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
The government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code, many of which are aimed at protecting vulnerable road users, including cyclists.Among the planned changes in the consultation document, which you can find here, are clarifying safe passing distances, encouraging the ‘Dutch Reach’ technique of opening car doors to try and prevent … Read more
Merida has launched the fourth version of its aero race bike the Reacto. Following the 2021 trend, the front end is fully integrated, saving a claimed 2 watts with Merida claiming the other 2 watts are saved via the new fork, where the crown is tucked further into the junction of the headtube and downtube.Further … Read more
Gosh, it’s been a busy time for new bikes and Merida has thrown its hat in the ring with a new Reacto. I’ve had this very fancy team edition that Mark Cavendish will be using in this year’s Tour de France for a little bit and once I’d been for a few rides on it, I … Read more
The Fusion 5 Galactik road tyre is Hutchinson’s all-out performance model, and after riding them for the last four months I’m going to put them up there with some of the best race rubber I’ve ever used. They are grippy, roll really well and I haven’t had an issue with punctures either. The best thing, … Read more
The Velocio Women’s Concept Bib Short is the company’s top-of-the-range product, with a price to match. The shorts are extraordinarily comfortable, with a ‘floating’ pad giving a relaxed and happy ride without unnecessary bulk, but the straps and tricky ‘fly free’ system make it hard to justify the considerable outlay.Looking at the price of these … Read more
The UK government appears set on killing off the chain gang – that’s one takeaway from yesterday’s launch of a consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code.There’s a lot to unpack from the consultation – just the summary of the planned amendments runs to a couple of dozen pages – which opened on the … Read more
The Merida Race sunglasses have a decidedly 80s feel with their large mirrored lens, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by their clarity and performance in strong sunlight. I’ve also found them also extremely comfortable, and the generous coverage provides excellent defence against dirt, dust, stones and flying insects.Materials/specificationThe mirror lens is made from polycarbonate and … Read more
The RideLondon-Surrey 100 sportive – the largest cyclosportive in the world in terms of participant numbers – already cancelled this year, may not return in 2021. But with event owner London Marathon Events (LME) revealing it has withdrawn its application to the UCI to hold the men’s WorldTour race which uses the same route, the … Read more
