Major NHS Trust boss backs council’s plans for walking and cycling

The head of one of the country’s largest NHS Foundation Trusts, which runs two of London’s most renowned teaching hospitals, has offered to help the London Borough of Lambeth develop “a strategic walking and cycling network” to help people continue to travel by bike or foot as lockdown eases.Dr Ian Abbs, chief executive and chief … Read more

Hunt 4050 Carbon Aero Disc wheelset

The Hunt 4050 Carbon Aero Disc is a great all-round performance wheelset. They deliver a bit of an aerodynamic boost, they’re very low weight and durability seems very good, all for what is a very good price. Their width also makes them compatible with a wide range of tyres.The 4050 wheelset is based around a … Read more

Hit by a driver? The 9 vital steps cyclists should take next

Though at times it might not seem like it, the chances of being knocked off your bike are, thankfully, low. According to the Department for Transport’s road casualty figures for 2017, only 5,604 cyclists are killed or injured in a reported accident on a public road per billion miles travelled. Even so, it pays to … Read more

Three jailed after Samurai-style sword attack on cyclist

Three men have been jailed after an attack on a cyclist in Peterborough in which a cyclist suffered a six-inch cut to his arm from a Samurai-type sword.The incident happened in Bretton in the north east of the Cambridgeshire town on the evening of 24 April last year.Jordan Roberts, Ulili Ramalho and Umberto Femminilo were … Read more

Katusha Icon Jersey

The Katusha Icon Jersey offers high performance in almost every area, with great breathability and wicking, although this comes with a high price.As you can see from the photos, the Icon jersey is a really beautiful orange/bronze colour that the Katusha team riders began to wear as they moved away from the bright red they’d … Read more

Giro Women’s Ventana Fastlace Shoes

The Giro Ventana Fastlace Women’s shoes pair casual looks with enough stiffness to allow efficient pedalling. They offer good levels of comfort on or off the bike, making them a great option for touring, commuting or rides where walking is on the cards.Intended as a casually styled mountain bike shoe, these will have a lot of … Read more

Video highlights as Virtual Tour de France heads into the mountains

TIBCO-Silicon’s Lauren Stephens and Julien Bernard of Trek-Segafredo were the respective winners of the women’s and men’s races at the Virtual Tour de France today on the conclusion of the first weekend of the event, which return next Saturday.For today’s Stage 2, both the men and women tackled the Zwift Watopia mountain route, covering 29.8 … Read more