The Giro Technes are very comfortable, reasonably stiff entry-level shoes with easy-to-use Velcro closures and effective venting around the toe. They’re sturdily built and take two-bolt cleats as well as three – useful for gravel and adventure use. They sit comfortably mid-range for weight, efficiency and price, and while they don’t really excel anywhere, aside … Read more
Go Outdoors, the retail chain specialising in camping, cycling and outdoor equipment, looks set to go into administration following an update from parent company JD Sports Fashion plc to the London Stock Exchange this morning.In an update to the London Stock Exchange this morning following speculation in the press over the weekend, JD Sports said that … Read more
We’ve been having fun organising our Ride Your Socks Off! series: we get to ride with you guys (virtually) and give away socks. After our four-week inital series we did a couple of meetups, but now the rides are back on the calendar. Tonight’s ride is at 7pm UK time (GMT+1). Click here to join … Read more
West Midlands Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was beaten up and robbed of his e-bike in a vicious attack at a park in Birmingham.The 71-year-old man was attacked as he rode his bike through Sheldon Country Park, close to Birmingham International Airport in the east of the city.The incident happened close to … Read more
The Magicshine ALLTY 2000 is a good-quality light with a wide range of power settings and some different beam patterns too. You get reliable run time data displayed on a screen and a solid mount into the bargain, but neither the beam pattern nor the removable Lithium-ion battery are without their issues.> Buy this online hereAs … Read more
London’s Richmond Park will reopen to all cyclists during weekdays from tomorrow, Monday 22 June – but current restrictions at weekends will remain in force, when only children aged 12 and under, and NHS staff travelling to work, will be allowed to ride there.The ban was first introduced on 28 March on the grounds of … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows the moment a driver squezed a cyclist into the kerb – but no action was taken by the police against the motorist.Dave, the cyclist involved, told us: “Another poor decision from Northamptonshire Police.“The footage shows the car overtaking me on my commute home … Read more
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
