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’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
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
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
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 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’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
Planning consent has been granted for a £7 million cycling facility for Cornwall, which will act as a legacy of the start in the county on Saturday of the 2021 Tour of Britain.Located on land owned by Cornwall Council near the Newquay Aerohub Business Park, the 54-acre Cornwall Cycle Hub is being developed in partnership … Read more
