Chris Boardman has warned that time is running out to harness the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought on the way we move around the UK’s cities to ensure a lasting benefit. His appeal comes as an AA survey of nearly 20,000 members suggests that a third of them will cycle, walk or run … Read more
The Showers Pass Women’s Atlas is a casually styled and unusual waterproof jacket with some great features, including its bold reflective map pattern. It offers excellent protection against even the very worst weather, and is highly versatile for use on or off the bike.This casual styled waterproof jacket comes from foul-weather cycling supremo Showers Pass, … Read more
Trends come and go in the bike world. One that won’t have escaped your notice is the dropped seat stay design. But why are all the bike companies at it?Rewind the clock a couple of decades and all road bikes were made from skinny steel tubes with a double diamond design. Then along came Mike Burrows in … Read more
Greater Manchester Police are investigating an incident in which a cyclist was pushed off his bike by a motocross rider having initially said they would be unable to take the issue further because the perpetrator could not be identified. The incident was caught on camera by the cyclist.The Manchester Evening News reports that the footage … Read more
The Power Gravel is Michelin’s answer to the ever-expanding gravel/adventure market, and it has a lot going for it. Durability is good, as is the grip, it offers plenty of puncture protection, and the price is very competitive too.The Power Gravel follows a similar theme to many other gravel tyres on the market, as in … Read more
There is confusion this evening over whether the Tour de France can go ahead on 29 August, the date that the race, postponed by the measures taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic, has been rescheduled for.Earlier today, as he announced plans for France to come out of lockdown, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said that there … Read more
The Ortlieb Velocity 17L backpack is a durable and practical roll top bag that is big enough to fit most kit in, and comfortable to carry. During ‘normal’ times, the bulk of my review of a bag would be based on how it performed day-to-day on my commute. Given that my commute doesn’t currently exist, my … Read more
