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
Next-Gen, who claim to be the first and only factory/designer-to-consumer internet brand platform, has launched. Through this new ‘F/D-2-C’ setup, consumers can choose to buy exclusive products directly from the designer and factory which manufacturers it, bypassing all the middle men.Nex-Gen represents a group of “highly experienced” sports product designers, engineers, materials and manufacturing experts, who work … Read more
Alpkit says that it made over 2000 repairs to products last year, found a new home for three tonnes of gear, and that 98% of orders were sent using plastic-free packaging as part of a sustainability programme that has seen it recognised as providing the highest standards of social and environmental impact.2021 Alpkit sustainability report(1) … Read more
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said that the government wants “half of all journeys in towns and cities to be walked or cycled by 2030” – but declined to disclose what funding might be available beyond 2025.Appearing before a virtual session of the House of Commons Transport Select Committee yesterday, Shapps was quizzed on the … Read more
Hiplok has expanded its Store and Secure range with the new Jaw compact wall-mounted bike rack and the new Ankr Mini, which acts as a micro anchor point for locking bikes. The British brand offers a range of storage options designed to fit varying storage spaces.2021 Hiplok Jaw multiple (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Jaw is … Read more
The Hope RS4 front and rear hubs are specially designed for road use and could be the last set you’ll buy. Hope’s legendary durability and parts availability mean they can roll forever with ease of maintenance if required and as the RS4s feature interchangeable end-caps to suit different axle standards, they can be swapped into … Read more
Transport for London (TfL) has announced plans to extend Cycleway 4 westwards from Tower Bridge to London Bridge, thereby connecting two key protected routes for cyclists – and, if you take a close at the picture above, their dogs – on the south side of the Thames.Currently, two sections of Cycleway 4 are open – between … Read more
Liv’s Cefira Superlight Wind Jacket does a fantastic job of blocking out the wind and it can be packed away into a tiny integrated stuff sack so it takes up very little space in your jersey pocket. It’s really useful to have at the ready for when you get caught out and need an extra … Read more
