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dhb Aeron Deep Winter Softshell
The dhb Aeron Deep Winter Softshell is an excellent, very warm jacket if – like me – you’d rather run a packable waterproof and enjoy the breathability and unrestricted movement of a softshell the rest of the time. The dhb is stretchy, very well sealed against the cold, and lovely and warm, even below zero. … Read more
Giant Recon HL 1800
Giant’s Recon HL 1800 is a solid improvement over its very good HL 1600 predecessor. With easier usability and some improved features that include a 200-lumen power bump, a more compact size and some Garmin head unit integration, PLUS decent value, this could be one of the front lights of the season.A couple of years … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 519: Driver tailgates cyclist then makes deliberate close pass – on Day 1 of latest lockdown
England went back into full lockdown last Wednesday, but the roads are a lot busier than they were in spring last year when restrictions aimed at containing COVID-19 were first introduced – and here we have a cyclist who, on the first day the new rules came in, was tailgated by a driver who then … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Kona, Wahoo, Chapeau, Galibier and Ruzer
Frosty and icy conditions over the weekend have meant our team of testers have had to be careful and wrap up warm when out on the roads and trails. But it hasn’t stopped them from putting some exciting products through some thorough testing. Here is the cream of the crop…Kona Rove LTD£2,399Ready for off-road adventuring … Read more
Boris Johnson accused of breaking lockdown with Olympic Park bike ride – even though he did not appear to break law
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused on social media of breaking lockdown restrictions after he was reportedly seen yesterday cycling in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, some seven miles from Downing Street – although the law in England places no limits on how far people can travel for exercise.The London Evening Standard says that … Read more
Hope RX4 flatmount front and rear brake callipers
Hope’s road/gravel-specific RX4 calliper is a thing of powerful, serviceable beauty. Made in the UK and available in six colours, it does take quite some fettling to set up and will make more noise than you might like. One for the purists willing to invest in setup and maintenance.For the last 30 years Hope of … Read more
Campaign launched for government to provide discounts on bikes and e-bikes for over-65s
E-bike and e-scooter retailer Pure Electric has launched a campaign calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunaq to fund a £50 million-a-year scheme linked to the state pension that would allow over-65s to buy bikes or e-bikes at a 20 per cent discount.The company, which operates from 17 stores across Great Britain – 11 … Read more
Muscles zapped for performance gains in new AI shorts by Inpulse
British start-up Inpulse is launching new AI shorts that feature sensors, electrodes and artificial intelligence to electrically stimulate your quad and hamstring muscles, the idea being to improve performance and give an edge over the competition.Inpulse was founded by a University of Southampton PhD student in neuroscience Devon Lewis.2021 Inpulse smart shorts 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Times reported that … Read more