Rapha has been criticised over text relating to Marco Pantani that appear on one of the water bottles it sells, which some social media users say may encourage eating disorders.Since its earliest days, the London-based brand has included snippets of text relating to cycling history in its products – in the case of clothing, often … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a cyclist being subjected to a very close pass by an overtaking van driver, who then has to pull in sharply due to another driver approaching on a road where parked cars meant there was not enough space to make the manoeuvre safely.It happened … Read more
Police in Cleveland have appealed for information after a cyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Friday – the third bike rider to have lost his life in the area patrolled by the force in less than a fortnight.The latest happened on Mowbray Road in Hartlepool at 6.45am on Friday 31 July.The victim was … Read more
The Reacto is Merida’s aero race bike with this 5000 model sporting the majority of a Shimano Ultegra groupset. It is rapid on the flat and a fun bike to ride hard, although its boxy frame errs on the side of firmness over comfort, and it’s just screaming out for some deep-section wheels to really … Read more
The 2020 launch season is in full swing with Specialized, Trek, Giant and loads of other big brands having introduced cool new bikes over recent weeks, and here are some of the key trends that we’ve seen so far.Not all of these trends are new, of course. That’s the thing with trends – they develop. … Read more
The Velocio Breton Signature Socks are soft, airy, very lightweight and breathable, and they wick moisture well for summer use. The fit is good and they stay comfortable for long, hot rides, but the colour doesn’t quite match the accompanying Women’s Breton SE Jersey and they’re expensive.> Buy these online hereCrafted in Italy from a … Read more
The dhb Aeron LAB Raceline Long Sleeve Speedsuit is one of the most comfortable that I’ve worn and makes a great plain option for privateer racers. There are no tight spots and the materials are very soft with a close but unrestrictive fit. I do feel like number pockets would have been a more sensible … Read more
The chairman of Darlington Cycling Club has complained of “two complete planks” who he says ‘held up traffic’ by riding two abreast on the way into Yarm yesterday. The comments come as the government consults on a proposed revision to the Highway Code which would tell cyclists they should “ride in single file when drivers … Read more
The Bontrager Foray Shoes are well constructed, comfortable two-bolt shoes that are stiff enough to push pedals easily, but have enough give and grip for sections of hike-a-bike or just strolling around the shops. Though perhaps not ideal for actual mountain biking, they’re excellent for gravel riding, touring and general riding – though they won’t … Read more
A Derbyshire cyclist who was stopped on the M1 told police he had decided to chance the road as a ‘shortcut’.Apparently referring to an incident the previous night, Derbyshire Roads Policing unit tweeted that the cyclist knew full well he wasn’t permitted on the motorway, but, “decided to chance it as it’s a ‘shortcut’.”The force … Read more
