The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has concluded that mirror.co.uk breached the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article from April 4 2020, headlined “Cyclists ignore UK coronavirus lockdown rules as they ride together in the sun.” The body upheld a complaint about the use of a photo that gave a distorted impression of the … Read more
The Megmeister Drynamo Winter Long Sleeve Base Layer is a high performance top with a surprisingly tactile synthetic blend. While the fit is mostly excellent, the arms are longer than I was expecting, so either try for size or scrutinise the sizing charts carefully first.The Drynamo is made in Italy from a very tactile synthetic … Read more
Saved at the 11th hour with clothing company Assos stepping up to co-sponsor the African World Tour team, Qhubeka-Assos has put together what is a very interesting race bike for 2021. Let’s take a closer look while you snuggle down for bedtime. Team Qhubeka-Assos BMC TeamMachine SLR-3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The BMC TeamMachine SLR … Read more
New cyclists account for almost six in ten users of pop-up cycle lanes in Paris, installed first in response to a public transport strike last winter with the network subsequently enlarged due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures from the city’s government.The temporary cycle lanes, many of them on key roads in the heart … Read more
The made-in-Spain Baggicase is a great option for keeping your pricey phone safe while you ride, with a good level of protection, space for extras and some waterproofing. Its price tag might make you wince, however.Phones have become ludicrously expensive – take Apple’s flagship iPhone 12 Pro, which starts at £999. Worried about taking it … Read more
A motorist excused her poor driving by telling a cyclist “You don’t pay road tax” – even though no such thing exists, and if people on bikes were required to pay Vehicle Excise Duty, as it is correctly known, they would do so at the same rate as drivers of electric cars, ie zero.The clip, … Read more
Many riders say they prefer the best rim-braked road bikes to those with discs for their simplicity, lower weight and classic looks. In this article we’ve picked out 10 of the best rim brake road bikes, and listed as many others as we can find. Is the rim brake dead? Definitely not, but it is clear … Read more
London Cycling Campaign has criticised one of the capital’s leading hospitals for the poor quality of the bike parking facilities there following a spate of recent bike thefts, saying that they are “completely preventable. In a video posted to Twitter, one member of the campaign group’s staff who went to see for himself what facilities … Read more
The Assos Summer NS Skin Layer is a light, very breathable and very absorbent baselayer that helps make indoor riding a little more comfortable. It’s very well made, too, though it is quite expensive.With indoor cycling becoming increasingly popular, the humble summer baselayer can be a year-round, multi-purpose garment. The benefits it brings on a … Read more
