What’s a commuting bike? The best commuting bike will depend as much on you and your riding style as what’s on offer in bike shops. A bike for a 15-mile commuting journey on city arterials will probably be very different from one for a two-mile pootle across the park. In this article we take a … Read more
Looking for the best cheap cycling shoes? Welcome to our guide to the best SPD and road cycling shoes for under £70. Shoes with stiff soles and soles that accommodate clipless pedals start around £30 Choose between mountain bike-style (‘SPD’) walkable shoes with a recessed pocket for the cleat and racier shoes that put the … Read more
The Wilier Filante is a lightweight aero road bike that offers a reactive performance, quick handling, and a surprisingly comfortable ride. If Wilier is to be believed, it’s aerodynamically efficient across a range of real-world conditions too. Okay, the Filante should be pretty amazing given the price, but this one really is a bit special. … Read more
A spate of cycle thefts have taken place after bike sheds in a housing development were discovered to have a rather unbelievable design flaw. The ventilation holes in the brick wall exterior are big enough for any would-be thief to simply stick an arm through and open the door from the inside.One resident, who has had two bikes … Read more
On the 21st July 2020, prosthetics expert Jim Ashworth-Beaumont went out for what should have been a quick afternoon training ride in south east London. Instead, shortly after setting off, he ended up under the wheels of an articulated lorry that cost him most of his right arm and caused massive internal injuries. He spent the next five weeks in a … Read more
Police have issued warnings to ‘large groups’ of cyclists riding in the Cotswolds. Gloucestershire Police say the cyclists were in breach of coronavirus regulations when they were pulled over yesterday,The riders admitted they were not from the household and were issued with a warning. The Cotswolds Police team tweeted shortly before 2pm: “We have stopped cyclists today … Read more
A ‘devoted’ father has been left with a fractured neck and skull after he was struck by a car while out cycling.Neil Wainwright, 57, was eventually found on the roadside by a member of the public who contacted emergency services.Mr Wainwright was struck by the vehicle on the A616 towards South Muskham, Nottinghamshire at around 6:40pm on … Read more
The Miss Grape Node Road offers an unusually slim design and a useful 0.75 litres of space that’s very easily accessed. It is well made with good materials, but this quality comes at a cost.At 4.8cm in diameter, the Node Road is narrower than many top tube bags, especially those aimed at bikepacking.The bag has … Read more
Anti-doping chiefs are facing a ‘race against time’ to identify the mystery rider for whom banned drugs were ordered before the 2012 Olympics amid fears they only have two months left to do so.Leading MPs called for the 10-year statute of limitations on such offences to be scrapped following the news that British Cycling’s former team doctor, … Read more
Let’s take a look at the Colnago V3Rs, the top-of-the-line road racer from one of Italian cycling’s most famous brands. It strikes a well-judged balance between being a lightweight climber and an aero machine. Colnago V3Rs Frozen Silver (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) “Today the V3 represents the best of Colnago technology applied to a monocoque frame,” said Colnago when it … Read more
