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WaterField Designs Jersey Pocket Tool Case
The WaterField Designs Jersey Pocket Tool Case is ideal if you want to get rid of your saddle bag and have all of your essentials stored together in an organised wallet, sitting snuggly in your jersey pocket. It’s expensive, though, and too wide for some pockets.It’s stylish, well constructed, and has plenty of compartments to … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 530: ‘Must Get In Front’ driver forced to bale out on manoeuvre
It’s another of those MGIF – ‘Must Get In Front’ – drivers that features in our Near Miss of the Day series today, although on this occasion the motorist had to sack off the manoeuvre after coming to the belated realisation that there just was not enough space to pass the cyclist.The clip was filmed … Read more
Cowboy updates urban navigation app with air quality routing algorithm
Cowboy has partnered with Breezometer, a provider of hyper-local air quality data, to launch a new feature to its navigational app that takes into account the air quality of routes across cities. This new feature allows urban riders to get to their destination via the cleanest roads and cycle paths.> “A new frontier in urban mobility”: … Read more
Continental launches GP5000 Transparent for fans of tan sidewalls
Continental has launched a new model of the GP5000 road tyre that features an exposed, natural finish sidewall.The Transparent model of the popular GP5000 road tyre comes in 25mm and 28mm widths and besides the natural finish to the sidewalls, Continental says that there is no difference to the regular GP5000.> Review: Continental Grand Prix 5000 … Read more
Enervit Sport Isocarb 2:1 During
Enervit Sport Isocarb 2:1 During is a carbohydrate based drinks powder which, as the name suggests, is designed to be taken whilst exercising. This 650g tub contains 10 servings (two scoops) meaning that it isn’t the cheapest option, but the 60-90g of carbs per 500ml bottle is kind on the stomach and excellent at warding … Read more
Cyclist swept down flooded river rescued – thanks to his Apple Watch
A cyclist who was swept along a flooded river in Hereford for a mile was rescued last Thursday thanks to being able to call 999 on his Apple Watch.The rider managed to cling onto the branch of a tree in the swollen River Wye before calling the emergency services, reports BBC Hereford and Worcester.Station Commander … Read more
12 of 2021’s hottest disc brake race bikes – find yourself a super quick bike with real stopping power
After a faltering start, it’s clear that disc brake race bikes now dominate bike manufacturers’ ranges, even if the 2020 Tour de France was won on bikes with rim brakes. Here are the 2021 disc-braked race bikes that have got us most excited. If you can control your speed better, you can go faster, which … Read more
Outer London leads cycling boom in capital during pandemic, says TfL
The number of cycling trips in Outer London has risen by almost a quarter during the coronavirus pandemic as people switched to two wheels for essential local journeys and exercise, with Transport for London (TfL) saying that there is evidence that the type of journey being undertaken by bike is changing, including for accessing local … Read more
Got a spare £225? Pay Lance Armstrong to sing you Happy Birthday
Need a gift idea that goes beyond the usual cycling-themed tat? If the answer is ‘yes’ and you’ve got a spare £225 knocking around, then Lance Armstrong has you covered…Via the website Cameo, celebrities will brighten up your special occasion with a personalised video message. Think Happy Birthday sung by Snoop Dogg, or a pre-match motivational speech … Read more