In this bike repair and maintenance video series, we bring you mechanicking tips and techniques to make your bike work better and keep it that way.> Beginner’s guide to bike toolsDelivering his expert advice is Andrew Brown, former chief mechanic at Cycle Surgery and a man who, as you’ll see, really knows his way around a bike.As … Read more
Through-traffic is to be banned from several Royal Parks so that Londoners can, “continue to enjoy new car-free areas.” Many of the measures will only apply at weekends, however.Car parks in Richmond, Bushy and Greenwich are currently closed, but will be reopened on a staggered basis from next Tuesday. Royal Parks will however be making … Read more
Trek has launched a range of new Domane AL Disc aluminium endurance bikes with claims of all-road suitability thanks to 35mm tyre clearance. Prices start at £800. You might know that Trek divides the majority of its road bike range into three platforms: Madone – the aero one; Emonda – the lightweight one; Domane – the … Read more
Devon County Council (DCC) will use Strava when deciding where to direct a large proportion of the £58m it will spend on road repairs this year. The authority is looking to prioritise roads used by cyclists and will use data from the popular cycling and running app to determine which routes are most popular for … Read more
Rapha has released Crit editions of its Pro Team line with mesh pockets on the jersey and skinsuit that will hold your race numbers without the need for pins. Rapha has been steadily growing its Pro Team collection over the last few years and they have just announced new additions, focussing on the speedy world of … Read more
The Giro Syntax MIPS is a well ventilated and comfortable helmet that deals well with all kinds of road riding. The rotational-force damping MIPS system is really well integrated for noticeable gains in cooling and comfort, and the quality is high. If you’re looking at mid-market helmets, there’s almost nothing to dislike about this one.The … Read more
The Chapeau! Mesh Base Layer Short Sleeve is light, comfortable and ideal for hot rides (or turbo sessions) as it’s great at wicking away sweat to keep you cool. It’s well made and pretty stylish too, should you be ‘forced’ to unzip, though it could be just a tiny bit longer in the body.> Buy … Read more
A US city is to repeal a law that makes it compulsory for people to wear a cycle helmet while riding, and is also set to permit cyclists to ride on pavements in business districts so long as they give priority to pedestrians. The news comes in a week in which a brand manager at … Read more
Ortlieb’s Rack Three is a great option if you own (or you’re looking at) the company’s QL3 system bags, but it’s a good all-round option even if you’re not. Albeit a pretty expensive one.Ortlieb trumpets this as ‘The ultimate bike rack!’ and although I wouldn’t go that far, it’s a well-thought-out and solidly made bit … Read more
