London boroughs have been allocated a final £3.3m of emergency cycling and walking funding today, as part of Transport for London’s government-funded Streetspace programme, bringing the total funding for active travel and social distancing measures to £33m.23 boroughs have been allocated money in the final round of Streetspace – introduced in response to the transport … Read more
A Bracknell cyclist has complained that part of the National Cycling Network has been blocked off at Dorney Lake, where she says she encountered “wound up” security staff employed by Eton College. The Windsor Observer reports that a group of six women had planned to ride from Bray to Dorney Lake along National Cycle Network … Read more
VeloSkin Post Shave Lotion works well to create smooth, protected-feeling skin and reduce irritation. The ingredients are all natural and the subtle fragrance is a nice touch – it’s gentle enough in every way to use on either your face or legs. While cyclist-specific competition is scarce, it’s expensive compared to everyday generic products – … Read more
The Government’s efforts to reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging greater uptake of electric cars will largely be negated by its £27bn road building programme, according to a new report.Environmental consultancy Transport for Quality of Life says that in the next 12 years, 80 per cent of the CO2 savings from electric cars will be wiped … Read more
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
