not after the ‘limited edition’ design then the slightly high price may not feel worth it, though.This hat does everything you could ask – … Read more
Cardiff Bay Barrage, which provides a key cycle route from Penarth into the Welsh capital, will be closed for four days next week due to a music festival.The closure, which affects pedestrians as well as cyclists, will come into force at 4.30pm on the afternoon of Thursday 16 September, reports Wales Online.It will be closed … Read more
A Carmarthenshire cyclist who received a close pass from an aggressive driver who then parked up to shout at the rider and his companion, began filming the aftermath – including the motorist repeatedly yelling, “Do you remember smacking my car?” and telling him, “You don’t f*cking live here, you live in Llangadog, now f*ck off!”Race organiser … Read more
Cambridge Chamois Cream is a premium anti-chafe cream that is 100% natural and very effective at protecting against uncomfortable rubbing. It’s a bit expensive for the amount you get, but luckily the application sizes are intended to be small, so it lasts well.A good chamois cream can make or break a ride – find the … Read more
