Cycling: it’s healthy, it’s addictive, it’s an itch that every cyclist has to scratch. That’s just as well because all that pleasure can have a price, one that if you’re unlucky involves itching, scratching and a variety of noxious odours. Most of us know about the smellier (and worse) side effects of cycling. Many of … Read more
PRO Gravel Comfort Tape is made thicker and longer, for a bigger overlap and more cushioning when bashing about gravel roads and tracks. It’s effective, grippy and, thanks to a silicone gripper-like construction, easy to rewrap. It only comes in two colours, though – and it’s top of the range for price.Addressing the elephant in … Read more
Specialized’s Deflect Jacket with SWAT is a lightweight windproof that’s surprisingly good in the rain. It wouldn’t be your first choice for proper wet conditions but if there’s a shower or two in the offing, or you’re starting or finishing when it’s chilly, it’s a useful extra layer.The Deflect is a packable windproof, and the … Read more
Chichester Fire Brigade were yesterday called out to extinguish an e-bike fire. The bike in question looks to have been a DIY affair where a motor and battery had been fitted to a conventional bike.In a post on Facebook, Chichester Fire Station said: “Unusual late call for Red Watch today, just attended an eBike on … Read more
Altura’s Firestorm bib shorts have a pad that works very well, sizing that’s spot on and fabric that wicks away sweat very efficiently, making them a really good budget-conscious choice. The fabric may be a bit too stretchy in critical areas, though, plus it can bobble fairly easily against the seat.The main fabric on these shorts … Read more
A recurring theme of our Near Miss of the Day feature is that footage rarely gets across just how close and terrifying an overtake actually was. We’d argue this one is an exception.The incident occurred on Thursday at around 7:15am.Joel said: “I was on a regular pre-work cycle ride – my wife and I each … Read more
I was sad to leave Germany behind. I had been treated to some fantastic campsites, great roads and super scenery. Germany does efficient, clean and functional really well. Border crossing (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) I crossed the border to France on a small ferry. They run regularly, taking about 20 cars across at a time. … Read more
Royston Smith, the Conservative MP for Southampton Itchen, has complained that the City Council is exacerbating congestion by constructing pop-up cycle lanes. The Government has instructed local authorities to swiftly provide more space for cyclists in a bid to prevent gridlock, but Smith believes that “taking out lanes” exacerbates the problem.Smith told the Daily Echo … Read more
The Department for Transport (DfT) has written to councils informing them it wants to see “an even higher level of ambition” when it comes to proposals for emergency active travel measures. Announcing a first tranche of funding yesterday, it said authorities had been given 100%, 75%, 50% or 25% of their respective bids, “based on … Read more
The Topeak Cable & Housing Cutter is a solid tool with some good features for making cable work a breeze. It’s strong, smooth in use and gives reliable cuts, though it doesn’t have the greatest leverage available and the handle shaping is basic.The Topeak Cable & Housing Cutter is a good answer for the home … Read more
