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Chrome Large Phone Pouch
Chrome’s Large Phone Pouch is a sturdy bit of kit that will keep your phone securely close to hand. By Chrome’s standards it’s fairly straightforward, but it’s well made and hard to fault.Chrome Industries makes some unusual bits of kit. In recent months I’ve tested the Kojak Convertible trench coat that turns into a trucker … Read more
Back on a bike after years in the gym – why has everything changed?
Here’s to a summer of sweeping descents, smooth tarmac, effortlessly climbing out of the saddle to crest yet another Alp, all riders around you bow to your cycling prowess…. It turns out I am dreaming and very possibly delusional, but I am at last returning to riding. It’s been almost 5 years since I last called … Read more
Cyclists banned from Hereford tip during coronavirus outbreak
Pedestrians and cyclists have been banned from a Hereford tip during the coronavirus outbreak because they cannot offer “mutual protection” by winding up a car window when entering the facility.The Ludlow Advertiser reports that on Sunday Ralf Meiklejohn rode his cargo bike loaded with waste to the tip in Rotherwas.“They stopped me when I approached … Read more
World Naked Bike Ride London invites cyclists missing out on cancelled ride to ‘exercise and surprise’
World Naked Bike Ride London organisers have unveiled plans for a programme of #NotTheWorldNakedBikeRide activities in place of the 17th annual naked cycling protest.Activities on June 13 are intended to promote the campaign themes of World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR), without incurring additional risks for participants or the public.We’re not precisely sure how this will … Read more
Extinction Rebellion sets out to reclaim the streets for people this weekend
Extinction Rebellion activists will this week create pop-up cycle lanes in towns and cities across the UK and are calling on national and local politicians to do more to create safe space for people on bikes as well as pedestrians.In what is likely to be the first in a series of interventions in the coming … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 408: NHS worker’s everyone-back-to-work birthday gift
Just like Near Miss of the Day 407, today’s near miss occurred on Wednesday – the day that the government urged people to return to work (without taking public transport).The incident occurred heading east on Tooting Bec Road/the A214 between Tooting Bec and Streatham, in South London, just at the entrance to Tooting Bec lido.Laurence … Read more
How to easily fit & remove through-axle wheels
Increasing numbers of road bikes have wheels with bolt-through axles. The advantages are increased stiffness between the frame, fork and the wheels, and they make correct wheel alignment easier, especially if the bike uses disc brakes. Here’s how to remove and fit wheels equipped with through-axles. Our guide below shows you what we believe is the best method to … Read more
Pop-up cycle lanes: what’s happening near you?
New government guidance for local authorities demands that more space be provided for walking and cycling in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Pop-up cycle lanes have therefore become a very zeitgeisty thing.Writing in the foreword to the guidance, dated May 9, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says: “The government … expects local authorities to make … Read more