Garmin has today announced a whole host of new cycling products all at once,releasing two new devices to its mid-range bike computer line-up and adding two new Rally power pedals too. There’s a lot to unpack, and we’ll try our best to covet it all in this here article… On the computer front, Garmin has added … Read more
The Cateye Tight Kinetic Rear Light is relatively powerful, highly weather resistant and inexpensive, with three sensible modes and a ‘braking’ function. Run-times are reasonable, and replaceable AAA cells very convenient, though the inability to switch the braking function off is a little disappointing in my opinion.> Buy now: Cateye Tight Kinetic Rear Light for £22.99 … Read more
Commuting by bike is, in our opinion, the best way to get to and from work. Whether it’s a 3 mile pootle along a canal, or a 15-mile early morning blitz on a road bike, not all commutes are made equal, but they do all equal fun. And if you’re thinking about swapping the car, bus, … Read more
One of my favourite feelings is when I persuade somebody to ride to work, and it becomes a habit for them. I started doing this in London when I moved there about 15 years ago, and at that time London was not a city where cycling was common. People often took the piss out of the … Read more
For cyclists of a certain age, it’s a slightly sobering thought to realise that the Altura clothing brand has been around for 28 years this year.For 20 of those years, arguably Altura’s most visible products, both figuratively and literally, have been found in its Nightvision range. From commuters, to leisure riders, and even roadies who are … Read more
Wahoo has introduced a new Kickr Bike Pro, which it bills as “the pinnacle of indoor riding technology” and includes a saddle and handlebar tape from Fizik, along with a new Kickr Core 2 trainer that comes with WiFi connectivity and the option of either a Zwift Cog and Click or an 11-speed cassette.We’ll tell … Read more
We all like a bargain, don’t we? Save some money? Yes please! Most of us care about the environment and sustainability too… so, is there a way to mix these two ideas by giving a second life to everyday household objects that would otherwise be off to landfill? Are there cheap items that could be repurposed to … Read more
The Boardman Mens Waterproof Jacket is designed for use both on and off the bike and, typically for the British bike brand, it is extremely well priced. It has a detachable hood and excellent reflectives – and it lives up to the ‘waterproof’ part of the name very well. But I didn’t find it that breathable, … Read more
“Got your ears on?”, “Ten Four”, “There’s a Smokie on your tail”. Ehhh! Whaaaat! You may need to brush up on your Call Sign alphabet and CB radio sayings if you’ve let them lapse. Lazer’s new communication device, the VeloVox, enables hands-free peloton conversations for up to 30 riders. So, assuming every single cyclist rushes out to buy … Read more
