Brrrr! It’s only the second week of November, and when heading out on rides first thing there’s already a light covering of frost coating the countryside. As beautiful as this may be, with Lockdown 2.0 now underway group rides are off again. Riding alone (or with those in your household/support bubble) or with one person from … Read more
Helmet safety brand Mips has announced new Finite Element Analysis (FEA) that it says could cut the testing phase of helmets by modelling how different designs would perform under rotational impact tests. Mips says that this could also cut costs while also increasing safety.Developing helmets is, Mips says, a demanding task with many uncertainties. This … Read more
Indoor fitness brand Peloton has announced a “broad, multi-year” collaboration with Grammy Award-winning singer and entrepreneur Beyoncé, initially focusing on the current Homecoming season at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the United States.>When ads backfire – what went wrong with THAT Peloton spot?The partnership sees the multi-million selling pop star, whom Peloton says … Read more
The new City Apparel AW20 Collection from Brompton and Endura promises to pack “style, performance and protection” with its waterproof jackets, gilets and gloves.Brompton says the collection contains “hassle-free yet stylish active commuter clothing” that should serve riders well when making trips across town. The range is also designed to fit seamlessly with life off … Read more
Wahoo’s Kickr is one of the benchmark direct drive smart trainers, and this incarnation builds on previous versions with improved accuracy, no need for spin-down calibration, and Axis feet that provide a bit of side-to-side motion that makes the bike feel a bit more active underneath you.In terms of the physical unit, the Kickr is … Read more
Lezyne has added a new feature to its existing range of rear bicycle lights that it claims will alert motorists and other cyclists that you are slowing down. Alert technology uses accelerometers, and causes a full-strength pulse of light followed by a rapid flash when deceleration is detected.> Best 2020 front lights: Our big beam comparison … Read more
“Why bother about evidence?” That’s the question posed by Cycling UK in response to a letter from 14 Conservative MPs, including former minister for cycling Robert Goodwill, as they appealed to transport secretary Grant Shapps to withdraw emergency active travel funding for initiatives such as pop-up bike lanes and low traffic neighbourhoods.The letter, which we … Read more
