Commuting by bike is a fabulous choice for you and the environment. Here are the best components and accessories to make your commute smooth and comfortable.The best cycle commuting upgrades and accessories Flat pedals DMR V12 pedals — £44.99 MKS Half Clips — £9.75 Clipless pedals Bontrager Comp Road pedals — £59.99 Look Geo Trekking … Read more
A cyclist who filmed the moment a driver turned right at a junction and almost hit a woman on her bike has said of the other rider, “I thought she was going to die.” The driver, who eventually pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, was waiting to turn right at the junction by Tooting … Read more
When Dave reviewed the original WattBike Atom last year, the two problems that he found were sluggish virtual gear changes and app support issues. WattBike says that the engineers have been busy fixing both, with a switch from a mechanical to an electromagnetic resistance system for faster gear changes.WattBike says that the new Atom uses … Read more
The Specialized SL Elite SS Jersey is ideally suited to riding in high temperatures thanks to its lightweight mesh construction which keeps you cool by letting the wind pass through. The cut is also perfect for those who like a close-fitting jersey without any fabric flapping in the wind.With much of the UK basking in … Read more
Chris Froome is expected to ride the Tour de France with Team Ineos according to team-mate Dylan van Baarle, despite recent press reports linking the four-time jersey winner with a potential mid-season move to Israel Start-Up Nation.Dutch newspaper AD.nl quotes van Baarle, who is currently at a training camp with Froome ahead of racing resuming … Read more
Altura’s Women’s Firestorm Bib Shorts won’t compress your legs or make you feel like you’re prepped to line up for a gruelling race in the midday sun, but they are extremely comfortable and perform perfectly well in warm weather. On top of that, they’re good value and can’t be knocked for quality.Just like Altura’s Firestorm … Read more
The government has announced further details of its Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme, inviting bicycle repairers wishing to participate to register for it – but the bad news for anyone hoping to get £50 towards the cost of fixing a neglected bike is that the vouchers are unlikely to be available to the public for … Read more
The Chapeau Club Jersey is a mid-range summer top that copes well in a variety of conditions. It may not be at the pinnacle of performance but at this price point it’s an attractive proposition. The pockets are large enough to carry plenty of cargo – though there’s no zipped one for valuables – and … Read more
Sportives, we’ve missed them! Now the country is opening up and UK race calendars are starting to get populated again, you might have one in the diary before the end of the year. If it’s going to be your first, here are a few things that people don’t usually tell you.Not all sportives are equalThere was a time … Read more
