The number of people who will commute to work by bike has more than doubled since before the first lockdown, a new study has found. Only six per cent of British adults said they cycled to work before the first lockdown in March last year.However, when asked which mode of transport they would use after restrictions were eased this summer, 13 per cent of people … Read more
The Galibier Izoard Pro is an impressively warm gilet that’s just about packable and very nicely built. It’s showerproof too, and the price is good.If this looks familiar, perhaps you remember the Galibier Izoard Quilted Gilet that Dave reviewed a year ago. In fact, it’s hard to distinguish between the two – Galibier even uses exactly … Read more
The Megmeister Ultrafris Pro Cool UPF 50+ Arm Sleeves work really well, keeping your arms cool during hot rides and your skin protected against UV rays.Rather than protecting your arms from the cold, like normal arm warmers, the Ultrafris sleeves are for riding on hot days, with the focus being on keeping your arms cool … Read more
The Canal and River Trust is urging cyclists to ‘Stay Kind, Slow Down’ and will be encouraging riders to stay below 8mph. A speed tracker will be trialled on canal towpaths in the West Midlands and Staffordshire to encourage cyclists on the shared use paths to slow down.The device will be set up so anyone cycling below 8mph will get … Read more
The tragic death of a university student who was taking part in a charity bike ride has led to calls for better warning signs on parts of the Downs Link. University student Pathushan Sutharsan, 20, sadly crashed into the path of a lorry during the ride after trying to brake on a steep section of gravel track.A … Read more
The Mudhugger PhoneHugger case is a soft, flexible phone protector that works extremely well. It fits easily in a jersey pocket, keeps your phone dry and feels really rugged – I love it.Waterproofing a phone can be awkward, especially if you’re not looking to armour it – bulkily – at the same time. While there … Read more
Toyota USA has come under fire after it released an image of a £27,000 off road vehicle alongside a rather disappointing looking ‘mountain bike’ with the caption ‘Our Ideal Adventure’. The advert showed a Toyota 4Runner next to a mountain biker on an extremely cheap looking bike, which people suggested might have been picked up from Walmart for around $100 (£70). People were quick … Read more
In today’s near miss video a cyclist is almost taken out by a driver who tries to overtake him at almost the exact same time a car is passing on the other side of the road. The dangerous overtake took place on the B4109 Hinckley Road on the border of Leicestershire and Warwickshire.The driver is so close to the … Read more
Weldtite Tubeless Sealant offers reasonable protection for punctures up to a claimed 6mm wide. The large 1L bottle offers good value and does not appear to dry out as quickly as some, but then it isn’t the fastest at sealing when a tyre does suffer a punctureWhen testing the Weldtite sealant I used it on … Read more
Brooks England, which suspended sales to UK customers buying products direct from its website following the end of the Brexit transition period, has resumed shipments to shoppers here – but is warning them that they will be liable for VAT and potential customs charges now that the country has left the EU, despite the products being … Read more
