The family that owns Italian bike brand Wilier Triestina has sold a minority stake in the business as it looks to grow its profile and sales in the UK – which currently accounts for around 3.5 per cent of annual turnover – and internationally.The incoming shareholder, Pamoja Capital, is a Swiss-based firm that handles the … Read more
The average cyclist in England is a fortysomething man who rides his bike six times a week and covers 1,000 miles a year, according to government statistics released today.The Walking & Cycling Statistics, England: 2019 statistical release from the Department for Transport (DfT) also found that “the average number of miles cycled has generally increased over time, … Read more
The Ribble CGR 725 Tiagra is a versatile bike that delivers a classic steel ride feel, really helping to take the sting out of rough roads and trails. Aesthetically it marries the old with the new, and Ribble’s Bikebuilder gives you a huge amount of customisation. The build we have on test is a bit … Read more
A coroner’s inquest has heard how a cyclist died from injuries he sustained when he crashed into a bollard on a popular cycling trail in Devon.The bollard, installed at the bottom of a steep slope on a cycling and walking bridge over a railway line on the Exe Estuary trail after an elderly couple drove onto it … Read more
Bontrager’s Right Side Load and Left Side Load bottle cages hold your bottles firmly and help make them accessible when space is tight.Once fairly unusual, side-load bottle cages have become a bit of a Thing in the last few years as adventurous riders have partially filled their frames with luggage dangling from the top tube. … Read more
Sometimes all you want is a nice looking jersey at a reasonable price that does the job it’s supposed to. The Primal Pixel8 Women’s Cycling Jersey goes beyond that, being a good looking jersey that performs really well, at a great price – and it’s currently reduced to £30.Primal has long been at the forefront … Read more
A leading insurance company has warned motorists to look out for cyclists following a spike in personal claims during lockdown.More Than says that claims for bodily vulnerable road users – cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists – have risen from 10 per cent of all claims made by policyholders to 20 per cent in the past few … Read more
The Pearl Izumi Men’s Zephrr Barrier Jacket is made from 100 per cent recycled material and offers a more relaxed fit than many lightweight windshells at this price. It works well in terms of keeping you dry in light rain and showers, and it feels comfortable – just bear in mind that its shape will … Read more
One in five British workers say that they would consider cycling as part of their journey to work – but concerns about road safety and having their bike stolen is putting them off, according to a survey from Network Rail as it launches a partnership with Cycling UK to get more people in the saddle.The … Read more
