The Dexshell Light Weight Overshoes can cope with the majority of bad weather thrown at them. They keep the rain out surprisingly well and will keep your feet warm too.Overshoes can make a huge difference on a cold or wet ride, keeping your feet as dry and warm as possible. There are many options available, … Read more
A popular pop-up cycle lane is at risk of removal despite having as much as tripled cycling levels without impacting car journeys and enabled potentially hundreds of children and NHS staff to cycle in safety. The cycle lane on Upper Shoreham Road, in West Sussex, even featured on a government video promoting cycling investment last … Read more
Shimano has a patent for a pedal that includes shear force sensors and bending force sensors, suggesting that a pedal-based power meter from the Japanese component giant could be on the way.Shimano was last week granted a patent for a piezoelectric sensor (piezoelectricity is the electric charge that accumulates in some solid materials when mechanical stress … Read more
Halfords has announced surging sales in the first half of the financial year, reporting a 116% rise on last year which amounted to a £56 million pre-tax profit. The cycling side of its business played a crucial part, with Halfords’ CEO claiming bike sales are even beginning to accelerate again. > Halfords launches 26 Carrera bikesSelling more bikes than any other … Read more
Black Friday is almost here, but you don’t have to wait until then to grab a bargain, as there are already plenty of great cycling deals about. Here we’re rounding up some of the best Black Friday offers from Balfe’s Bikes, with up to 50% off bikes, clothing, parts and accessories. There are some serious savings to be had, so … Read more
The Gore C3 Gore-Tex Infinium Thermo Jacket is an excellent defence on cold rides – it’s warm, windproof and really well shaped. Gore makes no claim of waterproofing but it can cope with brief, light showers; while pairing successfully with a waterproof in single-digit temps, it’s not quite breathable enough as a mid-layer at the … Read more
The Polaris Bikewear RBS Reflect Gloves are lightweight, stretchy and highly visible, with insulation and breathability better suited to the shoulder seasons than full-on winter.The gloves are made from a lightweight, stretchy fabric with a brushed inner finish for warmth. Designed for low light conditions, their superpower is the fact that the backs are covered … Read more
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) which advises Parliament on transport safety has published a report which starkly illustrates which types of transport are responsible for most deaths on Britain’s roads.Entitled What Kills Most on the Roads – New Analysis for the New Transport Agenda, the report has been published during National Road Safety Week by the … Read more
CeramicSpeed says that the updated version of its UFO Drip Chain Coating results in increased efficiency over the original – which it called the fastest chain coating out there at launch – and also offers much better value for moneyMade from a blend of waxes, trace oils and friction modifiers, CeramicSpeed says the improved easy-to-apply liquid provides … Read more
