The Howies Herald is a fantastic waterproof jacket that’s ideal for commuters. A little more reflectivity for night riding would make it nigh-on faultless. Pros: Fab styling and practicality, excellent wet weather capabilities, great breathability Cons: Could do with more reflectivity, fit just a little tight in the shoulders Howies makes some really great, practical … Read more
It feels like forever since we’ve managed to get two days of riding in without getting drenched.In fact, with the sun beaming down from clear blue skies, it was about as close to the perfect winter riding conditions as you can get. Well, that was until I made the turn for home and a huge … Read more
A cyclist from Bristol who dishonestly claimed tens of thousands of pounds in compensation after a road traffic collision will have to pay an insurance company’s costs after posts on Strava and other social media sites showed him running, cycling and taking part in triathlons – with one ride recorded the day he underwent a … Read more
Astana have announced a new partnership with Italian bike brand Wilier Triestina, five days after it was revealed that the Kazakh team would no longer be racing on Argon 18 bikes. They’ve retained partnerships with Shimano and Corima, but for 2020 they will be dressing Wilier’s 0 SLR road and Turbine time trial frames in Astana colours. Review: Wilier Jena … Read more
The 7Mesh TK1 bib tights are very warm, technically loaded and can carry as much kit as a three-pocket jersey. As always, the pad fit may not be to everyone’s liking, but if it does suit you these are excellent winter tights for on- or off-road riding. Pros: Three pockets, thermal, water-resistant fabric, great cut and … Read more
A proposed change to the regulations of Cycling Time Trials (CTT) that would have made it mandatory for cyclists to wear helmets while participating in events it sanctions, including hill climbs, has been defeated after it did not get the two-thirds majority required.CTT is the national governing body for time trials in Great Britain, with … Read more
Although the Knog PWR Rider is a 450-lumen front light and a power bank wrapped up in one, you’ll pay for that in weight and price. More importantly, that headline output just doesn’t feel that bright. Pros: Nicely made, good run-times, added power bank functionality, ModeMaker app customises modes Cons: Only average lighting performance, expensive, … Read more
Julian Alaphilippe, who spent 11 days in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France in July, has won the Vélo d’Or, awarded annually by Vélo magazine to the man it considers to be the best cyclist of the year.France was gripped over the summer as the performances of the Deceuninck-Quick Step rider, and until … Read more
The new Bianchi Infinito XE is a stable, comfortable endurance road bike with a dialled back geometry that makes it especially suitable for sportives and other long rides. Pros: Comfortable, cheaper than the CV model, great groupset Cons: Wheels lag behind the rest of the spec The Infinito CV has been in Bianchi’s range for … Read more
