Pashley’s new Skyline mini velo aims to put a smile on your face (and fit in your hallway)

The latest new bike from Britain’s Pashley is a small-wheeled mini velo called the Skyline that’s “designed for day-to-day riding across multiple surfaces including road, parks and light gravel” and is made in Stratford-upon-Avon from Reynolds steel tubing. It’s available in three very different guises, starting at £1,795.2025 Pashley Skyline drop bar portrait (Image Credit: Pashley)The … Read more

Genesis Croix De Fer 30

The Genesis Croix De Fer 30 is built for gravel adventures. It’s not intended to be fast, but it’s very capable, tough enough to take on plenty of abuse, and makes the most of that lovely steel ride feel. It’s versatile too – you can use it on the road or away from it, as … Read more

Met Trenta Mips

The Met Trenta Mips is an excellent helmet that combines comfort, ventilation, and style. The low-profile fit looks good and it’s easy to adjust, and the balance between aerodynamics and cooling makes it a versatile choice for everything from fast group rides to long climbs in the heat.To achieve this balance between aerodynamics and ventilation, the … Read more

Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump

The Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump is very concisely named, as least once you get past the bit that sounds like an intergalactic android and into the descriptors. It is indeed electric, tiny, and a bike pump. And those things are good. Mission complete.> Buy now: Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump for £55.43 … Read more

Sidas Custom Bike Pro Ultra insoles

I tested the Sidas Custom Bike Pro Ultra Insoles as I thought they might just be the answer to my dreams. Have they been? The short answer is ‘Hell, yes!’ And while I’ll try to keep the level of enthusiasm under control, these mouldable insoles really are everything I was hoping they’d be. And while … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 939: Police ‘intend to prosecute’ driver who turned across bike lane without warning

The latest instalment of our Near Miss of the Day series — highlighting the poor standard of driving and dangerous behaviour cyclists face on Britain’s roads — comes from south west London where last week a commuting cyclist narrowly avoided a collision after a driver cut across the bike lane they were riding in without indicating beforehand.“I was in the bike … Read more