Roundabouts are a road feature that crop up regularly on our Near Miss of the Day feature, most often because a motorist joining one has failed to spot a cyclist already on it. Today though we have something slightly different, with a driver overtaking a cyclist on the exit from a roundabout where there is … Read more
Each autumn, when the route of the Tour de France is announced for the following year, one of the most eagerly anticipated aspects of the route is where the race will be on 14 July – Bastille Day, also known as the Fete Nationale, when entire towns and villages line the roadside in full party … Read more
We’re not sure how we’ve missed British clothing brand Pirate Juice until now, but the clothing company that originally started as a race team in Chester certainly stands out with their colourful designs.If you’re not a fan of the subtle designs regularly seen on cycling clothing then this might be just the brand for you. … Read more
The Selle Italia SP-01 Boost Tekno Superflow is the ultimate statement saddle. Engineered in partnership with an F1 constructor, it is a carbon fibre chassis for your sit bones that’s jaw-droppingly expensive, breathtakingly light, beautifully finished and actually surprisingly comfortable.It looks a million dollars and certainly the SP-01 Boost Tekno Superflow could be the most … Read more
According to a number of headlines over the day or two, Halfords plans to close as many as 60 stores this year “despite rise in bike sales in lockdown” or “because of coronavirus” – depending on which newspaper you’re reading, to give just two examples – giving a perhaps overly-alarmist impression that the stories below … Read more
Are you new to road cycling? The good thing is that it’s pretty easy to get into road cycling, and apart from the main purchase of a bicycle, it’s not the most expensive pastime you could pick from a long list of regular hobbies that British people partake in. But there are some other essentials…If … Read more
It is well known that riding hard in hot weather will make you a rather sweaty cyclist. But Megmeister claims that its new Utrafris Pro clothing uses “Freeze Tech prints that are made from xylitol erythritol.” This apparently causes the temperature of the fabric to drop as sweat dries.You may be thinking back to your … Read more
Police in east London are urging a cyclist to come forward after a pedestrian died following a collision with the rider last Friday. Officers have also appealed for any witnesses, including people with video footage, to contact them.Peter McCombie, aged 72, died in hospital on Saturday 11 July from head injuries sustained in the crash … Read more
The dhb Aeron Raceline Bib Short 3.0s are lightweight and race orientated. I found them comfortable over a short distance when in an aggressive position, but post-ride pictures revealed the rear was a little more see-through than I’d like.The LAB collection is aimed at ‘cyclists at the highest level’ and hence has a closer and … Read more
