Merida’s Mission CX Force Edition is a top-quality cyclo-cross bike that’s ready to race straight out of the box. It’ll turn its hand to fast gravel riding and winter riding too, if you’re looking for something more than just a dedicated race bike.Let’s dive right into the ride. The Mission CX is designed as a … Read more
West Midlands Police are hunting for a driver who left a cyclist with a broken nose, cheekbone and thumb in what they have described as a ‘road rage’ attack.The incident happened at the junction of Bromford Lane and Credenda Road in West Bromwich last Friday 8 May at around 4.30pm.Police says that the driver of … Read more
Chances are that warranty isn’t top of your list of considerations when buying a new bike because, well, it’s not the most fun thing ever – but it could be crucial if an issue develops. Here’s what is and what isn’t likely to be covered by the warranty, how they vary between brands, and some … Read more
The VeloPac PhonePac Plus is a stylish replacement for the traditional plastic freezer bag that keeps phone, cards, cash and so on dry and in one place. It’s big enough for ‘plus’ sized phone, closes securely with a grip seal and is made from a semi-rigid plastic that keeps its shape and helps reduce pocket sag. … Read more
The Endura Engineered Baselayer is a clever bit of kit. The fit is absolutely spot on, sitting close to the body without being restrictive, and the knitted yarn feels pleasant against the skin. The differing knit patterns not only help with the fit, but also mean temperature regulation can be controlled, making it versatile across … Read more
At the age of two years and nine months, Daisy Adams from Bristol is riding 45 miles over the course of 12 days to raise money for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. The distance represents a mile for every minute her sister lived.Four years ago, Daisy’s sister, Lily, died of a heart defect … Read more
What you see here is a limited edition gravel version of Look’s X-Track entry-level off-road pedals. Other than the colour there is little to differentiate them from the standard mountain bike version, which is fine, as they offer a wide platform and solid cleat retention. They aren’t a bad price either.The gravel market is growing … Read more
Fuji Bikes has suspended sales to US police forces after seeing them, “used in violent tactics that we did not intend or design them to be used for.”Protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last Monday have featured many examples of precisely the kinds of police brutality that is being protested.On a … Read more
In honour of Bike Week – which runs from today until June 14 – findarace.com has launched The Tour de Dom. The 610-mile virtual challenge is equivalent to riding from London to Durham to Barnard Castle to Durham to London. Organisers say you’ll need, “strong lungs and legs, a strong mind, and ideally decent eyesight.”With … Read more
Since quitting racing almost seven years ago, my enthusiasm for touring has grown massively. My appetite has been fuelled by tours of some amazing countries and regions – Iceland, Morocco, Tuscany, Svaneti (in Georgia), Scotland, to name just a few.My day-to-day job (maths teacher) requires constant planning and preparation; in contrast, when I tour I rarely … Read more
