The 7mesh Skyline Jersey is a tight-fitting aero jersey that’s very effective at dealing with sweat. It’s a pleasure to wear, but there’s no getting away from price – it’s extremely high. It looks and feels great though, and is also available in red and black.This isn’t your usual lycra – that absorbs moisture too … Read more
A group of cyclists in India are working together to provide groceries and other essentials to elderly people unable to leave their homes.The ‘Relief Riders’ have been trying to do what they can for the most vulnerable residents in Chennai, as the country continues to battle one of the world’s largest coronavirus outbreaks. Felix John is the ‘bicycle mayor’ of Chennai, after … Read more
A cyclist who suffered a life changing brain injury after a motorist crashed into him while he was riding in a cycle lane has been given a multi-million pound settlement. Steven Greenwood will use the money to fund the specialist life-long care he now needs.After the crash, Mr Greenwood was taken to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery … Read more
A nurse who had her bike stolen said the theft has caused her to ‘lose her faith in humanity’. Mum of three Sara Evans said whoever had taken her bike had left her ‘broken’ after a ‘year of hell’ treating patients with coronavirus. Sara, from Seacroft, Leeds, said she had used the bike as a form of … Read more
The Bontrager TLR Flash Can is an easy-to-use air tank that complements your existing track pump, making it possible to seat tubeless tyres with bursts of up to 160psi. While not quite a magic bullet, it’s effective at inflating road or mountain bike tyres, and also reasonably priced.If you’re looking to reducing the hassle of … Read more
Boris Johnson has been branded a hypocrite for taking a short helicopter flight from London to the West Midlands to promote a local bike hire scheme. The train journey would have taken him just over two hours. Critics branded the flight ‘completely unnecessary’ and said it cast serious doubt on the sincerity of the prime minister’s promise to fight the climate … Read more
The Lusso Pain Cave Summer Cap is part of the Manchester marque’s new range printed with ‘fun catchphrases to help you express yourself on the bike’. It’s a lightweight, highly breathable design, well suited to warm weather, where traditional caps can boil the brains. It’s also a much better fit beneath helmets, wicks efficiently and … Read more
The ETC Zip Off Leg Warmers are designed for wearing before and after a workout or event, designed so you can whip them off without having to remove your shoes before the start of your ride. The zips cause a few comfort issues for extended warm-ups, but their simplicity takes away the faff. They aren’t … Read more
Hull City Council is installing smart technology at three junctions on a multi-million pound road project to alert motorists that cyclists are approaching.The works, part of the A1033 Stoneferry Corridor project, will see intelligent road studs deployed where a shared use path running alongside the main road crosses Maxwell Street, Woodhall Street and Morley Street.The … Read more
A cyclist who took a short cut across a runway at an airfield in New Zealand risked being “cut in half” by a winch tow cable being used to send a glider airborne.The incident took place at Alexandra Airport reports the Otago Daily Times, which said that the incident had officially been recorded as a … Read more
