Lightweight and waterproof, the Topeak BarLoader is easy to fit, has an impressively rugged build and keeps all your valuable gadgets/dry clothes/best biscuits safe yet easily accessible.Usefully, this 6.5 litre bar bag is designed to work either on its own, or alongside the Topeak’s 8L FrontLoader bag. Consequently it either straps to the bar directly … Read more
Surrey County Council (SCC) has withdrawn its support for RideLondon from 2022 onwards. Councillors expressed a desire to support smaller “less disruptive events” in future.SCC put its support of RideLondon to a vote this week after claiming that a survey had revealed that, “a significant proportion of respondents were strongly opposed to the event.”The survey … Read more
A series of road transport experts has this week predicted precisely what the government fears – that the nation is heading for gridlock as people continue to shun public transport in favour of cars. The warning comes as many local authorities scrap emergency active travel schemes in response to opposition from a vocal minority.According to … Read more
British bike firms have expressed fears that they will be unable to compete with state-subsidised Chinese rivals if Brexit results in an end to import tariffs. Increased competition in the UK market is also likely to be compounded by reduced access to the EU.Bikes from China are currently subject to EU ‘anti-dumping’ tariffs of up … Read more
Cyclocross is fast, exciting and has become hugely popular in the past decade. With races going on across the country, the best thing is it’s easily accessible and fun for all the family. It’s a great adrenaline rush, with most races between 40-60 minutes long, it’s really good for your fitness and bike handling skills, and it’s a great way … Read more
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after he drove a marked police car into a suspect who was fleeing by bike. The charge comes following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) watchdog.The BBC reports that on August 3, 2019, PC Eugene Acheampong was … Read more
Caja Rural-Seguros rider Héctor Sáez finished Stage 9 of the Vuelta a España yesterday despite suffering a blow to the head that was sufficiently severe as to destroy his helmet.The Spaniard fell in seemingly innocuous circumstance with around 100km to go. His team later revealed that, like Geraint Thomas at the Giro d’Italia, he had … Read more
Scottish bike clothing brand Endura has updated core items in its longstanding Windchill range, designed to keep you comfortable and warm when riding in winter conditions.Made from a stretchy, windproof thermal grid-back fabric, the Windchill Jacket II (£89.99) reportedly provides “360 degree wind protection”, although it does include large, zipped underarm vents to aid temperature regulation.Cut … Read more
Highway Code rules allowing cyclists to ride two abreast are currently “being abused” according to ‘Mr Loophole’ – the lawyer Nick Freeman. Changes are being proposed to the wording of the relevant rule. Freeman says he believes it should be a legal requirement for cyclists to ride single file in certain circumstances with “appropriate penalties” … Read more
