Will this rain ever stop!? We’ve been trying our best to keep riding through the torrential downpours where the local lanes aren’t flooded with mixed results, and we’re hoping for the sun to make an appearance at some point this week…Giro Imperial road shoes£374.99Giro Imperial Road cycling Shoe (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)We’ll get straight in … Read more
I’ve previously tested Repente’s top-end Aleena saddle and I got on well with it. The Prime, overall, is better: I found it more comfortable, it’s better value and it’s still very light. Pros: Light, comfortable, RLS system allows cover changes Cons: Expensive, cover options could be extended The Aleena is a very, very light saddle … Read more
A woman who spoke out against a cycleway from Holland Park Avenue to Notting Hill Gate at a public meeting last week falsely claimed to be the aunt of cyclist Eilidh Cairns, who was killed on the same route in 2009 as she rode her bike to work.According to Eilidh’s sister Kate Cairns, the woman … Read more
Six cycling and walking commissioners representing millions of people across Great Britain have urged the government to stop wasting “hundreds of millions of pounds” on painted cycle lanes and instead invest in high-quality infrastructure.The appeal is made in a letter sent to transport secretary Chris Grayling ahead of a national summit today, which calls on … Read more
The Bell Z20 Aero MIPS helmet bridges that balance between aerodynamics and the ventilation of a normal road helmet. It’s comfortable to wear and comes with the added benefits of the MIPS system, though it is pretty expensive. Pros: Good airflow; comfortable padding and fitting system Cons: Feels bulky at the front; pricey If you … Read more
The Wearwell Cycle Company Revival Jersey offers impressive performance and classy looks that go a long way to justifying its price. The material is well chosen, offering very effective breathability and a decent amount of stretch to give a close fit. Pros: Good looking, impressive breathability, stretchy fabric gives a close fit Cons: Unconventional sleeve ends won’t … Read more
Police are investigating an incident in which a member of staff of Southeastern railway told a cyclist who had fallen off his bike and asked for a first aid kit to “get out of this f*ck*ng station now.”Tibi Morackik, aged 45, was bleeding and bruised when he arrived at High Brooms station on the outskirts … Read more
Lizzie Deignan says she didn’t expect to win the Ovo Energy Women’s Tour, which finished yesterday at Prembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire.The Trek-Segafredo rider, who returned to racing in April after missing the 2018 season due to giving birth to her and husband Philip Deignan’s first child, held a one-second lead going into the final … Read more
The Wilier Jena is a versatile gravel bike that’s fast and reactive when you want to go out for a blast and fully capable of taking you on an off-road bikepacking adventure. Pros: Versatile, comfortable, great frame Cons: Some people won’t be into the roadie gear ratios The Jena – pronounced more like ‘yay-na’, if … Read more
