The Look Geo City urban pedals offer loads more grip and comfort than standard flat pedals and they look really trendy too, with neat swappable rubber platforms in a variety of colours. They’re a great upgrade for those who put in the miles but don’t want to be clipped in.If you prefer to ride in … Read more
If you want to cycle faster – or ride at a given speed for less effort – you need to choose your tyres carefully and set them up right to minimise rolling resistance. We spoke to Jan-Niklas Jünger, bicycle tyre product manager at Continental, who gave us valuable and at times unexpected advice for increasing speed, maintaining grip … Read more
Sales of bikes in the UK rose by 60 per cent from March to October this year according to new data from the Bicycle Association (BA) – and the trade body says the figure would have been even higher had supply not been affected by unprecedented global demand for bikes as a result of the … Read more
A judge has commended a cyclist for his bravery after he was hurt as he clung onto a car door to try and stop a drunk driver.Worcester Crown Court heard that Fabio Veracruz sustained minor injuries after he was showered in broken glass after the motorist, Martin Davis, crashed into a post.The incident happened on … Read more
The Gore C5 Thermo Bib Tights have a more relaxed fit than some of the company’s top-end designs, ideal for winter rides and commuting, where you’re not looking for compression benefits or aero savings. Added touches like the ‘cup technology’ are a bonus in chilly winds, though these tights aren’t designed for the coldest days … Read more
For a light that can chuck out 1,100 lumens with decent burn times, the Giant Recon HL1100 is very compact, taking up very little room on the handlebar. The Smart Mode technology is a nice touch too, especially on a £79.99 light. The only real downside is that if you want to scroll from a … Read more
Nigel Farage says that his Reform UK party will target councils that promote cycling and walking in next year’s local elections in England as the issue of emergency active travel infrastructure, promoted by the government, becomes increasingly politicised – with Shaun Bailey, the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London, also making his opposition to such … Read more
We have made it into December and oh yes it’s really VERY cold out on rides now. Make sure you layer up to crunch them miles. Here are a few of our favourite bits of kit we have the pleasure of putting to the test at the moment…Specialized Aethos Pro Ultegra Di2£7,250.00Just 6,660 grams… that’s … Read more
Adding a front derailleur to two of its bikes, Rondo has released the Ruut CF2 2x and the Ruut AL1 2x to its gravel range to provide “more versatility, wider gear ratios and further opportunities for the riders who need nearly unlimited gears in tough terrain”.As the Ruut range is designed for “the everyday rider, … Read more
