Rapha has issued a statement denouncing Chloé Dygert’s social media conduct, as well as the apology she issued after signing a contract with the Canyon-SRAM team. As her team’s clothing sponsor, Rapha said it ‘wholeheartedly condemned’ Dygert’s endorsement of racist and transphobic views on social media and emphasised that her apology was “not sufficient.”Earlier this … Read more
A pregnant cyclist lost her unborn child after being hit by a driver who had drunk eight vodkas. Gary Marston, who fled the scene and continued drinking, had hit 12 penalty points on his driving licence earlier in the year but persuaded magistrates not to ban him on the basis it would have caused ‘exceptional … Read more
Hydra Tech Pro’s Pioggia Winter Overshoes provide a comfortable, form-hugging fit and offer protection from the winter chills on all but the coldest days. They’re not completely waterproof but the thin and relatively lightweight construction does well at keeping out road spray and light rain for rides under a couple of hours.These Pioggia Winter Overshoes … Read more
The Topeak Taillux 25 USB is pretty simple as far as rear lights go, with just three modes, great waterproofing and a low-ish 25 lumen output. The USB connection means it plugs directly into a laptop or charger without a cable, making it ideal for commuters – or in fact anyone looking for a no … Read more
Rapha has teamed up with designer Robyn Lynch for a high fashion capsule collection, including showpieces such as a £450 cycling windbreaker/knitwear jacket combo made of repurposed garments from deadstock and pre-existing fabrics. The collection was teased at London Fashion Week back in summer, but is now available to buy exclusively at Browns Fashion. > Review: Rapha Men’s Classic Winter Gore-Tex JacketRapha is no … Read more
The DeFeet Evo Disruptor socks are comfortable, breathable and very tall. While it’s impossible for us to verify the claims aero savings, they’re certainly compressive and well made. They probably look better than your shaved legs too, but wow, you’re paying for the privilege. The DeFeet Evo Disruptor socks make a lot of aero claims, … Read more
North Yorkshire villagers hoping for safe cycle routes who had been encouraged by news of an extra £3.9m in highways funding have been left disappointed after being told they could face a wait of “hundreds of years” for cycle infrastructure.In May, North Yorkshire was allocated £52.6m by the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve roads, … Read more
A West Lothian motorist who hit and killed an oncoming cyclist while turning off an A-road has been ordered to complete 225 hours of community service after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving. Barry McConnell said he had been “blinded by the sun” as he was turning and that he had failed to … Read more
