We’ve all seen headlines about Britain’s bike shops running out of stock as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and stories of waiting lists for repairs and new supplies, but is it really difficult to buy the new model you’ve been lusting after? As usual in matters of commerce, it’s a question of supply and demand, … Read more
Garmin has announced three new models of its popular smartwatches, extending solar charging capability to the Instinct while increasing it to all Fenix 6 Pro models. Alongside the solar charging, there are new bouldering and indoor climbing activity profiles as well as mountain bike metrics that we saw on the new Edge 1030 Plus.Wearable tech … Read more
The Chapeau Tall Sock is a simple and stylish addition to the discerning cyclist’s sock stockpile. The Coolmax fibres do an impressive job of wicking sweat away, leaving feet fresh and airy.Where many other brands seem to be bringing out socks with ever more garish and showy colours, Chapeau has kept things simple and understated, … Read more
West Midlands Police have told cyclists to be vigilant when riding on towpaths after a cyclist was pushed into a canal in Wolverhampton by a gang who stole their bike, and say it is the latest in a series of similar incidents in the area.In response, officers have now increased their patrols on towpaths in the … Read more
Lac de Roselend (CC BY-NC 2.0 will_cyclist:Flickr)Planning a long ride this year? Here’s how to build up to it so it’s a joy and not a chore.A few years ago I broke my leg and was off the bike for several months. When I’d healed I set myself a target of riding a 100-mile Audax. … Read more
Like the idea of a 1X drivetrain, but worried about the lack of range and jumps between gears? Classified thinks that its new Power Shift rear hub holds the answer, supposedly combining the ratios of a 2X system with the fast-shifting of hub gears and the clean design of a 1X setup.The new Power Shift … Read more
British direct-to-consumer eyewear brand SunGod has launched its new cycle-specific Pace Series, comprising two models, Vulcan and Velan – each available in full frame and half frame versions – that you can customise at no extra cost.SunGod Vulcans FF (4) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Both models use what SunGod calls 8KO lenses that are made from a … Read more
I’ve wanted to ride this road for years. A while back I used to drive along it a fair bit, a cross country B road from the motorway to my dad’s house that was always a joy in the Mk2 Golf, hit that corner with the right gear change and the engine note was just … Read more
Some close passes are closer than others – including the one in this video in which the driver of a horsebox overtook a cyclist so closely that the rider was able to bang on the door as the vehicle passed him.The incident was filmed last Thursday 2 July on the B4109 Hinckley Road, near Hinckley Junction … Read more
