Bikeability training will be offered to adults in England looking to switch to two wheels to get around from next month, according to a report in The Sunday Times.The newspaper says that the initiative is being championed by transport secretary Grant Shaps who is said to be “actively looking” at helping new bike riders, as … Read more
The Magicshine Allty 1000 is a compact unit that packs enough punch to illuminate even the darkest of road rides. It has a great beam, mode selection is simple, and all options are easy to navigate, even on the fly. It’s not programmable and the battery indicator could be more detailed, but if you’re looking … Read more
Regular readers of our Near Miss of the Day feature will know that we sometimes post submissions received from overseas – and that’s what we have today, with a video highlighting a close pass and a left hook that one rider received in the space of just 10 minutes.It was sent in by Phil, who … Read more
The Condor Italia RC Disc is nimble, twitchy and exciting to ride fast. Aimed at racers, the frame is stiff and very well balanced, providing direct handling that makes the bike great in tight corners. The Campagnolo Chorus groupset impressed me with its braking and snappy shifting, but if you’d prefer something else, don’t worry … Read more
Bottom brackets should be seen and not heard. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, and a simple component used to attach the cranks to the frame can cause issues. And when it comes time to replace a worn bottom bracket, it can be mystifying trying to get the correct replacement.Compatibility issuesIn an ideal world, there … Read more
Sri Lanka test cricketer Kusal Mendis has been arrested by police in the country’s capital Colombo after a cyclist was killed in a road traffic incident early this morning.The 64-year-old victim was taken to hospital after the crash, which happened in the suburb of Panadura at around 5am, but died from his injuries.Orissapost.com reports that … Read more
The Topeak Roadie TT Mini pump is simple and effective, with a pleasingly solid metal build. Tyre inflation is quick and it’s unobtrusive either in your pocket or the frame mount, but it’s a solid rather than flexible hose mount, and it’s Presta-valve only.This aluminium pump is 90g and 16.5cm long, meaning it fits comfortably … Read more
The virtual Tour de France is taking place on Zwift, an indoor cycling app that runs rather like a video game, allowing you to control an avatar. There will be six stages over three weekends with a mix of flat and hilly courses attracting some of cycling’s biggest namesToday sees the 2nd stage of the … Read more
The Velocio Men’s Concept Jersey is lightweight and breathable, and ideal for hot days in the saddle. The low-cut neck may not suit everyone, but I was thankful for it on hot climbs as it means excellent cooling. The zipped pocket is a real boon while comfort and performance are excellent, but a lack of … Read more
From road closures in Weston-super-Mare to ‘Health highways’ on the Wirral to pop-up cycle lanes in York and Cardiff, emergency cycle infrastructure has already been created up and down the country. How is it being received?Cycling UK reports that at least 40 councils across the country have made changes to roads during lockdown with over … Read more
