Various Garmin websites and services remain offline and there is still no official explanation why. It is being widely reported that the US firm has fallen victim to a ransomware attack with information security website Bleeping Computer reporting the hackers are demanding $10 million.On Thursday, Garmin users throughout the world discovered they were unable to … Read more
The Fizik Antares R3 Open is a well designed saddle for a whole range of riding styles, thanks to good shaping, supportive padding and a cutaway that can help if you suffer from numbness. It’s a bit expensive for metal-railed saddle, though, and not the lightest for the money.As I find with the majority of … Read more
Oxfordshire County Council has launched an experimental website that tracks cars, bikes and people across Oxford in real-time. The hope is that oxbike.co.uk will show how quick and easy it is to get around the city by cycling.The data is being collected by Vivacity Labs via sensors installed at 60 locations. Artificial intelligence logs and … Read more
Bath golfers are campaigning to save two loss-making golf courses after Bath and North East Somerset Council revealed that each round played costs taxpayers £8. One golfer complained that a consultation on the future of the Entry Hill site was taken over by a ‘cycling lobby on steroids’ after 78 per cent of respondents expressed … Read more
Despite a greater number of cyclists on the roads, a third of UK drivers believe that they’re being more patient with them since lockdown. It’s almost as if – and bear with us here, because this is a pretty crazy notion – it’s not cyclists who make motorists’ journeys so frustrating.The survey by breakdown firm … Read more
The Rapha + Outdoor Voices Jersey is perfect for those reluctant to pull on a skin-tight top but keen to experience fabric that performs on the bike. With ample storage space and a comfortable, relaxed fit, it’s ideal for long days on a variety of terrains, though the price will put some off.Although the range … Read more
Tonbridge is to impose a town-wide 20mph speed limit in a bid to encourage active travel. The Kent town will initially implement measures temporarily, but it is hoped the changes will reduce congestion and air pollution and ultimately be made permanent.The changes are being made thanks to emergency active travel funding from the Government and … Read more
If you like your socks stylish but subtle, La Passione’s Duo socks are some of the best we’ve ever seen, and not only do they have the performance and quality to match their looks, they are reasonably priced too.I’m not a big fan of garish, logo-loco socks. If anything, I like my socks to look … Read more
Today’s near miss offers an unusual vantage point. The footage was not shot by the cyclist, but by the cameras attached to the bus.The incident occurred earlier this month in Herne Hill.Simon said: “I don’t run cameras, but this close pass was unusually disturbing so I did a Subject Access Request for the bus’s CCTV, … Read more
