The warm, bright and comfortable Triban RC 500 Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey is a great option for winter riding. Coming in at just under £35, it offers plenty of bang for buck with its soft fleece lining, good quality build, and more pockets than you possibly thought you needed. The waistband could be tighter, but … Read more
The BMA, the body that represents the UK’s doctors, has urged the government to spend £20 per head a year on active travel such as cycling and walking to improve the nation’s health.In its report Steps to increase physical activity levels in the UK, which was published last week, the organisation highlights the benefits of … Read more
A petition has been launched urging action to protect vulnerable road users on a road in south London where a cyclist was killed in a collision involving a lorry yesterday morning, with one local describing it as a “death trap.”The male cyclist died at the scene of the incident, which happened just after 6.30am on Wednesday … Read more
Shimano’s GRX 600 groupset is an excellent way to breathe gravelly life into an old (or new) wide-tyre-clearance frame. With typical Shimano attention to detail it’s delivered a groupset that works brilliantly in any weather or terrain, and evolution will no doubt sort out the current shortcomings. Pros: Excellent braking and shifting in the grottiest … Read more
Welcome to Wednesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
The dhb Aeron Lab Winter Sock is warm and comfortable yet non-bulky and lightweight. A sophisticated mix of textiles that includes silk, wool and ceramic yarn gives them an excellent performance, but they are very expensive. Pros: Carpet-slipper comfort and snug warmth Cons: Loud branding up the back won’t appeal to all, high price The … Read more
Occasionally on our Near Miss of the Day series, the video features an incident that happens not to the cyclist filming, but to another rider – and that’s what we have today, as an Edinburgh motorist driving a Vauxhall car switches lanes without looking and almost takes out a rider, who manages to take evasive … Read more
Danish ultracyclist Michael Knudsen, who will ride the Race Across America next summer, is in the third day of his challenge to ride the 5,000-kilometre distance of the event – but on a turbo trainer, using Zwift, in a shopping centre in Copenhagen.Knudsen has booked a 10-day slot at Fields Shopping, one of the biggest … Read more
