Oxford Aqua Evo 12L Backpack

The Oxford Aqua Evo 12L Backpack carries a surprising amount of kit for its size, and has impressive waterproofing capabilities. It’s comfortable to wear, too. The only extras I’d like to see would be a few more internal storage options, instead of having to rifle through everything to find what you need.Measuring around 43 x 32 x … Read more

5 Cool things coming soon from Triban, Prime, Oxford Products, Indik8a and Bioracer

The latest storm coming in doesn’t even have a name apparently, and we’re still waiting for some dryer weather to go for a ride without returning completely soaked through again.. until then, we’ll carry on testing out plenty of waterproofs and hope for better! Here’s the best bits out for review this week…Triban RC520 Women’s Disc Road Bike£729.99Triban … Read more

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Smile, you’ve punctured

Well, if you’ve got to sit at the side of the road fixing a puncture, you might as well smile about it.With the roads in such a horrendous state, there were bound to be a few punctures this weekend, but one didn’t leave this week’s winner feeling deflated.Up for grabs was a pair of Decathlon’s … Read more

Tram-related cyclist falls in Edinburgh went up last year

New figures show that there was an increase last year in the number of cyclists involved in falls caused by the tracks of Edinburgh’s tram system.The data, obtained by Edinburgh News under a Freedom of Information request, reveal that 30 cyclists came off their bikes in incidents involving tram tracks during 2019.That compares with an … Read more

Sir Dave Brailsford reveals his personal diet and training regime on Strava

Late last year, we noticed a certain Dave Brailsford pop up on Strava… and not only does the Team Ineos GM share his rides but also plenty of insightful tips and info in the comments section. 6 reasons to use Strava How to eat for sportives and long ridesFrom sharing photos of himself on marshalling duties at local cycling events in his native Derbyshire … Read more

Redshift ShockStop Suspension Seatpost

Aimed primarily at the gravel/adventure market, the Redshift ShockStop Suspension Seatpost does a good job of taking the sting out of a rough ride. It is fairly weighty and it ain’t cheap either, but it is easy to set up and works a treat, which kind of outweighs the negatives.​I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ll … Read more