If you’ve tried to buy a bike over the past few months you’ll know that demand is far outstripping supply thanks to the effects of COVID-19. We’ve been speaking to members of the British bike trade to find out what’s going on, how long this situation is likely to last, and how you can maximise … Read more
The Santini Water Repellent Mid Season Unisex Gloves fit beautifully, work extremely well and prove versatile enough to see use for a good chunk of the UK year. They’re light and barely thicker than glove liners, though the lack of windproofing can see them get chilly on very cold, fast or windy rides.These excellent gloves … Read more
At this time of year we’d usually be visiting a load of bike shows and sharing news of the latest products that you can expect to see over coming months, but COVID-19 has scuppered all that.This year’s iceBike, the big in-house show of Madison – home to brands like Shimano, Elite, Pearl Izumi, and DT … Read more
Can a pair of shorts made out of recycled inner tubes improve your aerodynamic efficiency on the bike? That’s the claim being made by the charity Cycle of Good.“Five years ago, this innovative, Staffordshire based charity set out on a mission to transform the unsustainable and ecologically damaging synthetic dominating habits of the cycle industry … Read more
The Government has announced that from today, anyone riding a bike in England will have to wear a face mask by law. The restriction is indefinite, meaning that cyclists will have to mask up for the foreseeable.The new law is particularly surprising after the national lockdown was lifted on Monday, allowing people to meet up … Read more
A Halfords survey of 2,000 people across Great Britain says that the bike boom seen since the first national lockdown started last year is set to continue once the coronavirus pandemic ends – with the retailer saying that it believes it reflects a “permanent change in the market” with people switching to bikes to get … Read more
The Brooks Scape Handlebar Compact Bag is a high-quality, durable, water-resistant briefcase that can be removed quickly from your handlebar for easy transitioning between on-the-bike life and off.Brooks has blended its classic looks with versatile performance. There are decent sized pockets inside and out, and a compact shoulder strap increases its carrying options. But the … Read more
