With hydraulic disc brakes becoming so common, there are inevitably going to be a good number of you that are set to make the leap from working on rim brakes to maintaining hydraulic discs. Bleeding them is scary at first; you’ll need to learn that oil and brake pads don’t like each other and there … Read more
The Wölvhammer Boa Premium Insulated Winter Cycling Boot from 45NRTH is a fabulously warm and comfortable way to survive the worst possible British winter. The dual-boot construction and large Boa dial make for a premium extreme-cold-weather experience.45NRTH is based in Minnesota, where winter temperatures can hit -40°C – before wind chill. The company specialises in … Read more
Bontrager has updated its AW3 road tyre line-up with new Hard-Case Lite and Hard-Case models that feature improved puncture protection, as well as an extra reflective sidewall option across all sizes in the range.2021 Bontrager AW3 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Hard-Case Lite and Hard-Case are the brand’s “set-it-and-forget-it road tyre”, with excellent defence against … Read more
A good winter jersey is one of the staples of your cycling wardrobe. It needs to keep you warm in a variety of conditions while also being breathable enough to keep you sweat-free when you hit a tough hills. That’s not an easy combination to get right, but thankfully there are plenty of impressive options … Read more
Do you feel the cold in your feet on a ride? Unless you have exceptionally good circulation, you’re bound to feel the cold in your feet at some point during the winter. Your feet don’t have to work hard when you’re cycling, and the body can very quickly divert blood away from your toes to … Read more
Cycling UK has asked the government how “local” is “local” when it comes to taking a bike ride for exercise in England – and, as anyone who has followed our stories over the past year explaining the difference between official guidance and what the letter of the law actually says, the reply is as clear … Read more
The 7Mesh Desperado Merino Henley is a good looking cycling top that can pass, in polite company, for a normal T-shirt. While the loose fit is comfortable on its own, the fabric is noticeably scratchy and slow drying once you put anything over the top – and it’s expensive.7Mesh doesn’t actually say whether this a … Read more
With their ability to run a huge range of useful cycling apps, smartphones have revolutionised cycling. With more capability than the humble bicycle computer, the smartphone allows you to easily track and record rides, plan routes, keep on top of your training, and much more besides. There’s a vast range of cycling information and help … Read more
