Fine-tuning your cornering skills will make you faster and safer. Here are our tips for getting it right.1. Assess the cornerOn your approach to a corner you need to gauge how much speed you can carry through it. How tight is it? Can you see around it? What is the road surface like? Are there any drain … Read more
Figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT) today reveal that 98 cyclists lost their lives on Britain’s roads last year, roughly in line with the levels seen over the past decade and one less than in the previous year.The data, included in the publication Reported road casualties in Great Britain: provisional results 2019, also … Read more
Endura’s Hummvee Lite shorts are warm-weather-friendly versions of the company’s iconic baggies. They’re light, airy, and offer perfectly unrestricted movement. However, the detachable padded liner doesn’t quite provide the comfort you might hope for.I tested Endura’s fantastic Hummvee Chino shorts a while back and thought they were about the best – and smartest – baggies I’d … Read more
The government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code, many of which are aimed at protecting vulnerable road users, including cyclists.Among the planned changes in the consultation document, which you can find here, are clarifying safe passing distances, encouraging the ‘Dutch Reach’ technique of opening car doors to try and prevent … Read more
Merida has launched the fourth version of its aero race bike the Reacto. Following the 2021 trend, the front end is fully integrated, saving a claimed 2 watts with Merida claiming the other 2 watts are saved via the new fork, where the crown is tucked further into the junction of the headtube and downtube.Further … Read more
Gosh, it’s been a busy time for new bikes and Merida has thrown its hat in the ring with a new Reacto. I’ve had this very fancy team edition that Mark Cavendish will be using in this year’s Tour de France for a little bit and once I’d been for a few rides on it, I … Read more
The Fusion 5 Galactik road tyre is Hutchinson’s all-out performance model, and after riding them for the last four months I’m going to put them up there with some of the best race rubber I’ve ever used. They are grippy, roll really well and I haven’t had an issue with punctures either. The best thing, … Read more
The Velocio Women’s Concept Bib Short is the company’s top-of-the-range product, with a price to match. The shorts are extraordinarily comfortable, with a ‘floating’ pad giving a relaxed and happy ride without unnecessary bulk, but the straps and tricky ‘fly free’ system make it hard to justify the considerable outlay.Looking at the price of these … Read more
