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
The famous Nottingham bike brand Raleigh has solved a rubbery headache for owners of its legendary Chopper bike by reviving Chopper-specific tyres. Costing £29.99 each, both front and rear tyres are available and they feature the brand’s classic logo. > Blog: How getting a Raleigh for Christmas changed my lifeWith production of the Chopper ceasing in the 1980’s (apart from occasional … Read more
The centre of Paris is set to become in effect a huge low traffic neighbourhood by the end of next year under an ambitious plan to remove through traffic from the heart of the French capital.A consultation was launched this week on the initiative, outlined in an interview with Le Parisien by deputy mayor David … Read more
DT Swiss has publicly acknowledged an issue with its new Ratchet EXP rear hub internals where the premature wear of the ratchet drive rings caused restrictions to the engagement in some cases.> Your complete guide to DT Swiss wheelsHubs affectedDT Swiss standard products: ARC 1100 / 1400 DICUT PRC 1100 DICUT Mon Chasseral XRC 1200 / 1501 SPLINE XMC 1200 / 1501 … Read more
The Apidura Racing Long Top Tube Pack squeezes two litres of flexible storage into a slim form factor with rock-solid fixings. Featuring a charging cable port and a two-way waterproof zip, it’s hard to beat if you need to max out your storage for going fast, far or in between.At 45cm, this is one of … Read more
