Fenwick’s Professional Protective Coating is designed to provide a long-lasting, protective lacquer to all surfaces. Unlike most wax products, it seems genuinely invisible and therefore compatible with matt, satin and gloss finishes. Thus far, a little seems to go a long way and is performing very well. Pros: High quality, lasting effects on all finishes, … Read more
Very comfortable, with a relaxed fit that is ideal for long summer rides, the Rapha Pro Team Training Jersey is a very nice thing. It’s relatively inexpensive by Rapha standards but there are cheaper jerseys out there offering similar performance. If you want Rapha, though, this is a good option – and it comes in … Read more
An 81-year-old cyclist has become the oldest woman to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG). Mavis Paterson, from Auchenmalg in Dumfriesshire, undertook the ride in memory of her three children, who all died within the space of four years in their 40s. Paterson began fundraising for the charity after losing her mother and … Read more
PEdAL ED’s Odyssey Bibshorts are part of its range of clothing that caters for the growing popularity of long distance bikepacking trips out into the wilderness. Comfort is key, along with plenty of storage – and these bib shorts certainly deliver. Pros: Excellent fit and pad, clever storage solutions Cons: Nothing really Over the last few … Read more
A crowdfunding campaign launched to cover the legal costs of Robert Hazeldean has reached its £21,300 goal within 24 hours of being launched. The cyclist says that being able to cover the compensation claim is a huge weight off his mind, but there is still a chance he could be left bankrupt with the claimant … Read more
At midday today, 48-year-old James MacDonald embarked on an attempt to break the world record for furthest distance ridden on a velodrome in 24 hours. You can track his progress via a YouTube live stream. While the footage might get a bit repetitive, there’s speed, power and heart-rate data and it lets you know whether … Read more
The UCI this week announced a raft of changes to the track cycling season, one of which means the Huub-Wattbike team will no longer be eligible to take part in the Track Cycling World Cup, despite having won gold in London in December. The Derby-based amateur team have described the decision as, “disappointing for us … Read more
1. “Made in China” era over says Giant, the world’s biggest bike maker – and blames Donald Trump’s trade warThe chairwoman of Giant Bicycles, the world’s biggest bike manufacturer, says that the “made in China” era is over due to the punitive tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump. Read more here2. Sadiq Khan to close 12 … Read more
Altura’s Pocket Wallet is misnamed – its bible-thick spine makes more sense filled with spares than merely cards and cash, and by ‘pocket’ Altura really means ‘jersey pocket only’. This water-resistant pack is perfectly sized for your back pocket and offers a handy all-in-one solution, but it’s disappointingly flimsy and fragile for the price. Pros: … Read more
