What with Mark Cavendish set to hop back a Specialized bike for the first time in a few years, we thought that we’d take a look back at the bike that took him to so many wins, the Specialized Venge.While Cavendish took a huge number of wins on the Venge, this one here barely made … Read more
The Knog Bilby is a feature-loaded rechargeable head torch with a wealth of features and functions. It’s light, bright and a typically Knog-ish funky take on the staid old head torch design. There are a couple of issues that mean it might not suit everyone in all circumstances, and the sheer range of lighting options … Read more
Castelli’s Perfetto RoS Women’s Jacket really does deserve to be in the ‘Rain or Shine’ collection; it’s a great bit of kit for cool days when you really don’t know what the elements will throw at you.The Perfetto RoS is a unique looking bit of kit with its frontal vents, 3/4 zip flap and absence … Read more
Lazer had announced a new road helmet that puts ventilation and safety at the forefront of the design consideration. The new Sphere sits somewhere in the middle of the Lazer rangeFollowing the move of the Lazer Genesis up to a premium lightweight road race helmet, there was a bit of a gap in the Lazer … Read more
A judge has told a drunk driver that he was “a cyclist’s worst nightmare” and “an accident waiting to happen” after jailing him for seriously injuring a bike rider in Wiltshire.The male victim was returning home from a ride to the Westbury White Horse when he was hit by a BMW driven by 47-year-old Anthony … Read more
The Endura FS-260 Pro Thermo Bib Knicker is an excellent performer, offering good warmth down to single digit figures, a very comfortable pad, and great nighttime visibility. The fit is mostly good, though you might want to check before you cut off any labels.If you’re not a fan of the bib shorts and leg warmers … Read more
The Bontrager Ion Comp R front light has a maximum output of 700 lumens and is bright enough to get you seen and to light the way on many routes, although it’s not ideal for rural lanes after sundown. The metal and rubber construction feels high quality and durable, the modes are logical and easy … Read more
The 7Mesh Callaghan jersey is beautifully warm, comfortable and well fitted, but it does come with a hefty price tag and the pockets won’t be to everyone’s taste. Unlike some it doesn’t feature any weatherproofing, but it’s ideal for cool, dry rides when it can be paired with just a lightweight baselayer, or used as … Read more
