Juice Lubes Tyre Juice tyre sealant works really well, sealing even quite large holes and at high pressure. This handy pouch isn’t the most cost-effective way of buying it (larger options are available), but it does aid convenience and makes application through the majority of tubeless valves a doddle.Over the last month I’ve been using … Read more
The Evoc CC 6L backpack is a rugged, stable and low-profile pack that’s perfect for rides where jersey pockets just aren’t enough or you’re cycling in civvies. It’s light, very strongly built and stays cool on your back impressively well, though it’s too small for most commuting needs and, if you want to carry water, … Read more
Today, at around 3.30am, members of Extinction Rebellion chalked cycle lanes on either side of Holland Park Avenue – a road where the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) last year retracted its support for a planned cycle lane. We painted a new cycle lane both sides of Holland Park Avenue. It took a … Read more
The Giro Chrono Pro bib shorts are supremely comfortable with a perfect ‘goldilocks’ chamois that’s neither too thin nor too padded – it’s just right. They’re very well made and the straps are as comfy as the rest, but the very short legs won’t be for everyone – and neither will the price.When Stu Kerton … Read more
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has posted footage of a couple of near misses suffered within moments of each other while riding home on a new pop-up bike lane this week.The incidents occurred while Vine was riding along Hammersmith Road yesterday (Friday).After first manoeuvring around a motorist who emerged from a side road and positioned their vehicle … Read more
I’m 12 days in now and have not yet taken a real rest day. I never really enjoyed rest days when racing. I would get bored. I struggle when touring too! I had one day off the bike while in Kamniska Bistrica, Slovenia, but I don’t think my legs sensed this; I hiked from 600m … Read more
Around 1.3 million people – five per cent of UK consumers – have bought a bike since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis according to GlobalData. The data and analytics firm says that this will further increase opportunities for retailers with many of those people looking to upgrade in the future after rekindling an interest … Read more
While cycling levels are up by 70 per cent compared to the period before the coronavirus lockdown, this represents a slight decline in recent weeks. The change comes alongside news that motor traffic has doubled compared to the lockdown low back in April.UK motor traffic fell to its lowest level for 65 years at the … Read more
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
