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Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket

The Showers Pass Elite 2.1 is in the round the lightest, most waterproof and windproof triple-layer jacket the company makes. It has legions of adoring fans, and now I see why. It’s as close to perfect a jacket as I’ve ever worn, for going far, fast and hard in the most awful of weather.> Find … Read more

Newcastle residents tell police cyclists not wearing hi-viz make them feel unsafe

Police in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are reviving a campaign targeting ‘dangerous’ cycling following complaints by local residents in one of the city’s most affluent areas – with some saying that cyclists not dressed in hi-vis clothing made them unsafe.That complaint was aired at a recent North Jesmond ward meeting, and other criticism of cyclists includes people riding … Read more

Cycles Berthoud Soulor leather saddle

The Cycles Berthoud Soulor leather saddle is beautifully made and well worth the relatively modest time it takes to bed in because, once moulded, it’s like it was custom made for your backside.Materials/constructionThe Soulor is the sportiest in the range and, at 278x146mm, narrower than my ideal. Brooks’ Swallow is probably its closest comparator, although the Soulor is slightly narrower. It … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 390: A&E doctor gets fast close pass

There is, quite rightly, a lot of focus on NHS staff at the moment, with healthcare professionals in the front line of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic and the steps that can be taken to protect them while treating patients – but, if they commute to their workplace by bike, they’re simply another cyclist … Read more

Video – a Zwift setup for every budget

Warmer weather may be coming, but there’s still going to be a lot of days between now and the summer when you look out of the window and decide that riding inside might be a better option. and Zwift is one of the best ways to do that, with thousands of people riding, training and … Read more