Park Tool’s QTH-1 makes changing between tool heads quick and very simple. The T-bar is comfortable and the whole magnet-based mechanism is built to a very high quality, making the QTH-1 a long-lasting solution for the home or professional mechanic. It’s an investment, though.The QTH-1 is a T-handled bit driver with eight bits, and covers … Read more
Six cyclists were rushed to hospital in a critical condition and a driver shot by police after he ploughed into the Bike the Bluff road race in Arizona yesterday morning. One rider was airlifted to hospital, while the driver is also in a critical but stable condition having been shot by police after failing to stop.The incident happened at around 7.25am (3.25pm UK time) … Read more
Endura’s GV500 Foyle Shorts are part of its new-for-2021 gravel and adventure range. They offer a slim cut, low weight and have a water repellent finish. They fit really well – avoiding the baggy off-road look – and work well both on and off the bike.The Foyle shorts are made from a lightweight, stretchy woven … Read more
A newly-launched petition calling for the Department for Transport to run a public information campaign aimed at driver aggression towards cyclists has now amassed 10,000 signatures, meaning that it will get a response from the Government. It comes shortly after another petition received a lot of media attention, but has so far failed to get quite … Read more
A police response to anti-social behaviour complaints about youths ‘bike storming’ and skating in London’s Square Mile has played down the issue, concluding that the number of reports are low, and that the City is a safer place for youths to take part in their hobbies in a relatively safe environment. In the report, under the subject ‘Responses to Anti-Social Behaviour … Read more
It’s never something to be celebrated when our Near Miss of the Day series hits another milestone, as in an ideal world there wouldn’t be enough incidents for us to report on regularly… unfortunately that’s not the case, and our 600th is the first submission captured from a home CCTV camera. There’s also a ‘bonus’ filmed … Read more
The Rx Micro-20 multi-tool is an innovative and well made multi-tool that sits well in the hand and offers everything you need for on-the-go repairs and adjustments. It’s a little expensive, though, and a crosshead screwdriver would have been useful.The Rx Micro-20 comes with pretty much every tool you might need at the side of … Read more
The Primal Amaze Cycling Socks aren’t really going to amaze anyone, but they will keep your feet happy and feel built to last. The price is good and the bold styling looks great, if you ask me.These tall socks fit comfortably but securely, and don’t overheat even on warm (20°C+) rides. The patterned section (which … Read more
The Department for Transport (DfT) has written to local authorities in England to reinforce its guidance from last year that it will not fund cycle lanes that are marked out with paint and that any applications for funding need to include segregation.In a letter sent to councils this week, DfT deputy director Rupert Furness underlined … Read more
