East Sussex County Council is set to scrap half the planned cycling and walking schemes, despite receiving more than its originally allocated share of Department for Transport (DfT) emergency active travel funding due to the quality of its proposals.The Argus reports that of the 16 planned schemes for pedestrians and cyclists, council officials have recommended … Read more
Lusso’s Freya Short Sleeve Jersey is an affordable option that offers comfort and style. It’s not as breathable as some race-orientated alternatives, but sometimes just comfort and style are all that is needed.Lusso continues to design and manufacture great quality, affordable kit in the UK, and the Freya Jersey is no exception.> Buy this online … Read more
Scott is to launch a new version of its Foil road bike with integrated cable routing for both mechanical and electronic shifting. Scott says that this has been achieved without any compromise to shifting or braking quality, or to front end stiffness. It also says that it is surprisingly easy to change cables and maintain the new design.“The new Foil has the same … Read more
The 2020 Tour de France will be contested by 22 teams – the 19 UCI WorldTeams plus three UCI Professional Continental teams (Arkéa–Samsic, B&B Hotels–Vital Concept, and Total Direct Énergie) – and here are the bikes they’ll be riding.We’ll be taking a look at the bike brands, the groupsets and the wheels. The biggest equipment news this year is Movistar ending … Read more
The cyclocross season is nearly upon us so it’s the perfect time for us to get our hands on the brand new Vitus Energie Evo CRS which has been completely redesigned for 2021. This isn’t a full review, it’s a run through of my initial thoughts and findings. On the whole, they’re very positive.2021 Vitus Energie … Read more
With the cyclocross season fast approaching, Vitus has added to its range of ‘cross bikes with the new Energie Evo, a race-focused bike that has been on a diet while offering massive mud clearances which Vitus says will allow you to go further without needing to change bikes. Vitus also claims that it has worked … Read more
The Topeak Mini PT30 is a cracking little tool, bang up to date with modern bike needs. Including an excellent chain breaker and quick-link tool, disc pad spacer, tubeless tyre plug reamer and insertion fork, there are very few road/trailside tasks it won’t master, all in a tiny package.As bikes evolve, the fittings and fixtures … Read more
Bioracer’s Epic Women’s Bibshorts are ideal for long days in the saddle thanks to a quality chamois and a comfortable, no-squeeze fit around the thighs. The unique Bibzip feature aids quick comfort breaks, though it might not be to everyone’s liking.Bioracer is known for producing kit that’s reliant on a huge amount of research. Much … Read more
Almost two thirds of people believe cyclists should be required to have third-party liability insurance, according to a new survey.Unsurprisingly, the sentiment is much stronger among motorists, 68 per cent of whom told YouGov that they support the idea, than it is among commuting cyclists, just 33 per cent of whom agreed, reports the local … Read more
