Stack and reach are terms that get bandied around all the time in the bike world, but what exactly do they mean and why are they useful to know?Back in ye olde dayes comparing bike geometries was a matter of looking at tube lengths and angles and doing a bit of arithmetic, but then stack … Read more
Police forces around the country have reported that many motorists are taking advantage of relatively quieter roads to break the speed limit – and in today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series, a father and son out cycling were nearly hit by a motorist overtaking a lorry at speed on a road … Read more
The 55-minute test helps determine Functional Threshold Power, Maximal Aerobic Power, and Lactate Threshold Heart RateThe new test is based around one maximal ramp test and one 20-minute sub-maximal steady effort which The Sufferfest claims calculates “your FTP to a much higher degree of accuracy than any other ramp test out there.” The Half Monty … Read more
The dhb Aeron Lab Featherlight Short Sleeve Jersey is claimed to be the world’s lightest water- and wind-resistant jersey. At just 97g for this size medium it’s lighter than most that don’t make those claims. I’ve found the Featherlight comfortable to wear, though a little short at the front and more see-through than I’d like.The … Read more
A teenager who stole a bike from National Health Service pharmacist who was using it to commute to and from his work at a hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne has been convicted of theft.Northumbria Police say that the 17-year-old male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted taking the bike from the Royal Victoria … Read more
The ashmei Women’s Cycle Bib Shorts have a great chamois and a very comfortable bib, and the fabric does protect against the elements as ashmei claims. However, the lack of leg grippers can cause issues, and they’re pretty pricey.The first thing you are likely to notice is the fabric that these shorts are made of; … Read more
Triathlete Richard Groome swam 2.4 miles in a paddling pool, rode 112 miles on a Wattbike and ran 26.2 miles around his garden (pictured above) to raise money for Malmesbury and District Foodbank.So, what did you do on Sunday? We went for a little ride and spent the rest of the day on the sofa. … Read more
The government has said that it is making it easier for councils in England to temporarily close streets to motor vehicles during the coronavirus pandemic. Relaxation of the rules would also let local authorities take space away from motor traffic and reallocate it to pedestrians and cyclists instead.BBC News reports that existing rules that councils … Read more
