The Pearl Izumi Men’s Pro Barrier Jacket is a great lightweight option that’ll keep you dry should you need it in the summer, and will also work well as an outer layer as the days get cooler.Unlike Pearl Izumi’s Zephrr Barrier jacket (review to come), which has a fairly relaxed fit ideal for the commuter … Read more
Prime minister Boris Johnson has tonight announced how he plans to bring about the “new golden age for cycling” he promised for England in May, with the government pledging, among other things, cycle training for young and old, national standards for infrastructure, and bikes available on prescription to help tackle obesity – the latter an … Read more
Updated: Following yesterday evening’s announcement of the Fix Your Bike scheme going live and initial confusion of when people might be able to start registering for a voucher, detailed guidance from the Department for Transport issued this morning confirms that it will open at 2345 hours this evening, Tuesday 28 July, at this link. Our … Read more
The cycling boom is in full swing and it’s shifting from being solely a leisure activity to an integrated part of everyday life for many people. The correct clothing and accessories are becoming must-have items, and Rapha’s Technical Trousers fall perfectly into that role – they really are a do-it-all piece of kit, ideal for … Read more
We’re expecting a major announcement from the government about cycling in England outlining a number of initiatives – one of those being allowing doctors across England to prescribe bikes to patients. A previous trial of such a scheme in West Yorkshire shows how it could work in practice, and the benefits it can bring.With obesity … Read more
What a wet and windy weekend! Hopefully the sunshine will make a return this week, but of course we’re still out testing all the bikes and all the gear whatever the weather. Here’s the best of the test pile before we roll into August…Veloflex Corsa Race TLR£49.00Veloflex Corsa Race TLR-2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Veloflex are still something … Read more
The Bontrager Aeolus Comp is a unisex shorty saddle with a large cutout that’s designed to take the pressure off soft tissues in an aero position – which it does very well. It’s comfortable for both long road rides and short, intense turbo sessions thanks to its well judged level of padding and flexible shell. … Read more
The Metropolitan Police have appealed for help in finding a bike abandoned by a cyclist shortly after the rider collided with a pedestrian, who died in hospital from injuries sustained in the crash.The incident happened at around 17:05 hours on Friday, 3 July on Bow Road, E3, near Thames Magistrates’ Court.The pedestrian, 72-year-old Peter McCombie, … Read more
The issue of how cyclists should overtake horses safely became a cause célèbre in 2018 when footage emerged of participants in the Windsor Triathlon passing an equestrian at speed, one hitting her and her horse as he passed on the inside.> Police probe triathlon cyclist’s undertake of horse riderThe vast majority of comments on social media were supportive of … Read more
After waiting for half a century to make a return to the cycling market, Pirelli has waited just three years to extend its P Zero race tyre range with two tubeless-ready versions of a tyre that we really rather liked.The new tyres include the P Zero Race TLR and an SL version. Both are advertised … Read more
