We were all beginners once and we all made mistakes. In the hope of helping new riders avoid the biggest errors, here’s a baker’s dozen blunders that you should steer clear of.Wrong saddle height Guiseppe measures saddle height (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) If your saddle’s too low you’ll be uncomfortable and less efficient. If it’s too … Read more
Conflicts between motor vehicles and bikes have halved at a junction in Glasgow according to initial results from the trial of bike-activated traffic warning signs which are set to be rolled out in Scotland’s largest city.Q-Free, which has announced a four-year partnership with Glasgow City Council to supply and install cycle detection equipment and associated … Read more
Lockdowns in Asia continue to affect the bicycle supply chain, leading to further delays in the delivery of bikes to Europe and shortages in your local store.Although lockdown restrictions have been lifted in much of the world, factories in Vietnam have had to close again due to the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19.Bike … Read more
The Gore Chase Jersey Men’s is lightweight and breathable, which makes it ideal for warm weather. The fit is aero yet doesn’t restrict movement or versatility, thanks to an aggressive yet well not too-aggressive cut. The details haven’t been overlooked either, with reflective accents and even zippered pockets, but there are cheaper alternatives available.The Chase … Read more
Magnus Cort of EF Education-Nippo, caught a couple of hundred metres from the line yesterday, has won his second stage of this year’s Vuelta, and the fifth of his career, in Cordoba this afternoon.The Dane’s victory today came after a four-man break was reeled in with less than one kilometre remaining of the 175km stage … Read more
A Camden Council committee yesterday evening voted through plans for a protected cycle lane on a road that Conservative councillors had claimed was “too steep” for many cyclists, including children. Success! The Haverstock Hill lanes have just been approved by Camden’s Scrutiny Committee, 5 to 1. No further hurdles – the scheme will go ahead. … Read more
Developed in collaboration with the WorldTour Trek-Segafredo ladies, the Santini Redux Stamina Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey is built for staying cool as you drive on the pace. It is a very good jersey that’s highly breathable and comfortable to wear, with an excellent close fit… at least, in most places. If your arms are fairly … Read more
To mark its 60th anniversary, 3T has 60 ‘Dreamboxes’ – custom bike garages that each contain a 3T Exploro Racemax Italia gravel bike, plus lightweight equipment from Carbon-Ti, clothing from Castelli, a helmet from Kask, glasses from Koo and bottles and cages from Elite.The Racemax Italia is produced at 3T’s own factory in Presezzo, Italy, and is … Read more
Eight in ten sports-related spinal injuries involve cycling, according to new research from Harvard University – the vast majority of those resulting from collisions involving motor vehicles, with the authors saying that better bike lanes and driver education, as well as helmet advocacy, could help reduce the number.The study, published in Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, … Read more
