If Goldilocks was in charge of designing a neck gaiter, the result would probably look a lot like the Iris Merino Neck Warmer. It’s neither too long nor too short, and has just the right balance of warmth, weight and bulk. Plus it can be turned into the perfect beanie. It’s not cheap but it … Read more
Today’s near miss sees an already close motorist steer towards a cyclist while passing him. In the ensuing argument, the driver claims he was “fully aware” of the cyclist before accusing him of “nearly causing an accident”. The driver, it seems, felt the rider was “too far out in the road”.Lyndon writes: “This gentleman felt … Read more
So we’ve seen a great many gravel bikes over the course of the year and the Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 has walked away with off.road.cc’s benchmark bike award: that means it’s our money-no-object winner. We’re going to take a look at what makes it so special.The first thing to note is: this is a … Read more
“Keep breathing,” is the top tip for a long and happy life from 99-year-old Norman Gregory from Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds. He also goes out on his e-bike pretty much every day.Gregory first started riding his mother’s bike when he was eight years old and was soon doing 100 miles a week riding between his … Read more
HPS has launched its new electronic Watt Assist System on its top-of-the-range road racing bike, that promises to behave like an unassisted road bike and weigh about the same too, at just 8.5kg including all the electronics. > 17 of the best electric road bikes for 20212021 HPS Domestique 1-21 7 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The new Domestique … Read more
The Giant Airway Dual Side Bottle Cage is a cost-effective solution for small frames or those with limited clearance. It can be rotated to suit left or right-handed entry and holds your bottle tight and secure.The Airway is a side-loading bottle cage, making it ideal for small frames which might not have the room to … Read more
Transport secretary Grant Shapps failed to follow official guidance that called for a review of the environmental impact of the government’s £27bn Road Investment Strategy 2 (RIS2). A legal challenge is currently being brought by Transport Action Network (TAN), arguing that the road building programme ignores commitments made to tackle climate change.In March 2020, Chancellor … Read more
Nutri-Genetix (NGX) has released a genetically personalised daily nutrition shake that it says will offer enhanced performance and boosted immunity as it is tailored to each rider’s DNA after a swab test is taken.2021 NGX bodyfuel (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)NGX says it relies on nutrigenetics, which aims to understand how people metabolise and process different … Read more
A car rolled down a hill and crashed into a truck in Dublin’s Phoenix Park yesterday evening after the driver got out to confront a cyclist with whom he had been arguing.Dublin Live reports that the incident occurred on Upper Glen Road at around 5pm.A witness whose car was clipped at the start of the … Read more
The Shimano MT3W Women’s SPD shoes sit in that rare midground of being a dedicated bike shoe that’s stiff for riding, yet easy to walk in. They’re a cost-effective and comfortable option for on or off-road riding and touring, with relaxed low-key looks. Able to be used with or without cleats, they’re spot on for … Read more
