#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – When the sun breaks through

It was another mixed bag of weather this weekend but loads of you got out on the bike regardless!We were certainly impressed by the number of entries this week and how many of you look like you’re enjoying riding at this time of year. The rider with the biggest smile on their face is undoubtedly going … Read more

Assos Mille GT Spring/Fall Knickers

It’s that time of year for covering up the skin to keep warm on chilly rides, and a really good choice for autumn and early winter are three-quarter-length shorts. These Assos Mille GT Spring/Fall Knickers are a really good example of the genre, with a superb fit, warmth and comfort that makes cycling through inclement … Read more

Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Lazer, Orro, Tune and Lezyne

The rain continues to beat down, and it’s well and truly time to start testing the autumn gear and waterproofs; and lots of bikes and cool tech of course, of which there is a fine selection previewed below…Tune Skyracer saddle£265.00Tune Skyracer saddle (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Weighing in at a ridiculous 69g, this saddle from German … Read more

Tokyo man responds to saddle theft … by stealing 150+ himself

A man in Japan who discovered that the saddle of his bicycle had been stolen had a rather unusual response – unable to find the thief, he amassed a collection of more than 100 saddles he had stolen himself, so that other bike owners could experience the same sense of loss he felt.Sora News 24 … Read more

Oxford Ultratorch 850

The Oxford Ultratorch 850 puts out plenty of lumens and is well made, but the beam from the single LED is rather primitive. The bracket doesn’t feel the most robust, either, though it’s still holding up after a month of testing. Pros: Works okay off-road; good run-times Cons: No beam definition; long charge time; having … Read more