Claud Butler’s Primal is just about the cheapest gravel bike we’ve encountered but anybody with limited funds won’t feel short-changed as it provides an impressive ride experience across a wide range of terrain. However, while it puts forward a good argument for being all the budget drop-bar bike you might ever need, a look at … Read more
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for help to track down a man who threatened a cyclist with a firearm in what the investigating officer says was a “totally random incident.”Police say that the victim flagged down officers outside Stoke Newington police station, a short time after the incident which happened at around 13:00hrs on Wednesday, 27 … Read more
Juice Lubes Tyre Juice tyre sealant works really well, sealing even quite large holes and at high pressure. This handy pouch isn’t the most cost-effective way of buying it (larger options are available), but it does aid convenience and makes application through the majority of tubeless valves a doddle.Over the last month I’ve been using … Read more
The Evoc CC 6L backpack is a rugged, stable and low-profile pack that’s perfect for rides where jersey pockets just aren’t enough or you’re cycling in civvies. It’s light, very strongly built and stays cool on your back impressively well, though it’s too small for most commuting needs and, if you want to carry water, … Read more
Today, at around 3.30am, members of Extinction Rebellion chalked cycle lanes on either side of Holland Park Avenue – a road where the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) last year retracted its support for a planned cycle lane. We painted a new cycle lane both sides of Holland Park Avenue. It took a … Read more
The Giro Chrono Pro bib shorts are supremely comfortable with a perfect ‘goldilocks’ chamois that’s neither too thin nor too padded – it’s just right. They’re very well made and the straps are as comfy as the rest, but the very short legs won’t be for everyone – and neither will the price.When Stu Kerton … Read more
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has posted footage of a couple of near misses suffered within moments of each other while riding home on a new pop-up bike lane this week.The incidents occurred while Vine was riding along Hammersmith Road yesterday (Friday).After first manoeuvring around a motorist who emerged from a side road and positioned their vehicle … Read more
I’m 12 days in now and have not yet taken a real rest day. I never really enjoyed rest days when racing. I would get bored. I struggle when touring too! I had one day off the bike while in Kamniska Bistrica, Slovenia, but I don’t think my legs sensed this; I hiked from 600m … Read more
Around 1.3 million people – five per cent of UK consumers – have bought a bike since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis according to GlobalData. The data and analytics firm says that this will further increase opportunities for retailers with many of those people looking to upgrade in the future after rekindling an interest … Read more
While cycling levels are up by 70 per cent compared to the period before the coronavirus lockdown, this represents a slight decline in recent weeks. The change comes alongside news that motor traffic has doubled compared to the lockdown low back in April.UK motor traffic fell to its lowest level for 65 years at the … Read more
