When the going gets hot, a lightweight, moisture-wicking top is just what’s required and the Iris Race Day Catch-Up Jersey is absolutely spot on with its fast-drying silky fabric, under-arm mesh and airy cool feel. It fits well, looks good and performs really well.A career in pro cycling and a degree in design come together … Read more
The operators of two music venues in east London that have been forced to stop hosting gigs due to lockdown restrictions have repurposed one of them to provide secure parking for hundreds of bicycles.The facility opened on 20 July inside Village Underground (VU) in Shoreditch, with funds raised going towards helping secure its future and … Read more
Ridley has launched a gravel race bike, the Kanzo Fast featuring Ridley’s deep F-Tubing tube shapes, fully integrated cable routing and clearance for 42mm tyres. Ridley claims that its gravel racer saves 17 watts over “an ordinary gravel bike.” The Kanzo Fast is also hiding Classified’s new shifting system, the first time we’ve seen it on … Read more
The dhb Aeron XC Full Finger Gloves are lightweight, grippy and breathable, making them suitable for milder conditions, and being thin they allow an unhindered grip and feel of the bar.At just 40g the Aeron XC gloves are certainly lightweight, a stripped-back summer glove for no-nonsense riding. If you’re after padding, then these aren’t for … Read more
Reported bike thefts in the England, Wales and Northern Ireland fell by 21 per cent in the year to the end of June, according to new analysis of official crime statistics – representing 19,000 fewer stolen bikes.The analysis was carried out by UK CrimeStats on behalf of price comparison website Quotezone.co.uk, and was based on … Read more
Something slightly different on our Near Miss of the Day feature today – a motorist who gives cyclists plenty of room when overtaking. That’s offset by the fact that she has to swerve back in, almost clipping a rider’s back wheel, when she realises there is traffic coming the other way as she tries to … Read more
Rapha’s Women’s Pro Team Training Bib Shorts have all the markings of premium kit and successfully blend a robust, compressive feel with a soft, stretchy finish. The pad may not suit some as it feels quite forward-focused, but overall they deliver impressive comfort.With the addition of the Pro Team Training shorts, Rapha’s women’s range is … Read more
