You need front and rear lights for cycling in the dark, but do you also need to use lights in the daytime? We look at the argument for using lights during the daytime and round up a bunch of front and rear lights to consider if you do want to increase your visibility. Welcome to … Read more
These Café du Cycliste Marinette Bib Shorts join a few others in my collection that are just really hard to fault. The material is fantastic against the skin and the pad is basically unnoticeable. It’s a fair outlay for a piece of kit, but it’s backed up by some excellent craftsmanship and if you want … Read more
The last time that we saw an updated Surly Trucker Disc, Bradley Wiggins had just finished announcing the raffle number at the Tour de France and ten years on, Surly has made a few key updates to their popular Long Haul Trucker Disc touring bike.The headline additions are flat-mount disc fittings, 12mm thru-axles, and more … Read more
A council street warden in Middlesbrough reportedly swore at a group of cyclists and told them, “Get off the road, you divvies.”The incident which happened at 5.40pm on Saturday 13 June left one of the cyclists, Adil Aurangzaib, asking how much training was being given to the street wardens – a job that he has done … Read more
Trafford Council has removed a pop-up cycle lane installed on the A56 at the weekend following complaints from drivers about congestion.The Labour-run council had put the temporary infrastructure in place as part of a seven-mile cycle route from Altrincham into Manchester city centre. Pleased to report that the “Bee 56” now reaches #Timperley! A big … Read more
The P-Ride.Skyrun glasses are part of NRC’s multisport range but work brilliantly when on the bike thanks to great clarity from the lens and no frame sections to obscure your vision. They are best suited to bright, sunny days, though, and are a little dark when you enter shade or the sky is overcast.The Skyruns … Read more
The humble base layer is one of the most important bits of cold weather kit you can have. It’s at the very heart of your layering system and vital to keeping warm and comfortable without getting sweaty or overheating. However, there’s one big question – is a synthetic fabric or a natural merino wool base layer … Read more
Commuting by bike is a fabulous choice for you and the environment. Here are the best components and accessories to make your commute smooth and comfortable.The best cycle commuting upgrades and accessories Flat pedals DMR V12 pedals — £44.99 MKS Half Clips — £9.75 Clipless pedals Bontrager Comp Road pedals — £59.99 Look Geo Trekking … Read more
A cyclist who filmed the moment a driver turned right at a junction and almost hit a woman on her bike has said of the other rider, “I thought she was going to die.” The driver, who eventually pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, was waiting to turn right at the junction by Tooting … Read more
