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Endura Hummvee Lite Icon Glove
Endura’s full-finger Hummvee Lite Icon gloves are lightweight options that go big on maximising contact, grip and control. In fact, they’re so good, they even bear the signature of stunt bike supremo Danny MacAskill. But anybody looking for cushioning and weatherproofing will be disappointed.I might not have his fame or product endorsements – and certainly … Read more
Megmeister Premium Woven Zig Zag Jersey
The Megmeister Premium Woven Zig Zag jersey is very comfortable and far more versatile than its thick, corrugated fabric makes you think. It cools and wicks sweat very well on hot, humid rides, yet provides welcome protection from windblasts on chillier descents. The cut is great and the stretchy fabric is never restrictive, but it … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 441: Close pass on exiting roundabout
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
Video: The most memorable Tour de France Bastille Day stages of the past 25 years
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
Is this the loudest kit you’ve ever seen? Pirate Juice doesn’t do subtle
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
Selle Italia SP-01 Boost Tekno Superflow saddle
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
Halfords hits the headlines over 60 store closures – but what’s the reality?
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