PeaceFit’s training app is full of highly useful home workouts. The videos are easy to follow and require little to no equipment to complete, making it easy to do a quick stretch session prior to a ride.PeaceFit is a training app aimed directly at cyclists. It uses short videos to guide you through workouts designed … Read more
Glasgow City Council has defended its decision not to reinstate traffic cones that afforded a degree of protection to cyclists on a temporary bike lane on a busy road and is now described as a “massive safety hazard for people on bikes.”But the council says that the cones will not be put back, citing “the safety … Read more
Halfords, the UK’s biggest cycling retailer, believes that the bicycle market will “remain strong” for the rest of the year and says it will “work hard to supply these unprecedented levels of demand.” The company also expects sales in the car parts and accessories segment of its business to improve as motorists start driving more … Read more
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
