The very good quality Julbo Rush Reactiv sunglasses have a quick-reacting photochromic lens and are comfortable to wear, while offering a great field of vision. You can buy cheaper, but they hold their own in expensive company.Like most things in the road cycling world, fashion heavily dictates what sunglasses we are wearing, and at the … Read more
A cycling programme is celebrating ten years of delivering safety awareness training to more than 50,000 school children.Cumbria County Council and Cyclewise Ltd are celebrating a 10 year partnership that has brought important cycle training and safety awareness to tens of thousands of children across Cumbria since the partnership began in 2010.The Bikeability training delivers a programme of support … Read more
A city worker has completed an incredible challenge by going an entire year using only her bike as transport. Mieke Evans, from London, said she has completed an epic challenge to go an entire year without using any form of transport other than her bike, reports the Metro.Over the year she raised £3,342 for charity, cycled 6,239km, walked 1,926km and ran … Read more
Strava can create “obsessive tendencies which need to be avoided” in cyclists, according to a new university study.The study explores how fitness apps, such as Strava, affect a person’s wellbeing.The apps were found to be a “doubled-edged sword” for cyclists.Although large number of riders use the app to congratulate other cyclists, some use them simply because they need to be told how brilliant they are. The … Read more
Police in Ipswich have this week held a close pass operation targeting motorists who fail to give cyclists enough room when overtaking them or who put them in danger through issues such as tailgating or left hooks.The operation, held in the centre of the Suffolk county town yesterday, saw plain clothes officers riding bicycles equipped … Read more
SwissStop’s Disc 34 RS Pads are a great upgrade for any bike facing hard conditions. They remain silent in grotty weather, wear slowly and while they’re more expensive than the stock pads, they don’t cost a fortune.SwissStop has provided the upgrade of silence with its Disc 34 RS pads. It might not sound like the … Read more
This weekend, we’re just a little bit jealous.Bath Uni cycling club, who we proudly support, are in Calpe this week, soaking up the sunshine and the problem is; they won’t stop sending us photos.It’s making us rather jealous under the drizzly west country skies, but there’s always a competition to brighten our mood.This week, Decathlon … Read more
