1. You will now be able to get bikes worth over £1,000 on the Cycle to Work schemeCycling Minister Michael Ellis has announced a revamp of Cycle to Work schemes, with new guidance released today by the Department of Transport(link is external) making it far easier for employers to offer bikes worth over £1,000. Read more here2. Cyclist stands ground to … Read more
The Zefal Pro Wet Lube Biodegradable is a middleweight formula, designed to stay put during more changeable weathers. Price is favourable and it seems reasonably clean. It’s also very convenient to apply, which is a definite draw for commuting, touring and general riding. Pros: Simple, reasonably durable and relatively clean Cons: Temperamental ‘child proof’ cap … Read more
Cyclists riding within the speed limit are “more alarming” than motorists exceeding it according to Dartmoor Speedwatch Group.The Tavistock Times Gazette reports that volunteers monitoring excessive speed from the Postrbridge bus stop caught five out of 53 vehicles speeding in a 40mph zone, with one person driving at 50mph.“What was perhaps more alarming were the … Read more
One of the most immediately interesting things about the Findra Stroma Technical Jacket is that the fabric uses repurposed coffee grounds alongside recycled plastic bottles in its creation. The clever eco-fabric has four-way stretch and a 10,000mm waterproof rating, and the resulting jacket is very light and stretchy. Just bear in mind that it’s designed … Read more
The Telegraph and The Daily Mail aren’t going to let a small fact like a road being exactly the same as it’s always been keep them from blaming a cycle lane for ‘causing’ congestion. The newspapers have got Birmingham’s A34 in their sights this week. Apparently the congestion that the road’s long suffered is now … Read more
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) says it will not support a proposed cycle lane through Holland Park, despite having agreed to a consultation that is still underway. London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, Will Norman, branded the decision “a disgrace.”A public meeting organised by the Kensington Society was held yesterday evening about the … Read more
The new Catlike Kilauea is a brilliant helmet for those who spend a lot of time riding in the heat as the ventilation is amazing, and thanks to top notch comfort levels – plus the fact that it weighs next to nothing – means you’ll barely know you are wearing it. Remove the irritating pads … Read more
