Anti-cycling “vigilantes” are said to have removed wands on a pop-up bike lane in Hove that was supposed to protect cyclists from motorists as part of coronavirus emergency measures.The Argus says that the wands – similar to the ones in London pictured above – which provided light segregation on the lane on Old Shoreham Road … Read more
Fast Forward (FFWD) is the latest wheel brand to try its hand at designing a wheelset specifically for dirt roads. Their offering is a hookless carbon rim that is 24mm wide internally, 30mm wide externally and 36mm deep. With a max tyre size of 60mm, FFWD says that the Drift wheels will “take you further … Read more
Orbea’s Avant endurance road bike range has been given a design overhaul with all three disc-brake models getting the same fully internal routing as the Orca race bikes. There is clearance for 35mm tyres and you’ll find mudguard eyelets along with a “within reach” geometry.The Avant range is Orbea’s endurance offering that the Basque brand … Read more
The Shimano Evolve jersey is breathable, good looking, and wicks well, but there are some small niggles like the pockets and length that could be improved.Shimano clothing has become relatively well known for pushing the boundaries and adding new features in the past few years, and the Evolve jersey is no different.> Find your nearest … Read more
The family of a cyclist killed when he was hit in a head-on crash by a driver who was more than two times over the legal alcohol limit have said it is “beyond belief” that the motorist was not prosecuted following the fatal crash.Sze-Ming Cheung, aged 44 and from Hellesdon in Norfolk, died after being … Read more
Fine-tuning your cornering skills will make you faster and safer. Here are our tips for getting it right.1. Assess the cornerOn your approach to a corner you need to gauge how much speed you can carry through it. How tight is it? Can you see around it? What is the road surface like? Are there any drain … Read more
Figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT) today reveal that 98 cyclists lost their lives on Britain’s roads last year, roughly in line with the levels seen over the past decade and one less than in the previous year.The data, included in the publication Reported road casualties in Great Britain: provisional results 2019, also … Read more
Endura’s Hummvee Lite shorts are warm-weather-friendly versions of the company’s iconic baggies. They’re light, airy, and offer perfectly unrestricted movement. However, the detachable padded liner doesn’t quite provide the comfort you might hope for.I tested Endura’s fantastic Hummvee Chino shorts a while back and thought they were about the best – and smartest – baggies I’d … Read more
