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Chapeau! Mesh Base Layer Short Sleeve
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
US city to repeal compulsory bike helmet law and allow cyclists to ride on pavements
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 Rack 3 pannier rack
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
Near Miss of the Day 439: Overtaking driver bails out due to oncoming traffic
We often feature videos showing drivers making close passes on cyclists despite it being dangerous to overtake at that time due to traffic approaching from the opposite direction – but today’s offering has a bit of a twist, as the driver belatedly realises he’s not going to make it, forcing him to bin the manoeuvre … Read more
Shimano says it isn’t stopping European retailer selling to UK customers
Shimano has denied seeking to prevent UK consumers from buying its products cheaply from European retailers after a Spanish website indicated that it was unable to ship components to this country, leading to internet speculation that this represents the shape of things to come for UK consumers looking to buy cycling products from Europe.The Spanish website … Read more
Chris Froome leaving Team Ineos to join Israel Start Up Nation from next season
Chris Froome will join Israel Start Up Nation for the 2021 season and aims to end his career with the UCI WorldTour Team as his hugely successful 11-year spell with Team Ineos comes to an end with his contract expiring at the end of the year. The news puts an end to months of rumours … Read more
Michelin Protek Max tyre
Michelin’s Protek Max tyre is a good option for people racking up big mileage who want the reassurance of ultra-tough puncture protection. It’s fairly comfortable, too, but you’ll find yourself sacrificing grip and ride enjoyment for that extra security.I tested the Michelin Protek Urban tyres recently and was blown away by their all-round performance – especially … Read more