A planned virtual edition of the London leg of the World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) will go ahead this Saturday, despite its website being hacked by someone purporting to be arranging a live ride in August.The 17th edition in the British capital of the ride which takes place in more than 100 cities worldwide was … Read more
The Le Col Sport Jersey II is a lightweight summer top with a more relaxed fit that’s aimed at training rather than racing.It’s surprisingly difficult to pull off a ‘classic’ fit without a jersey looking too baggy, shapeless or uneven, but Le Col’s Sport II manages it well.After a few years of everything being aero, … Read more
A warning has been sounded over a looming “traffic tsunami” in towns and cities across England & Wales as lockdown eases if people with access to cars switch to them instead of using public transport for their journeys to work.With non-essential retailers in England set to re-open next Monday, research from the Westminster University’s Active … Read more
Updated: The Isle of Man is not considering making cycle helmets compulsory, contrary to what we reported yesterday as per the article below, which was based on a report in local media of a debate in the House of Keys, the lower house of the island’s parliament, the Tynwald.The website IOM Today had reported that In … Read more
Michelin’s Protek Urban Aramid tyre offers a fantastic mix of grip, efficiency, comfort and enhanced puncture resistance. For keen commuters and city riders, it’s a choice that fulfils all the most important practical criteria while still providing a rewarding ride experience, and all at a very reasonable price.When I took on a particularly long, 10-day … Read more
Altura’s Icon Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey is a lightweight, comfortable top that’s great for summer rides. It doesn’t have the tailoring or features of many higher-end alternatives, but its refreshing design, reflective detailing and performance features make it a good choice for the money.The Icon’s stretchy fabric and side mesh panels give a snug, comfortable … Read more
Want to bring “fun and laughs” to your cycling friends? Although we’d beg to differ and think it might terrify the vast majority, cycling apparel brand Bicycle Booth say their Hairy Nude collection will do just that. Featuring a detailed print of a very hairy torso on the jersey, they also claim the Hairy Nude gear … Read more
Carrera bikes are a common sight around town with the Halfords brand being popular for the low prices and un-fussy design. Calling its 2020 launch of 26 new bikes, of which 15 are road, leisure and urban bikes, a “technological first”, Halfords says it has redesigned the entire range with tweaked geometries, memory foam saddle … Read more
