The 2020 launch season is in full swing with Specialized, Trek, Giant and loads of other big brands having introduced cool new bikes over recent weeks, and here are some of the key trends that we’ve seen so far.Not all of these trends are new, of course. That’s the thing with trends – they develop. … Read more
The Velocio Breton Signature Socks are soft, airy, very lightweight and breathable, and they wick moisture well for summer use. The fit is good and they stay comfortable for long, hot rides, but the colour doesn’t quite match the accompanying Women’s Breton SE Jersey and they’re expensive.> Buy these online hereCrafted in Italy from a … Read more
The dhb Aeron LAB Raceline Long Sleeve Speedsuit is one of the most comfortable that I’ve worn and makes a great plain option for privateer racers. There are no tight spots and the materials are very soft with a close but unrestrictive fit. I do feel like number pockets would have been a more sensible … Read more
The chairman of Darlington Cycling Club has complained of “two complete planks” who he says ‘held up traffic’ by riding two abreast on the way into Yarm yesterday. The comments come as the government consults on a proposed revision to the Highway Code which would tell cyclists they should “ride in single file when drivers … Read more
The Bontrager Foray Shoes are well constructed, comfortable two-bolt shoes that are stiff enough to push pedals easily, but have enough give and grip for sections of hike-a-bike or just strolling around the shops. Though perhaps not ideal for actual mountain biking, they’re excellent for gravel riding, touring and general riding – though they won’t … Read more
A Derbyshire cyclist who was stopped on the M1 told police he had decided to chance the road as a ‘shortcut’.Apparently referring to an incident the previous night, Derbyshire Roads Policing unit tweeted that the cyclist knew full well he wasn’t permitted on the motorway, but, “decided to chance it as it’s a ‘shortcut’.”The force … Read more
Saturday brought the first men’s and women’s World Tour races since the road racing season restarted. Things didn’t go entirely smoothly with a rider withdrawn from the men’s race following a positive coronavirus test and one of the women’s teams suffering the theft of six bikes – but the races themselves unfolded without a hitch.Strade … Read more
Brightly-coloured gilets featuring the 1.5m safe passing logo are to be handed out to cyclists in dark clothing as part of a new road safety initiative by North Wales Police, local authorities and the Welsh Government’s Traffic Wales service. Traffic Wales says it has seen between a three- and four-fold increase in cycling in some … Read more
If the hole in your tyre is too big for the sealant to work, Zefal’s Tubeless Repair Kit is a simple and effective solution that avoids the faff of fitting a tube – or even removing the tyre. It includes six plugs in two sizes and a tool for inserting them, is light, cheap and … Read more
The Bookman Block Front Light is a basic, simple and incredibly lightweight light for getting yourself seen. It’s easy to operate and quick to recharge, its size makes it ideal for cluttered bars, and it even does well resisting rain despite Bookman making no claims of showerproofing. You can get more powerful lights for the … Read more
