The Crown Prosecution Service has declined to take action after a cyclist was killed by a lorry driver who didn’t see him. 80-year-old Frank Curley was hit when Nick Markillie failed to give way. The driver – whose licence had expired – explained that he had been taught not to stop at a junction if … Read more
The Assos Dyora RS Bib Shorts combine a race fit and performance with exceptional comfort and a pad that is up to serious mileage. They’re expensive, but the investment will serve you well throughout spring, summer and autumn.If you don’t race, don’t be put off by the fact that Dyora shorts come from Assos’s ‘Race … Read more
Fabric’s Line S Pro Flat saddle is a stubby saddle that performs brilliantly in aggressive aero positions. The short nose with generous padding makes it easy to tuck down in the drops for long periods of time. A nylon base and soft padding create a lot of give that help to isolate you from road … Read more
A short film highlights a new, 331-kilometre gravel bikepacking route through the heart of Scotland that follow the country’s ancient drovers’ trails, once used by farmers to take their livestock to market, a journey that a couple of hundred years ago could have taken several weeks.The release of the video from Bikepacking Scotland accompanies the launch of … Read more
The Restrap Race Top Tube Bag is a large, stable bag with innovative fixings that should attach to any bike. The zip cover is going to divide opinion, but apart from that, it’s a cracker.Yorkshire’s Restrap has been churning out made-in-the-UK bikepacking and luggage kit for a good few years now, but the company isn’t … Read more
Giant has unveiled an updated composite TCX Advanced Pro cyclocross series with a frameset that’s 260g lighter than previously and a ride that’s said to be smoother thanks to the introduction of new features.“Engineered with Giant’s Advanced-grade composite material, the new TCX Advanced Pro boasts significantly lighter weight while retaining its class-leading stiffness,” says Giant. “The … Read more
Impatient motorists overtaking cyclists while going through roadworks to save a few seconds is something we’ve highlighted in our Near Miss of the Day feature before – here’s an example from Essex a couple of years ago – and that’s what we have today, as a driver makes a dangerously close pass on a bike … Read more
Oakley’s EVZero Blades are a lightweight pair of sunglasses that offer excellent clarity in bright conditions and a ‘barely there’ feel, while the lack of frame across the top of the lens gives an unobstructed view. However, they also feel flimsy and didn’t fit securely on my face like my go-to Oakley Radar EVs.The EVZero … Read more
