The ‘Roadmap out of lockdown’ – what does it mean for cycling?

With Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday laying out the timeline for coronavirus restrictions to be gradually eased in England, with the aim of them being more or less fully lifted by 21 June, we take a look at what the government’s plans – the full text of which you can find here – means for cycling.Current … Read more

Sigma Sports set for expansion as private equity firm buys into business

 Sigma Sports is set to expand its operations after a private equity firm bought a minority stake in the business, founded in southwest London in 1992 and in 2019, the latest year for which figures are available, turning over almost £34 million.Primary Capital Partners says that its “significant investment” in the retailer will help it … Read more

Aero for the masses? Body Rocket’s system offers cyclists real-time drag measurements without a wind tunnel

Aero data tech developer Body Rocket has designed a device that provides real-time drag measurement for cyclists. The three-part sensor system can be attached to the bike for live “wind tunnel accurate” data. Body Rocket says that this brings aerodynamic measurement to the masses and empowers riders to be in control of their own CdA (coefficient of aerodynamic drag) through their body position.We … Read more

6 highlights from Rapha’s new spring collection

Rapha has unveiled its new spring line up, with an array of new colour options as well as the addition of some useful technical features…Men’s Core Rain Jacket – Off White £1002021 Rapha Men’s Core Rain Jacket (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Core Rain Jacket is made of a lightweight, waterproof fabric for a protective outer layer … Read more

Custom bike specialist WyndyMilla unveils one-off tribute to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen

British custom bike specialist WyndyMilla has revealed a special one-off tribute to the late guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. Commissioned by a lucky (and no doubt very well off) Van Halen superfan, the bike is based on WyndyMilla’s Massive Attack racing bike and features an eruption of custom colour, plus top-of-the-range finishing kit throughout. > 25 of the best handbuilt frameswyndymilla van halen … Read more

Fizik Antares Versus Evo R3 Adaptive Saddle

Blending 3D-print technology with a tried and tested shape yields a lightweight and comfortable performance saddle. The Fizik Antares Versus Evo R3 Adaptive saddle is expensive, yes, but for those who like the Antares shape, the high-tech construction has some real benefits.As with every saddle review, when it comes to comfort it’s entirely subjective – … Read more

Castelli Sorpasso RoS Wind Bib Tights

Castelli’s Sorpasso RoS Wind bib tights provide windproof protection for your working muscles, they’re water repellent, and they come with an excellent seat pad. For keeping comfortable on cold and filthy winter rides, they’re hard to beat.One of the key factors of these tights is the Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper X-Fast fabric which covers your quads, … Read more

Kryptonite Incite XR USB Rear

The Kryptonite Incite XR USB Rear light is bright, easy to fit and easy to operate. The battery life is decent too, making this a great option at £25.The Incite XR Rear is well suited to being your weekday commuting bike light thanks to a solid run-time, easy operation and good side visibility.> Find your … Read more