Muc-Off Tubeless Rim Tape is easy to fit, seals with a single wrap, and has enough stretch to fit into all of the nooks and crannies. It’s cheaper than some of its rivals, too.I’ve been running the Muc-Off tape for quite a few months now as part of its Ultimate Tubeless Kit, and it’s still doing fine. … Read more
Police have warned people not to use the Taff Trail after dark following a spate of robberies in recent weeks. The recommendation drew an immediate stinging response from cyclists on social media.The Taff Trail is a major cycle route into Cardiff and is also popular with walkers and runners. However, it is poorly lit in … Read more
It’s Friday and that means that the weekend is here and with it comes another chance to bag yourself a pair of cycling socks from Decathlon.If you’re planning on getting out on the bike this weekend then make sure you remember to enter our #MyCyclingWeekend competition over on Instagram.The prize up for grabs for the best … Read more
The Piggy Zip Case from 76 Projects is a well-made saddle bag that is surprisingly roomy considering its diminutive size. It keeps your kit secure and the elements out for what is not a bad price. The only little extra I’d like to see is a loop to attach a rear light.The main thing I … Read more
The owner of a Farnham bike shop says that the town’s roads are now so clogged with traffic, he has to keep his door closed because of air pollution. Gary Bird, who has been at Hoops Velo for 17 years, described the town centre as “almost like an urban motorway.”Get Surrey reports that Surrey County … Read more
Swiss wheel innovators Spengle have pulled out all the stops with their latest effort… a one-of-a-kind, Gold version of their unique tri-spoke wheelset priced at £10,000, that Spengle say is “a rare opportunity to own a visual masterpiece.” Review: Spengle Adventure 650B Gravel wheelset 44 of the best road bike wheelsSpengle claim to have been the first to produce … Read more
Today’s near miss is the archetypal overtake that ignores the presence of oncoming traffic. It’s a straight road, the oncoming car is clearly visible and there’s not enough space to pass safely, but the driver clearly has no interest in slowing down and so overtakes anyway.The footage was shot by Brendon during his commute on … Read more
A Bournemouth widow has appealed for the return of a Specialized Stumpjumper after the bike was stolen from outside the church during her late husband’s funeral. The hearse carrying NHS worker Daniel Burgess’s coffin had been accompanied by eight of his close friends on their bikes during the funeral procession.The Bournemouth Echo reports that the … Read more
Coronavirus could cause delays to the delivery of new bikes and components this year with many big suppliers reporting supply chain disruption as a result of temporary factory closures and quarantine rules in China. Pic: Coronavirus spike protein structure” by National Institutes of Health (NIH) is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 Coronavirus has potentially major implications for the bike industry where much … Read more
