The Castelli Sfida 13 Women’s Socks offer exceptional comfort and insulation. They will serve you well through a wide range of winter temperatures, too, which goes a fair way to justify their expense.The Sfida socks are like having a pair of cosy slippers on. They are, by far, the most luxurious winter socks I’ve worn. … Read more
Although designed, developed, engineered and tested by Cotic at their hub in the Peak District near Sheffield, the Escapade is amongst a range of Cotic’s frame that are handmade in Taiwan. All complete bikes are built to order back in the UK, to the exact spec of your choice. Does this count as being British? … Read more
The Topeak Headlux 100 USB is a be-seen headlight with a maximum of 100 lumens. That’s enough to get you seen in most conditions, while an integrated USB stick means it can be charged without the hassle of cables – ideal for commuters. One large button and just three modes means it’s easy to use, … Read more
The Royal Parks Movement Strategy consultation closes tomorrow (Sunday). The Movement Strategy sets out a long-term vision for how park visitors will move within the parks in the future and campaigners are keen to see more done to combat rat-running motorists.Almost 80 per cent of respondents to a 2019 consultation agreed that the Royal Parks … Read more
The Le Col Blackout Therma bib shorts instantly became my go-to shorts, and that says pretty much everything. They are fabulously comfortable with a soft fabric, dense pad, thick feel and a great fit. For colder days, they have been excellent.Autumn and winter rides generally require some insulation, and thermal bib shorts are a cracking … Read more
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has posted a video to Twitter of a motorist driving along a segregated cycle path in Hyde Park before mounting the pavement to get back on the road.The video was shot on Thursday afternoon as Vine cycled south through the park along West Carriage Drive. Not every day you find a car … Read more
A residents group has threatened Edinburgh City Council with legal action if it begins construction of a new cycle lane as part of its Spaces for People project. South West Edinburgh in Motion (SWEM) says the use of a temporary traffic regulation order (TTRO) to construct four miles of segregated lanes along Lanark Road, Inglis … Read more
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is to revisit its decision to remove segregated cycle lanes from Kensington High Street. Council leader Elizabeth Campbell said that the review would be carried out by the entire leadership team except for lead member for transport Johnny Thalassites who made the decision to scrap the scheme.In … Read more
The Galibier Fire Feet 2 socks are made from a mix of merino wool and acrylic. The thicknesses vary from sole to top, giving a warm sock for all but the coldest winter days while also helping to keep the fit close to that of a summer sock.Merino wool makes up 42% of the sock, … Read more
