Santini’s Puro Block High Profile Mid Season Unisex Socks are a thin and comfortable option available in a choice of smart colours. These high cuff socks will have you covered for much of the UK year, but unfortunately the looks won’t last nearly as long.These Italian-made socks are a 96% polyamide, 4% elastane blend that … Read more
Racing driver Fernando Alonso has said he will need two titanium plates in his jaw for the duration of the season after breaking it in a cycling incident last month.The former world champion drove a Formula 1 car today for the first time since the incident.Speaking to the BBC earlier this week, he said “I don’t expect any issues, honestly. “One thing … Read more
Alba Optics’ Stratos Ghost VZUM AF-Lens are high quality performance sunglasses with a minimalist design. The frame is very light, and the top-quality photochromic lens provides clear, unobstructed coverage. However, the arms are not the most secure, and there’s no hard case for keeping these expensive sunnies safe.Handmade in Italy, the Stratos frame features Alba … Read more
Energy company British Gas could face ‘an almighty backlash’ from the cycling world after releasing a series of controversial adverts to promote its new ‘green’ tariffs.Twitter users branded the suggestion that changing your electricity tariff could solve the problems the world faces as ‘totally irresponsible’.One advert from the energy company shows a man cycling with a mattress … Read more
Merida’s Tubeless Floor Pump is effective for seating tubeless road and some mountain bike tyres. The pressurised system is easy to charge, the head is secure and the ‘regular’ pump section works well too.If you’re going to be inflating a few tubeless tyres at home, a proper tubeless floor pump is a good investment. Merida’s … Read more
A round the world cyclist who survived falling hundreds of metres down a mountain in India has been killed by a bus while riding near his home. Roei Sadan, known as ‘Jinji’, was only 39 years old when he was killed, reportedly while making an Everest attempt. From 2007 to 2011, Mr Sadan cycled 66,000km (41,010mi) across 42 countries on six continents.The Times … Read more
A cyclist who fell off his bike on an ungritted cyclepath and broke his finger has been given a £2,500 payout from a local council.Rajesh Joshi had been travelling to work along a designated cycle route into the city centre when his bike lost traction on a slippery section where other riders and pedestrians had fallen … Read more
Organisers of the London leg of the World Naked Bike Ride are aiming to hold this year’s event on 14 August, with the timing reflecting the government’s plans for relaxing lockdown in England.Usually, the event takes place in June – often coinciding with the Queen’s official birthday, and with the route passing by Buckingham Palace … Read more
The Bici Pro Version Bike Stand for Cycling Photography is a useful device that allows you to take photos of your bike. Sadly, it’s hard to get the stand the right length for your bottom bracket height, so it’ll only work with particular bikes.I love taking photos of my bike and sharing them on Instagram, … Read more
Eddy Merckx once famously said that you shouldn’t buy upgrades, but should ride up grades. Riding more is almost always the best way to improve your cycling, but there are some component changes that will improve your comfort, safety and speed. Here’s a selection that each cost under £100. Updated November 23, 2021 Welcome to … Read more
