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
The MAAP Ascend Pro Rain Jacket is light, beautifully made, very well shaped and an effective barrier against wind and rain. It can get pretty hot and sweaty throughout most of its recommended temperature range, though, and it lacks pockets for carrying layers you might otherwise take off.I wanted to like this jacket more than … Read more
A Leicestershire driver who ran down a cyclist, breaking both his legs, and then assaulted him, has been jailed for 12 months.The victim’s injuries following the incident in Melton Mowbray on 15 April last year included a broken leg, with his knee said to be facing in the wrong direction after 38-year-old Ross Marriott deliberately crashed … Read more
A cyclist in Richmond Park who left their £6,000 bike unattended to spend a penny got a costly shock when they emerged from the toilet to find that thieves had made off with it – the latest in a string of similar thefts at the same location.The theft of the black Specialized bike happened at … Read more
The Competition is now closed and we can announce the Winners!Congratulations to; Will Copeland Andrew Myall Daniel Wright Tim Hora You are our lucky 4 winners of the winter essential kit and you’ll be hearing from HTP soon. For everybody else, better luck next time, and thank you for entering.Last week’s competition was all about staying warm and riding inside… but … Read more
Hunt has announced they will be supplying various models of their wheels to the professional WorldTour outfit Qhubeka Assos, for use in racing and training across the 2021 and 2022 seasons.The West Sussex brand was set up in 2015 by brothers Tom and Peter Marchment, with Italian aerodynamics specialist Luisa Grappone (formerly of Campagnolo and … Read more
The Easton EA90 Cranks are part of its CINCH line-up, giving customisation of gear ratios while offering huge amounts of stiffness and a 30mm diameter axle. It works out a pricey package, though, and not the lightest either.Easton has used Race Face’s CINCH technology for the EA90s, resulting in a modular system for choosing the … Read more
