The Merida 20 IN 1 Multi Tool is, as the name suggests, a 20-function design, and features everything you might realistically need for a roadside fix. It’s comfortable to use and a good size for pockets, while still managing to exert decent torque through its solid build – though it does lack a chain breaker.The … Read more
Paralympic champion handcyclist and ex-Formula 1 racing driver Alex Zanardi is in critical condition in hospital in Italy tonight with serious head injuries after a collision involving a lorry while training on Friday afternoon.At the time of writing, 2.20am Italian time, the home page of sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport is given over to … Read more
Lusso’s Turbo Vest is a baselayer designed specifically to be worn on its own on the indoor trainer. What sets it apart from a standard baselayer is that it has three pockets across the rear like a jersey, which can be useful – though to access them you have to wear the vest over your … Read more
Late last year we asked you to tell us about the oldest cycling kit that you are still using and, well, we might have forgotten to award the prize that we promised. I know! How unlike us…Our tardiness aside, some of the entries have been brilliant, and we’re amazed that some items are still working … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, saddle discomfort will make cycling no fun at all. So we came up with some things to consider and we take a look at some of the features that you’ll commonly see on a saddle.It might comfort you to know that nearly everyone has had … Read more
The Altura Club Short Sleeve Jersey provides a comfortable, relaxed fit and simple retro looks. It’s slightly thicker than a full-on race jersey, meaning it’s ideal for warm mornings and cool summer evenings, and takes a fair bit of cargo in its stretchy pockets without complaining. While the cut is well judged, though, the sizing … Read more
Here’s one of the more heart-in-mouth Near Miss of the Day videos we’ve seen of late – and one that emphasises how important it is to regularly check your brakes are working properly, as a cyclist who is turning right on a roundabout is almost hit by a driver who either didn’t see him, or … Read more
Hydraulic disc brakes offer improved braking performance with greater consistency than traditional calliper rim brakes. They’re a little more involved to set up and service than cable brakes, but once you know what you’re doing it’s really very straightforward. As with any hydraulic system, air is the enemy causing inconsistent performance. Removing it, or ‘bleeding’ it … Read more
We think we have a new contender for ‘most expensive road summer jersey’ as Ale release the new £230 Velocity G+ jersey. The new jersey uses a graphene-based fabric that Ale claims “allows an active interaction between the body and the fabric.”Ale says that this new G+ fabric is “able to effectively equalise body temperature, … Read more
