The BMC Teammachine SLR Two is a proper road race bike: nippy, stiff, and hugely responsive, begging to be ridden hard. It even manages to temper the firm ride enough that comfort doesn’t become an issue on any but the roughest of roads.RideThe Teammachine has been in BMC’s line-up for over 10 years, and the … Read more
A new cycling initiative started by a Glasgow homeless charity is allowing them to help vulnerable rough sleepers. Street Cycles was launched by Simon Community Scotland – the largest provider of homelessness services in the country – three years ago to reach and connect with people at risk of rough sleeping in the city, reports Glasgow Live. The team of … Read more
The ’80s and ’90s saw an arms race between bike lock makers and thieves that eventually settled down when manufacturers figured out how to make locks that would resist everything but portable power tools. Here’s our selection of bike locks that have the right stuff. Good bike locks are heavy and expensive, but they’re not as … Read more
In Ride Britain, Simon Warren – the author of the 100 Greatest Climbs series – links together some of his favourite ascents to offer 40 spectacular cycling routes and a compelling vision of the great riding available throughout mainland Britain. Widescreen images, engaging writing, maps and Simon’s guides to the showpiece climbs will have you … Read more
A cyclist who spent lockdown clearing 25 tonnes of sand from a coastal cycle path claims his local council has undone much of his work by dumping it back again.Chris Truett, was furloughed from his job as a joiner and spent two months getting rid of huge sand mounds from the path in Southport, Merseyside, after … Read more
A cycling advocacy group has slammed plans for a new £9 million ‘cycle’ bridge claiming the money should be invested in safer infrastructure throughout the city instead. Worcestershire County Council are proposing the scheme which would see a new walking and cycling bridge built across the River Severn in Worcester.However, Danny Brothwell chair of Bike Worcester, said the money would be much better spent … Read more
If you’re just getting into cycling, one of the biggest sources of confusion is the jargon around bike types. We’re here to help you tell the difference between road racers, sportive bikes, cyclocrossers and more.Along with the bike boom of the last decade there’s been a boom in the types of bike on offer as … Read more
The Rivelo Penbarras Cycling Shoes combine smart, traditionally styled lace-up looks with good stiffness and the versatility to take either two or three-bolt cleats. They are solid and well made, but the roomy fit won’t suit those with narrow feet.There’s no denying these are a stylish and smart pair of cycling shoes. Opinion and preferences … Read more
If you’re keen to get into road cycling, for the fun of zooming round the lanes, for fitness or as a quick and cheap way to get to work, it is possible to decent road bikes under £550. In fact, we’ve found a few bargains starting from around £300, proving you really don’t need to … Read more
Topeak takes a different approach with its Prepstand ZX by doing away with the clamp. It works fine for basic maintenance and cleaning, plus it’s compact, very portable and easy to use, but inevitably it’s not as secure for more serious work – and it’s still quite expensive.This stand feels and looks classy; the build … Read more
