100% Transit Backpack

The 100% Transit Backpack is a well-made and practical backpack with a plethora of useful pockets and enough storage for just about any commuter, though it could do with a raincover, and a chest strap would help stabilise it for carrying heavier loads.Before lockdown, my daily commute meant that I spent at least two hours … Read more

Gang rob two cyclists of their bikes on West Midlands canal

A gang of youths last week robbed two cyclists of their bikes in separate incidents on a Birmingham Canal – the latest in a series of incidents on waterways in the West Midlands that have seen people on bikes attacked or mugged.The latest incidents happened on the Birmingham to Fazeley Canal towpath, close to the … Read more

Best bike pumps 2026 – keep your tyre pressure where it should be

Let’s get to grips with the world of bike pumps and CO2 inflators. We’re going to cover track pumps, frame pumps, mini pumps and CO2 devices and we’ll give you our choice of the best currently available. You’ll probably want to own at least two bike pumps: a track pump (aka floor pump) for home … Read more

Check out Speedplay’s updated pedals + new power meter model

Wahoo has announced a major refresh of its Speedplay pedal range and confirmed that it will release a power meter called Powrlink Zero this summer – the first road pedal-based power meter to offer dual-sided entry.2021 Wahoo Speedplay_ZERO(1) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The standard (non-power meter) pedals now have a revised pedal body designed for increased durability … Read more

New Rapha x One More City Collection raises funds for cancer research

Rapha has partnered with One More City to launch a limited collection of cycling gear that is designed to “represent beauty in the face of adversity” and remind riders to check their breasts. All profits are going towards funding research into advanced breast cancer led by the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London.It is a … Read more

Castelli Emergency Rain Jacket

Castelli has hit the design brief for its Emergency Rain Jacket absolutely dead centre. It’s light and easy to scrunch into a pocket, and once on it proves comfortable with a superb slim fit, excellent windproofing and waterproofing, and well-judged breathability.This jacket both looks and feels very well made. Castelli’s Deluge Light 2.5 layer fabric … Read more