There is always someone to chase. No matter where in the world they are from, and regardless of the fact that 15 seconds ago they had never entered your consciousness, as long as they are riding a tiny bit slower than you then it becomes an all-encompassing pursuit worthy of the boards of a velodrome. … Read more
The Shimano MT-701 Gore-Tex shoe is a waterproof, Boa-dialled treat for your feet. With enough flexibility to make long periods of walking comfortable, yet stiff enough to feel fine when mashing the pedals, these are destined to become a gravel-bikepacking classic.Shimano has a well-earned reputation for waiting a long time to get products right, then … Read more
The Vel 20 Lumen Rear Light’s super-compact 18g shell feels high quality and the minimal branding means it won’t look out of place on a race bike. I had previously been using a Knog Blinder Road R70 on a day-to-day basis, which is by no means a large or ugly light; now going back it … Read more
A man who was riding a modified electric bike when he struck a pedestrian who later died from her injuries has been found not guilty of causing her death by dangerous driving.Thomas Hanlon, aged 32, faced the charge because the bike he was riding had been modified to go faster than the permitted 15.5mph above … Read more
Now that it’s March, we’re growing a little tired of the storms that keep spoiling our weekend cycling plans.Thankfully, this weekend brought the traditional season-opening races in Belgium with watching Omloop being much more appealing than the heavy sleet showers outside.We did eventually get out and after ticking off a few of the local climbs and … Read more
Spring isn’t quite in the air yet, but we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the very damp tunnel! Here’s the pick of the pile this week… Cube Editor£1,399.00Cube Editor – riding 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Cube say they intended to make “the ultimate urban assault bike” when they created the Editor, marrying … Read more
Stephen Park, performance director at British Cycling, says that it is “not taking any risks” when it comes to coronavirus, and has said that he supports the idea of the Tokyo Olympic Games being played out behind closed doors rather than being cancelled. Meanwhile, Sir Chris Hoy has warned that Team GB’s cyclists are unlikely … Read more
The Panaracer GravelKing Plus TLC is ideal if you want a wide, slick tyre for road use but one that is also capable of taking you off the beaten track thanks to its strong build and decent puncture protection. It’s a decent price too.Just under a year ago Pat tested the standard GravelKing and was … Read more
